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Nearly 450 attendees and more than 50 vendors joined together Nov. 17-18 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake for the chapter’s annual fall conference. The new conference facility was well-received by attendees, providing open spaces for networking and large rooms for education sessions and an expanded exhibit hall. “A great networking event…” “Interesting content and a modern and spacious venue” “The quality of presenters and topics was outstanding” are a few of the comments received by attendees so far – plus the food was a hit! 

A special congratulations to APWA-MN 2022 award winners who were recognized at the conference:
Hugo G. Erickson Award: Russ Matthys, Director of Public Works, City of Eagan 
Public Works Employee of the Year: Dustin Palm, Street Lead, City of Plymouth
Superintendent of the Year: Troy Grossman, Street & Fleet Superintendent, City of Lakeville
Director of the Year: Mark Ray, Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of Crystal
Environmental Stewardship: City of Pine River – Pine River’s Rock Riffle
Project of the Year: SE Main Ave / 20th / 21st St. Railroad Separation Project – City of Moorhead, SRF Consulting Group, Ames Construction
Project of the Year Honorable Mention: I-94 Dayton Parkway Interchange Project – City of Dayton, SRF Consulting Group, C.S. McCrossan
Project of the Year Honorable Mention: 4th St. Reconstruction Project – City of Minneapolis, Bolton & Menk, Inc., Veit

Save the date for the 2023 Spring Conference, May 10-12 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa. We hope to see you there!