Snowmaking in east metro expands skiing opportunities Skiers in the east metro can enjoy snow at Battle Creek Regional Park in a dry winter, thanks to snow machines funded by Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, The Parks and Trails Legacy Fund, and us. January 22, 2024
Met Council grants help address region's need for affordable housing This month, we approved grants that focus on affordable, safe housing in our region. Our homeownership and multifamily rental housing grants will result in new affordable homes and housing units. January 19, 2024
Grants to clean up polluted sites lead to jobs, prosperity Our investment in cleaning up polluted land has resulted in the reuse of hundreds of acres. This month, we awarded $2.8 million to communities to continue brownfield cleanup work. January 19, 2024
Message from the Council Chair: 2023 Met Council Highlights We’re taking on complex challenges and working in partnership with local governments, community groups, businesses, and residents to solve them. December 20, 2023
Highway projects increase regional mobility and safety The Met Council added five major road projects to planned transportation investments to help achieve these goals. December 17, 2023
Met Council grants promote efficient land use in affordable housing development Our latest grant round of Livable Communities grants will contribute to projects in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Edina, Maplewood, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul. December 14, 2023
Met Council grants connect people and place We awarded nearly $5 million in grants to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Richfield to develop affordable housing and job opportunities along major transit routes. December 14, 2023
Ryan O'Connor named regional administrator O’Connor joins the Met Council from Ramsey County, where he has served as county manager since 2018. December 11, 2023
Message from the Council Chair: An award-winning partnership to save water We’re in the middle of the third cycle of our Water Efficiency Grant Program, a very successful partnership we’ve had with local governments since 2015. November 30, 2023
Imagining a resilient future for the metro region We've been listening to people from across the region as we collectively envision the future we want in 2050. November 30, 2023
Metro Mobility expands transportation options and upgrades technology The Free Fare Pilot program lets Metro Mobility riders use the regular route bus and rail system for free, while tech advancements are progressing to improve communications and online scheduling. November 29, 2023
Ribbon cutting marks completion of new Bielenberg Bridge in east metro Met Council, local, state, and federal officials celebrated the new east metro bridge, which connects Oakdale and Woodbury and will have dedicated lanes for the Gold Line bus rapid transit corridor. November 27, 2023
Metro Transit to develop a bold new vision The new framework will build on current initiatives and align with the regional Transportation Policy Plan, which in turn is part of Imagine 2050, the Met Council’s regional development guide. October 30, 2023
Partnerships and Met Council equity grant help shape new park facilities in Scott County People who enjoy fishing and camping can anticipate fun new experiences at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park. October 25, 2023
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