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Celebrating Excellence in Minnesota City Leadership
The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) presented its top honors at its 2026 Annual Conference, recognizing three public officials for…
Supporting Those Who Support First Responders
Investing in wellness helps first responders stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit so they can withstand the rigors of…
Cities and Energy Providers: Partnering To Reduce Wildfire Risk
For many years, wildfire response was largely reactive: Fires started, and local departments responded. Today, that approach is shifting toward…
Growing Minnesota’s Local Government Workforce Through Internships
Internship programs offer an effective way to strengthen local workforce pipelines while giving students and recent graduates valuable experience that…
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…