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The Citizens League is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy to make Minnesota a better place to live and work for everyone.
Recent News
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Kieu My Phi
As our Capitol Pathways internship program continues its sixth year, mostly virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked a few interns about their experiences this year. This time, we highlight Kieu My Phi
Thanks for celebrating with us!
We were overjoyed to come together with over 200 people from all over Minnesota to celebrate the outstanding civic leadership of Phyllis Rawls Goff and Charles R. Vig.
Watch Now: Rural-Urban Conversations — Child Care: A Complex Crisis
Monday, March 29: Join the Center for Rural Policy & Development (CRPD) and the Citizens League for candid conversations where we will start to bridge the divide between urban & rural Minnesota
Strengthening the Policy Ecosystem: An Interview with Executive Director Kate Cimino
The Citizens League’s values have remained consistent for decades. Belief in the importance of civic leadership and active citizenship, in democracy and good governance continues to guide the League’s approach to influencing public policy.
Mind Opener: Evictions Policy in a Post-COVID World
Join us Monday, March 1 to discuss what policies should be considered now to prepare for how evictions should be exercised in a post-COVID world.
Announcing the 2021 Civic Celebration
We are excited to honor community volunteer Phyllis Rawls Goff, and former Chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Charles R. Vig for our upcoming Civic Celebration!
Current Work
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
This conversation series – hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League – bridges the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. All discussions are recorded and can be listened to and viewed online.
Capitol Pathways
With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota Capitol to the next generation of leaders of color. Through this program, interns build relationships with established Capitol leaders, gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about and build a strong professional resume in the process.
Strengthening Public Service
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.
Events
The Citizens League hosts forums for civil discussion across Minnesota. Our event series includes events that are open to the public, member-only and workplace events to help inform and engage Minnesotans on important policy and civic leadership discussions.