See the first scoop of city love here: 'I Love My City!' These LMC Board Members Tell Us Why.
Read on for more highlights from their responses:
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| "I love Hopkins because of the great downtown we have and the great people that make up this city. There is a lot of pride." Mike Mornson, city administrator of Hopkins, MN |
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| "We love our quarries, our central Minnesota location, our farmland, and our diverse population. Pictured above is my favorite 'gem,' Transformer Quarry." Shaunna Johnson, city administrator of Waite Park, MN. |
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| "Bloomington somehow manages to feel like a small town (residents are involved, informed, and passionate), a comfortable suburb, and a bustling big city all at once." Tim Busse, city councilmember in Bloomington |
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| "I love St. Anthony Village because we are a small 'village' in the middle of the big city. ... Collaboration is in our DNA, and I know that we are stronger through our many partnerships." Mark Casey, city manager of St. Anthony Village |
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| "I love Carver because it preserves and balances the natural environment, heritage, and growth opportunities in the community. Over half of the city’s land area is conserved within the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the downtown has nearly one-hundred buildings with late 19th century architecture preserved on the National Register of Historic Places, all while balancing new growth." Brent Mareck, city manager of Carver, MN |
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| "I love my city because it has a ‘can-do’ attitude. We have great people who are not afraid to invest in our needs and take care of our infrastructure." Dave Smiglewski, mayor of Granite Falls, MN |
Photos submitted by LMC board members
