Minnesota Legislative Reference Library - Links to the World

Links to the World - Local Government

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City Information

Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities - An organization of Minnesota cities located outside of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
County and Municipal Ordinances - The Minnesota State Law Library provides links to Minnesota local laws.
League of Minnesota Cities - Access informative publications at their resource library. The legislative action center provides legislative information, law summaries, and a bill tracker service.
Metropolitan Council -- The regional planning agency serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. Extensive reports and data are available.
Minnesota Cities on the Web - Link to many official city websites including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud. Provided by Minnesota North Star.
Minnesota Community Profiles (MNPro) - Click on "Search" and select "Communities" to view demographic, economic, and statistical data for Minnesota communities. A product of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Municipal Boundary Adjustments - Assists local governments with boundary change and incorporation proceedings. Learn about the process or check the status of pending files.

Best Practices - The U.S. Conference of Mayors offers examples of "best practices" for city governments.
Cities & Towns - Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
National Civic League - Informs, unites and empowers citizens and fosters innovative community building and political reform.
National League of Cities - Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.
State of the Cities Data Systems - City and MSA demographic and economic data for metropolitan areas, central cities, and suburbs.
State and Local Government on the Net - A directory of official state, county, and city government websites.
The Urban Institute - The Institute analyzes policies, evaluates programs, and informs community development to improve social, civic, and economic well-being.

Association of Minnesota Counties - Helps counties provide effective governance and services. View the "About Counties" section for information on county government.
County and Municipal Ordinances - The Minnesota State Law Library provides links to Minnesota local laws.
County Population Estimates - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Minnesota Counties on the Web - Provided by the State of Minnesota's official website, North Star.
National Association of Counties (NACO) - The national voice for America's county governments.
State & County QuickFacts - Access to facts about people, business, and geography.
USA Counties in Profile - Current demographic and economic statistics. Produced by STATS Indiana.

Minnesota Association of Townships - A voluntary membership organization that provides services to township officers and represents townships at the state legislature. Their information library and resource center provide information on Minnesota township government.
National Association of Towns and Townships NATaT - Educates lawmakers and public policy officials about small town governments and advocates policies on their behalf.

Minnesota's Local & Metropolitan Government - Publications of the Minnesota House of Representative's House Research Department.
CURA (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs) - Located at the University of Minnesota, CURA supports research and publishes policy-oriented reports on urban issues.
Government Training Service (GTS) - A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those who provide services to Minnesota citizens.
Public Technology Institute - Created by and for cities and counties to identify opportunities for technology research, use, and development.
Regional Economic Accounts - Provides local area economic data for states, counties, and metropolitan areas. Produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.