Walz and Flanagan announce appointments The Minnesota Legislature completed the statutory requirement to redraw Metropolitan Council districts, and Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced appointments to the districts. June 27, 2023
Blue Line Extension: Community creates anti-displacement recommendations through deep engagement 18 months of group discussions, community meetings, and one-on-one outreach has resulted in a detailed roadmap to help our region navigate the human side of building a light rail route. June 27, 2023
Young leaders share their visions for the region Young people will help guide the creation of the 2050 regional development guide, ensuring the guide is informed by those who will be most affected by its policies. June 26, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: Bison, new visitors, and skiers: investing in regional parks Caring for our regional parks and trails, and ensuring they continue to serve our region, is a labor of love that starts in the Governor’s office and touches counties, cities, neighborhoods, and residents. June 22, 2023
Partners commission artists to help realize Ramsey County’s vision for inclusive, welcoming parks Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council teamed up with five local artists to develop new signage to welcome everyone to Ramsey County and regional parks. June 20, 2023
Legislature stabilizes transit funding Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz delivered a sustainable funding source for transit, investments in our regional parks and trails, investments in clean water and repairs to sewer pipes, and more. June 12, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: Creating abundance as we build transit As we plan to connect downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park with the extension of the METRO Blue Line, we’re committed to forging a project that strengthens the communities in the corridor. May 25, 2023
Met Council proposes wastewater rate increase for 2024 The regional wastewater charge and industrial permit fee will each rise 6.8% next year; industrial waste strength charge by 6.2%, and the sewer availability charge will remain at $2,485. May 24, 2023
Ring lost in sewer reunited with owner In March, crews working on a piece of machinery at the Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant spotted a sparkle coming from the muck. It turned out to be a lost diamond ring. May 17, 2023
Fats and oils and grease, oh my! Our waste discharge rules prohibit excessive discharge of fats, oils, and grease that cause obstructions in sewers as well as operational problems at our wastewater treatment plants. May 16, 2023
Mississippi Gateway redevelopment to celebrate the great outdoors Soon, there will be a redesigned and redeveloped regional park along the Mississippi River where visitors can connect with nature and bask in its majestic beauty. April 27, 2023
New transit infrastructure division will manage and oversee development and construction of major infrastructure projects We're creating a new division and leadership position to provide a more consistent and robust approach to complicated and critical infrastructure projects. April 24, 2023
Pandemic and decline in migration result in changes to forecasted regional growth A lot can change in a few years, especially when a pandemic disrupts the global, national, and local economies. We now project slower growth in the number of people and jobs than previous updates. April 17, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: Earth Day — investing in sustainability From recovering energy and nutrients as we transform wastewater into clean water, to electrifying our bus fleet, we are investing in our planet – this year’s Earth Day theme. April 13, 2023
Discovery of diamond ring was a longshot The discovery of a diamond ring in some wastewater solids at the Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant in March was like finding a needle in a haystack. April 12, 2023