Features

Building a Pipeline of Professionals Through Fellowships

In the Arena: Reflections on Public Service and City Leadership

League Board Service Amplifies Max’s Passion for Local Government

The League Thanks Outgoing Board Members

How Cities Can Gather and Use Public Input in Decision Making

Fire Protection Districts Offer Cities Another Option for Shared Emergency Services

Departments

Director’s Message

Lessons From a High School City Hall Internship

Bits & Briefs

MPCA program offers cities tools to redevelop brownfields and revitalize properties, NLC City Summit slated for Salt Lake City, and more

Two-Way Street

What Role Do K-9 Officers Play in Your City?

Focus on Small Cities

Comprehensive Plan Helps Le Sueur Transform, Update Downtown

Ideas in Action

Willmar Rail Project Clears Tracks for Growth, Reduces Downtown Congestion

Legal Ease

Letter of the Law

Prepping City Website Content for New Federal Accessibility Rule

From the Bench

Court Finds Arguable Probable Cause Must Be Based on Entire Situation, Not Isolated Behaviors

Up for Discussion

Ask LMC

How Can Small Cities Establish an Effective Safety Committee?

Message Matters

Prepared but Forever Changed: How Burnsville Communicated Through Crisis

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