Each election season, the CGMC provides background information to help candidates become familiar with issues affecting Greater Minnesota communities. We send this information to every candidate running for Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. The CGMC does not endorse candidates running for political office, but . . .
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2026 legislative session on May 18 after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the potential passage of bonding, taxes, and other budget bills. These major bills were passed in the final minutes of the session, and are now on their way to the Governor's desk along . . .
As lawmakers return to the Capitol and dive into another legislative session, leaders from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) are calling on Governor Walz and the Legislature to invest in fundamental programs and priorities that address pressing issues in communities throughout Minnesota.
Each election season, the CGMC provides background information to help candidates become familiar with issues affecting Greater Minnesota communities. We send this information to every candidate running for Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate. The CGMC does not endorse candidates running for political office, but we believe that it is . . .
Each year, the CGMC honors the legislators, city officials and community leaders who helped advance the CGMC's goals over the preceding legislative session or during a period of their career. Click on the names below to read a press release about each individual award recipient or click here for a . . .
Below is statement from CGMC President and Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian regarding today’s announcement that Minnesota’s state budget surplus has increased to $7.7 billion: “This is great news for Greater Minnesota. The budget surplus, coupled with the anticipated influx of federal funds, means state leaders have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to . . .