This year we had the awesome opportunity to talk with thousands of Duluthians about their vision for Duluth’s future. We collaborated with many organizations representing the diverse people of our
Duluth
The Power of Women
If someone were to ask you what leadership is, I’m sure your responses would be as varied as the responses I have heard when people are asked to define racial
We are in this together
Being bold and ambitious means not going it alone. In order to bring into existence a more just and compassionate community we need strong, trusted partnerships. In Duluth we work closely
Welcome Shawnu!
I come to TakeAction as the Women and the Economy Organizer in Duluth from the YWCA of Duluth where I actively worked to eliminate racism and empower women. Although not
We can do better!
I happen to think Northern Minnesota is pretty darn great. We have big lakes, nice trails, and good people. Yet, we aren’t perfect. In fact, in Southern St. Louis County less
Onward in 2015!
The New Year has me thinking a lot about our great state. Minnesota is home to 5.3 million people and 852 cities. We have four different ecosystems. We are vast,
Women Across Minnesota
Minnesota is a pretty big state. Stretching hundreds of miles from the rocky shores of Lake Superior to the vast prairie spanning along the Iowa border. But last Thursday night
Calling with babies.
I don’t have kids myself. Perhaps that is why I am so elated when kiddos come to our office with their parents. Last week we had a little four month
What’s happening in the North Country
It’s been a busy summer in the North Country for TakeAction Minnesota. We wanted to make sure you knew what we’ve been up to, so we’ll be writing a blog
A Minnesota that supports women and families
Working mothers in Minnesota are increasingly the primary breadwinners in their families and make up more than half of the workforce in our state. Yet, women continuously fall behind in
