Blue Line Extension project reaches major milestone Staff to present updated project scope and cost estimate to Corridor Management Committee. October 29, 2015
6-acre solar array unveiled at Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment plant The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with SunEdison, Oak Leaf Energy and Xcel Energy, unveiled a new 6-acre solar panel array at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment facility in Shakopee on Tuesday. October 8, 2015
Latest Census data: Region has high education and low poverty, but racial disparities persist The data highlight the region’s high educational attainment and low poverty rate, but also reinforce concern about racial and ethnic disparities that are among the largest in the country. September 17, 2015
ADA has positive impacts on Council services and customers The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is 25 years old. From transit to housing to access to democracy, the ADA has had a huge and positive impact on the Metropolitan Council and our customers. July 14, 2015
Council approves grants for innovative stormwater reuse The projects in Waconia and at the Minnesota Zoo are the latest examples of the Council’s longstanding commitment to find solutions to reduce stormwater runoff and improve surface water quality. July 14, 2015
Council adopts forecasts for local comprehensive plan updates The Council releases forecasts for population, households and employment in cities and townships in the metro area, as it gears up for the next round of local comprehensive plan updates. July 8, 2015
SouthWest or Town Center would be the westernmost LRT station Representatives of project funders, the county and cities along the planned SouthWest LRT line are trying to decide whether to make Town Center or Southwest in Eden Prairie the westernmost station. June 26, 2015
Poverty is spreading and becoming more concentrated As poverty spreads, it is becoming increasingly concentrated. In some areas, 40% or more of residents' incomes are below 185% of the federal poverty threshold. June 23, 2015