Met Council
Coverage of Met Council in the Nexus archive.
- The Blue Line’s newest challenge? Where to find $292 million.
The METRO Blue Line Extension project faces a $279 million funding gap after its cost increased from $1.5 billion to $3.385 billion, with a potential 2033 start date. Local officials are frustrated as traditional funding sources are restricted, and efforts to reduce the contingency fund may only cover part of the shortfall.
- Documenters report: From election security to crime rates to pavement conditions, report offers broad assessment of Hennepin County services
The Hennepin County Board approved a consultant for the Hennepin Healthcare System board and submitted a 2026 Performance Measurement Report highlighting data on public safety, public works, and elections. The report noted a 100% accuracy rate in post-election audits and improved recidivism rates, though Chair Irene Fernando raised concerns about public safety effectiveness and Commissioner Heather Edelson advocated for public access to election audit data.