Small Town Water Tower Replacement | Echo, MN Featured on Water Tower Wednesday

Echo water tower replacement - Bollig Engineering

Water towers may not always get the spotlight, but in small towns like Echo, Minnesota, they’re more than just infrastructure—they’re essential to daily life. When Echo completed its small town water tower replacement, it didn’t just solve a utility problem—it captured the attention of KSTP’s Water Tower Wednesday, a segment that highlights standout towers across […]

Why Meeting with Your Elected Officials Matters – And How to Make It Happen

Sacred Heart, MN - Infrastructure Funding for Small Cities

When advocating for your community, there’s no substitute for a face-to-face meeting with your elected officials. Whether at the local, state, or federal level, these conversations can have a powerful impact—not just on policy but on relationships, funding, and community engagement. The Power of In-Person Meetings It Builds Strong Relationships Personal, in-person meetings help build […]

Wandermore in Minnesota: Celebrating Small Towns and Their Stories

Seth Varner, Wandermore in Minnesota

Minnesota’s 856 incorporated towns are about to get the spotlight they deserve, thanks to traveler, writer, and historian Seth Varner. Through his Wandermore in Minnesota project, Seth is embarking on a year-long journey to document the history, charm, and unique character of every single city in the state. With a passion for small-town stories and […]

Find Bollig Engineering at these 2025 Conferences!

Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Conferences and Events in Minnesota for City Staff

We are excited to be exhibiting at numerous conferences and tradeshows throughout Minnesota for City Clerks, Public Works, and Airport Managers in 2025. We value relationships and enjoy the opportunity to talk with municipal, airport, and community leaders from across the state at these industry events. Come see us at one of these conferences if […]

Water Tower Maintenance for Small Cities

Kensington Water Tower

This guest post was written by Shawn Mulhern, President & CEO of KLM Engineering. KLM is a nationwide leader in the water storage tank industry with headquarters in Woodbury, Minnesota. Mr. Mulhern has been inspecting, testing, and evaluating water towers for over 40 years. He has been involved in the inspection of over 300 elevated […]

2024: Bollig Engineering’s Year in Review

Bollig Engineering Team, Minnwest Campus, Willmar MN, Designed for Small Cities

As we plan for 2025, we also want to take a moment to reflect on 2024 and the exciting things that have been going on with Bollig Engineering and our clients! 2024 has been a year of significant milestones and transformative projects that will make a lasting impact the small cities we serve. From moving […]

What is Sam.gov and Why is it Important to Small Cities?

Sam.gov registration for small cities

Did you know… the federal government offers grants and funding opportunities specifically designed to support small municipalities like yours? To access these funds, a city needs to have an active registration in SAM.gov and an associated Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).  What is SAM.gov? SAM.gov, or the System for Award Management, is the official U.S. government […]

Cities Awarded SCDP & PFA Funds with Bollig’s Support

City of Boyd awarded DEED SCDP Funds - Bollig Engineering

At Bollig Engineering, we understand the unique challenges that small cities face when securing funding for critical infrastructure projects. Our mission is to bridge the gap between these communities and the financial resources they need to thrive. Our funding and grant services are specialized for small cities.  Bollig’s experienced and knowledgeable funding team works with […]

How Small Cities Benefit from Digitizing Utility Records

Digitize city utility records

In today’s digital age, the importance of modernizing utility records is important. For city clerks and public works directors in small cities, the transition from paper to digital records is a big step towards efficiency, accuracy, and improved service delivery. Here are some reasons why it’s important for cities to modernize their utility records and […]

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