Metro Area Counties Navigating Troubled Financial Waters

Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues (CMAL)

Note that two of the guests are leaders in our Dakota County Government.  Please attend if you are able and invite a friend to join as well.  Federal budget cuts to Dakota County operations will affect us 

Thursday, January 29, 2026

6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Metro area county managers/administrators will discuss how metro area counties plan to navigate the financial uncertainty created by federal funding cuts and new program regulations.

Attendees can submit questions in the chat.

Featured Speakers:

Ling Becker, Ramsey County Manager

David McKnight, Deputy Dakota County Manager

William (Will) Wallo, Dakota County Finance Director

Starting the Conversation:

The Dangers of Non-Prescription Medications

Are you concerned about non-prescription medication use among youth? Learn how to reduce the risk. 

Monday, February 2, 2026 

6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. 

Rosemount High School 

3335 142nd St W
Rosemount, MN 55068

This workshop is open to all adults in the community including parents, relatives, teachers, coaches, co-workers and friends of young adults, and youth in grades 6-12. Join us to learn from expert speakers about the risks of non-prescription medications, opioids, and fentanyl. Substance misuse is now the number one issue facing our young adults. You’ll receive information and practical tools to help address these issues in your family and community. Youth will explore the dangers of these substances in a separate, age-appropriate, and engaging session. 

Learn about: • Health risks • Current trends • Industry marketing tactics • Social media • Risk reduction

Free to attend. Register at: https://district196ce.eley.com/
(Search Starting the Conversation)
Registration is recommended but not required.

Facilitated by Dakota County Public Health and hosted by ISD 196 Community Education

For more information, contact
James.Johnson@co.dakota.mn.us