Features

Jan-Feb 2025

The Essential Role of Onboarding City Staff

Effective onboarding is essential in today’s competitive job market. Local governments face challenges in hiring and keeping talented employees.

Jan-Feb 2025

Minnesota’s Next Bonding Bill

Minnesota’s demands for infrastructure spending are extensive, whether for new projects or preservation of existing facilities. If you don’t do…

Jan-Feb 2025

LMC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

The League's 2025 legislative priorities provide a starting point for important issues to watch as the session gets underway.

Jan-Feb 2025

Experienced Elected Leaders Share Insights From Their Years in Local Government

Jorge Prince and Lisa Dircks share wisdom from their combined nearly 16 years of government service.

Nov-Dec 2024

Resources for Recovery – Cities Use State’s Opioid Settlement Funds to Address the Epidemic

Minnesota will receive $535 million during the next 18 years from the multistate opioid settlement.

Nov-Dec 2024

Preparing Incoming Council Members for Success

How to prepare your incoming city council members to work as a team so you can help prevent common issues.

Nov-Dec 2024

Is It Time to Tidy Up Your City Code?

It is important that cities periodically review their ordinances to ensure that they meet their needs.

Nov-Dec 2024

Resources to Help Navigate Minnesota’s New Energy Codes

There are several resources available in Minnesota to help builders, code officials, and other key stakeholders statewide as they review…

Sep-Oct 2024

State Housing Aid Programs – What Cities Need to Know

Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) provides cities with much needed funding for affordable housing.

Sep-Oct 2024

Managing PFAS Concerns in Your Community

Concern about PFAS “forever chemicals” is increasing. Being prepared to address resident concerns will help foster trust and engagement to…