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June 27, 2022 | Issue 22
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2022 Law Summaries Now Available
The 2022 Law Summaries publication contains laws affecting cities that were enacted during the 2022 legislative session.
In Other News
Second Round of American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Be Distributed June 28
A total of $142.9 million will be distributed by Minnesota Management and Budget to 744 cities.
Focus on New Laws: Newspaper Publication Updates
The new law expands and modernizes requirements regarding qualified newspapers used to publish city meeting notices and other city information.
Focus on New Laws: Mental Health Data Sharing With Law Enforcement
New provisions allow limited mental health data and health records to be shared with law enforcement.
Get Involved in LMC Data Practices, Elections, Telecommunications, or Housing Task Force
City officials are encouraged to participate in one of the League’s task forces that work in conjunction with the League’s four policy committees.
Sign Up Now for 2022 LMC Legislative Policy Committees
City staff and elected officials are encouraged to join colleagues from around the state as we convene legislative policy committee meetings starting in July.
More Information and Resources
Registration Is Now Open for Realistic De-Escalation Training Happening This September
MnDOT Encourages Greater MN Cities to Apply for Transportation Economic Development Funds
PTSD Awareness Month: ‘Running Out of Time’ Is Important for Mental Health
Apply Now for Federal Bridge Investment Grants
Mark Your Calendars for Clerks Academy Coming Up This Fall!
League and Partnering Organizations Publish New Guide on Mental Health Crisis Response for Law Enforcement Professionals
Check Out New City Case Studies Added to City Career Advantage
On the Public Works Blog: Preventing Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Communities Needed to Host Activities Promoting Water Protection
On the City Spot Blog: Cybercrime Has Gone Prime Time!
League Welcomes New Employees
News From LMC Annual Conference
City of Bemidji Council Member Ron Johnson Elected as League President for 2022-2023
League Elects Several City Officials for 2022-23 Service on Its Board of Directors
City of Savage Mayor Janet Williams Honored With Top LMC Award for Elected Officials
Fridley City Manager Wally Wysopal Honored With the League’s 2022 Leadership Award
Wabasha Mayor Emily Durand Honored With the League’s 2022 Emerging Leader Award
2022 City of Excellence Award Winners Announced
League Honors Braver Angels With Presentation of President’s Award
City of Duluth Named as the League’s 2022 Sustainable City Award Recipient
Congrats to 44 Cities Advancing in GreenStep Cities Program
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Featured Events
2022 Clerks Academy
Sept. 8-9 — St. Paul
Sept. 15-16 — Staples
2022 Safety and Loss Control Workshop: Force Science Institute Realistic De-Escalation Training
Sept. 27 — Cottage Grove
Sept. 28 — Waite Park
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