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The 2016 American Public Works Association – Minnesota Chapter invites you to exhibit at this year’s Fall Conference, held November 17-18, 2016. For 2016, the exhibitor and sponsor booths will be in Carriage Hall for the Thursday evening reception and Friday for breaks and lunch. read more

The chapter has recently welcomed several new and returning members. read more

Did you know that Environment and Sustainability Committee does more than advocate on regulatory issues ranging from permit requirements to pushing for our collective voice to be heard on groundwater sustainability? We also lead the annual environmental cleanup event, helping our Chapter earn the... read more

Driverless cars bring new ways of designing roads and, perhaps, new ways of living. Imagine telling your parents when they were your age that they would be able to start their car from 100 feet away with the push of a button. Or that they didn’t have to worry about parallel parking because... read more

You likely have a drawing of an improvement project that has been hanging in your office – paper yellowing, curling corners – which you hope to someday build. If only you could convince everyone that it’s the appropriate solution to one of your community’s biggest issues. read more

Have you ever driven through an intersection and wondered, “Am I lost?” Signing and roadway design may have forced you to drive “out of your way” to make your desired turn. You may have even found yourself asking the question, “Was I just driving on the wrong side of the road?” If any... read more

Submittals are due September 30 and should be directed to Awards Committee Chair Sarah Rippke. read more

The chapter has recently welcomed several new and returning members. read more

Mark your calendar for STEM Day at the State Fair! For the seventh year in a row, the Minnesota State Fair starts with a celebration of hands-on science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities and engaging stage performances in Carousel Park, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.,Thursday, August 25. read more

In June the APWA-MN Young Professionals held their first summer networking event at the City of Golden Valley’s lawn bowling courts. Young professionals and students enjoyed an APWA sponsored barbeque followed by three rounds of competitive lawn bowling and networking. The event was well... read more