Tracy Community Center: Building on a Trusted Partnership
When the City of Tracy began working toward a new community center, they knew that partnering with the right organization would make the process smoother and yield a better outcome. The City has already worked with Bollig Engineering on municipal infrastructure improvements and aviation projects at the Tracy Municipal Airport, and that relationship provided an […]
Bollig Engineering Launches Scholarship for Engineering Students Across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Applications are now open for civil engineering-related scholarships, with awards of up to $2,000 WILLMAR, MN – Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Bollig Engineering is accepting applications for its new Small Communities Scholarship, created to support college students preparing for careers that strengthen small cities and rural communities. Multiple scholarships will be awarded in amounts […]
Karlstad Airport Construction Marks a Major Milestone for Rural Aviation in Minnesota
Construction is underway on the future Karlstad Municipal Airport in Kittson County, marking an important milestone for rural aviation in Minnesota. Once complete, the airport is expected to become Minnesota’s first new public-use airport in more than two decades. For a rural community like Karlstad, MN, this project represents more than new infrastructure. It reflects […]
Funding Sources for Small Cities in Minnesota: A Quick Guide
At Bollig Engineering, we work alongside communities every day to help translate funding programs into real, buildable projects that strengthen the quality of life for small cities. This guide walks through common small city infrastructure funding programs in Minnesota, explaining what each acronym means and how communities typically use them. It is designed as a […]
5 Common Infrastructure Challenges Facing Small Cities and What to Do About Them
Small cities often face aging infrastructure, overlapping repair needs, limited staff capacity, and the costs of waiting too long. Often, the best first step is to focus on repeat problem areas, identify the highest-risk issues, and take the next practical step. At Bollig Engineering, we work with small cities facing these kinds of challenges every […]
Small-City Community Events, Parades & Fly-Ins in 2026
At Bollig Engineering, we love summer, especially the season of small-town parades, community festivals, and the volunteers who make them happen. These hometown celebrations bring people together, showcase local pride, and remind us why rural communities matter. From parade routes and pancake breakfasts to community fairs and fly-ins, there is something special about the way […]
More than a Job: Building Communities at Bollig Engineering
For Project Manager Kayla Fruth, no two days in construction services are the same, and that’s exactly what she loves about her work. From overseeing water tower construction to collaborating with residents and city staff, she thrives on solving problems that directly impact people’s lives. “What we build might be underground, but its impact is […]
From Prairie Pond to Seaplane Base: Elbow Lake’s Rural Aviation Success Story
We talked to Mike Beard, Business Development Executive at Bollig Engineering, about how the small town of Elbow Lake, MN (a town of around 1290 residents) became a “Gold Star” airport. It’s a story of grit, community spirit, and a little legislative nudge that turned Lake Flekkefjord from a simple pond into a public seaplane […]
Elbow Lake Municipal Airport Wins Two Top Honors from MCOA and MnDOT Aeronautics
For Immediate Release April 23, 2026, Elbow Lake, MN – Elbow Lake Municipal Airport (Y63) has earned two prestigious aviation awards. The 2025 MCOA Project of the Year in the Intermediate Small General Aviation Airport category was awarded for the airport’s recent Apron Expansion and Taxiway Alpha construction project. The second award that Elbow Lake […]
Bollig Engineering Testifies for Small Cities at Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee
In March 2026, Bollig Engineering presented to the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee during their bonding investment hearing. We want to help Minnesota lawmakers understand the infrastructure challenges small cities face. Our goal was to help legislators understand why infrastructure costs are rising in small Minnesota cities, and why these communities need funding programs that […]
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