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Your Residents Are Talking. Are You Listening?
The Town Hall and Constituent Conversations are great ways to help build trust. But what about when you’re in the…
Growing in Cultural Agility
Cultural agility is a leadership skill that allows for more authentic community engagement.
Bad News, Good Views: Municipal Investments in a Rising Rate Environment
The difficult municipal investment environment has been compounded by the rapid rise in interest rates through the last quarter of…
4 Reasons to Use Cooperative Purchasing
Local government staff are using cooperative purchasing twice as much today as they did in 2010 and that number continues…
Making Sure Your Rural Community Isn’t Where the Sidewalk Ends
Sidewalk projects are not always welcome, but with good communication and policies, you can add the new sidewalks your city…
Climate Action Plans Help Cities Meet Sustainability Goals
Cities are taking their sustainability efforts to the next level with climate action plans.
2021 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest Winners
The contest winners are students from Waseca County and the cities of Rochester and Ely.
Creative Hiring Strategies For Cities
In today's job market, cities need to get creative with their employee recruitment and retention efforts.
2022 Legislative Session: Seeking State Support for Public Safety Mental Health
The Public Safety Duty Disability Stakeholder Group is tasked with developing strategies to prevent and treat physical and mental injuries…
Session 2022: Representing Minnesota Cities at the Capitol
The Minnesota Legislature will reconvene to begin the second half of its 92nd biennial session on Jan. 31.