For Immediate Release

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City Officials Being Recognized by CGMC

OWATONNA, Minn., Jun. 4, 2025 – On June 3, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) announced the roster of municipal government leaders from across the state selected for recognition including two City of Owatonna employees.

City Administrator Kris Busse is being honored with the Bob Filson Award for Distinguished Rural Leadership in recognition of her outstanding public service and contributions to the CGMC throughout her career. This award is given to staff from CGMC member cities upon their retirement and is named for former Worthington City Manager Bob Filson, who showed consistent and relentless dedication to the CGMC and its members during his time in public service.

Community Development Manager Greg Kruschke was chosen to receive the Excellence in Service Award for his strong advocacy to represent Greater Minnesota’s housing needs and oppose harmful zoning and land use policy.

The CGMC will present the awards at its annual Legislative Awards Dinner July 24 as part of the 2025 Summer Conference in Bemidji. For additional information, visit greatermncities.org. For additional information about the City of Owatonna, please visit owatonna.gov or follow the City of Owatonna on Facebook.

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