Rehabbing regional sewer pipes protects a valuable public asset The Council is working hard to keep the region's aging sewer interceptor system strong and reliable – and to meet the needs of a growing population. February 8, 2016
Planning, design and democracy - Guest Column by Adam Duinink Running light rail through cities is a massive effort involving countless hours of planning, design, engineering and ultimately, construction. But the most important part is the democracy phase. February 2, 2016
Planning, design and democracy The most important part of the Blue Line Extension light rail line is the democracy phase. February 2, 2016
Total metro area ridership reaches nearly 99 million 2015 was a year of continual record-breaking for the regional transit system. January 25, 2016
Officials hear comments on jobs, job access that Blue Line Extension will provide The municipal consent process gives area residents a chance to get more information and comment on the project, and concludes with local government units voting on its design. January 25, 2016
Governor’s Jobs Bill Would Create Over 39,000 Minnesota Jobs $1.4 billion bonding bill invests in needed infrastructure improvements across Minnesota. January 15, 2016
Council commits $1 million to land bank for affordable housing The TCC Land Bank is a nonprofit community lender that helps government agencies, nonprofits, developers, and others to quickly buy properties and sell them to developers of affordable housing. January 14, 2016
Council awards millions in grants to clean up sites, promote redevelopment The Livable Communities grants help clean polluted sites, create or retain jobs, increase tax base, product or preserve affordable housing and encourage other private and public investment. January 13, 2016
Met Council plotting ways to diversify staff The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday began outlining strategies for diversifying its workforce and boosting equity across its ranks in line with a broader push spearheaded by Gov. Mark Dayton. January 6, 2016
$32 million in grants for transportation projects will support economic development, job creation Departments of Transportation and Employment and Economic Development announce grants for 11 state highway projects, including five metro projects. January 5, 2016
What happens after you flush? The work never stops at St. Paul plant Wastewater Treatment Plans - among nation's largest - preps for round of upgrades. December 24, 2015
How tackling climate change will pay off Gov. Mark Dayton and I strongly support bold action to tackle climate change. Doing so will be good for our environment, good for our health and good for our economy. December 23, 2015
Blue Line Extension Project Headed for Municipal Consent Process Metropolitan Council approves updated plans; project now needs local approval by March 2016. December 9, 2015