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Ehlers is an industry leading municipal advisory firm helping local governments provide generational benefits to the communities they serve.

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Our Services

Ehlers leverages deep market knowledge, decades of direct local government experience, and industry best practices to help our clients achieve their visions and maintain fiscal sustainability.

School Finance
School Finance
Municipal Finance
Municipal Finance
Economic (Re)Development
Economic (Re)Development
Public Funds Investments
Public Funds Investments
School Finance
School Finance

For over 70 years, Ehlers has helped Minnesota public schools build outstanding learning communities through dynamic and collaborative financial advisory services.

  • Debt Planning, Issuance & Management
  • Post Issuance Compliance
  • Referendum Planning
  • Fiscal Planning & Support
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Municipal Finance
Municipal Finance

Ehlers helps public sector clients bring generational projects to life and maintain fiscal sustainability through creative, yet practical financing solutions.

  • Debt Planning & Issuance
  • Debt Management & Post Issuance Compliance
  • Financial Management Planning
  • Fiscal Studies
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Economic (Re)Development
Economic (Re)Development

Diverse employment, healthy neighborhoods and vibrant business districts are critical to building sustainable and equitable communities.

  • Pro Forma Analysis
  • Developer Selection & Negotiation
  • TIF District Creation & Management
  • Housing Finance
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Public Funds Investments
Public Funds Investments

Because public funds are ultimately owned by taxpayers, it’s critical they’re managed safely and transparently.  Ehlers’ SEC registered Investment Advisers can help you create strategies and implement plans to fulfill both objectives.

  • Debt Proceeds & General Reserves Investing
  • Arbitrage Monitoring, Reporting & Audit Support
  • Banking Relationship Evaluation
  • Policy Evaluation & Development
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Fully Integrated & Fiercely Independent

Our clients and their communities are at the heart of everything we do.  We deliver independent municipal advisory services to fulfill all your public finance needs.  Not all firms in our industry can say that.

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Meet Our Team

Our team members wake up each day passionate about the work we do. We build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike to achieve our shared mission of building vibrant, sustainable communities.

Brian Reilly, CFA

Senior Municipal Advisor | Managing Director

Beth Mueller

Senior Financial Analyst

Bruce Kimmel

Senior Municipal Advisor

Greg Crowe

Ehlers Companies President & Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Seeley

Senior Municipal Advisor

Kristin Cummings

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tami Olszewski

Senior Investment Adviser

Peter Curtin

Fiscal Consultant

Ehlers’ Minnesota Public Finance Seminar

New in 2027, our Minnesota Municipal and School Finance teams are joining forces to bring you a more dynamic educational event.

Look for an announcement early this fall!

Upcoming Client Sales

Ehlers assists clients on competitive debt offerings.  The timing, terms, and details of our clients’ transactions are subject to change.  Final details of each respective issue can be found in Final Official Statements posted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) System.

City of Granite Falls, Minnesota

$1,885,000.00 General Obligation Water Revenue and Equipment Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
August 3 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Pipestone, Minnesota

$3,130,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
August 3 2026, 10:30 AM CT
City of Montevideo, Minnesota

$725,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2037
Sale Date & Time
August 3 2026, 11:00 AM CT
City of Aurora, Minnesota

$3,215,000.00 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2047
Sale Date & Time
August 4 2026, 10:30 AM CT
City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota

$5,425,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
August 5 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Zumbrota, Minnesota

$4,400,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2047
Sale Date & Time
August 6 2026, 10:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), Minnesota

$100,000,000.00 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2026B

Maturities
2028 – 2049
Sale Date & Time
August 10 2026, 9:30 AM CT
Independent School District No. 505 (Fulda Public School), Minnesota

$21,285,000.00 General Obligation School Building Bonds, 2026A

Maturities
2029 – 2048
Sale Date & Time
August 10 2026, 10:30 AM CT
City of Hutchinson, Minnesota

$5,705,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
August 11 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Hutchinson, Minnesota

$4,295,000.00 Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B

Maturities
2027 – 2037
Sale Date & Time
August 11 2026, 10:00 AM CT

Client Debt Issuance Sale Results

Listed below are our clients’ recently awarded bond transactions. Each summary document includes the names of bidders and proposed rate on the issues. Total price and net interest cost is provided for the institution awarded the transaction.

City of Brodhead, Wisconsin

$3,160,000.00 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A

Maturities
2027 – 2046
Sale Date & Time
July 29 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Maplewood, Minnesota

$6,100,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
July 27 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Bloomer, Wisconsin

$2,880,000.00 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026B

Maturities
2031 – 2046
Sale Date & Time
July 22 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of Northfield, Minnesota

$3,085,000.00 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2026B

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
July 21 2026, 10:00 AM CT
City of New Prague, Minnesota

$1,505,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B

Maturities
2028 – 2042
Sale Date & Time
July 20 2026, 10:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 2886 (Glenville-Emmons), Minnesota

$1,550,000.00 General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2026A

Maturities
2028 – 2029
Sale Date & Time
July 20 2026, 9:30 AM CT