St. Anthony: Minnesota legislative logjam despite surplus a bitter pill for businesses

by American Indian OIC | Jun 20, 2022 | News

Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune Star Tribune Article By Neal St. Anthony Despite a tentative agreement in May on $3 billion-plus in tax cuts and spending, Minnesota Senate Republicans have walked away from the 11th hour deal with Gov. Tim Walz. After a tentative...

MN Legislature ends session without passing Native bills

by American Indian OIC | Jun 20, 2022 | News

Minnesota State Capitol (photo from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki.) The Circle Article By Cat Wipple What looked like an eleventh-hour compromise to push through extensive bills in the Minnesota Legislature, including several for the Minnesota Indian community,...

Native Americans rally at capitol in support of funding bill

by American Indian OIC | Apr 26, 2022 | News

Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, speaking on behalf of the bill at the State Capitol Building Rotunda. Sixteen Twin Cities American Indian organizations and their supporters filled the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul on March 25 to highlight a bold,...

Founders’ Day: Open House and Career Fair

by American Indian OIC | Apr 18, 2022 | Internal

Thursday, May 19 11 AM – 2 PM Celebrate American Indian Month at our annual Founders’ Day Open House & Career Fair. You’ll learn about our education and training programs, meet 35+ hiring managers, and connect with community. Lunch,...

Grants support local non-profits that disrupt racial inequity

by American Indian OIC | Apr 15, 2022 | News

Greater Twin Cities United Way announced it is awarding $12.1 million to 90 nonprofits aligned with its vision of a community where all people thrive, regardless of income level, race or place of residence. Funding will support people experiencing poverty and...