Dec. 9, 2024 | Issue 30

November State Budget Forecast Projects $616M Balance

A structural deficit looms in the state budget as spending outpaces revenues in future years.

In Other News

Reminder: Submit Your Property Tax Levy Report by Dec. 30

Late submissions for cities with populations 2,500 or more will result in reductions in aid payments.


DEED Releases Proposed Rules to Paid Leave Program

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has proposed rules to clarify various topics related to implementation of the paid leave program starting in 2026.


Office of Cannabis Management Update for Local Governments

The Office of Cannabis Management has updated its website and guide for local governments.


Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program Guide Now Available

Through this grant program, Minnesota Housing awards funding to cities in Greater Minnesota with populations under 10,000 for qualifying projects as defined in this program guide in PDF format. 

More Information and Resources


LMC’s Mayor for a Day Essay Contest Closes Friday Dec. 13


On the City Spot Blog:

2025 Legislative Session: Advocating for Local Housing Solutions and State-Local Partnerships


Explore Three Courses That Will Prepare Your City for Cyber Risks


City Attorneys: Registration Now Open for MACA Annual Conference in February


Save the Date for the 2025 City Day on the Hill


Funding Available for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure and More


League Welcomes New Employees Madison Mehlberg, SaraJo Metros, and Rebecca Schwemmer

Featured Events

Cybersecurity for Local Governments

Various dates and locations


Leading Economic Transformation

January-February — virtual


2025 Elected Leaders Institute

Feb. 7-8 — Mankato

(Foundational Program only)

Feb. 21-22 — Plymouth

Feb. 28-March 1 — Alexandria

(Foundational Program and Advanced Program)


City Day on the Hill

March 6 — St. Paul 


2025 Safety and Loss Control Workshops

March-April — 8 locations

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Weekly 4M Fund Rates (Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund)

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