Training & Events Calendar

April 25, 2025

April 28, 2025

Two workshops are offered for the 2025 APWA-MN Spring Workshops: Writing to Get Things Done® and Verbal Judo. In Writing to Get Things Done, participants will learn how to write quickly and effectively, saving time for themselves and their readers. Verbal Judo teaches a gentle approach to being in control of situations wtihout creating stress, frustration, and continued conflict, while treating everyone with dignity and respect.

April 29, 2025

Two workshops are offered for the 2025 APWA-MN Spring Workshops: Writing to Get Things Done® and Verbal Judo. In Writing to Get Things Done, participants will learn how to write quickly and effectively, saving time for themselves and their readers. Verbal Judo teaches a gentle approach to being in control of situations wtihout creating stress, frustration, and continued conflict, while treating everyone with dignity and respect.

April 29, 2025

Join us for an informative webinar on Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Sampling and Testing, where we will explore essential testing methods used to ensure the quality and performance of asphalt pavement. This session will cover key topics, including: asphalt pavement test methods, test equipment, interpreting results, importance of testing, and identifying and preventing issues. Whether you're an engineer, contractor, inspector, or technician, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the role of HMA testing in achieving long-lasting, high-quality asphalt pavements.

April 30, 2025

May 1, 2025

This four-hour course delves into the primary risks encountered in roadway construction, mainly focusing on preventing runovers and backovers, overexertion, and heat hazards.

May 6 - 7, 2025

Designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this curriculum is designed to enhance job performance and marketability in the fleet industry. Attendees should include directors, managers, administrators, financial analysts, supervisors, parts managers, technicians, and other professionals.

May 6, 2025

May 7, 2025

Not all asphalt is created equal! Join us for a lunch and learn session exploring nonstandard asphalt and how it differs from traditional paving mixes. We’ll discuss why these specialty mixes are needed, the types of applications they’re best suited for (such as sport courts and trails), availability, and key specifications.

May 7 - 9, 2025

The APWA-MN Spring Conference is held annually in central Minnesota. The conference is typically a three-day event focused on leadership and management education and networking and offers hours towards professional continuing education requirements.

May 8, 2025

This event, part of CTS's Freight 101 Webinar Series, will explore urban freight delivery and logistics.

May 11 - 15, 2025

The fourteenth biennial ICOET conference and training will be held May 11–15 in Denver, CO. The 2025 conference will combine in-person and virtual programming and training. ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, inter-agency supported conference and training addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems in all modes. It provides a venue for sharing information and for training across multiple disciplines related to transportation and ecology, suitable for DOT, academic, consultant, NGO and other scientists and practitioners.

May 23, 2025

In this webinar, you'll learn about a recent MnDOT-sponsored effort to evaluate commercial vehicle safety in roundabouts and about SRF's work on freight-related topics.

May 29, 2025

Join us for highlights of the latest practices, innovations, and research related to Minnesota’s roadway maintenance operations.

August 5, 2025

The Salt Symposium is an annual event focused on understanding the concerns, research, solutions, and management of chloride use and innovation that can move us to a lower salt future to improve community sustainability and protect vital freshwater systems and infrastructure. It is a day-long virtual event bringing together professionals around the world to share their expertise on current research, planning, and initiatives surrounding chloride: including snow and ice management, low salt design, water softening, wastewater, and fertilizer.

October 1 - 2, 2025

This two-day event primarily addresses fall and winter transportation maintenance issues. Vendors and speakers present a variety of new equipment and information through an extensive indoor and outdoor display area. The annual snowplow "roadeo" allows individuals and pairs of competitors to compete on a closed course.