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Minnesota Paid Leave Law

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2026 Law Summaries

Read up on all the laws affecting cities enacted during the 2026 legislative session.

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Federal Update: Census Bureau Proposes Changes to 2030 Census Rules

LMC Files Comments on FCC Proposal To Change Local Wireline Deployment Rules

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What would our cities look like if kids were in charge?

The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 11. Students and parents/guardians can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment, or through the mail.

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2026 Safety and Loss Control Workshop: Peer Support Training

Free Webinar: Changing State Demographics and the Impacts on Cities

2026 City Finance Lab

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Minnesota Cities Magazine

September-October 2026

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Minnesota Mayors Handbook

This handy reference provides the foundational information you need to be a successful mayor.

Handbook for Minnesota Cities

This is your comprehensive resource for laws affecting Minnesota city governments.

HR Reference Manual

Get extensive information and guidance for human resources issues in the public sector.