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Minnesota: Land of Neighbors Launches Statewide Campaign to See What We Share
Braver Angels Minnesota joins with other groups to design and launch campaign

A new statewide campaign, Minnesota: Land of Neighbors, launched June 23 to create ways for Minnesotans to speak honestly about what matters to them, listen to others and explore what action might look like together. 

Given that many Minnesotans are exhausted by division and outrage in our state and the nation, Braver Angels Minnesota, Civic Bridgers, Common Ground USA and Media Minefield joined forces to create the campaign.

The ultimate goal is to create something better for the people and communities we care about and demonstrate that even in a divided time, we can see what we share. 

"We come from different places, have different beliefs and see the world differently,” said Bill Doherty, a co-founder of Braver Angels. “This isn't about pretending differences don't exist. Land of Neighbors will explore where we have common ground and where we can start to build trust and take action together."

Minnesotans have a history of showing up for one another. We may not agree on everything, but many of us desire more humanity in how we live together. Connection starts close to home — in our communities, schools, workplaces and congregations. It can grow throughout our state. 

To begin, the campaign will host a series of Listening Sessions around the state. The first one will be held in Fergus Falls on July 15. We want to hear directly from Minnesotans about their hopes, values, concerns and ideas for what comes next. The information gathered by the campaign will be used to design opportunities for Minnesotans to connect, build relationships and take action on the things that matter most.

How Can Minnesotans Get Involved?

• Follow Minnesota: Land of Neighbors on social media, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

• Join an upcoming listening session.

• Subscribe to our email list for updates.

Land of Neighbors is a multi-year campaign to reach and engage Minnesotans. This effort is being funded by foundations across our state, including Bush Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Margaret A Cargill Philanthropies, McKnight Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and West Central Initiative. Learn more at minnesotalandofneighbors.org.

Join conservatives, liberals, libertarians, progressives, unafilliated and
independents working together to make a difference in Minnesota

Request a speaker for a Braver Angels presentation or a moderator to
lead a workshop. You can also contact mn-coordinators@braverangels.org

Three ways to get started

Questions?

Connect with your Minnesota Braver Angels state coordinators at mn-coordinators@braverangels.org