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League Projects Recognized at 2026 Northern Lights Awards
The League of Minnesota Cities had another bright showing at this year’s Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) Northern Lights Awards!
Each year, the Northern Lights Awards recognize outstanding public sector communications from across Minnesota, honoring the creativity, strategy, and storytelling that help organizations better serve their communities.
This year, League staff brought home five awards, including two Northern Lights Awards — the competition’s highest honor!
🏆 Northern Lights Award — Creative Achievement/Writing
Director’s Message: “Lessons From a High School City Hall Internship”
🏆 Northern Lights Award — Promotional Video
What is the League of Minnesota Cities?
🥈 Silver Award — Community Interest Video
Minnesota Cities Take Action: Local Solutions to the Housing Shortage
🥉 Bronze Award — Publication/Newsletter or Magazine
Minnesota Cities magazine
🥉 Bronze Award — Agency, Event, Program, or Service Video
2025 President’s Award: Military Service Members and Veterans in Public Service
These awards reflect the incredible work of League staff who write, design, film, edit, and collaborate to tell the stories of Minnesota cities and the people who make them stronger every day. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to these award-winning projects!
Minnesota cities’ communications teams have a lot to be proud of. Cities taking home 2026 Northern Lights Award honors:
- Apple Valley
- Blaine
- Bloomington
- Burnsville
- Chanhassen
- Columbia Heights
- Coon Rapids
- Eden Prairie
- Edina
- Elk River
- Maplewood
- Mendota Heights
- Minnetonka
- Moorhead
- Orono
- Plymouth
- Rosemount
- Saint Paul
- Saint Peter
- Savage
- Shakopee
- Shoreview
- South St. Paul
- St. Louis Park
- Victoria
- Waconia
- West St. Paul
- Woodbury
