Get Involved

These sites promote civic engagement in the region.

Celebrate and learn about Minnesota history

Minnesota Sesquicentennial
An array of activities to learn about and celebrate Minnesota's 150th Anniversary of statehood.

Learn more about voting/Help get out the vote

League of Women Voters
Provides information on elections, candidates, polling places and how to register to vote.

Secretary of State's Office
Administers elections.

Minnesota Participation Project
Supports and expands the capacity of Minnesota nonprofit organization to engage voters in nonpartisan participation efforts.

Get involved with policy

Citizens Academy
Sponsored by Hands On Twin Cities, this site provides a variety of information and tools to get involved in issues that impact our quality of life.

Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
An interfaith public interest group that mobilizes religious groups to influence policy.

Find out what's happening in your community

Twin Cities Daily Planet
A newswire compendium of community news from around the Twin Cities, includes neighborhood, alternative and niche publications.

Get involved in a meaningful cause

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Membership organization for Minnesota's robust nonprofit community. Links to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.

Hands On Twin Cities
Information, training and matching for volunteering at organizations all over the Twin Cities.