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Minnesota Counties

@MNcounties

The membership organization of all 87 Minnesota counties.

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Joined August 2013
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The green glow keeps growing across @MNcounties Olmsted, St. Louis, Norman +Cottonwood shining a light on their gratitude for veterans through @NACoCounties #OperationGreenLight. Thank you to our veterans + their families for your service + sacrifice.
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Big Stone, Goodhue, Hennepin, and Todd @MNcounties also shining #OperationGreenLight across Minnesota—a visible reminder to veterans and their families that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. Thank you to every county taking part! Keep the photos coming! @NACoCounties
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More fantastic pics of Blue Earth, Crow Wing, Faribault, Otter Tail and Washington @MnCounties going green for veterans! Counties across America are lighting up November 4–11 for @NACoCounties #OperationGreenLight, honoring veterans + showing our appreciation for their service.
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@MNcounties thanks Anoka, Dodge (oldest working courthouse in MN!), Itasca, Le Sueur & Wabasha Counties for sharing #OperationGreenLight pics with us! Such a wonderful way to show our veterans support by lighting up just how much they mean to our communities! @NACoCounties
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Congratulations to Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan on being named the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Outstanding Citizen of the Year! As he prepares to retire this year after nearly two decades on the county board, this honor celebrates a lifetime of service.
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MN gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined Julie Ring Friday @MNcounties Fall Policy Conference for a conversation about the pressures facing counties and the state–county partnership. Thank you to Sen. Klobuchar for answering county leaders’ questions in Bemidji!
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@MNcounties Policy Committees are hard at work in the beginning stages of developing priorities for the 2027 legislative session! We’re grateful for the county leaders, staff, partners and AMC policy analysts bringing their expertise & dedication to these important conversations.
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Our thanks to MN gubernatorial candidate Speaker Lisa Demuth for joining nearly 300 @MNcounties officials and staff today to discuss issues facing Minnesota’s 87 counties and the strong state–county partnership needed to address them.
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Registration now open for @MNcounties Annual Conference in December! Whether you come for the ideas, the connections or the opportunity to help shape the future of MN counties, we hope to see you there! REGISTER TODAY & WE’LL SEE YOU IN BLOOMINGTON! mncounties.org/.../amc_annua…
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@MNcounties Board gathered this week for its annual retreat - touching base on our strategic plan, reflecting on current priorities and exploring what’s ahead for AMC + Minnesota’s 87 counties. Thanks to board members for their thoughtful discussion, leadership and commitment!
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There's still time to register for tomorrow's @NACoCounties webinar (Tuesday, August 11, 1–2 p.m. ET) exploring the economic considerations surrounding data centers. This is the first in a new webinar series focused on data centers, with more coming soon! naco.org/event/economic-cons…
Economic Considerations for Data Centers: Understanding Revenue, Risk and Long-Term Value

Economic Considerations for Data Centers: Understanding Revenue, Risk and Long-Term Value

As the first webinar in NACo's Fall Data Center Webinar Series, this session will provide county officials with a foundation for understanding data center development before exploring the fiscal and...

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Congratulations to @MNcounties new @NACoCounties committee chairs! Todd Patzer (Lac qui Parle) Angela Conley (Hennepin) Tarryl Clark (Stearns) Barb Weckman Brekke (Scott + AMC First VP) See full list of Minnesota's NACo presidential appointments: naco.org/page/2026-2027-pres…
Lac qui Parle County Commissioner Todd Patzer *Chair, Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee* Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley *Chair, Healthy Counties Innovation Council* Stearns County Commissioner Tarryl Clark *Chair, Programs and Services Standing Committee* AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barbara Weckman Brekke *Chair, Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee*

ALT Lac qui Parle County Commissioner Todd Patzer *Chair, Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee* Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley *Chair, Healthy Counties Innovation Council* Stearns County Commissioner Tarryl Clark *Chair, Programs and Services Standing Committee* AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barbara Weckman Brekke *Chair, Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee*

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@MNcounties well represented at this morning's @NACoCounties Business Meeting, where counties from across the nation come together to shape the federal policy agenda, elect leaders, and conduct official business that strengthens the voice of county government nationwide!
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AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke presenting resolutions to the NACo business meeting as chair of NACo’s Human Services Committee.

ALT AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke presenting resolutions to the NACo business meeting as chair of NACo’s Human Services Committee.

Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley presenting resolutions to the NACo business meeting as chair of NACo’s Community, Economic, and Workforce Development Steering Committee.

ALT Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley presenting resolutions to the NACo business meeting as chair of NACo’s Community, Economic, and Workforce Development Steering Committee.

AMC President Larry Lindor + Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor.

ALT AMC President Larry Lindor + Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor.

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AMC Conference & Affiliate Coordinator Bob Libal and AMC Second VP + Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau.

ALT AMC Conference & Affiliate Coordinator Bob Libal and AMC Second VP + Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau.

@MNcounties Selfie! AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke, AMC Secretary/Treasurer + Meeker County Commissioner Steve Schmitt, NACo Policy Steering Committee Chair + Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, and AMC Second VP + Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau.

ALT @MNcounties Selfie! AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke, AMC Secretary/Treasurer + Meeker County Commissioner Steve Schmitt, NACo Policy Steering Committee Chair + Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, and AMC Second VP + Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau.

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@MNCounties also took the national stage today with recognition of all of the commissioners who lead policy steering committees, including Minnesota’s own Angela Conley (Hennepin), AMC First VP Barb Weckman Brekke (Scott), and NACo Board Member Tarryl Clark (Stearns).
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NACo Board Member Tim Sumner (Beltrami), AMC District 4 Director De Malterer (Waseca), and AMC District 6 Director DeRon Brehmer.

ALT NACo Board Member Tim Sumner (Beltrami), AMC District 4 Director De Malterer (Waseca), and AMC District 6 Director DeRon Brehmer.

AMC Executive Committee: Past President Mike Slavik (Dakota), First VP Barb Weckman Brekke (Scott), President Larry Lindor (Pope), Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schmitt (Meeker), and Second VP Jenny Mongeau (Clay).

ALT AMC Executive Committee: Past President Mike Slavik (Dakota), First VP Barb Weckman Brekke (Scott), President Larry Lindor (Pope), Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schmitt (Meeker), and Second VP Jenny Mongeau (Clay).

WIR Board Members Rich Sve (Lake) and AMC Executive Director Julie Ring at today's WIR board meeting.

ALT WIR Board Members Rich Sve (Lake) and AMC Executive Director Julie Ring at today's WIR board meeting.

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NACo Past President Colleen Landkamer (former Blue Earth County Commissioner), Blue Earth County Commissioner Patty O’Conner and Waseca County Commissioner De Malterer.

ALT NACo Past President Colleen Landkamer (former Blue Earth County Commissioner), Blue Earth County Commissioner Patty O’Conner and Waseca County Commissioner De Malterer.

AMC members participate in a SNAP brainstorming session with peers from across the nation.

ALT AMC members participate in a SNAP brainstorming session with peers from across the nation.

The Savannah State University Marching band “Powerhouse of the South” announced next year’s conference location in Savannah, GA.

ALT The Savannah State University Marching band “Powerhouse of the South” announced next year’s conference location in Savannah, GA.

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Day Two - @NACoCounties Great turnout for the @MNcounties Caucus on Saturday at #NACoAnn2026 in New Orleans (Orleans Parish, LA)! The caucus give delegates a chance to connect with colleagues, discuss county priorities, and recharge before diving back into a very busy conference!
AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckmann Brekke @ MN Caucus.

ALT AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckmann Brekke @ MN Caucus.

Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conly @ MN Caucus.

ALT Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conly @ MN Caucus.

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AMC Executive Director Julie Ring welcomes delegates to the MN Caucus.

ALT AMC Executive Director Julie Ring welcomes delegates to the MN Caucus.

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Day One – @NACoCounties Annual Conference 26 Joining other county leaders from across the nation, 75+ @MNcounties delegates hit the ground running in New Orleans (Orleans Parish, Louisiana) with policy steering committee meetings Friday.
Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley chaired this morning’s meeting of NACo’s Community, Economic, and Workforce Development Steering Committee.

ALT Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley chaired this morning’s meeting of NACo’s Community, Economic, and Workforce Development Steering Committee.

AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke chairing NACo’s Human Services Committee which voted unanimously today to support delaying SNAP administration cost shift and payment error rate benefit cost shift.

ALT AMC First VP + Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke chairing NACo’s Human Services Committee which voted unanimously today to support delaying SNAP administration cost shift and payment error rate benefit cost shift.

Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran, AMC First VP Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke, NACo Past President Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire, and AMC Executive Director Julie Ring.

ALT Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran, AMC First VP Scott County Commissioner Barb Weckman Brekke, NACo Past President Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire, and AMC Executive Director Julie Ring.

AMC Past President + Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik and AMC’s Government Relations Director Matt Hilgart kicked off the conference by attending this morning’s Finance Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee.

ALT AMC Past President + Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik and AMC’s Government Relations Director Matt Hilgart kicked off the conference by attending this morning’s Finance Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee.

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Recognize and celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships that have made a positive impact in @MNcounties during the past year! AMC's Annual Award Nominations open June 1 - October 2, 2026. mncounties.org/.../amc_annua…
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