Every 10 years, legislative and congressional district maps are redrawn to better reflect the changing population following the release of the decennial census. On Tuesday, a five-judge panel released the updated redistricting maps for Minnesota. Potential candidates have until May 8, 2022, to establish residency in the district in which . . .
The U.S. Census Bureau released official 2020 block-level census data last week. The data shows the populations for townships, cities and counties in the state. It also provides race data for each local unit of government. The Minnesota State Demographer Center has also published the data on its website for . . .
On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau announced 2020 Census population totals for each state. From 2010 to 2020, the United States population grew 7.4% and Minnesota's population grew by 7.6%, or about 400,000 people. Most importantly, Minnesota will keep all eight congressional seats, having narrowly received the 435th of the . . .
Thank you to the more than 100 city leaders who attended the CGMC Virtual Fall Conference last week! While we certainly missed seeing everyone in person, we still had a great day filled with informative presentations and panel discussions: One Seat, Two Seat, Red Seat, Blue Seat: 2020 Election . . .
Cities can provide their input on the redistricting maps by submitting written comments by October 21.
Cities should consider providing input on redistricting to the Judicial Panel holding hearings next week.