​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
Where's my bus? Metro Transit's NexTrip now shows where it is Metro Transit bus riders — and those on other regional systems, too — now have the ability to see the exact physical location of their bus. February 9, 2017
Parks ambassador program will use a community-driven effort to connect people with parks New Regional Parks Ambassador program will serve as a bridge between communities that don’t use the regional parks and the Regional Parks System. February 9, 2017
Metro Mobility ridership jumps 6% in one year Demand for Metro Mobility transit service in the Twin Cities metro area increased nearly 6% to 2.23 million rides in 2016. The trend of annual growth of 5-8% is expected to continue in the future. February 7, 2017
Nearly $6.8 billion in new development reported along LRT lines Regional transit system sparks investment in local communities. January 31, 2017
Key transportation committee selects metro area projects for federal funding Slate of 58 projects includes highway, transit, bike, and pedestrian projects. January 25, 2017