More poor people living in Twin Cities suburbs than in central cities Twin Cities suburban and rural areas are now home to more people living in poverty than the central cities. Learn what’s behind the trend. June 1, 2015
Preliminary estimates show regional population growth of nearly 128,000 during 2010-2014 Metropolitan Council releases preliminary estimates for local review and comment. May 18, 2015
Metro Council report provides updated regional forecast to 2040 With metro area cities and towns preparing to start their decennial local planning processes, the Metropolitan Council is fine-tuning its regional forecast. May 6, 2015
Test results and delays increase total cost of Southwest LRT project to $2 billion Analysis released today by the Metropolitan Council (Council) concludes that test results and project delays have increased the cost of the Southwest LRT Project. April 27, 2015
All about the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Learn more about the Transportation Advisory Board that informs Council policy and decision-making. April 10, 2015
Council will offer planning grants to communities Starting in 2016, the Council will make a total of $1.38 million available for grants to eligible communities and counties to support the upcoming round of comprehensive plan updates. April 2, 2015
Met Council & Minneapolis Park & Rec Board reach understanding on SWLRT Kenilworth Channel Crossing Met Council Chair Adam Duininck and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board President Liz Wielinski announce that the two agencies have reached an understanding. February 27, 2015
Message from the Council Chair: Transportation investments improve quality of life for all February 20, 2015
Wait list for federal rent assistance opens for first time since 2007 Online applications ONLY will be accepted between Feb. 24 and Feb. 27, 2015. February 12, 2015
Council Chair Duininck, local officials tour Gateway Corridor Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck wrapped up the first week of his seven-county tour on Feb. 6 with a bus ride through the Gateway Corridor (future METRO Gold Line) in the east metro area. February 11, 2015
Council adopts Parks Plan with new focus on access and equity The plan reflects the Council’s vision for the region over the next 30 years, as described in Thrive MSP 2040. One key area of focus in the plan is equitable use of parks by all residents. February 11, 2015
Innovative system will capture rainwater to keep new Saint Paul baseball field green CHS Field also will host a sustainability feature that captures rainwater from the rooftop of Metro Transit’s adjacent METRO Green Line Operations and Maintenance Facility. February 6, 2015
Council revs up economic research and assistance to communities In 2015, the Council will provide local governments with more economic information and technical assistance. February 4, 2015
Southwest LRT Project’s federal rating now medium-high Municipal consent, local funding commitments help project's rating climb. February 4, 2015