Dates & Locations

Aug. 30 — Faribault

1 – 2 p.m. Tour of Trystar

Attendees will meet at Trystar (15765 Acorn Trail) to tour the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Faribault and learn how power distribution equipment, cable, and generator docking stations are created! 

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Welcome from Host City

After the tour, Faribault Mayor and MMA President Kevin Voracek will share welcoming remarks at Corks & Pints (22 4th St NE).

2:45 – 3 p.m. Legislative Preview

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

3 – 4 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!

Specific timing is subject to change. Afternoon snacks are included.

Registration for this event is closed.

Sept. 13 — Perham

LUXE Events (114 1st Ave S, Perham, MN 56573; parking available in nearby public lots)

12 – 12:30 p.m. Welcome from Host City

Hear from Perham Mayor Tim Meehl on the many industries in Perham, including the newly announced $125 million expansion for Bongards Creameries and their soon-to-be-completed mixed-use building downtown.

12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Legislative Preview

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

1 – 2 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!

2 – 3 p.m. Tour of Local Non-Profits

Take a tour of a few local non-profits in Perham! Hear how the city completed an $8 million renovation of their old high school to retrofit space for two local non-profits. Then we’ll head across the street to take a peek at the $9 million renovation just wrapping up at the Perham Area Community Center (PACC). These projects were funded by state bonding dollars, local option sales tax revenues, and sizable donations from the public. 

Specific timing is subject to change. Lunch is included.

Registration for this event is closed.

Sept. 14 — St. Joseph

Bad Habit Brewing Company (25 College Ave N)

12 – 12:30 p.m. Welcome from Host City

Hear from St Joseph Mayor Rick Schultz!

12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Legislative Preview

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

1 – 2 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!

2 – 3 p.m. Tour of Downtown St. Joseph

Mayor Rick Schultz will take the group on a short walking tour around downtown St. Joseph and will share stories of revitalization over the years, as well as what is to come in the years ahead. 

Specific timing is subject to change. Lunch is included.

Registration for this event is closed.

Sept. 27 — New Hope

1 – 1:30 p.m. Welcome from Host City

Hear from New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken and city staff on the city’s Scattered Site Housing Program to improve residential neighborhoods!

1:30 – 1:50 p.m. Legislative Preview

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

2 – 3 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!

3 – 4 p.m. Tour of New Hope Aquatic Park and Police Station

Mayor Kathi Hemken will take the group on a tour of the popular New Hope Aquatic Park and recently renovated Police Station.

Specific timing is subject to change. Lunch is included.

Registration for this event is closed.

Oct. 5 — Marshall

City Hall of Marshall (344 W Main St)

12 – 12:30 p.m. Welcome from Host City

Hear from Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes!

12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Legislative Preview

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

1 – 2 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!

2 – 3 p.m. Tour of Downtown Marshall

Mayor Bob Byrnes will take the group on a short walking tour around downtown Marshall and will share stories of revitalization over the years, including the location of the new Ralco Corporate Headquarters and the event venue in the same downtown complex. 

Specific timing is subject to change. Lunch is included.

Registration for this event is closed.

Oct. 27 — Wyoming

Splitrocks Entertainment Center (5063 273rd St.)

12 – 12:30 p.m. Welcome from Host City

Hear from Wyoming Mayor Lisa Iverson about the city’s Veterans Memorial and how it’s possible to raise funds without an American Legion group.

12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Legislative Preview  

LMC IGR Staff will provide a preview of the legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

1 – 2 p.m. Talking Amongst Mayors   

LMC Executive Director Luke Fischer will kick off some facilitated conversations amongst attendees on topical areas impacting mayors today!  

2 – 3 p.m. Tour of Polaris

Take a rare look behind the scenes and tour Polaris’ research and development facility located in Wyoming! 

*Specific timing is subject to change.  Lunch provided.

Registration for this event is closed.