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Helping Small Cities Plan Big Projects
Many cities with populations under 15,000 have small staffs with long to-do lists. Often, their budgets don’t stretch far enough…
Making Room for One More: My Year as League President
Here’s what I know to be true after this year: The League is only as strong as its relationship with…
Unflappable: Miller Brought Calm During Volatile Times
As Miller wraps up his year as past president of the LMC Board of Directors, his biggest contribution may have…
The League Thanks Outgoing Board Members
Four members of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors recently completed their Board terms. The League thanks…
Cybersecurity and Water System Risk: What City Leaders Should Know
Cybersecurity directly impacts reliability, public health, and community trust. For utility leaders, recognizing and addressing these vulnerabilities is essential to…
Building Better Budgets Through Community Engagement
Understanding how and when to involve the public is essential for local governments seeking both better decisions and stronger community…
Preventive Care Simple Checks, Big Gains for Minnesota Cities
Preventive care is a practical, proven strategy that helps manage rising healthcare costs, reduces long-term financial strain, supports a strong…
Why Civic Engagement Needs a Human Reset
Local governments share the same concerns: low participation beyond social media, rising incivility, and increasing threats to the safety of…
Future-Proofing Without Fear
In her keynote address, “Future-Proof Yourself: Innovate and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty,” Crystal Washington will share strategies for approaching…
Protecting Communities From Utility Damage
Over the past six years, cities have seen unprecedented infrastructure build-out in the public right of way, creating new challenges…