Training & Events Calendar

This calendar includes training opportunities and events offered by MnLTAP and our partners, as well as other transportation-related events.

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In‑person
Hybrid
Virtual
Full/Waitlist

September 2026

September 14 - 15, 2026
Rochester, MN
This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.
September 16 - 17, 2026
Austin, MN
This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.
September 22 - 25, 2026
St. Paul, MN
This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.
September 29 - October 1, 2026
Alexandria, MN

October 2026

October 7 - 8, 2026
Fall Maintenance Expo
In‑person
Shakopee, MN
This two-day event includes classroom sessions and an extensive vendor display addressing fall and winter transportation maintenance issues.
October 13 - 14, 2026
St. Paul, MN
This conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and water resource professionals to share cutting-edge science, engineering solutions, management insights, and practical approaches to manage water resources.
October 13, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
St. Cloud, MN
This training will teach crews to recognize and identify "field fixable" chainsaw problems.
October 20, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Rochester, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.
October 21, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Shoreview, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.
October 27 - 28, 2026
Now hosted by the University of Minnesota Cold Climate Stormwater Center of Excellence (CCSCoE), the symposium brings together researchers, public agencies, industry leaders, educators, and practitioners to advance innovative, science-based solutions for managing salt use in cold climates.
October 27 - 29, 2026
Shoreview, MN
This hybrid course introduces students to surveying and mapping.
October 28, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Duluth, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

November 2026

November 2, 2026
7:00am - 8:00am
This course serves as an introduction to AutoCAD software and civil plan development. Students will learn the skills needed to complete simple two-dimensional (2D) drawings, including drawing, modifying, dimensioning, labeling with text, inserting blocks, and plotting to scale.
November 3, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
Shoreview, MN
This training covers basic chainsaw safety, including identifying safety features, preventing accidents, correct saw chain sharpening, and head-to-toe safety protection in accordance with OSHA standards.
November 4, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Moorhead, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.
November 5, 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm
Minneapolis, MN

The event convenes researchers and practitioners from Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to highlight new learning, emerging ideas, and the latest innovations in transportation.

November 10, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Mankato, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.
November 12, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
St. Cloud, MN
This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.
November 19 - 20, 2026
Prior Lake, MN
The American Public Works Association Minnesota Chapter (APWA-MN) Fall Conference is an annual two-day event focused on technical education.

February 2027 February 2027

February 3, 2027February 11, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Sleepy Eye, MN
February 3, 2027February 23, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
February 3, 2027February 10, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Rochester, MN
February 3, 2027February 4, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Shoreview, MN
February 3, 2027February 3, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Shoreview, MN

February 2027 March 2027

February 3, 2027March 15, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Shoreview, MN
February 3, 2027March 16, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Shoreview, MN
February 3, 2027March 24, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Grand Rapids, MN

February 2027 April 2027

February 3, 2027April 6, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
St. Cloud, MN
February 3, 2027April 7, 2027
8:00am - 4:30pm 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview, MN
Shoreview, MN