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Awards deadline now February 6
UPDATE: Awards deadline moved to Friday, February 6. We recognize the impact current events are having on Minnesotans. Due to ongoing conditions across the state in addition to the extreme cold's impact, we are extending the awards timeline. Applications will now be...
Remembering Russ Susag, Dedicated Engineer and MnSPE Member
The Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) honors the memory of Russ Susag, a longtime member known for his significant contributions to the engineering profession and the MnSPE community. Russ was actively involved with MnSPE throughout his career and...
Engineering Ethics Half-Day Conference: The California Wildfires and the Ethical Role of the Engineer
The Engineering Ethics Half-Day Conference: The California Wildfires and the Ethical Role of the Engineer, held on Wednesday, January 14, brings together industry experts to examine the complex moral, legal, and professional responsibilities engineers face in today’s...
MnSPE individual and project awards 2026 open for nominations
Awards nominations are due January 23. Nominations are open now for 2026 awards. Nominate outstanding PEs for Engineer or Young Engineer of the Year Awards, apply for a Project Award, or nominate a member of MnSPE for the Extra Mile Award. Then celebrate with us at...
AI in the Sky: Practical Applications of AI and UAVs
Join us for our December continuing education webinar: AI in the Sky: Practical Applications of AI and UAVs AI has become ubiquitous, with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini capturing headlines. You may be asking can these tools enhance our professional...
Molin Structural Precast Plant Tour
Join us for our November continuing education event - a tour! The plant tour will showcase Molin's automated hollow core facility and our precast plant. The tour will cover basic manufacturing techniques and Molin's array of precast/prestressed products. Date:...
Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project
This presentation will cover the technical and innovative aspects of the FM Diversion Project and the current status of construction. Date and Time: October 22, 2025; 12-1pm CT 1.0 PDH Key Takeaways: – The background on the Diversion Project– Size and...
Grace Liljenquist Appointed to State Advisory Board on Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems
Grace Liljenquist, a graduate engineer for WSB in Baxter, recently passed the FE, and she’s begun preparing for the March PE exam. She’s doing more than working and studying for the PE exam. She serves on the MnSPE Legislative Committee and is fresh off her first...
Downtown Minneapolis Engineering Projects Walking Tour
MnSPE invites you to join us for our fall kickoff event – a walking tour downtown Minneapolis of various engineering projects. Led by several consultants and representatives from the City of Minneapolis, this is a fun chance to learn about recent projects downtown,...
Young Engineers Connect Through Pickleball Events
The Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) Young Engineers group recently hosted successful pickleball events in the Twin Cities and Rochester as part of their summer socials. These gatherings brought together emerging professionals from various...