Official Publication of ACEC Minnesota

The North Star Engineer

The North Star Engineer covers the work of Minnesota’s consulting engineering firms, the policy and legislative landscape shaping the industry, and the issues that affect how our members deliver projects across the state. Each issue features member firm work, a CEO letter, legislative coverage, and articles on the practice and business of engineering in Minnesota.

Current Issue

June 2026 · The MTCE Issue

A road trip across Minnesota, told through ten member firm projects, from the I-494 reconstruction to the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. Inside: a letter from CEO Megan Dayton, plus conference coverage on federal reauthorization, the state’s transportation funding gap, the Safe System approach, and engineers serving in public office.

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Past Issues

April 2026

Inaugural Issue

A letter from the CEO on the year ahead, a featured member project, a 2026 legislative update, and articles on QBS and PFML.

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