The Latest from the League
Minnesota Legislative Exchange
A first-in-the-nation effort to build trust and relationships across the political aisle in Minnesota.
Interconnected: Shifting Landscapes – Understanding Migration Patterns in Minnesota
Watch now: Our latest Interconnected conversation co-hosted by the Center for Rural Policy & Development and the Citizens League covers shifting migration patterns in MN.
Welcome, Daisy!
We are proud to host a Capitol Pathways intern for the 2025 Legislative Session, Daisy Vang!
Watch now: From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems
Hear from authors Mariah Levison and Robert Fersh about their new book From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems.
Fall Newsletter 2024
Sent to the mailboxes of our individual and organizational supporters, our newsletter offers deeper insights into the ways Citizens League is creating unique spaces to bring different perspectives together and find great solutions.
Watch now: Trustworthy Elections — Do conservatives and liberals agree?
October 15, 2024: In the midst of another challenging and hyper-polarizing election season, join us to hear from Braver Angels and others about how to enhance trust in our elections.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Sahra Jilaow
Learn more about Sahra Jilaow, a senior at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities double majoring in Sociology of Law and African & African American Studies. Through Capitol Pathways, she is interning at the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage.
Report: Strengthening Public Service
Citizens League report on public service careers in Minnesota identifies recruitment and retention challenges, opportunities
February 21: Join Our Capitol Pathways Social Hour
You’re invited! Join us for our first Capitol Pathways social of the year! We are excited for you to meet our largest student cohort to date.
Welcome to our 2024-25 interns!
We’re proud to host two interns from Macalester College to play a crucial role in our work!
Watch Now: Interconnected — Youth mental health in Minnesota
The Center for Rural Policy & Development and the Citizens League hosted another conversation in their Interconnected series on Thursday, September 12, 2024 on youth mental health in Minnesota.
Thanks for a great Civic Celebration!
Photos & Video: Hundreds of civic leaders, policy thinkers, and community builders gathered on April 10 for an evening to celebrate the people and ideas that make our state unique.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Armando Akapo-Nwagbo
We begin our 2025 series of Capitol Pathways Student Spotlights by highlighting Armando Akapo-Nwagbo, a senior at Macalester College interning with Fresh Energy.
Welcome, incoming 2025 board members!
Citizens League is proud and excited to welcome four new prominent civic and community leaders to its Board of Directors this year.
Watch now: Geographic disparities to health care access in MN
Watch this online conversation exploring the geographic disparities to health care access in the state.
Announcing a new project to explore barriers to public service careers across Minnesota
Citizens League is embarking on a new project to dig deeper and explore the unique challenges and barriers to public service, with a particular emphasis on non-elected roles and people who make our state’s local governments work.