Kevin Frazell

Minnesota Mayors Together (MMT) - 15 mayors from across the state meet in Edina to continue discussions that have been happening over the past year. MMT is building mutual understanding and trusted relationships to bridge divides and find solutions to shared issues. #mncities

Metropolitan Council Chair Nora Slawik and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen close out the 2019 annual conference of the MN Mayor’s Association by sharing what it’s been like going from being a mayor to a top level position with the Walz Administration. #mncities

Cities from southwest MN that are part of the League’s latest race equity cohort discuss what they have learned by researching the history of race in their communities over the past 250 years. #mncities

City officials from Marshall, Columbia Heights, Fairmont, Willmar, Shakopee, and Monticello gather in Redwood Falls to start the next cohort working on racial equity. Great to be moving this important work on to smaller cities in Greater MN. #mncities Sent from my iPhone

Nora Slawik, new Chair of the Metropolitan Council and outgoing Mayor of Maplewood, talks with the Regional Council of Mayors. Nora has been a part of MN Mayors Together, building relationships across the state. She will be an formidable advocate for all of us. #mncities

Members of LMC’s Race Equity Team have lunch with Caty, Tia, and Danielle of the Frogtown Neighborhood Association. Getting to know the neighbors is an important part of this work. Priority for the neighborhood is making sure it remains affordable. #Mncities

Columbia Heights City Manager Walt Fehst retiring after a distinguished 42 year career leading Minnesota Cities. Walt contributed so much to the work of the League of MN cities. #mncities

6 Metro Mayors and 8 from West Central Minnesota sharing conversation in Willmar about what is on the minds of their citizens and what worries them as mayors. MN Mayors Together exists to build relationships and understanding across the state. #MnCities

MN Mayors Together meeting in Willmar. Mayor Marv Calvin and student Hamdi Kosar talk about the strength of diversity and the power of shared leadership to transform the community. #MnCities

Touring New Hope, one of our rapidly revitalizing suburbs, with Mayor Kathi Hemken. The mayor soon moves into the top apartment on the right! And she will be hosting the 2020 annual conference of the Minnesota Mayor’s Association. #MnCities

#MplsBigIdeas More inspired vision for role, expansion, and coordinated operation of the skyways. – at Minneapolis, MN

Doing innovation in Minnesota. @TransformGov

My amazing colleagues making a legislative report fun!! #mncities – at St Cloud, MN

Donna Brazile talks to city officials about achieving diversity by expanding the table and listening to others. – at Washington, DC

Who is talking? #lmccon

Listening to Michelle Obama talk about fitness.

Federal program most important to delegates is CDBG.