Message from the Council Chair: Real change takes steadfast devotion Let's celebrate freedom this month and keep doing the work so necessary to guarantee it for everyone. June 20, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation advanced by Corridor Management Committee This is the first official step in moving the route recommendation into environmental work and advancing design where further in-depth engagement and review will continue as the project develops. June 9, 2022
Message from the Council Chair: Community creates its own vision around light rail It is imperative that the Blue Line extension from downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park be a benefit to the region’s largest community of color. May 24, 2022
Partners support equitable trades career prep 35 people — mostly women and people of color — graduated from the fourth cohort of the Building Strong Communities program. May 24, 2022
Met Council proposes wastewater rate increase for 2023 The 111 municipalities served by the regional wastewater collection and treatment system pay the Met Council based on the volume of wastewater they send to our wastewater treatment plants. May 20, 2022
Council awards nearly $1 million in water efficiency grants 37 cities and townships will offer rebates or grants to residents to purchase replacement water-efficient toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, irrigation controllers, and more. May 9, 2022
Metro Transit Police Chief steps down to become U.S. Marshal Richard Grates has been appointed interim chief; the Met Council will launch a national search for the next chief. May 6, 2022
Finalists announced for open Met Council District 3 seat The names of four finalists for the open position for District 3 Council member were forwarded to Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for consideration. May 2, 2022
Parks offer incredible sights, sounds, and learning opportunities With an abundance of spring and summer activities in the regional parks, the time to plan is now. April 20, 2022
Income grows but inequality persists, new data show Median household income increased by almost $8,000 in the 15-county Twin Cities metropolitan area, but income inequality was largely unchanged between 2011-2015 and 2016-2020. April 19, 2022
Message from the Council Chair: Planning for 2050: We want to hear your voice We can’t make good plans that impact so many key sectors in our society and economy without talking to people from all walks of life. Between now and early 2025 we will be meeting with people in every part of the seven-county metro area. April 18, 2022
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County release METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation for public comment Recommendation: extend the Blue Line from Target Field station along West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis to County Road 81 in Crystal and Robbinsdale and along West Broadway Avenue in Brooklyn Park. April 18, 2022
Developers invest near high-frequency transit A notable share of the seven-county metro area’s permitted and planned development continues to be located within a 10-minute walk of transit corridors that offer high-frequency service. April 1, 2022
Tap maple trees, band birds, cycle trails: Regional parks offer abundant recreation, learning Our 10 regional parks agency partners have a wide range of new and exciting adventures planned for people of all ages this spring and summer. March 24, 2022
Help shape Met Council’s new Priority Waters List We're seeking feedback from those most impacted by and interested in our waterbodies, including water resources professionals, planners, engineers, elected officials, and engaged residents. March 23, 2022