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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
PHOTOS: Civic Celebration 2018
On October 11, members, supporters, and friends of the Citizens League honored Richard Davis, whose innovative leadership has transformed Minnesota. Thanks to all who could join us in celebrating civic engagement and leadership in Minnesota!...
Civic Celebration Speakers Announced!
We’re pleased to announce an amazing line-up of speakers that will not only speak of the innovative leadership of Richard Davis, but also how his civic engagement, public investment, and community-building serves as a model for leaders throughout Minnesota. Mr. Miles Swammi, Ms. Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Mr. Ravi Norman join us October 11!
Announcing our 2019 Board Nomination Slate
With great enthusiasm, Citizens League Board of Directors has unanimously approved the following slate of board candidates, below, as proposed by our Nominations Committee, and voted on by our members on the evening of Thursday, October 11 at the Civic...
Video: Citizens League presents Minimum Wage Study recommendations to Saint Paul City Council
Video: On September 12, the Citizens League provided details on the recommendations and the process that led to the Saint Paul Minimum Wage Study Committee report.
Citizens League submits final recommendations of Saint Paul Minimum Wage Study Committee
Recommendations are based on hours of deliberations and study from the 21 members of the committee, which represented a wide range of the Saint Paul community.
Be a Capitol Pathways Host for the 2019 Legislative Session!
Do you work in or around the MN legislature? Lobby at the Capitol, do advocacy work or community organizing? Then support students of color and their path to becoming civic leaders in Minnesota by hosting a Capitol Pathways intern for the 2019 legislative session!...
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.
MCN & MCF Joint Conference
The Citizens League team is proud to present at the upcoming Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) & Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) Joint Annual Conference. Registration is now open for this two-day conference!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Mind Opener: Trustworthy Elections — Do conservatives and liberals agree?
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.