Metro area cities can apply for funding to improve local sewers Effort aimed at keeping region’s water supply clean and affordable. August 24, 2017
Council approves first grant aimed at preserving manufactured housing, boosting home ownership among people of color Grant recipient represents 78% of affordable housing in City of Corcoran August 24, 2017
New Met Council chair sits down with Anoka County Board, which has fought for more control The meeting, which included several Met Council members and staff, was cordial. Board Chair Rhonda Sivarajah told Tchourumoff that its push to restructure the council wasn’t aimed at current members. August 23, 2017
'Nasal Rangers' Do Dirty, but Essential, Work A panel of nasal rangers smell sewer odors to determine when the Met Council needs to correct a problem. August 20, 2017
Message from the Council Chair: Regional partnerships strengthen our competitive edge August 16, 2017
LRT Build program puts graduates on career track The Met Council has partnered with several organizations to create the 10-week apprenticeship program August 16, 2017
Savage: Small-town feel, global industrial connections, plentiful open space Located on the Minnesota River bluff in northeastern Scott County, Savage is a city filled with suburban neighborhoods, natural features, and history. August 14, 2017
New Met Council Chair begins 7-county tour Alene Tchourumoff kicks off tour of Metro area to hear directly from regional leaders and partners on ways to continue to build and strengthen the region. August 11, 2017
Metro HRA’s new ombudsman helps people navigate rental process The Metropolitan Council’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) recently hired Abdiaziz Ibrahim as its first outreach coordinator and program ombudsman. August 2, 2017
Twin Cities Employers Bumping Up against Employee-Housing Mismatch The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area is a prime example of how strong employment growth is putting a strain on the housing supply available in many U.S. cities. July 31, 2017
Alene Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th Chair of Metropolitan Council Tchourumoff aims to make region economically competitive with cities worldwide. July 31, 2017
Council holds overall municipal wastewater charge increase to 3.7% Expanding and rehabilitating sewer interceptor pipes and other wastewater collection and treatment facilities is the biggest driver of the increase. July 28, 2017
Council awards $4 million in grants promoting jobs, economic development Two smaller grants help fund transit-oriented development projects. July 27, 2017
Council votes to increase regional transit fares, in face of upcoming fiscal cliff First fare adjustment in nearly a decade impacts all regional services. New rates to go into effect October 1, Council makes permanent discounted fare for low-income riders. July 27, 2017
Bus illustrates the "Future of Twin Cities Transit" Kevin Cannon’s illustrations — what he calls “cartoon cartography” — helped celebrate the openings of the METRO Green Line and the A Line. July 18, 2017