Spooky but Safe Streets for Trick-or-Treaters

Tips to Keep Kids Safe and Smiling this Halloween Halloween brings kids, families, and neighbors out into the streets — and while costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins take center stage, the way small cities plan and maintain their streets, sidewalks, and public spaces helps keep kids safe while making the night enjoyable. For communities everywhere, […]
Bollig Engineering Named to PSMJ’s 2025 Circle of Excellence for Second Year in a Row

Recognized as One of the AEC Industry’s Best Managed Firms Bollig Engineering, a civil engineering and architecture firm specializing in small cities, has once again been named to the 2025 Circle of Excellence™ by PSMJ Resources, Inc. This marks the second consecutive year and the seventh time overall that Bollig has earned this distinction, placing […]
Bollig Clients in Greater Minnesota Receive Over $7.8 Million in DEED Small Cities Development Grants

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently awarded $20.7 million through the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) to support infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects across Greater Minnesota. We’re proud to share that twelve Bollig client communities collectively received more than $7.8 million in funding in this year’s awards! Investing in Small Cities […]
Capital Fundraising & Public-Private Partnerships for Small Cities
Stretching Limited Public Funds in Small Cities For many small cities and rural communities in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, state and federal dollars are increasingly competitive. Communities that find ways to bring local dollars to the table often have the edge. That’s why capital fundraising campaigns and public-private partnerships (P3s) are becoming essential tools […]
After the Inventory: What Small Cities Need to Do Next on Lead Service Lines

Many small cities across Minnesota and the Midwest have now completed their Lead Service Line Inventories (LSIs)—a significant step in protecting residents from the risks associated with lead in drinking water. But completing the inventory isn’t the end of the process. Once your results are submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), there are […]