Metropolitan Council | Audacy

Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle is retiring opening up a important position at metro area's key service providers “Chair Zelle’s years of public service have made a lasting impact across Minnesota,” says Gov. Tim Walz

July 22, 2025
Over 5,000 new trees will be planted across the Twin Cities thanks to a new, $2.5 million grant "They're really going to provide a lot of benefits in a decade from now and for future generations"

July 1, 2025
Lawmakers blast Southwest Light Rail project - and Met Council oversight - after Legislative Auditor's report Report found "instances of noncompliance and weaknesses in internal controls" for overdue, overbudget project

April 8, 2025
Metropolitan Council approves "Imagine 2050 Plan" which imagines the seven-county region's future growth Plan involves housing, transportation, clean water and more according to Met Council Chair Charlie Zelle

February 13, 2025
Safer Rides? Metro Transit reflects on safer 2024 thanks to investments in TRIP agents The agency reports an 8% drop in reported crimes compared to last year and says serious crime is down 14%

December 11, 2024
Metropolitan Council Vice Chair Reva Chamblis anticipates economic boost will accompany METRO Blue Line Extension Says project could bring “opportunities for prosperity that we may not see for another generation”

April 3, 2024