Look back at this year's conference, and share some of your own highlights in the comments below!
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| Incoming president Mike Mornson, LMC Board of Directors Member D. Love, and past president Heidi Omerza helped facilitate the first-time attendee meetup on Wednesday. |
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| Tawanna Black, founder of the Center for Economic Inclusion, presents on Fueling the Path to Economic Inclusion and Shared Prosperity as part of the Intercultural Development & Communication Pre-Conference Workshop. |
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| The World Beat Drummers from Myers-Wilkins Elementary School in Duluth called attendees to the ballroom for the opening ceremony. |
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| Wednesday's keynote speaker Kim Lear offered insight into how different generations can understand each other better and communicate more effectively in the workplace and beyond. |
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| The exhibit hall on Wednesday night gave city officials a chance to meet with vendors and mingle. |
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| Just a little lake-themed fun! The lounge area provided a "campfire" and music from Duluth-based band Wood Blind. |
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| Thursday started off with an energetic presentation from keynote speaker Dave Meslin about rethinking community engagement. |
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| St. Peter City Administrator Todd Prafke helps facilitate an educational session. |
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| Executive Director David Unmacht shakes the hand of 2018-2019 LMC Board President Heidi Omerza, city councilmember in Ely. |
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| Board elections were held during the annual business meeting on Thursday following the nominating committee interviews. Standing is 2nd VP Rita Albrecht, mayor of Bemidji. |
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| Rena Sarigianopoulos hosted Thursday night's awards dinner, recognizing City of Excellence Award winners, Sustainable City Award winners, the C.C. Ludwig Award winner, and the James F. Miller Leadership Award winner. |
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| Longtime Member Services Director Kevin Frazell was recognized at Thursday's Awards Dinner. Frazell will be retiring in August. |
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| Meeting with other city officials is part of the excitement of any League event! |
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| Gov. Tim Walz (center) meets with one of Friday's panel guests Dave Durenberger and panel moderator Lori Sturdevant. |
Photos by LMC staffer Eric Haugen
