Sun Sailor: Southwest Light Rail is about moving people… and so much more TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has been a vocal supporter of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line for many years — from the beginning of the planning stages until today. April 26, 2017
Possible cuts to Twin Cities bus routes cause unease for UMN students A House bill could reduce bus routes in the Metro area by up to 40 percent, but is unlikely to pass in its current form. April 25, 2017
Income inequality continues to plague Twin Cities Great Recession hit lower income earners hardest April 25, 2017
Metro Mobility riders weigh in on transit service, fare proposals About 60 Metro Mobility riders and a few advocates gathered at the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul Monday to provide feedback on Metro Mobility service and a proposal to increase transit fares. April 25, 2017
Column: It's time to move forward on Southwest line Ask them their plan. The folks who write the editorials and sign the letters. Ask them, after they stop Southwest Light Rail Transit, how they propose to address Twin Cities transportation needs. April 25, 2017
Gov. Dayton leaves open possibility of approving transportation plan without gas tax increase Gov. Dayton left open the possibility that he would sign a transportation funding plan that does not include a 10-cent increase to the gas tax — a signature component of his transportation proposal. April 20, 2017
Governor Dayton Announces Ten Water Quality Town Hall Meetings to Be Held Across Minnesota Minnesotans encouraged to participate and continue important conversations around improving the state’s water quality 25 percent by 2025 April 19, 2017
Update of regional transportation plan under way Whether driving, busing, biking, walking, or taking light rail, people need a transportation system that allows them to remain connected and reach destinations. April 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. April 18, 2017
Letter to the Editor: Proposed transportation cuts could affect UMN students At a time when the state has a $1.6 billion budget surplus, legislators are considering cuts that will force a 40 percent reduction in basic bus service. April 17, 2017
Rosemount: Growing suburb offers active lifestyle Set in the rolling landscape of north-central Dakota County, Rosemount was originally established as a township in 1858, the same day Minnesota became a state. April 17, 2017
Council and partners earn Clean Water Champion Award The award recognized the partners for their work to help communities in the metro area to reduce or offset their demands on groundwater. April 17, 2017
Job seekers, high school graduates can get training to build LRT extensions To help people develop the skills for light rail construction jobs, the Council is working with organizations to offer free training for up to 80 people and10 soon-to-be high school graduates. April 17, 2017
Chair of Met Council Decries Proposed Cuts to Mass Transit, Light Rail Transportation budget bills in both the House and Senate provide almost no funding for mass transit, and seek to strip future operational funding from light rail. April 14, 2017