Spring Conference

The APWA-MN 2026 Spring Conference will be held May 6-8, 2026 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN.

FEE: $595 members | $645 non-members - Includes meals (Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast) and breaks, education sessions, and materials

LODGING: The lodging reservation deadline for the APWA-MN room block was April 7. To make lodging reservations after this date, contact Grand View Lodge directly online or at 866.801.2951.

DEADLINES: Registration deadline: May 1 | Lodging deadline: April 7

EXHIBITS: There is no exhibit hall component of the spring conference.

GOLF: Email Nick Egger to register your foursome or single - separate registration required. Shotgun start at 11 am at The Pines on Wed. May 6. Format is a four-person scramble. Cost is $91 and includes cart and prizes. Register by May 1. Limit of 124 golfers. 

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Join others for a ride around the Cuyuna Lakes trails starting at noon on May 7. More information and registration is available via the conference registration link.

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Download the conference brochure for full session descriptions and conference details - scroll down for the Schedule at a Glance.

Lodging: Grand View Lodge has set aside a number of cabins and rooming options for APWA-MN conference attendees. View cabins in our room block here; cabins circled in red are included. Include any specific cabin request in the Special Requests section of your reservation. The lodging reservation deadline for the APWA-MN room block was April 7. Contact Grand View Lodge directly to make lodging reservations after this date: 866.801.2951. 
 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, May 6

11:00 am: Golf Event 
Noon: Mountain Biking
3:00 pm: Registration and Check-In
4:30 pm: Young Professionals Happy Hour
5:00 pm:   Reception
6:00 pm:   Dinner
6:45 pm:  Welcome and Keynote: The Theater of Public Policy

Thursday, May 7

Breakfast in Main Lodge
8:00 am: Welcome
8:05 am: How to Capture Attention: Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
9:35 am: Understanding Public Works Policy Amidst Ongoing Change
10:25 am: Empowering Small Minnesota Communities
11:15 am: Education & Training Committee Presentations / Recognition of HR Essentials and Executive Fellowship Graduates
11:45 am: Chapter Business Meeting, Remarks from APWA Leadership
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Chapter Service Projects - Bane Park Improvements (offsite) or Tied Blankets and Care Packages (onsite)
6:15 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Latin Street Dinner Buffet with Drink Tickets and Yard Games

Friday, May 8

Breakfast in Main Lodge
9:00 am: Welcome
9:05 am: How to Navigate Change in Leadership Post-Election
10:45 am: Stories from the Trenches: A Panel Discussion
Noon: Adjourn

Questions?
Mary Detloff, CAE, Crescendo Consulting Solutions
Conference Planning Consultant
mary@crescendoconsultingsolutions.com
612.597.7899

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