Restoring habitat and building resilience to climate change A partnership of government agencies and schools are working to build climate resilience in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park, including native habitat restoration and relocation of facilities. July 21, 2022
Grants support jobs, housing, and economic development The Metropolitan Council has awarded $2.6 million in polluted-site cleanup grants to nine projects that promote redevelopment and economic opportunity in the region. July 14, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension announces new project director Christine Beckwith will help guide the future of the Blue Line Extension as it moves towards the start of construction anticipated around 2025. July 7, 2022
Residents cautioned: Do not put gas or other flammable materials down the sewer Yesterday’s explosion on the University of Minnesota campus is a stark reminder that the only thing that should go down the sewer besides human waste is toilet paper. July 1, 2022
Predevelopment planning grants awarded to BIPOC-focused projects Four Livable Communities grants total $475,000 are from an account in the Livable Communities program that funds project feasibility studies, site planning, and community engagement work. June 22, 2022
METRO Blue Line Extension route recommendation adopted by Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Board Project leaders can now move forward on this important transit project by continuing environmental, design, engineering, and anti-displacement activities. June 22, 2022
Local officials to review preliminary population estimates Officials have the opportunity to compare the data with their own knowledge and observations and collaborate with our staff to fine-tune and certify the estimates to meet state requirements. June 21, 2022
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