Preserving the past, Hastings mounts major effort to plan its future Hastings city officials are drawing on 21st century techniques to engage community members in planning for its future. December 11, 2017
Partners in water quality monitoring: Developing leadership in the next generation Since 1993, the Council has enlisted citizen volunteers to bolster its own monitoring work on lakes in the seven-county region. December 1, 2017
Council awards funds for affordable housing Council Chair says affordable housing is critical to ensure regional growth and prosperity. December 1, 2017
Region benefits as airport, Council cooperate on transit The Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan Council have a history of working together to produce positive results that benefit the entire metro area. November 22, 2017
Using community wisdom to design better bus stops Metro Transit staff and partnering agencies built relationships, shared information and listened to the ideas and feedback across 22 neighborhoods. November 22, 2017
Engineer recalls fragmented, polluting sewage system Dr. Russ Susag reflects on how collaboration created our award-winning wastewater treatment system that treats 250 million gallons of wastewater a day from 2.6 million residents. November 22, 2017
Transit investments spur development, serve employers and neighborhoods Development along the existing Green and Blue lines bears out the economic benefits of dedicated transitways. November 22, 2017
Local officials central to decision-making on transportation projects The Council relies on local elected officials and residents to review those local project proposals and make funding recommendations. This body is called the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). November 22, 2017