The Minneapolis - St. Paul Blog
2020 BE MSP Professional Associations’ Forum Seeks to Connect & Empower MSP Leaders
THE NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT, EMPOWER & CONNECT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR Over the last four years, Make It. MSP. has collected survey and focus group insights from more than 1,800 professionals of color in an effort to learn more about their experiences as residents...
Discover the Startup Capital of the North from Home
The Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) region is known for its community of problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. And in 2020, there are no shortages of challenges to confront. The best of that innovative spirit will be on display at Twin Cities Startup...
Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities
Medtronic Foundation Commits to First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and to Minneapolis with Support of the Northside Achievement Zone, People’s Center Clinics & Services, Among Others Medtronic Plans Day of Action for...
IMPACT: Medical Alley and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life, as we have known it, has changed. We celebrate the healthcare and public safety professionals, and the essential workers who continue to go to work every day to help others. We celebrate the acts of kindness and empathy; the countless recoveries and families...
Remembering George Floyd
George Floyd was a newcomer to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, moving from Houston, Texas to seek opportunity. This community failed Mr. Floyd absolutely. The actions of the police, committed in broad daylight and observed by many, showed a disregard for human life...
Make It. MSP. Community Resources to Stay Connected During COVID-19
Partners from across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP) didn't skip a beat when it was their chance to step up and help connect neighbors to helpful resources during this uncertain time. We may be doing our best to stay apart for a while, but there are...
Introducing MSP Cultural Spotlights!
Where do you go for authentic cultural experiences? Where do you go to find and build community? BE MSP’s new MSP Cultural Spotlight series helps shine a light on existing culturally-relevant spaces, places and amenities across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul...
Make It. MSP. 2019 in Review
2019 was a pivotal year for the Make It. MSP. initiative. With established, experienced groups of collaborators across the BE MSP, MSP Campus, MSP Hello, and MSP Tech teams, each group set out to move the work of attracting, engaging, and retaining talent forward in...
Gaps persist, more action needed: Make It. MSP.’s 2019 BE MSP Insights Report
In this post: Examining the experiences of people of color in Minneapolis + Saint Paul Major issues in diversity and inclusion remain prevalent Solutions for a greater push into diversity and inclusion Download the report Examining the experiences of people of color...
Your Guide to Winter in Greater MSP
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Winter Guide will help you survive and thrive during the 2021 snowy season Whether it’s your first MSP winter or you’ve lived here your entire life, we want to help you prepare. 2020 has created a new norm for 2021. We want to help you make...