WCCO-TV: Reality Check: The Cost of Subsidized Transit Suburban express service costs the most per passenger to operate. April 12, 2017
Metro Mobility service faces likely cuts/fare increase under House legislation Transit Link service, where there is no regular-route service, could be discontinued. April 10, 2017
Costs mount for disability transit service Metro Mobility Mounting costs could affect all transit services. April 9, 2017
Council offers grant to assist manufactured housing to hook up to regional wastewater system The Council is offering a grant of up to $250,000 as part of a pilot program to assist a manufactured home park in the region to connect to the regional wastewater collection and treatment system. April 7, 2017
Minnesota cities learn from buying community solar together The nation’s first ever attempt to have municipal governments collectively buy power from community solar gardens was a modest success, according to a new report. April 3, 2017
Proposed budget cuts will devastate Twin Cities transit if enacted Transit advocates, business groups, and local officials urged the House leadership to withdraw their proposed legislation and to pursue a sustainable fix to transit funding in the region. March 27, 2017
​Council appoints Wastewater Reuse Task Force The Council has appointed a Wastewater Reuse Task Force to review the Council’s existing wastewater reuse policies and recommend clarifications needed to respond to opportunities for wastewater reuse. March 23, 2017
Population growth in the 7-county metro remains strong; Carver County surpasses 100,000 The estimated population of the Twin Cities region on July 1, 2016 was 3.03 million, according to information released today by the U.S. Census. March 23, 2017
Visit your regional parks: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve A unique water trail and outstanding bird habitat are among the park’s features. March 21, 2017
Council partners with U of M to study phosphorus in ash as a crop fertilizer Ash resulting from wastewater treatment may be a good source of phosphorus for crops. If proven viable for fertilizing crops, the ash would be cost-competitive with traditional fertilizers. March 16, 2017
Council offers stormwater grants The Metropolitan Council invites watershed management organizations, watershed districts, and soil and water conservation districts to apply for stormwater management grants. Apply by April 14. March 7, 2017
Students surprise beloved wrestling coach on his bus route Video of students surprising their bus-driving wrestling coach to show their appreciation. February 22, 2017
New report outlines challenges to sustaining long-range water supply The Twin Cities has a good supply of water – and will for a long time – but new challenges will threaten the abundance of clean water if we don’t plan to sustain the resource. February 22, 2017
Message from the Council Chair: Sewer availability charge ensures generational equity February 21, 2017