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Focus on Small Cities
Historic Wright Landmark Becomes City Hall, Community Hub
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright was purchased by the City Council in 2025 and now serves as the City Hall.
Mapleton Invests in Child Care House To Support Local Families
When cities support or partner in local child care efforts — through facility use, funding, or shared services — solid…
Comprehensive Plan Helps Le Sueur Transform, Update Downtown
In 2017 Le Sueur updated its comprehensive plan and reopened Main Street to vehicle traffic, reestablish a right of way,…
Food Pantry in Bricelyn Fills Need With City’s Help
Clients of the Bricelyn Food Pantry venture from all over, from Albert Lea and even Mankato. Some drive 20 to…
Pine City Honors Businesses and Residents for Voluntary Property Improvements
In Pine City, an ongoing commitment to community is taking shape as local businesses and residents invest in improvements and…
Battle Lake Hatchery Row: Before and After
The redevelopment in the heart of Battle Lake is part of “an explosion of business” that includes about a dozen…
Grow Perham Fills Housing Needs
Grow Perham, formed by business leaders, the city, and other stakeholders sets out to address the housing issue.
Staying Social: Tracy Creates More Ways for Residents to Mingle
The City of Tracy wanted to encourage people to socialize after COVID-19 so the community arranged activities where everyone could…
Silver Bay Sees Multiple Redevelopment Projects Happening All at Once
The City of Silver Bay is in the process of a variety of redevelopment projects.
Lonsdale’s New Skate Park Exceeds Expectations in Its First Year
Lonsdale’s skate park, in its first season, is already a popular spot.