Minnesota Association of Townships

10/22/2026

🏛️ Get the information and tools you need to better serve your township! The 2026 MAT Annual Conference features breakout sessions covering timely issues and practical solutions for township officials, including:

✅ Data centers and land use
✅ CTAS training
✅ Paid Leave requirements
✅ Township elections
✅ Social media
✅ Insurance and liability
✅ Legislative priorities

📅 December 10–12 | Grand View Lodge, Nisswa

Connect with township leaders from across Minnesota, learn from experts, and bring valuable information back to your community!

👉 Register today:

Join Minnesota township leaders at the 2026 Annual Conference for expert insights, networking, and practical solutions on land use, development, and leadership. Register in July 2026.

10/16/2026

🌟 Join Us for the 2026 MAT Annual Conference!
📅 December 10–12, 2026
📍 Grand View Lodge | Nisswa, MN

Township leaders from across Minnesota will gather for three days of learning, networking, and important conversations about the future of township government.

This year's theme, "The Changing Landscape of Township Government," will explore the challenges and opportunities facing townships today — including annexation, housing development, renewable energy, data centers, transportation, and more.

Connect with fellow township officials, hear from knowledgeable speakers, and gain practical insights to bring back to your community.

✅ Registration is open! Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of Minnesota townships.

👉 Conference details and registration:

Join Minnesota township leaders at the 2026 Annual Conference for expert insights, networking, and practical solutions on land use, development, and leadership. Register in July 2026.

10/12/2026

MAT's 2026 Annual Conference is December 10-12 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa (near Brainerd). Please join us for:

SPEAKERS: Hear from experienced speakers on key topics for township officers.
EDUCATION: Dive into hands-on breakout sessions, ask questions directly to state agency experts, and get real answers for township challenges.
EXHIBITORS: Explore the exhibitor showcase featuring trusted vendors with products and services for township needs. Network with peers, share solutions, and bring home proven strategies.

https://mntownships.org/annualconference

10/07/2026

UPCOMING “FOUR CORNERS” CLERK AND TREASURER TRAINING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2026

Training topics include: Records retention, Annual financial reporting, CTAS tidbits, Data practices, Clerk and Treasurer Reminders

Locations:

Houston County, Caledonia - October 12, 2026 (Four Seasons Community Center - 900 N. Kingston St)

9a-12p

Rock County, Luverne – November 9, 2026 (Trailhead – 601 E. Main St.)

9a-12p

Pipestone County, Pipestone – November 10, 2026 (Hiawatha Lodge – 201 4th St. NW)

9a-12p

Nobles County, Worthington – November 11, 2026 (JBS Fieldhouse – 700 2nd Ave)

10a-1p

Jackson County, Lakefield – November 12, 2026 (Lakefield Multi-Purpose Center - 112 Main St.)

2p-5p

Although this event is free to attend we do need an accurate attendance number; pre-registration is required one week before the class

Cancellations must be sent in writing to [email protected]

REGISTRATION:

Training topics include: Records retention, Annual financial reporting, CTAS tidbits, Data practices, Clerk and Treasurer Reminders Locations: Houston County, Caledonia - October 12, 2026 (Four Seasons Community Center - 900 N. Kingston St) 9a-12p Rock County, Luverne – November 9, 2026 (Trailhead...

10/06/2026

📣 Township Officers/ Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 10 AM on Zoom for a speaker from the MN Secretary of State’s Office on a timely topic: Write-in Candidates for Town Offices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get important election information and answers directly from the experts.

➡️ Join us:

Join Minnesota township leaders for updates, training, and discussions on local governance. Stay informed with Township Tuesday and enhance your township operations.

09/28/2026

📚 Looking for township information? Start with MAT’s Information Library!

Whether you have a question about elections, township roads, finances, contracts, employment, planning and zoning, records retention, town meetings—or just about anything else related to running a township—the MAT Information Library is a great place to start.

The library brings together resources developed by MAT staff, helpful forms and guidance, the Minnesota Township Law Book, Township Manual, archived training materials, and links to other useful resources—all organized by topic.

Bookmark this page and keep it handy! It’s designed to help Minnesota township officers quickly find the information they need to serve their communities.

👉 Explore the MAT Information Library:

Explore the Minnesota Association of Townships' Information Library for essential resources, documents, and updates tailored for township officers and communities.

09/21/2026

Township Officers: Make plans now to attend MAT's 2026 Annual Conference at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa/Brainerd from December 10-12. Details and registration:

Join Minnesota township leaders at the 2026 Annual Conference for expert insights, networking, and practical solutions on land use, development, and leadership. Register in July 2026.

09/16/2026

MAT's Township Insider magazine is planning an upcoming issue focused on a simple but important question: Why Townships?
Why does township government matter to your community? What makes your township unique? Do you have an interesting story, historic town hall, unusual service, fun fact or something else you think we should feature?
We’d love to hear your ideas — and your stories may be featured in an upcoming issue of the Minnesota Township Insider.
📧 Send your feedback, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] by Friday, September 25.
Help us tell the story of why Minnesota’s townships matter!

09/15/2026

Today township officers from across Minnesota are meeting to discuss the 2027 State Legislative Priorities for the Minnesota Association of Townships. Important work to help all townships succeed!

09/11/2026