Explore the economic, environmental, and political stakes of proposed sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters, including the Twin Metals project, emerging legal and regulatory battles, and the implications for climate philanthropy in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), state agencies with the authority to review and make decisions about the mining industry, will explain the leasing, permitting, and environmental review processes when there are proposals for new or expanded mining projects in Minnesota.
This session will highlight how the philanthropic sector has responded to Operation Metro Surge over the past several months including pathways for longer-term recovery efforts.
This session will provide a high-level overview of proposed legislation aimed at providing relief and stabilizing communities and businesses impacted by federal enforcement activities.
We're returning learning to the people and communities who made the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund (IRRF) possible.
Read an article from The Horizon Forum on our recent MCF Member Briefing: Polarization and Crisis or Cooperation and Problem-Solving.
MCF works on public policies to promote charitable giving and a strong charitable sector.
View a video of a briefing about immigration and the Latine community.
View a video of an MCF All-Member Call with Governor Tim Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz.
View resources from Preparing for the New Administration: Immigration and the State of Minnesota.
View resources from MCF Member Briefing: Democracy and Bridging with Huda Ahmed, Andy Goldman-Gray, Chai Lee, and Ben Schierer.
View resources from MCF Member Briefing: Building Democracy Education Fund.