Council awards grants supporting jobs, housing and economic development A majority of these grants will help clean up contaminated sites for future development; one grant was awarded for contamination investigation. January 9, 2019
New Chaska Lift Station means more wastewater pumping capacity 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. January 8, 2019
Harrington to lead Dept. of Public Safety 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. January 7, 2019
Walz and Flanagan announce Met Council Nominating Committee 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. January 5, 2019
Council opens new web portal for SAC determinations The portal makes it easier to submit information and materials for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination January 2, 2019
Train to somewhere: Delays done, Southwest light rail rolls forward MPR News looks back at the November groundbreaking ceremony for the Southwest LRT route. Construction begins this winter. December 27, 2018
Maplewood mayor named to lead Council 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. December 19, 2018
Council approves update to 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan The update focuses on stewardship of the Regional Parks System and maintaining or enhancing the system, one of the region’s most popular features. December 14, 2018
Growth in northwest metro prompts wastewater investment 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. December 13, 2018
Council advances proposed wastewater reuse facility for southeast metro The Council will provide reclaimed water to Enerkem’s proposed waste-to-biofuels facility in Dakota County. December 12, 2018
Council grants help cities plan for development around future transit lines Nearly half a million dollars in grants will help local communities plan for development around future transit lines and for other predevelopment activities. December 12, 2018
Council grants promote economic development and housing opportunities Nearly 850 new homes and more than 1,100 jobs will result from $9.6 million in Livable Communities grants. December 5, 2018
Officials hold joyous groundbreaking for Southwest light rail project After almost 20 years of planning, the groundbreaking marks the work of partnerships with federal, county and local governments and organizations and members of the communities all along the line. December 3, 2018
Federal, state and local officials break ground on Southwest LRT After more than two decades of planning, state’s largest infrastructure project is moving into construction. November 30, 2018
FTA announces full federal funding of Orange Line BRT $72 million in federal funding means transit project is fully funded. November 28, 2018