Minnesota Association of Townships

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 As America marks its 250th anniversary, MAT’s Summer Issue of the Township Insider magazine will feature a special section celebrating the traditions, gatherings, and hometown pride that make Minnesota townships unique.
We’re looking for photos and short stories that capture the spirit of township life, including:
📸 Fourth of July parades
📸 Memorial Day programs and veterans memorials
📸 Flags flying at township halls
📸 Community picnics, summer festivals, and local celebrations
📸 Volunteer fire pancake breakfasts
📸 Township clean-up days
📸 Community baseball, tractor rides, county fairs, and other hometown traditions
📸 Scenic summer views from your township — barns, fields, gravel roads, lakes, sunsets, and more
What traditions bring your community together? What moments best reflect the pride and character of your township?
Send us your photos (along with the township name and a brief description) for possible inclusion in this special feature.
📩 Submit photos and stories to [email protected] by June 20.
We look forward to showcasing township pride from communities across Minnesota! 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

MAT has a variety of clerk and treasurer trainings coming up in June and July - at locations throughout the state. Details and registration here:

Minnesota Association of Township training and events to help support our township members.

06/03/2026

📚 Township officials are invited to attend the 2026 MAT Town Law Review on Friday, June 5, at the Rockwoods Event Center in Otsego.

This annual educational program focuses on some of the more complex areas of township governance, including land use management, employment law, ordinance enforcement, and other timely legal and operational issues. Sessions are presented by township attorneys and professionals with practical experience working in township government.

📍 Rockwoods Event Center, Otsego
🕘 Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.; program begins at 9:00 a.m.
💲 $75 per officer (includes materials, refreshments, and lunch)

Pre-registration closed May 31, but on-site registration will be available.

We look forward to seeing township officials from across Minnesota for a day of learning, discussion, and practical guidance.

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 As America marks its 250th anniversary, MAT’s Summer Issue of the Township Insider magazine will feature a special section celebrating the traditions, gatherings, and hometown pride that make Minnesota townships unique.

We’re looking for photos and short stories that capture the spirit of township life, including:

📸 Fourth of July parades
📸 Memorial Day programs and veterans memorials
📸 Flags flying at township halls
📸 Community picnics, summer festivals, and local celebrations
📸 Volunteer fire pancake breakfasts
📸 Township clean-up days
📸 Community baseball, tractor rides, county fairs, and other hometown traditions
📸 Scenic summer views from your township — barns, fields, gravel roads, lakes, sunsets, and more

What traditions bring your community together? What moments best reflect the pride and character of your township?

Send us your photos (along with the township name and a brief description) for possible inclusion in this special feature.

📩 Submit photos and stories to [email protected] by June 20.

We look forward to showcasing township pride from communities across Minnesota! 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

🇺🇸 As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, MAT's Township Insider magazine's Summer Issue will feature a special section highlighting the traditions, gatherings, and hometown pride that make township communities special.

We’re looking for photos and short stories that showcase the spirit of your township, including:

📸 Fourth of July parades
📸 Memorial Day programs and veterans memorials
📸 Flags at township halls
📸 Community picnics and summer festivals
📸 Volunteer fire pancake breakfasts
📸 Township clean-up days
📸 Community baseball, tractor rides, county fairs, and hometown traditions
📸 Beautiful summer scenes from your township — barns, fields, gravel roads, sunsets, lakes, and more

What traditions bring your community together? What moments make your township special?

Please send photos (with township name and short description) for possible inclusion in this special Summer feature celebrating Township Minnesota.

Submit photos/stories to [email protected] by June 20.

We can’t wait to showcase township pride from across Minnesota! 🇺🇸

05/13/2026

📢 Township Officers: Join us for the 2026 Town Law Review!

Looking for practical guidance on some of the most complex and fast-changing issues facing townships? The Minnesota Association of Townships’ annual Town Law Review is designed specifically for township officers and focuses on real-world legal, governance, and policy challenges affecting townships today.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
📍 Rockwoods Event Center – Otsego
🕘 Registration opens at 8:00 AM | Program begins at 9:00 AM
💲 $75 per officer (includes materials, refreshments, and lunch)

This year’s topics include:

✅ Are data centers coming to your town?
✅ Social media best practices and legal protections
✅ Cannabis law, PFMLA, employee leave, and policy updates
✅ ADA website requirements for townships

Hear directly from township attorneys and professionals with practical experience in township government and walk away with tools and knowledge you can put to work immediately.

Pre-register today! Registration is also available on-site.

05/11/2026

Happy Statehood Day!

05/01/2026

Spring Issue of MAT's Township Insider will be landing in mailboxes in the next few days. It's packed with info and featuring history and legacy of Minnesota's townships, and how we continue to serve today.

04/24/2026

MAT's Town Law Review is Friday, June 5. Speakers will present on more complex areas of township governance including land use management, employment law topics, ordinance enforcement, and other topics. Details and registration:

04/13/2026

REMINDER: Rochester's Spring Short Course is tomorrow, 4/14, Grand Rapids is 4/16, and Duluth 4/17 this week. Details:

*** UPDATE: THE WINONA SPRING SHORT COURSE ON MONDAY, MARCH 16 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE DUE TO WEATHER ****** UPDATE: THE ROCHESTER SPRING SHORT COURSE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE DUE TO WEATHER ***MAT’s Spring Short Courses are one-day, in-person workshop...