From Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, to the legendary politics of the “Minnesota Miracle” and the “No New Taxes” pledge, our history has made Minnesota what it is today. Yet to create a future that’s as bold and bright as what we’ve enjoyed, it’s going to take new thinking—thinking that’s “outside the ox”—where we question our assumptions; where our history informs but doesn’t stand in the way of new ideas.

What do you think? What city services do you and your family use?
What would it mean for you if those services were reduced or eliminated?
How should these services be paid for?
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This spring, The League of Minnesota Cities will host a series of Community Conversations around the state, engaging citizens in discussions about the financial conditions cities are facing now and in the years to come. Watch this site for information in the coming weeks for more information. Your participation will help shape the future of city services and funding in Minnesota. For more information about the services cities provide, visit www.citiesmatter.org. Learn more about the challenges cities are facing in this video.”

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