Ever wondered why the Met Council exists?

The Metropolitan Council is a uniquely-Minnesotan attempt to strategically guide the way the Twin Cities metro grows and develops, and its work has been controversial for decades. This illustrated primer shows you why some people are in favor of the organization's work, while others disagree with its priorities.

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