Rochester Mayor Kim Norton was appointed to vice chair of the National League of Cities 2024 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee. kaaltv.com/news/rochester…

#MnCities are getting creative to address the childcare shortage across the state. Read more in Minnesota Cities magazine. lmc.org/news-publicati…

New apartments may be on the horizon for the City of Thief River Falls. #mncities trftimes.com/top-stories/23…

The City of Carver comprehensive plan estimates that by 2040 it will be home to 15,500 residents, more than double what it is today. #mncities swnewsmedia.com/chaska_herald/…

The City of Wabasha announced Monday it is partnering with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to manage the Mississippi River’s dredged sand. #mncities kttc.com/2024/01/23/cit…

Cities can harness the power of AI for many purposes. However, not all municipal applications are suitable for AI, and not all AI technologies are appropriate for government use. #mncities lmc.org/news-publicati…

Council Member Wendy Berry 🏳️‍🌈 (she/they), who first proposed having a young person as a council member, said she heard about the success the Centerville City Council has had with its youth member and wanted to bring that to City of West St Paul #mncities Erin Adler startribune.com/west-st-paul-c…

Municipal associations, like League of Minnesota Cities, are opposing the measure which they see as stripping local decision-making ability from cities and their residents. startribune.com/bill-looks-to-… #mncities The Minnesota Star Tribune #mnleg

A League of Minnesota Cities-supported measure would provide $120 million in one-time funds to aid ambulance services throughout the state, many of which are operated by cities. #mnleg #lmcleg #mncities lmc.org/news-publicati…

St Paul Mayor Carter's speech for 2024 touched on nearly a dozen topics, including some potential programs and policies that aren't fully fleshed out. #mncities startribune.com/6-key-takeaway…

Mayor Mohamed has been a vocal advocate for creating affordable home ownership in St. Louis Park, MN. She has supported the city’s affordable housing initiatives such as the first-generation home ownership and down payment assistance programs. mshale.com/2024/07/10/may…

The League of Minnesota Cities (League of Minnesota Cities) has selected 16 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and nine members of the Senate as Legislators of Distinction for 2024. lmc.org/news-publicati…

The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Board of Trustees recently approved property/casualty and workers’ compensation rates and dividends for 2025. #LMCIT @mncities lmc.org/news-publicati…

ICYMI: #MnCities like City of Lakeville, MN, St. Anthony Village, and Dayton are adding housing to meet rising demand with smart growth and redevelopment. ✍️️Greta Kaul Learn how cities are addressing their unique housing needs with locally-led initiatives: startribune.com/twin-cities-fa…

Each year, League of Minnesota Cities honors the special achievements of cities and city leaders with the City of Excellence Awards, C.C. Ludwig Award, James F. Miller Leadership Award, and Sustainable City Award. Deadline for 2025 nominations is April 21. lmc.org/about/lmc-awar…

This info has been updated 2/6/25

Opinion: League of Minnesota Cities, the state’s largest membership organization for municipalities, supports enactment by the state legislature and governor of a significant bonding bill package during the 2025 State Legislative session. windomnews.com/2025/03/13/gue…

Gunner will begin training to help officers in a variety of law enforcement duties including criminal apprehension and firearms/ammunition detection. The department says Gunner will attend a three-month certification training program. #mncities wdio.com/front-page/top…

Key factors contributing to the challenge include an aging employee base, increasing workloads, and competition from the private sector. Additionally, many respondents mentioned burnout, lack of advancement opportunities, & job security concerns. #mncities lmc.org/news-publicati…

John McCarthy, who worked his way up to Chief Finance Officer across 18 years at City Hall, steps down to join the League of Minnesota Cities on June 2. twincities.com/2025/04/24/st-…