Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 1/25/2018 Met Council Chair urges region to choose innovation Regional body celebrates 50th anniversary, charts course for future success. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 11/6/2017 New Metropolitan Council Chair reflects on first three months in job Seven-county tour focused on partnerships, building relationships. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 10/30/2017 Directly influence regional policy Metropolitan Council advisory committees seek applicants for openings Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/13/2017 Metropolitan Council releases new, updated Regional Parks Map First update in more than a decade reflects rich cultural heritage of region Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 8/11/2017 New Met Council Chair begins 7-county tour Alene Tchourumoff kicks off tour of Metro area to hear directly from regional leaders and partners on ways to continue to build and strengthen the region. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks, Planning Date: 8/24/2016 State and Council grants help grow the regional parks system The Metropolitan Council on Aug. 24 approved a series of land acquisition grants for regional parks. Also, a trail extension in Carver County. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks, Planning Date: 7/14/2016 Council takes steps to ensure equity in regional parks The Metropolitan Council is taking steps to ensure that equity is considered when it invests funding into the regional park system. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 4/12/2016 Race and ethnicity matter for economic success and opportunity Council research finds disparities between whites and people of color persist even when accounting for demographic differences Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/11/2016 Council Chair calls for partnerships as a path to prosperity In his first State of the Region address, Chair Duininck emphasizes collaboration, engagement and regionalism. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 11/19/2015 A Message from Council Chair Adam Duininck See the latest in a series of messages from Council Chair Adam Duininck about regional issues related to transportation, wastewater and and water, housing, equity, parks, and more. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/23/2018 2:20 PM - Location: various locations and dates Upcoming Council and Committee meetings The Council and its committees meet regularly most months. Find information on all upcoming Council and Committee meetings. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 4/20/2018 Metro dog parks provide social time for dogs and their human companions Since the first dog park opened in Elm Creek Park Reserve in 1983, dog parks have spread to nearly every corner of the region, and usage has grown every year. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 12/28/2017 Theodore Wirth Regional Park: Winter quiet, recreation amid the city Theodore Wirth Regional Park is an especially attractive destination during winter: cross-country skiing, sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, skijoring, snowboarding, and hot chocolate in the chalet! Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 11/22/2017 Metro Cities: Watchdog, liaison and partner to Council Metro Cities monitors the Council to make sure city interests are represented, informs cities about Council actions and programs, and shares Council information useful in local planning. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 11/22/2017 Council grants support community planning The city of Carver, a historic Minnesota River town in Carver County, is looking to the future. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks, Planning Date: 11/22/2017 Creating connections for people to the regional parks The Council created the Parks Ambassador program to increase awareness of regional parks by communities of color, and invite them into the parks. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/18/2017 Regional park visits climb to nearly 48 million in 2016 The region’s vast network of parks and trails got nearly 48 million visits last year, a one percent increase over the previous year, and an increase of 11 million visits since 2006. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 9/12/2017 New Regional Parks Map reflects the rich cultural heritage of our region People from a wide variety of communities, and many ages and abilities, will see themselves reflected in the Council’s newly updated Regional Parks Map. Read more
Posted In: Parks Date: 8/9/2017 Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park: Picturesque setting and family favorite features Now peaking at the height of summer, Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is buzzing with family-oriented activities like swimming, picnicking, fishing, children’s camps, and special programs. Read more
Posted In: Parks Date: 6/13/2017 Visit our regional parks: St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park ‘Something for everyone’ includes camping, boating, swimming. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks Date: 4/18/2017 Trail offers scenic lake views, small town charms, and plenty of history The 15-mile Lake Minnetonka LRT trail offers scenic views of the big lake and local wetlands – but plenty more as it wends through canopies of shade trees, open meadows and old neighborhoods. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Parks, Planning Date: 2/27/2018 Maplewood’s Keller Regional Park to get $709,000 facelift Pioneer Press Ramsey County Parks and Recreation received a grant of $709,000 in state and Metropolitan Council bond funds to make improvements to Keller Regional Park in Maplewood through the year 2020. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 2/2/2018 Met Council is another of Minnesota's miracles Star Tribune Our success is a regional story — at risk of an unhappy ending. Commentary by Lori Sturdevant. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 7/3/2017 New Met Council chair a good choice Star Tribune Alene Tchourumoff, the state rail director, was appointed head of the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton last week. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Parks, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 5/24/2017 As the Met Council turns 50, the regional government agency faces challenges Star Tribune The region has grown dramatically since 1967, and its unique government has evolved along with it. Read more
Posted In: Parks, Planning Date: 6/19/2016 Racially equitable use of parks is the goal, with big dollars at stake Star Tribune A politically charged push is taking shape, with millions of dollars at stake, to break down barriers that are making Twin Cities parks and trails feel to some like white people’s preserves. Read more