Counterpoint: In the Twin Cities area, transit is needed, wanted — and it works Here's the evidence — and here's why Kansas City and Indianapolis are poor examples for the Center of the American Experiment to cite in defense of highways. June 12, 2017
Transportation system performance helps determine where to make investments The Transportation System Performance Evaluation gathers regional transportation data to determine whether our system is meeting the needs of people and what emerging trends need to be addressed. June 12, 2017
Transit service to airport connects workers to opportunity A transit service that began as a small pilot program nearly two years ago is now making a big difference for airport workers who serve passengers in the wee hours of the morning. June 12, 2017
New documentary on affordable housing in the Twin Cities region to air on TPT A new documentary about the state of affordable housing in the Twin Cities region will air on Twin Cities Public Television starting Sunday, June 11. June 8, 2017
Local government sun-sharing partners earn environmental award Collaboration is at the heart of a solar garden initiative that is getting a lot of attention for “harnessing the power of partnerships.” June 8, 2017
Strong residential construction in the region in 2016 New Council report indicates robust home building in the region in 2016, with multifamily housing leading the way. June 7, 2017
Council helps manage prairie with prescribed burn The use of native plant species and the active management of the site with fire demonstrates MCES’s commitment toward being a valued leader and partner in water sustainability. June 5, 2017
Council awards $1 million for stormwater management projects Funding will support eight projects across the region that will improve water quality and reuse stormwater for irrigation. June 2, 2017
Southwest Light Rail Still On Track After Legislative Session Despite repeated threats to the Southwest Light Rail Line during the 2017 legislative session, the project remains on track. June 1, 2017
After 41 years, Metro Transit driver retires 62-year-old Renee Stafford had her normal passengers as well as family and friends on her final day as a bus driver. May 31, 2017
Rosenblum: Grocery store on wheels delivers to Twin Cities 'food deserts' Twin Cities Mobile Market, a retrofitted Metro Transit bus loaded with food, expanded in May. May 26, 2017
As the Met Council turns 50, the regional government agency faces challenges The region has grown dramatically since 1967, and its unique government has evolved along with it. May 24, 2017
Carver County Putting Rainwater to Good Use A simple concept is saving one county thousands of dollars. Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use. May 24, 2017
Money Savers: Trimming your water bill Officials in Carver County are taking the rain from storms and putting it back into different communities for good use. May 24, 2017