Ideas in Action
Mankato Improves Firefighter Recruitment and Retention
The City of Mankato launched an innovative initiative in the 1990s to attract more firefighters to the fold — a…
Eagan’s New Fire Department Model Brings Great Results
Cities feeling the effects of a declining volunteer staffing pool should create a fire department staffing road map for the…
Shakopee Ordinance Reduces Gift Card Fraud
A new Shakopee ordinance reduced fraudulent activity, and the initiative was the winner of a League of Minnesota Cities 2020…
Hopkins Fire Program Boosts Safety for Kids and Families
The Sound Off program revitalized the fire safety education programs of the Hopkins Fire Department and engaged teachers in providing…
Organics Recycling Is a Hit in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights' new yard waste and organics recycling program is the winner of the League's 2020 Sustainable City Award.
City of Northfield Makes Race Equity a Priority
Northfield has instituted programs and policies designed to make the city a more inclusive place.
Monticello Gets Residents Involved in Sprucing Up Downtown
A community art contest to design Monticello's lightpost banners drew enthusiasm for downtown revitalization and bolstered community identity.
Shoreview Program Helps Residents Conserve Water
Shoreview's Community Water Conservation Program was the winner of the League of Minnesota Cities and Minnesota GreenStep Cities 2019 Sustainable…
New Treatment Plant Ensures Water Quality
The city of St. Anthony Village's advanced oxidation water treatment plant project was the winner of a League of Minnesota…
West St. Paul Saves Money While Solving I&I Problems
West St. Paul's I&I program was the winner of a League of Minnesota Cities 2019 City of Excellence Award.