Features

Building Stronger Communities: How Rural Areas Can Cultivate Local Leaders

Baldwin Takes Control of Its Future Through Incorporation

Using Humor and Connection To Bridge Divides

Rapid Response to Natural Disasters: Ensuring Public Safety and Infrastructure Recovery

The Who, What, Why, and When of Federal COBRA and Minnesota State Continuation

Departments

Director’s Message

Celebrate, Connect, and Recharge at City Fest 2025

Bits & Briefs

Bayport Fire Department to go solar, apprenticeship programs strengthen water workforce, and more

Two-Way Street

How Does Your City Use the LMC Salary & Benefits Survey?

Focus on Small Cities

Food Pantry in Bricelyn Fills Need With City’s Help

Ideas in Action

Mankato Unveils Premier Softball Complex After Years of Community Advocacy and Input

Legal Ease

Letter of the Law

Navigating Drug and Alcohol Testing: What Cities Need To Know

From the Bench

Minnesota Supreme Court: Political Disagreements Alone Don’t Grant Taxpayer Standing

Up for Discussion

Ask LMC

What Unique Challenges Does Pickleball Noise Present?

Message Matters

Planning for a Change? Make Sure Effective Communication Is Part of the Plan

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