Looft honored with 2026 LMC Emerging Leader Award

Michael Looft, city administrator and economic development authority (EDA) director for the City of Winthrop, was named the 2026 Emerging Leader Award recipient by the League of Minnesota Cities on Thursday. The award was announced at the League’s Annual Conference in Rochester.
Looft has served as Winthrop’s city administrator and EDA director since 2021. In that role, he has become known for his collaborative leadership style, commitment to regional partnerships and hands-on approach to serving residents and supporting community growth.

For the entire story check out the July 1 issue of the Winthrop News.