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Our hearts ache; assassination of MN lawmakers - Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Many of us in the nonprofit sector in Minnesota are engaged in policy change work and knew these dedicated civil servants personally.

Our thoughts are with Minnesotans who are collectively grieving over the senseless attack of two MN lawmakers, Rep Melissa Hortman and Sen John Hoffman, as well their spouses Marc Hortman and Yvette Hoffman this weekend 💔

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State officials provide update on overnight incidents in Brooklyn Park, Champlin YouTube video by Minnesota Department of Public Safety

I will provide an update on last night’s targeted shootings shortly:

youtube.com/live/VHtHNAb...

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Preliminary info: www.fox9.com/news/melissa... Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman shot in 'targeted' shootings: Sources | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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MnDOT reveals winners of ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.

You know we can all use a little levity and joy these days. One of my favorite annual contests - congratulations to the newly named Minnesota snowplows:

Anthony Sledwards
We’re Off To See The Blizzard
Snowtorious B.I.G.
Plowabunga!
You’re Welcome
Don’tcha Snow
Skol Plow
I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered

12.02.2025 23:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Resources to navigate uncertainty Resources and tangible steps nonprofits can take to help you navigate with confidence.

Here is a curated list of nonprofit resources to help #nonprofit leaders navigate uncertainty. Collected by the brilliant team at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, this will be updated as we identify and vet more!

minnesotanonprofits.org/resources-to...

08.02.2025 16:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

ICYMI here is the recording to Executive Actions and their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits (57:38) lnkd.in/gWpUsphA and slides (lnkd.in/gG2MEAg7)

#strongertogether

08.02.2025 15:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Nonprofit advocacy is powerful!✨💫✨

04.02.2025 04:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I hosted community leaders and state and local officials in Minneapolis to emphasize the devastating impact of the Trump Administration’s federal funding freeze on Minnesotans.

01.02.2025 01:15 — 👍 54    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0

The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits. Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy. Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage. The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement. What now? ✨Set boundaries: Pick 2–3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can’t track everything—that’s by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness. ✨Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events. ✨Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon. ✨Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context. ✨Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload. Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.

Nonprofit friends and allies - everything is a lot right now. Several trusted friends and colleagues sent this to me, and many of us at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits have found it to be useful. Breathe, drink water, take care of yourself (remember the airplane rule!)

Your focus IS resistance.

04.02.2025 00:43 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Great resource on the Executive Orders (EOs) signed by President Trump that will directly or peripherally impact the charitable sector. It will continue to be updated by the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN)

01.02.2025 15:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OMB freeze of federal grants & loans - Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Minnesota nonprofits that receive federal funding are facing an immediate freeze of federal funding due to a report issued by OMB January 27.

Nonprofits directly and indirectly impact everybody every day with services including childcare, food pantries, public safety, housing, financial assistance, and more.

Here’s one resource of many to track updates on OMB freeze of federal grants.

Nonprofit advocacy is powerful

01.02.2025 15:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0