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A new Met Council Research report says the seven-county area is losing ground when it comes to meeting the housing needs of working families.

Focus on tackling the challenges facing regional transit, housing, equity, and investments in the region's planning and infrastructure that contribute to its economic vitality and competitiveness.

At the federal government’s behest, the Met Council Transportation Advisory Board has stipulated that any city vying for funding must have a plan to make streets, sidewalks and intersections easier.

“I am very familiar with the good work of the Council and its importance to our region. That’s one of the reasons that I accepted this position – I believe in the mission and work of the Council.”

A majority of these grants will help clean up contaminated sites for future development; one grant was awarded for contamination investigation.

Over the last three years, MCES built a new, larger wastewater lift station that blended in so well with the surrounding community that its mission stumped even some local residents.

After seven years leading the Metro Transit Police Department, John Harrington has stepped down as Police Chief to take on a new role with the state.

Applicants selected to be interviewed by the committee will testify at one of four public meetings: Jan. 29, Jan. 30, Feb. 12 or Feb. 13.

The portal makes it easier to submit information and materials for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination

MPR News looks back at the November groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest LRT route. Construction begins this winter.

Maplewood Mayor Nora Slawik, who has been involved in local and state politics, transit planning and several area nonprofits, will begin in her new role in January.

The update focuses on stewardship of the Regional Parks System and maintaining or enhancing the system, one of the region’s most popular features.

Following a public hearing in January and Council review and approval in February, the Council would acquire the new Crow River wastewater treatment plant in Rogers, to launch in 2030.

The Council will provide reclaimed water to Enerkem’s proposed waste-to-biofuels facility in Dakota County.

Nearly half a million dollars in grants will help local communities plan for development around future transit lines and for other predevelopment activities.