EPA awards Met Council’s water efficiency program The award honors our Water Efficiency Grant Program and community outreach through the “Turfgrass Trailer.” October 16, 2023
Station sites along White Bear, Maryland avenues will be studied for Purple Line Many community members supported the proposed station locations and 63% of people surveyed wanted to prioritize faster service, rather than more frequent stations. September 27, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: Planning for climate change is good stewardship Over the last decade, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for more extreme weather events has emerged as one of the top priorities of the Met Council. September 26, 2023
Consolidating wastewater surveillance Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota’s Medical School are consolidating all wastewater monitoring in the state through the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System. September 21, 2023
Grants support cities to achieve equitable development Cities awarded grants in this round: Brooklyn Center, Chaska, Fridley, Minneapolis, New Brighton, Saint Paul, and St. Louis Park, totaling $1 million. September 18, 2023
Agreement with Hennepin County will fund Blue Line Extension project through 2024 and establish new governance structure 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. September 14, 2023
Advisory body of elected officials community reps endorse proposed Blue Line Extension route for further study 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. September 14, 2023
Getting clean water out of wastewater pipes We're developing a grant program that will help property owners pay for work that ensures their sewers convey only wastewater. August 24, 2023
$1 million federal grant will help region reduce polluting emissions 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. August 24, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: Transit: Our commitment to excellence is paying off 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. August 23, 2023
METRO Green Line Extension Update The Metropolitan Council in partnership with Hennepin County has resolved the current funding deficit for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line. August 21, 2023
Wastewater treatment plants achieve 100% permit limit compliance Two of our plants — Hastings and St. Croix Valley — are among the top five performing wastewater treatment plants in the nation. August 6, 2023
Metropolitan Council announces new General Manager for Metro Transit Lesley Kandaras will lead organization amid significant investment in expanding, strengthening regional transit network. July 27, 2023
Regional parks and trails investments lead to record visits 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. July 27, 2023
Met Council approves grants for job creation, housing, and economic development Nearly $3.4 million in Livable Communities grants will contribute to economic opportunity, redevelopment, and job creation in the seven-county metro area. July 25, 2023