Members of the media can arrange interviews with CGMC officials or staff and ask general questions by contacting Alex Wildfang at 651‑259‑1917 or ahwildfang@flaherty-hood.com.
2026 News Articles
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities focused on infrastructure and zoning issues related to Legislature – Grand Forks Herald, September 17, 2026
- Perham tackles lead line mandates with grant funding – Perham Focus, August 28, 2026
- Demuth says Greater MN knows what it needs – Marshall Independent, July 25, 2026
- ‘We need all the farmers we have’ – Marshall Independent, July 24, 2026
- Demuth makes appearance in New Ulm – Mankato Free Press, July 23, 2026
- Greater MN comes to New Ulm – New Ulm Journal, July 23, 2026
- State funding for lead line replacement comes up short – Duluth News Tribune, June 22, 2026
- Minnesota wants lead pipes gone by 2033, but local governments say they need more funds – MPR News, May 26, 2026
- Minnesota to receive $57M from EPA for lead pipe replacement – CBS News, May 20, 2026
- Breaking down the bonding bill: Legislature approves $1.2 billion to fund infrastructure projects – MinnPost, May 18, 2026
- Nerves run thin at the Legislature as clock ticks on bonding bill – MinnPost, May 12, 2026
- Minnesota bonding bill unlocking lead pipe replacement funds remains in limbo – Axios, May 8, 2026
- Minnesota Matters Podcast: Bradley Peterson Interview [6:55] – Minnesota News Network, May 8, 2026
- Is funding for replacing lead pipes becoming a pipe dream? These lawmakers hope not. – MinnPost, May 7, 2026
- Facing deadline, Minnesota lawmakers spar over size, scope of possible bonding bill – Session Daily, May 6, 2026
- Bonding bill still unsettled as session end approaches – InForum, May 6, 2026
- Democrats want to take money from cities that fly the old state flag. Here’s how much – MinnPost, April 30, 2026
- 14 Minnesota mayors: Overriding local zoning won’t create affordable housing – The MN Star Tribune, April 23, 2026
- This booming Twin Cities suburb will pause new construction – The MN Star Tribune, April 20, 2026
- Why Minnesota cities rely on bonding bills to fund water projects – MinnPost, March 13, 2026
- Housing advocates hope third time is a charm for zoning reform in Minnesota – Minnesota Reformer, March 13, 2026
- Confluence of factors makes water a dominant theme in bonding bill process – MinnPost, March 11, 2026
- Minnesota’s lead pipe replacement plan funding starting to dry up – USA Today, March 10, 2026
- Minnesota has an ambitious goal to replace lead lines by 2033. More funding is needed to keep it on track. – MinnPost, March 5, 2026
- Bipartisan Starter Homes Act unveiled at Capitol – Finance & Commerce, March 4, 2026
- Brown: The quiet crisis gurgling beneath our feet – The MN Star Tribune, February 28, 2026
- Federal, state funding for lead line replacement uncertain – Post Bulletin, February 17, 2026
- Bonding Bill Faces Hurdles – ConstructionOwners.com, February 17, 2026
- Bill to fund construction projects across Minnesota will have to clear some political hurdles – MinnPost, February 13, 2026
- Greater MN Cities Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bonding Bill – KRWC AM1360 Radio, February 9, 2026
- Outstate cities seek $1.1B for LGA, water-sewer aid – Mankato Free Press, February 6, 2026
- Greater Minnesota cities ask lawmakers to invest in ‘the basics’ as hot-button issues loom – InForum, February 5, 2026
- Lead removal and zoning among greater Minnesota’s 2026 legislative priorities – MPR News, February 5, 2026
2025 News Articles
- There’s a push to increase state aid to cities as new legislative session nears – KSTP / ABC5, December 17, 2025
- Faced with a housing crisis, this southern Minnesota city is saying yes to experimental builds – Star Tribune, December 1, 2025
- Bemidji councilor Thayer joins Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities board – KAXE Radio, November 20, 2025
- Importance of local government aid highlighted at Wadena City Council meeting – Wadena Pioneer Journal, September 15, 2025
- Rushford Explores Housing Options – Fillmore County Journal, September 1, 2025
- Council finds a bargain for playground equipment for splash pad park in Alexandria – Alexandria Echo Press, July 28, 2025
- Session report cites worries over future LGA reductions – The Ely Echo, July 9, 2025
- Greater Minnesota water projects will flow from Legislature’s bonding package – MinnPost, June 25, 2025
- Funding and information gathered on Highway 2 corridor project in Crookston – Grand Forks Herald, June 21, 2025
- Minnesota zoning reform bill fails again this year – Finance & Commerce, May 5, 2025
- ‘Back on track’: Minnesota lawmakers begin bonding bill negotiations – Pine Journal, April 11, 2025
- Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Applauds Senate Bonding Target, Calls for Infrastructure Investments – Minnesota Senate DFL, April 3, 2025
- Senator Sandy Pappas, Trade Unions to Speak on 2025 Bonding Bill Target – Minnesota Senate DFL, April 3, 2025
- Cities, local officials mount campaign against land use bills – Finance & Commerce, April 2, 2025
- Lawmakers mull increased fees, charging tax for electric vehicles to shore up funding for road repairs – WCCO, March 28, 2025
- Minnesota lawmakers reveal bipartisan housing package; municipal groups say they miss the mark – West Central Tribune, March 10, 2025
- County board legislative call yields potential for small fees to cell subscribers to fund rural EMS – Grand Rapids Herald-Review, March 10, 2025
- Housing shortage bills have bipartisan buzz (again). Will it be enough to get past city skeptics? – MinnPost, March 6, 2025
- MN lawmakers discuss rural EMS – Winona Post, February 28, 2025
- Guest column: Bonding–an absolute ‘Must’ – Windom News, February 18, 2025
- Minnesota cities lay out legislative wish list – Pioneer Press, February 7, 2025
- EMS industry hopeful it’s a legislative priority, despite uncertainty – MinnPost, January 31, 2025
- Spend money to get money? A newer Minnesota city considers hiring a lobbyist. – Star Tribune, January 29, 2025
- Roundtable talks need for rural ambulance funding solution – Mankato Free Press, January 28, 2025
- New mayor and council members sworn in; St. James ambulance members see new positions – St. James Plaindealer, January 16, 2025
- City groups hope Legislature will find funds for infrastructure projects – MinnPost, January 14, 2025
2024 News Articles
- Voters overwhelmingly back Minnesota lottery spending on environmental projects for another 25 years – MPR, November 6, 2024
- Let’s vote to rededicate lottery dollars for the Minnesota outdoors – Duluth News Tribune, October 1, 2024
- ‘No shortage of bad ideas’ at legislative session says group for rural areas – Alexandria Echo Press, July 9, 2024
- Construction projects bill stumble leaves entities seeking building aid searching for workarounds – MPR, May 24, 2024
- As Walz signs $30 million for rural EMS, providers worry it’s not enough – MPR, May 23, 2024
- Last-minute negotiations couldn’t save bill with money for construction projects – MinnPost, May 22, 2024
- Greater Minnesota Cities Organization Slams Legislative Session Omissions – KWRC AM 1360 Radio, May 22, 2024
- Without a bonding bill, funding for public works projects across Minnesota in limbo – MPR, May 20, 2024
- Minnesota Legislature takes little action on Saturday, sets up frenzied final day of session – Minnesota Reformer, May 18, 2024
- Minnesota Legislature races toward deadline with bonding, rideshare bills in question – Star Tribune, May 18, 2024
- Minnesota Legislature pushes off 2024 to-do list for final two days – Minnesota Reformer, May 17, 2024
- Testifiers offer mixed reviews for $980M bonding bill – Finance & Commerce, May 1, 2024
- Despite broad coalition of support, housing bills falling off legislative agenda – Minnesota Reformer, April 19, 2024
- Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Funding for Strained Emergency Medical Services – KNSI Radio, April 18, 2024
- Emergency Medical Services Facing Critical Shortfall, Lobby Lawmakers for Funding – Lakes Area Radio, April 18, 2024
- ‘Bloodbath’ over local sales taxes at the Minnesota Capitol? No, but it’s a robust debate – MinnPost, April 17, 2024
- Commentary: Local government deserves a say in land use policy – Minnesota Reformer, April 12, 2024
- Lawmakers debate greenhouse gas goals on highway projects – Finance & Commerce, April 10, 2024
- Minnesota’s rural ambulance providers look to state Capitol for their own lifeline – MPR, April 5, 2024
- Rural cities press for more state funding for emergency medical services – MinnPost, April 3, 2024
- Homebuilders start spring strong. MN legislators aim to address ‘missing middle’ housing – KARE 11, March 31, 2024
- Lawmakers continue fight for more EMS funding – KSTP/ABC5, March 27, 2024
- Update on Eagle Lake’s Water Quality Efforts – Radio Mankato, March 22, 2024
- Minnesota has a $3.7 billion surplus, but budget officials warn against spending it all – Star Tribune, Feb. 29, 2024
- Zoning Reform Takes a Positive First Step at the Legislature – Streets.mn, Feb. 29, 2024
- Advisory board would promote ‘best practices’ for infrastructure – Finance & Commerce, Feb. 22, 2024
- Why a sweeping housing density bill opposed by Minnesota cities, suburbs has broad support in the Legislature – MinnPost, Feb. 21, 2024
- Minnesota’s Emergency Lifeline: The Battle for EMS and Infrastructure Funding – BNN Breaking, Feb. 20, 2024
- Bill looks to supersede residential zoning rules across the state – Star Tribune, Feb. 20, 2024
- Greater Minnesota cities seek funding for EMS delivery, infrastructure in ’24 session – MinnPost, Feb. 20, 2024
- Stakeholders seek solutions to EMS shortages – Mankato Free Press, Feb. 9, 2024
- Questions arise as Minnesota begins to implement its ‘cumulative impacts’ pollution policy – MinnPost, Feb. 8, 2024
- EMS funding, staffing shortages a real concern in Greater Minnesota – The Worthington Globe, Feb. 2, 2024
- 6 housing issues to watch in the 2024 legislative session – Minnesota Reformer, Jan. 31, 2024
- ‘People Over Parking Act’ would eliminate minimum parking requirements in Minnesota – Bring Me the News, Jan. 29, 2024
- Bill aims to put people before parking – Star Tribune, Jan. 25, 2024
- DFL lawmakers to introduce bill to ban parking minimums statewide – Minnesota Reformer, Jan. 23, 2024
2023 News Articles
- Greater Minnesota cities push Legislature for more money Minnesota Reformer, Jan. 9, 2023
- Greater Minnesota cities hope for $105 million aid boost, bonding bill after ‘disappointing’ 2022 session Duluth News Tribune, Jan. 9, 2023
- Greater Minnesota poses its wish list to St. Paul: $105M in local government aid, and more Pioneer Press, Jan. 9, 2023
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities names legislative priorities Faribault Daily News, Jan. 9, 2023
- Thief River Falls mayor leads coalition asking legislators to address local government aid, child care Grand Forks Herald, Jan. 9, 2023
- In DFL-controlled Legislature, Twin Cities metro has more clout than Greater Minnesota MinnPost, Jan. 5, 2023
2022 News Articles
- Capitol watchers ‘befuddled’ by rare bonding bill stall under legislative dealmaker Tom Bakk MinnPost, July 28, 2022
- No bonding bill in sight as Minnesota lawmakers close on midnight deadline Duluth News Tribune, May 24, 2022
- Why is Alexandria a coalition member? Echo Press, April 21, 2022
- Groups call on governor to support transformational funding for water, wastewater infrastructure Austin Daily Herald, March 18, 2022
- State lawmakers pressed on clean water projects KARE11 March 16, 2022
- Greater Minnesota cities, labor, environmental groups call for water infrastructure funding boost, Duluth News Tribune, March 16, 2022
- Coalition to lawmakers: Fund water infrastructure The Center, March 16, 2022
- Our view: Group’s lobbying blitz is good for Duluth, too Duluth News Tribune, March 8, 2022
- State, Local Officials and Advocates Urge Full Funding for Safe, Clean Water Across Red Lake Nation News, Feb. 28, 2022
- Local legislators consider support options for Greater Minnesota housing St. Peter Herald, Feb. 21, 2022
- Our View: LGA rightly remains priority for Duluth Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 8, 2022
- What state could be spending surplus on Fairmont Sentinel, Feb. 4, 2022
- An Echo Press Editorial: Legislature should support small towns by boosting Local Government Aid Alexandria Echo Press, Feb. 2, 2022
- Column – Investing in LGA: A modest increase will go long way Crookston Times, Feb. 1, 2022 (also published in media outlets including Forum Communications, Austin Daily Herald, Faribault Daily News, Cottonwood County Citizen, Pine Journal, Winona Daily News, Crookston Times, Fergus Falls Journal, Wahpeton Daily News, Worthington Globe, Yahoo! News, St. Cloud Times and more)
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Looking for Aid KNSI Radio, Feb. 1, 2022
- Minnesota Dems and Republicans agree on more money for police but plans differ MinnPost, Jan. 31, 2022
- CGMC lists legislative priorities New Ulm Journal, Jan. 29, 2022
- Luverne mayor makes case for expanding Local Government Aid to rural communities Worthington Globe, Jan. 28, 2022
- Greater MN cities call for $90M aid hike Marshall Independent, Jan. 28, 2022
- CGMC urges state lawmakers to prioritize childcare funding in upcoming session KTOE, Jan. 28, 2022
- Local legislators, leaders consider how to utilize large state surplus Faribault Daily News, Jan. 5, 2022
2021 News Articles
- State budget surplus could benefit Winona, Greater Minnesota Winona Radio, Dec. 21, 2021
- MN forecasted for budget surplus Fergus Falls Journal, Dec. 12, 2021
- MN Budget Surplus: Calls for Investments in Child Care, Other Needs Public News Service, Dec. 9, 2021
- Jockeying begins over how to spend Minnesota’s $7B surplus Axios, Dec. 8, 2021
- Ellison: State, localities reach agreement on distributing $300M in opioid settlement Pioneer Press, Dec. 7, 2021
- Worker shortage has local governments scrambling MPR, Dec. 7, 2021
- Minnesota county, city associations agree to opioid settlement that could net state $300M Star Tribune, Dec. 6, 2021
- There’s big money for water quality issues in the federal infrastructure bill. What that means for Minnesota. MinnPost, Dec. 3, 2021
- Bonding bill will be a high priority for organizations representing Minnesota cities in 2022 session Bemidji Pioneer, Dec. 1, 2021
- Counterpoint: Local housing solutions are best addressed by cities Star Tribune, Aug. 22, 2021
- Greg Zylka: Working for Greater Minnesota Morrison County Record, July 31, 2021
- Minnesota lawmakers take $52 billion budget talk private, divides on key issues remain Forum Communications, May 29, 2021
- Letter to the Editor: Keep Greater MN in mind as ‘real work’ begins Austin Daily Herald, May 19, 2021
- Greater MN Cities Coalition urges lawmakers to address rural needs with summer special session KTOE, May 17, 2021
- Statewide View: Bill threatens Minnesotans’ access to phone service Duluth News Tribune, May 16, 2021
- He’s Bakk: How the fate of an infrastructure bill at the Legislature may come down to a former DFL leader MinnPost, May 4, 2021
- Passing $1B infrastructure bill unlikely, but lawmakers look to tackle housing Brainerd Dispatch, April 19, 2021
- House bonding bill overlooks Greater Minnesota Park Rapids Enterprise, April 16, 2021
- Bonding discussions take shape with House DFL proposal Mankato Free Press, April 16, 2021
- Could new funding lead to something ‘dynamic’ on the child care front in Crookston? Crookston Times, April 7, 2021
- Big boost sought for child care in Greater Minnesota Worthington Globe, April 3, 2021
- Minnesota cities, counties could get $2 billion from COVID-19 relief bill Minnesota Reformer, March 1, 2021
- Greater Minnesota’s housing market is broken — and it’s holding our communities back MinnPost (and other publications), Feb. 25, 2021
- Letter: Bonding bill must include funding for water infrastructure improvements Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 24, 2021
- But wait, there’s more: Walz proposes second, $518 million bonding bill Forum Communications, Feb. 22, 2021
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency considers lifting some water standards Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 22, 2021
- Walz unveils $518M bonding request Mankato Free Press, Feb. 22, 2021
- Greater Minnesota cities oppose cutting local government aid to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial security Minnesota Reformer, Feb. 16, 2021
- An Echo Press Editorial: Cuts to state aid would be devastating for small cities like Alexandria Alexandria Echo Press, Feb. 11, 2021
- Guest Column: Child care crisis prevents economic growth Albert Lea Tribune (and other newspapers), Feb. 9, 2021
- Our View: Local government aid particularly important this COVID year Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 9, 2021
- Greg Zylka: Pandemic recovery in Minnesota requires Local Government Aid Duluth News Tribune (and other newspapers), Feb. 2, 2021
- State aid, flexible COVID rules top East Grand Forks’ legislative agenda Grand Forks Herald, Feb. 2, 2021
- Pandemic recovery force behind CGMC’s 2021 priorities Crookston Times, Feb. 1, 2021
- Greater MN leaders asking legislature to jumpstart housing construction Minnesota News Network, Feb. 1, 2021
- Greater MN group wants state aid to cities kept at current level Minnesota News Network, Feb. 1, 2021
- Greater Minnesota cities outline top legislative priorities Associated Press, Jan.31, 2021
- CGMC looking to Legislature to aid in economic recovery Austin Daily Herald, Jan. 30, 2021
- Minnesota cities coalition prioritizes water infrastructure, housing, child care Owatonna People’s Press, Jan. 29, 2021
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities continuing push for Local Government Aid defense Bemidji Pioneer, Jan. 29, 2021
- Greater Minnesota cities appeal to divided Legislature for economic lifeline Forum Communications, Jan. 29, 2021
2020 News Articles
- McFeely: Do you live in outstate or Greater Minnesota? Forum Communications, Dec. 7, 2020
- Defending Local Government Aid is a shared priority in 2021 Bemidji Pioneer, Nov. 25, 2020
- St. James City Council hears report from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities St. James Plaindealer, Nov. 22, 2020
- Bonding bill is a case study on how to make a good deal Star Tribune, Oct. 19, 2020
- W’bago Council hears update on issues Faribault County Register, Oct. 18, 2020
- Guest Commentary: Passage of bonding bill a win for Greater Minnesota Austin Daily Herald, Oct. 17, 2020
- Minnesota senators send $1.9 billion bonding bill to governor’s desk after lengthy path to completion Duluth News Tribune, Oct. 15, 2020
- Bonding bill could get last shot at a green light Monday, but can lawmakers reach a deal? Duluth News Tribune, Oct. 9, 2020
- Column: What will it take for the Minnesota Legislature to finally pass a bonding bill? Duluth News Tribune, Oct. 7, 2020
- Walz to extend peacetime emergency; city group pushes for bonding bill The Center Square, Oct. 7, 2020
- Groups team up to tackle Alexandria’s salty lake situation Alexandria Echo Press, Sept. 2, 2020
- Lawmakers to take up policing reforms, bonding bill still faces opposition in gridlocked Minnesota Capitol Forum Communications, July 20, 2020
- Letter: Legislature must pass bonding bill in special session Austin Daily Herald, July 15, 2020
- Gov. Walz to convene special session on Monday, city associations push for bonding bill The Center Square, July 12, 2020
- Pressure builds to pass policing law reforms as Minnesota legislators return to St. Paul Forum Communications, July 10, 2020
- CGMC applauds allocation of CARES funds to MN communities Minnesota News Network, June 26, 2020
- Walz to release $841 million in COVID-19 aid to local governments Star Tribune, June 25, 2020
- Walz approves $841 million in federal coronavirus funds for local governments Pioneer Press, June 25, 2020
- Our view: Money is needed now International Falls Journal, June 25, 2020
- Letter: Special session a train wreck Austin Daily Herald, June 24, 2020
- City disappointed in lack of special session success Bemidji Pioneer, June 23, 2020
- Local government groups urge Gov. Walz to distribute $841 million ‘as soon as possible’ The Center Square, June 23, 2020
- Our View: Lawmakers’ ‘train wreck’ unacceptable Duluth News Tribune, June 22, 2020
-
Coalition of Greater MN Cities disappointed with special session WJON, June 22, 2020
-
City, county leaders press Gov. Tim Walz on $841M in COVID-19 aid Star Tribune, June 22, 2020
- A term that is used too much Pope County Tribune, June 22, 2020
- Legislators had a long to-do list for special session. They did almost none of it. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, June 22, 2020
- Special session ends with no police reform, local government aid, or bonding bill The Center Square, June 22, 2020
- Train wreck’: Partisan divides tank Minnesota special session, leave top priorities undone Forum Communications, June 20, 2020
- Minnesota Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal on Revamping Policing New York Times (AP story), June 20, 2020
- Minnesota lawmakers fail to reach deal on revamping policing Associated Press, June 20, 2020
- EDITORIAL: CGMC is right – Plenty of blame to go around for latest legislative debacle Crookston Times, June 20, 2020
- Lawmakers fail to agree on $841 million in federal coronavirus funds Pioneer Press, June 20, 2020
- Go big or go home: A massive infrastructure bill would benefit all Minnesotans Minnesota Reformer, June 11, 2020
- Infrastructure projects at stake as Legislature uses bonding package as bargaining chip Forum Communications, May 13, 2020
- Minnesota budget projections show $2.4 billion deficit Wahpeton Daily News, May 6, 2020
- COVID-19 making state budget sick New Ulm Journal, May 6, 2020
- Gov. Walz responds to communities concerned about LGA amid projected budget deficit Minnesota News Network, May 5, 2020
- What people are saying about Minnesota’s projected budget deficit Star Tribune, May 5, 2020
- Minnesota’s small towns will need a lot of help post COVID-19 WJON, May 5, 2020
- Letter to the editor: Rural Minnesota needs bonding bill Star Tribune, May 4, 2020
- Minnesota cities scramble as budgets take hits from the virus Star Tribune, April 21, 2020
- Local government goes virtual during pandemic MPR, April 13, 2020
- Out of toilet paper? We’ve got some solutions and some precautions Star Tribune, March 31, 2020
- CGMC to Legislature: Seize this opportunity to invest in Greater Minnesota Grand Rapids Herald Review, Feb. 19, 2020
- Minnesota lawmakers propose ways to ease child-care crunch Star Tribune, Feb. 14, 2020
- Local organizations examining child care shortage WJON, Feb. 11, 2020
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities outlines legislative priorities for Minnesota 2020 session St. James Plaindealer, Feb. 11, 2020
- Editorial: Spend money to make money on infrastructure, child care in Minnesota Crookston Times, Feb. 10, 2020
- Group says water, childcare top issues for Greater MN Marshall Independent, Feb. 8, 2020
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities to fight for bonding bill Bemidji Pioneer, Feb. 7, 2020
- Greater MN cities group urging lawmakers to pass bonding bill KDUZ, Feb. 7, 2020
- Group says water, childcare are top issues New Ulm Journal, Feb. 7, 2020
- CGMC to urge legislature to invest in Greater Minnesota Associated Press, Feb. 7, 2020
- Coalition looks for further investment in rural Minnesota this session Faribault Daily News, Feb. 6, 2020
- Greater Minnesota coalition to tackle child care shortage, water infrastructure in 2020 session Brainerd Dispatch, Feb. 6, 2020
- Greater Minnesota coalition outlines legislative priorities Mankato Free Press, Feb. 6, 2020
- 2020 Legislature: Rural focus shifts from general aid to funding for water projects, bridge and road repairs MinnPost, Jan. 31, 2020
- Minnesota pollution officials weighing water quality fee hikes Forum News Service, Jan. 28, 2020
- Walz proposes $300M for water infrastructure in 2020 bonding package Forum News Service, Jan. 10, 2020
- Year Ahead: Health care, infrastructure, pot on Legislature’s agenda Lonsdale News Review, Jan. 3, 2020
2019 News Articles
- Rural city leaders ask for big bonding bill Alexandria Echo Press, Nov. 18, 2019
- Want state money for a city project in Minnesota? Submit a comment Star Tribune, Oct. 23, 2019
- Audrey Nelsen: Despite aid increase, cities are far from ‘fat and happy’ West Central Tribune (and other newspapers), Oct. 8, 2019
- Greater MN Cities builds 2020 legislative agenda with housing survey Bemidji Pioneer, Oct. 1, 2019
- CGMC, GMNP meet with city officials on housing issue Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 26, 2019
- Counterpoint: Developers’ studies misrepresent role of fees in housing costs Star Tribune, Sept. 23, 2019
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities holds summer conference in Bemidji Lakeland PBS, July 25, 2019
- Greater Minnesota Cities coming to town; Bemidji to host coalition conference Bemidji Pioneer, July 18, 2019
- Our view: State aid: Cities best able to serve taxpayers Mankato Free Press, July 12, 2019
- How cities raise money in modern-day Minnesota Star Tribune, July 5, 2019
- For Minnesota cities and counties, the 2019 increase in state aid was long awaited MinnPost, June 18, 2019
- Greater Minnesota asked lawmakers to help solve the child care crisis. Here’s what happened Forum News Service, June 7, 2019
- Letter to the editor: Current formula is fairest for cities Star Tribune, June 7, 2019
- Good news local taxpayers: State to give cities more aid St. Cloud Times, June 6, 2019
- A ‘mixed bag’ for Greater Minnesota as state budget bills become law Forum News Service, May 31, 2019
- Small cities get bump in state aid Alexandria Echo Press, May 31, 2019
- LGA increase means Crookston’s in line to receive $136k more in 2020 Crookston Times, May 28, 2019
- Here’s what the bipartisan state budget could mean for Greater Minnesota Forum News Service, May 20, 2019
- Minnesota Legislature – CGMC: Don’t forget about LGA Redwood Falls Gazette, May 20, 2019
- Retiring lobbyist kept Greater Minnesota out of ‘hurt bag’ Forum News Service, May 10, 2019
- Observations by a veteran Greater Minnesota lobbyist Forum News Service, May 10, 2019
- Clock ticks down at Legislature: Key issues for rural cities at stake, says coalition Alexandria Echo Press, April 27, 2019
- Our opinion: Visit highlights LGA funding Austin Daily Herald, April 19, 2019
- Legislative ambitions: Nonprofit groups push bills to help support rural communities Fergus Falls Daily Journal, April 18, 2019
- Our view: Restoring LGA a sound investment Duluth News Tribune, March 17, 2019
- Minn. House hears bills to boost LGA Wahpeton Daily News, March 16, 2019
- COMMENTARY: Plan to increase LGA is an investment in strong communities Bemidji Pioneer, March 13, 2019 (also appeared in Star Tribune, Winona Daily News, Red Wing Republican Eagle, and other newspapers)
- Walz needs GOP help to deliver on agenda for rural Minnesota Associated Press, Feb. 20, 2019
- Gas hike, school funding boost top priorities in Walz’s first spending plan Forum Communications, Feb. 19, 2019
- New bills would give boost to local government aid Worthington Globe, Feb. 16, 2019
- Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to boost LGA program Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 16, 2019
- Cities hope for boost in state aid Detroit Lakes Tribune, Feb. 15, 2019
- Bill introduced to give LGA a boost Mesabi Daily News, Feb. 15, 2019
- Bill could reset LGA funding levels Albert Lea Tribune, Feb. 15, 2019
- ‘A positive reception;’ City Administrator speaks to legislators on clean water bill Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 15, 2019
- LF hopes for speedy solution to wastewater fund battle Morrison County Record, Feb. 9, 2019
- Our view: Walz in Duluth’s corner for LGA Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 6, 2019
- Times Editorial – Walz’s budget goals are encouraging, but there are tough debates ahead Crookston Times, Feb. 5, 2019
- Crookston City Administrator and City Councilman attended last week’s Legislative Action Day at the Capitol Crookston Times, Feb. 5, 2019
- City leaders attend Legislative Action Day; LGA increase, clean water infrastructure bonding bill among major items Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 5, 2019
- Elements begin to emerge of Walz agenda for rural Minnesota Associated Press, Feb. 3, 2019
- Kuhle participates in CGMC event Worthington Globe, Feb. 2, 2019
- Editorial: New bills address child care crisis Alexandria Echo Press, Feb. 1, 2019
- Albert Lea supports bill that includes clean water funding Albert Lea Tribune, Feb. 1, 2019
- Our view: LGA: Walz city aid plan makes up losses Mankato Free Press, Jan. 31, 2019
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes $30 million boost to local government aid Star Tribune, Jan. 30, 2019
- Walz to propose extra $30M for local government aid Forum Communications, Jan. 30, 2019
- Walz budget will give boost to local governments MPR, Jan. 30, 2019
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities backs $128 million for clean water projects Forum Communications, Jan. 30, 2019
- Why Greater Minnesota interests have high hopes for the 2019 legislative session MinnPost, Jan. 2, 2019
2018 News Articles
- Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo MPR, Dec. 28, 2018
- CGMC: Surplus a prime opportunity to increase LGA funding Crookston Times, Dec. 7, 2018
- The 2018 bonding bill: Lawsuit has vital clean-water money in limbo Star Tribune, Dec. 6, 2018
- What do Central Minnesota lawmakers want to do with the $1.5 billion surplus? St. Cloud Times, Dec. 6, 2018
- Minnesota forecasts $1.5 billion surplus ahead of 2019 legislative session Forum Communications, Dec. 6, 2018
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities again looks to boost LGA Bemidji Pioneer, Nov. 26, 2018
- Can child care shortage be fixed? Alexandria Echo Press, Nov. 22, 2018
- Coalition builder: A Q&A with Ron Johnson, president, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Prairie Business Magazine, Sept. 3, 2018
- Greater Minnesota’s reliable turnout could decide the 2018 primary for governor Pioneer Press, July 27, 2018
- Mankato shows off to city visitors from across Minnesota Mankato Free Press, July 27, 2018
- Gubernatorial forum highlights party differences on issues St. Peter Herald, July 27, 2018
- Greater Minnesota issues dominate governor debate MinnPost, July 27, 2018
- Governor candidates face off in Mankato New Ulm Journal, July 26, 2018
- Political showcase: Gov. candidates get chance to shine at Mankato forum Mankato Free Press, July 26, 2018
- Legislative panel discusses economic development KEYC, July 26, 2018
- Candidates Discuss Issues Facing Greater Minnesota at Gubernatorial Forum in Mankato KEYC, July 26, 2018
- Governor candidates give Greater Minnesota a choice Forum, July 26, 2018
- Candidates in governor’s race discuss greater Minnesota issues in Mankato Star Tribune, July 26, 2018
- Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Greater Minnesota at Mankato Forum KSTP, July 26, 2018
- City Leaders Across The State Meet For CGMC Summer Conference KEYC, July 25, 2018
- Reporter’s Notebook: How cities view the 2018 legislative session Mankato Free Press, July 25, 2018
- Mankato to host top contenders for governor Mankato Free Press, July 18, 2018
- Do Minnesotans value roads and bridges more than schools and public safety? Detroit Lakes Tribune, May 14, 2018 (also published in other newspapers)
- Our view: MnDOT feeling scorn of outstaters Grand Forks Herald, May 3, 2018
- MnDOT ‘ignores’ Hwy. 23 corridor Marshall Independent, May 2, 2018
- Our View: Road funding: Override MnDOT’s cut to Highway 14 Mankato Free Press, May 2, 2018
- Rural lawmakers: MnDOT funding goes to the metro Forum, May 1, 2018
- State awards I-494/I-35W interchange, other highways $400M for major renovations Star Tribune, May 1, 2018
- Rural leaders criticize omissions in Corridors of Commerce awards Faribault Daily News, May 1, 2018
- Highway 23 “gaps” and other rural projects do not receive Corridors of Commerce funding West Central Tribune, May 1, 2018
- Why so people at the Legislature are talking about wastewater treatment plants MinnPost, May 1, 2018
- MnDOT focuses $400M in road upgrades entirely on metro area Mankato Free Press, May 1, 2018
- Opinion: Water infrastructure costs threaten to cripple rural communities Brainerd Dispatch (and other newspapers), April 29, 2018
- Critical State House spending bill significant for St. James, other cities St. James Plaindealer, April 19, 2018
- Let the Legislature know how important LGA is to Austin Austin Daily Herald, April 17, 2018
- City leaders advocate for wastewater treatment state funding Albert Lea Tribune, April 13, 2018
- City officials lambast bill that would reduce Worthington’s state funding Worthington Globe, April 11, 2018
- Minnesota lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to lock in road funds Watchdog.org, April 9, 2018
- Editorial: Make LGA a priority this session Alexandria Echo Press, March 16, 2018
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities backs legislation to boost LGA Bemidji Pioneer, March 12, 2018
- Mayor Smiglewski, Greater Minnesota leaders lay out priorities legislative session Granite Falls Advocate Tribune, Feb. 22, 2018
- Dayton stresses need to fund improvements to state’s clean water infrastructure Forum News Service, Feb. 22, 2018
- Legislature needs to find help for state’s child care ‘deserts’ Star Tribune, Feb. 21, 2018
- Minnesota cities lay out legislative wish list Hutchinson Leader, Feb. 21, 2018
- As 2018 Minnesota legislative session convenes, CGMC weighs in Crookston Times, Feb. 20, 2018
- Rural cities press Legislature for more state aid West Central Tribune, Feb. 16, 2018
- Child care, infrastructure are legislative priorities for Minn. cities Marshall Independent, Feb. 16, 2018
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities hopes for boost in aid as Legislature set to begin Bemidji Pioneer, Feb. 15, 2018
- Group wants state funding increase for Greater MN cities Minnesota News Network, Feb. 15, 2018
- Rural MN city leaders release session wishlist MPR, Feb. 15, 2018
- Minnesota’s rural interests look to build on recent gains at the Legislature MinnPost, Jan. 30, 2018
- Greater MN cities group likes Dayton water infrastructure bonding plan Minnesota News Network, Jan. 17, 2018
- Governor Mark Dayton: Public works proposal would create more than 22,950 jobs International Falls Journal, Jan. 17, 2018
- Riverland a part of Dayton’s bonding proposal Albert Lea Tribune, Jan. 16, 2018
2017 News Articles
- Small towns face a ‘crisis’ of aging water, sewer pipes MPR, Dec. 5, 2017
- Cities across Minnesota are racing to replace aging water pipes, sewer systems Star Tribune, Nov. 25, 2017
- Is there a bump in your tax bill’s future? Rochester Post-Bulletin, Nov. 24, 2017
- Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax hikes shine light on lagging state aid Star Tribune, Aug. 21, 2017
- Enterprise editorial: LGA remains a top priority for Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Park Rapids Enterprise, Aug. 13, 2017
- Mayor recognized for work for rural cities coalition Alexandria Echo Press, Aug. 8. 2017
- Leaders in Greater Minnesota have ongoing worry about unmet needs Star Tribune, Aug. 6, 2017
- A closer look at Minnesota’s financial health: Fergus Falls hosts 2017 CGMC Summer Conference Fergus Falls Daily Journal, Aug. 6, 2017
- State gov’t going in wrong direction, say city officials at Fergus Falls conference Minnesota News Network, Aug. 3, 2017
- Editorial: Who will pay for clean water? Alexandria Echo Press, May 19, 2017
- Looking for help; Wastewater treatment upgrades could top $70M Austin Daily Herald, May 17, 2017
- Editorial: Legislators would be wise to listen when the CGMC talks Crookston Times, May 16, 2017
- Our opinion: Legislators should rethink LGA funding Brainerd Dispatch, May 15, 2017
- Minnesota Legislature heads to stormy end with deep divisions Forum News Service, May 12, 2017
- Le Sueur leaders renew call for more state aid Le Sueur News Herald, May 9, 2017
- Editorial: Rural Minnesota lawmakers must step up for Local Government Aid Grand Forks Herald, May 7, 2017
- Leaders of small cities unhappy with aid amount Alexandria Echo Press, May 4, 2017
- Guest column: Common-sense reforms protect your water and your wallet Owatonna People’s Press, April 27, 2017 (this column has also appeared in the Fargo-Moorhead Forum, Hutchinson Leader, Rochester Post-Bulletin, Grand Forks Herald, Detroit Lakes Tribune and Worthington Daily Globe)
- City officials in Steele County would welcome increase in state aid in 2018 Owatonna People’s Press, April 24, 2017
- City aid declines under most LGA proposals North Star Policy Institute blog, April 24, 2017
- Clock is ticking for big issues at Capitol Albert Lea Tribune, April 24, 2017
- State leaders push for more aid to help cities and counties Le Sueur News-Herald, April 23, 2017
- Lawmakers have different approaches for local issues Hutchinson Leader, April 22, 2017
- Local Government Aid (video) Lakeland Currents, April 21, 2017
- Cities lobbying for LGA (video) KAAL TV, April 19, 2017
- Mayor Stiehm: LGA numbers must match rhetoric Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2017
- Legislature stumbles on LGA Alexandria Acho Press, April 14, 2017
- No break for Minnesota state p0litics: Advocacy groups speak on upcoming issues Fergus Falls Daily Journal, April 13, 2017
- Our view: Enough with threats to LGA Duluth News Tribune, April 12, 2017
- Restoring LGA is not a partisan issue Grand Rapids Herald Review, April 8, 2017
- Here’s some advice for Minnesota legislators on tax proposals Star Tribune, April 4, 4017
- Coalition urges MN legislators to support $45.5M increase in LGA funding Wahpeton Daily News, March 20, 2017
- Legislative priorities for rural Minnesota: Local Government Aid to foster and secure growth Grand Forks Herald, March 19, 2017
- Minnesota’s smallest cities seek state partner for road funding Session Daily, March 9, 2017
- Thumbs up/Thumbs down Alexandria Echo Press, March 3, 2017
- Our view: Lots of ideas for using the surplus New Ulm Journal, March 1, 2017
- Our view: Caution on surplus International Falls Journal, Feb. 28, 2017
- The Battle of the Minnesota River Basin: How 41 cities are challenging regulations Treatment Plant Operator Magazine, Feb. 14, 2017
- Big jump proposed in state aid to cities Mankato Free Press, Feb. 8, 2017
- Government: A boost in LGA could go a long way for Bemidji Bemidji Pioneer, Feb. 5, 2017
- A visit to the Capitol Albert Lea Tribune, Feb. 5, 2017
- Cities cautiously optimistic about LGA increase Hutchinson Leader, Feb. 4, 2017
- Thumbs up: Bipartisan action on LGA Alexandria Echo Press, Feb. 3, 2017
- Weber pushes bill for more state aid Worthington Daily Globe, Jan. 31, 2017
- Healthcare and taxes: Lawmakers talk 2017 priorities Houston County News, Jan. 11, 2017
- Quit ignoring overlooked rural Minnesota, says cities coalition Detroit Lakes Tribune, Jan. 8, 2017
- CGMC urging lawmakers to “come to St. Paul and get it done” this session Minnesota News Network, Jan. 6, 2017
- Outstate MN group turning up heat on lawmakers Alpha News, Jan. 6, 2017
- Cities want action on aid, infrastructure in 2017 Marshall Independent, Jan. 6, 2017
- Greater Minnesota cities want public works funding Forum Communications (multiple papers), Jan. 6, 2017
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities: 2017 a test of state leaders Voice of Alexandria (radio), Jan. 6, 2017
- A focus on ‘the big three’: Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities to focus on transportation, taxes and bonding in 2017 Bemidji Pioneer, Jan. 5, 2017
- Rural cities press Legislature for action Alexandria Echo Press, Jan. 5, 2017
- Greater Minnesota cities stake claim West Central Tribune, Jan. 5, 2017
- Minnesota governor revises, brings back tax bill that had $101 million mistake Forum Communications (multiple papers), Jan. 5, 2017
2016 News Articles
- How will election impact rural cities? Alexandria Echo Press, Nov. 22, 2016
- Rural Republican gains send a strong message to the State Capitol Star Tribune, Nov. 19, 2016
- Where they stand: Local House candidates Albert Lea Tribune, Oct. 12, 2016
- Column: Let’s support candidates who will deliver results Worthington Daily Globe, Oct. 11, 2016 (also published in the Owatonna People’s Press, Worthington Daily Globe, Hutchinson Leader, Renville County Register, Granite Falls Advocate Tribune, Grand Forks Herald, Winona Daily News, West Central Tribune, Pine Journal, Hutchinson Leader, Detroit Lakes Tribune and Grand Forks Herald)
- City taxpayers on the hook for lost state aid Rochester Post-Bulletin, Sept. 3, 2016
- Leaders look to help Minnesota Albert Lea Tribune, July 22, 2016
- City leaders on the case; Conference investigates what derailed state bonding bill Austin Daily Herald, July 21, 2016
- Strength in number (report from CGMC Summer Conference) KAAL TV, July 20, 2016
- Local officials are coming together KIMT, July 20, 2016
- Council briefed on how goals for small cities ‘blew apart’ at the Legislature Alexandria Echo, July 12, 2016
- Editorial: At least, get a few things done Fargo-Moorhead Forum, May 16, 2016
- Still time for this to be a ‘d0-something’ session Detr0it Lakes Tribune, May 14, 2016
- CGMC to Legislature: There’s still time to avoid a ‘do-nothing’ session Crookston Times, May 12, 2016
- Rural cities urge legislators to take action Alexandria Echo Press, May 12, 2016
- Outstate cities press for legislative action in Minnesota Star Tribune, May 11, 2016
- Small city mayors urge lawmakers to act now KARE 11, May 11, 2016
- Le Sueur mayor advocates, rallies for Greater Minnesota Le Sueur News Herald, May 11, 2016
- Senate bonding bill includes funding for key Greater Minnesota priorities Grand Rapids Herald Review, May 4, 2016
- Broadband funding fight heats up in Legislature Mankato Free Press, April 27, 2016
- Editorial: It’s time to invest in broadband, transportation West Central Tribune, April 23, 2016
- Minnesota should embrace governor’s clean water infrastructure plan Star Tribune, April 8, 2016
- Broadband grants deserve priority in Minnesota Star Tribune, April 1, 2016
- Cities push for state aid hike Detroit Lakes Tribune, March 27, 2016
- City leaders watching political tussle over LGA Wadena Pioneer Journal, March 27, 2016
- Thumbs up to LGA headway Alexandria Echo Press, March 25, 2016
- Our opinion: Invest in Local Government Aid for all Minnesotans Grand Forks Herald, March 22, 2016
- Local leaders share wishes for legislative session Morris Sun Tribune, March 19, 2016
- “Time for House members to support Minnesota’s cities” Duluth News Tribune, March 19, 2016
- Supplemental budget looks at spending $700M Mesabi Daily News, March 15, 2016
- Broadband access, racial equity top Minn. Gov. Dayton’s wishlist Fargo-Moorhead Forum, March 15, 2016
- Editorial: Support an LGA increase this year Albert Lea Tribune, March 14, 2016
- Forum editorial: House aims to slash local aid Fargo-Moorhead Forum, March 8, 2016
- Blaine Hill: Local Government Aid is the lifeblood of Morris city funding Morris Sun Tribune, March 5, 2016
- City officials talk LGA with state reps McLeod County Chronicle, March 2, 2016
- Cities want more LGA, street funding Hutchinson Leader, March 2, 2016
- LGA cuts would be a hindrance to Albert Lea Albert Lea Tribune, March 1, 2016
- Our opinion: Don’t pay St. Peter by robbing St. Paul Grand Forks Herald, Feb. 21, 2016
- Brad Peterson: Goals for upcoming legislative session Grand Forks Herald, Feb. 21, 2016
- Editorial: It is time to invest in LGA for rural Minnesota West Central Tribune, Feb. 17, 2016
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities bends Kiel’s ear on LGA Crookston Times, Feb. 12, 2016
- City Council joins legal challenge against MPCA, EPA Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 11, 2016
- Group for municipalities outside Twin Cities asks legislators to give them more funding Grand Forks Herald, Feb. 11, 2016
- Editorial: Another LGA push Worthington Daily Globe, Feb. 9, 2016
- Seifert, Torkelson list top 5 priorities New Ulm Journal, Feb. 7, 2016
- Our view: No more games, please Duluth News Tribune, Jan. 28, 2016
- City Council urging state to increase LGA levels Austin Daily Herald, Jan. 20, 2016
- House DFL unveils Greater Minn. package Albert Lea Tribune, Jan. 20, 2016
- Minnesota communities request LGA hike KAAL TV, Jan. 19, 2016
- A rural agenda Mesabi Daily News, Jan. 19, 2016
- DFL, GOP lay out agenda for rural Minnesota Forum News Service, Jan. 19, 2016
- House DFL offers funding plan for Greater MN housing, transportation Star Tribune, Jan. 19, 2016
- Thumbs up/thumbs down New Ulm Journal, Jan. 16, 2016
- Our view: We are one Minnesota, Twin Cities, rural and all Winona Daily News, Jan. 15, 2016
- Coalition identifies LGA as legislative priority Albert Lea Tribune, Jan. 14, 2016
- Our view: State needs to unite behind LGA push Rochester Post-Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2016
- CGMC takes aim at House GOP on LGA Marshall Independent, Jan. 14, 2016
- ‘We must not be parochial’ Marshall Independent, Jan. 14, 2016
- Republicans take heat for LGA plan Detroit Lakes Tribune, Jan. 13, 2016
- State’s cities resume state aid lobbying push Mankato Free Press, Jan. 13, 2016
- Coalition challenges House GOP to support LGA increase Crookston Times, Jan. 13, 2016
- Increased LGA is top priority for Greater Minnesota cities New Ulm Journal, Jan. 12, 2016
- Rural elected officials look to House Republicans for more state help Star Tribune, Jan. 12, 2016
- Cities bring back request: More state money, please Forum Communications, Jan. 12, 2016
- Minnesota Opinion: Legislature must make LGA a top priority in ’16 Alexandria Echo Press (and republished by West Central Tribune), Jan. 5, 2016
2015 News Articles
- Majority of Minnesoat city preliminary tax levies proposed increases Grand Forks Herald, Jan. 4, 2015
- Mayor Robert Broeder letter to the editor Star Tribune, Dec. 20, 2015
- Our opinion: Heed Minnesotans’ call to strongly support LGA Grand Forks Herald, Dec. 18, 2015
- Local officials won’t sit passively when LGA debate heats up Crookston Times, Dec. 17, 2015
- Cities, lobbyists push for larger state aid payout for 2017 Grand Forks Herald, Dec. 14, 2015
- Three must-do legislative items Star Tribune, Dec. 13, 2015
- Group lobbies state to use some of surplus to aid cities Pipestone County Star, Dec. 9, 2015
- Mayors: House Republicans need to reverse course on LGA Rochester Post-Bulletin (and several other papers), Dec. 9, 2015
- State coalition for Minnesota cities pitches plan for local aid, broadband expansion Winona Daily News, Dec. 7, 2015
- Local Government Aid an important tool for cities Janesville Argus, Dec. 3, 2015
- Minnesota budget surplus: $1.9 billion Forum News, Dec. 3, 2015
- Editorial: Any ‘day of reckoning’ would likely involve LGA Crookston Times, Dec. 1, 2015
- Paul Marquart: Property tax increases betray rural Minnesota Forum News (and other papers), Nov. 28, 2015
- Cities urged to fight for state aid Alexandria Echo Press, Nov. 20, 2015
- Owatonna hopes surplus brings increase in state aid Owatonna People’s Press, Nov. 19, 2015
- CGMC: Increasing LGA top priority for 2016 International Falls Journal, Nov. 19, 2015
- Get LGA on track Fergus Falls Daily Journal, Nov. 15, 2015
- Capitol Chatter: Again, property taxes to increase Fargo Forum, Nov. 14, 2015
- LGA, broadband, workforce housing among top priorities for upcoming legislative session Albert Lea Tribune, Oct. 27, 2015
- Craig Clark: Looking ahead to what LGA does for Austin Austin Daily Herald, Oct. 25, 2015
- Coalition: LGA, broadband will be next session Austin Daily Herald, Oct. 20, 2015
- Broadband grant requests top $29M Rochester Post-Bulletin, Sept. 23, 2015
- State help needed to fix aging infrastructure in Minnesota cities Star Tribune, Sept. 6, 2015
- Legislative session disappoints for Greater Minnesota cities, lobbyist says Morris Sun Tribune, July 30, 2015
- Minnesota’s cities are well aware that something’s missing Star Tribune, July 24, 2015
- Broadband promises come easily; but not action Mesabi Daily News, July 13, 2015
- CGMC lobbyist addresses NU Council on ’15 legislative session New Ulm Journal, July 8, 2015
- Legislature ignored Greater MN, advocates say KAAL, June 25, 2015
- Sen. Kent Eken fights MPCA, says costs could break Greater MN cities Forum News, June 21, 2015
- Municipal officials, rural lobbyists blame lawmakers for poor Greater Minnesota session Austin Daily Herald, June 21, 2015
- Coalition says Legislature did very little for Greater Minnesota Detroit Lakes Tribune, June 21, 2015
- Our view: Outstate gets small wins at Capitol Mankato Free Press, June 21, 2015
- Outstate interest groups say Minnesota Legislature disappointed them Star Tribune, June 20, 2015
- St. Cloud lawmakers: Transportation, taxes will be back St. Cloud Times, June 19, 2015
- Greater Minnesota officials not pleased Mesabi Daily News, June 19, 2015
- ’15 session: Greater Minnesota loses, advocates say Marshall Independent, June 19, 2015
- Agreement lacking on Legislature Greater Minnesota accomplishments Forum News, June 19, 2015
- Was special session good for Greater Minnesota? Detroit Lakes Tribune, June 17, 2015
- With session over, did rural Minnesota’s GOP bet pay off? MPR, June 16, 2015
- Our view: Priorities, nonmetro Minnesota snubbed in legislative session Duluth News-Tribune, June 14, 2015
- In special session, focus on outstate priorities St. Cloud Times, May 31, 2015 (also appeared in other papers)
- Our opinion: Special session gives rural Minnesota one last chance Grand Forks Herald, May 28, 2015
- Rural agenda needs special session help Hibbing Tribune, May 26, 2015
- Session success or flop for Greater Minnesota? Forum News, May 26, 2015
- Our opinion: Build consensus by meeting rural Minnesota’s needs Grand Forks Herald, May 13, 2015
- Duluth LGA cuts are a rotten precedent Star Tribune, May 8, 2015
- Our opinion: House needs to shape up its act on aid to towns Fergus Falls Journal, May 4, 2015
- Minnesota Senate passes tax bill, negotiations to follow Forum News Service, May 4, 2015
- Officials weigh in on LGA proposals, implications Austin Daily Herald, May 3, 2015
- Our view: House LGA proposal deepens rural-urban divide Rochester Post-Bulletin, May 2, 201
- Our opinion: Minnesota Republicans, take a lesson from N.D. Grand Forks Herald, May 2, 2015
- Cities defend water quality measures in finance bill MPR, May 1, 2015
- Forum editorial: Severe LGA cuts a betrayal Forum News, April 30, 2015
- Our view: GOP must show more for outstate Mankato Free Press, April 28, 2015
- House DFLers blast GOP on LGA Mesabi Daily News, April 28, 2015
- Our view: End political games, nonsense over LGA Duluth News Tribune, April 27, 2015
- At Minnesota Capitol, GOP hits major snags in playing to rural base Star Tribune, April 25, 2015
- Our view: Don’t ignore needs of Greater Minnesota Winona Daily News, April 23, 2015
- No Minnesotan wins if state’s largest cities take budget hit Star Tribune, April 22, 2015
- Time for follow through on rural issues Mesabi Daily News, April 20, 2015
- Editorial: More bucks for broadband Worthington Daily Globe, April 20, 2015
- Our opinion: Don’t forget work for Greater Minnesota Fergus Falls Journal, April 20, 2015
- State cuts would hamper rural access to Internet Star Tribune, April 20, 2015
- Gary Evans and Dan Dorman: Greater Minnesota may be used to slow Internet, but it’s fed up with slow legislators Grand Forks Herald, April 19, 2015 (also in Duluth News Tribune)
- Kevin Wald: In today’s instant culture, businesses need reliable high-speed Internet Grand Forks Herald, April 19, 2015 (also in Duluth News Tribune)
- Our opinion: Spread broadband’s benefits across Minnesota Grand Forks Herald, April 19, 2015
- Our view – Broadband: Senate funding still falls short Duluth News Tribune, April 17, 2015
- Our view: Follow through on broadband pledge Duluth News Tribune, April 16, 2015
- Editorial: Minnesota needs to invest in broadband West Central Tribune, April 16, 2015
- Funding rural broadband: It should be an opportunity for bipartisan agreement Timberjay, April 16, 2015
- Our opinion: Don’t forget work for Greater Minnesota Austin Daily Herald, April 16, 2015
- Broadband grants are an odd target for GOP cuts Star Tribune, April 15, 2015
- Our view: State can’t back out of broadband effort Rochester Post-Bulletin, April 14, 2015
- Editorial: GOP disses broadband in committee Mesabi Daily News, April 13, 2015
- Editorial: Don’t forget Greater Minnesota Albert Lea Tribune, April 13, 2015
- Broadband funds out, complaints come in Forum News, April 11, 2015
- GOP blasted for $0 Mesabi Daily News, April 10, 2015
- The rural Minnesota pitch: Lofty goals for Greater Minnesota Marshall Independent, April 8, 2015
- Forum Editorial: Greater Minnesota is watching Forum News, April 8, 2015
- Tryge Olson cartoon Forum News, April 8,2015
- Times Editorial: Maybe the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities should be in charge of the state Crookston Times, April 7, 2015
- Our opinion: Minnesota’s highway fix starts in middle of road Grand Forks Herald, April 4, 2015
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities: It’s going to take leadership, compromise Crookston Times, April 3, 2015
- MPCA legislation is common sense, not politics Star Tribune, March 17, 2015
- Dayton priorities: Bakk pleased Mesabi Daily News, March 17, 2015
- Letter to the editor: Legislature can perform a very needed oversight role Star Tribune, March 16, 2015
- Echo Press Editorial: Increased LGA is wise investment in rural cities Alexandria Echo Press, March 4, 2015
- South St. Paul lawmaker’s questions draw apology demand Forum News, March 4, 2015
- New PCA oversight considered by environment committee Session Daily, Feb. 26, 2015
- Legislation promotes business growth in rural areas Osakis Review, Feb. 24, 2015
- Proposal would pump up LGA Hutchinson Leader, Feb. 21, 2015
- Lawmakers seek final say on water quality rules MPR, Feb. 20, 2015
- Our view: No miracle in restoring LGA Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 17, 2015
- Why lawmakers want to fundamentally change how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does business MinnPost, Feb. 16, 2015
- Shield Minnesota cities from higher road costs Star Tribune, Feb. 13, 2015
- Eken, Fabian sponsor bills on environmental peer review Crookston Times, Feb. 13, 2015
- Help proposed for cities in housing, job crunch Alexandria Echo Press, Feb. 13, 2015
- Greater Minnesota officials seek apartment-building aid Forum News, Feb. 10, 2015
- Commentary: It’s time to step up for Greater Minnesota Hutchinson Leader, Jan. 28, 2015 (also appeared in seven other newspapers)