Council digs in to keep region’s wastewater system in tip-top shape Investments in wastewater infrastructure pay off in water quality, public health, livability. October 4, 2018
Archaeology firm formed by three college friends finishes SWLRT field work In Situ is a minority-owned cultural resource management company specializing in archaeology and laboratory analysis. September 27, 2018
Archaeological survey at future SWLRT station focuses on late 1800s-early 1900s The area’s former residents, who were from Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, left behind everyday items such as soup bones, beer bottles, and buttons. September 27, 2018
Council launches travel behavior household survey Collecting information on day-to-day travel is vital for local, county and regional agencies to plan for future transportation needs. September 26, 2018
Council rolls out flood risk tool as part of climate vulnerability assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will plan for public infrastructure to increase its lifespan and reduce costs. September 26, 2018
Message from the Council Chair: Partnerships to solve complex problems Through partnerships with cities, neighborhoods, and residents, we can identify problems and employ real solutions to reduce inflow and infiltration from homes and businesses. September 21, 2018
Apprentice Program to help fill Metro Transit driver shortage Metro Transit will participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship initiative, which will bring on as many as 200 new employees in the coming years. September 18, 2018
Council receives loan to finance wastewater treatment capital improvement projects $45 million loan from the Minnesota Clean Water Revolving Fund will finance multiple wastewater treatment plant and interceptor sewer system capital improvement projects in 2018-2019. September 17, 2018
Light rail leader named top transit professional A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals. September 14, 2018
Council grants help park agencies purchase land On Sept. 12, the Metropolitan Council awarded close to $1.7 million to Washington County and the Three Rivers Park District to buy land for regional parks and trails. September 13, 2018
Transportation projects being scored for federal funding The 2018 Regional Solicitation brought in 136 applications that will vie for around $200 million in federal funding. Technical experts from across the region are reviewing and scoring applications. September 13, 2018
Sewer separation, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts are paying off The Metropolitan Council and City of Minneapolis have reached another milestone in joint efforts to protect public health and water quality. August 29, 2018
Twin Cities area needs new strategy on affordable housing Editorial Board: Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure. August 17, 2018
Message from the Council Chair: Making our regional parks even better Every four years we update the region’s parks policy plan. Right now, we are taking input on the next update. August 16, 2018
'More popular than the mall': Met Council count shows our love for parks remains strong New trail segments help boost regional park visits to 58.3 million in 2017. August 15, 2018