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Cities awarded grants in this round: Brooklyn Center, Chaska, Fridley, Minneapolis, New Brighton, Saint Paul, and St. Louis Park, totaling $1 million.

Met Council members and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a grant agreement that will provide $75.3 million in county funds for the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project.

The Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee signaled their support for advancing analysis of the staff-recommended light rail track route and general station locations.

We're developing a grant program that will help property owners pay for work that ensures their sewers convey only wastewater.

The EPA grant will create a regional plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and partner with local governments to implement prioritized strategies as the region heats up.

Ridership is up nearly 20% over last year. Much of this improvement comes from investing in the people who operate our system and keep it safe and comfortable for riders.

The Metropolitan Council in partnership with Hennepin County has resolved the current funding deficit for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line.

Two of our plants — Hastings and St. Croix Valley — are among the top five performing wastewater treatment plants in the nation.

Lesley Kandaras will lead organization amid significant investment in expanding, strengthening regional transit network.

People showed their love for metro area regional parks and trails in 2022 by making 69 million visits—a 6.4% increase over 2021—signaling that recent investments in the system are paying off.

Nearly $3.4 million in Livable Communities grants will contribute to economic opportunity, redevelopment, and job creation in the seven-county metro area.

The Minnesota Legislature completed the statutory requirement to redraw Metropolitan Council districts, and Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced appointments to the districts.

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.

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.

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.