This article discusses the first Minnesota/Sweden Exchange Program for managers. Describes how two members of the ICMA Task Force on International Affiliations, Matt Fulton (city manager, New Brighton, Minnesota) and Miomir Serbinson (former city manager, Staffanstorp, Sweden) conceived and implemented the program. Outlines the reciprocal visits in 2002. Discusses professional insight gained in such areas as transit-oriented development, environmental preservation, sewer systems, and mixed-use development. Details benefits of the program cited by participating managers.

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