Minnesota Cooperative Summit: Meeting the Moment

Explore how cooperatives are truly built for this moment, leading with collaboration and a deep commitment to long-term solutions
About this Event

Presented by CoMinnesota | Minnesota Farmers Union | The College of St. Scholastica | Northspan | Arrowhead Regional Development Commission

Rooted in local ownership and shared decision making, co-ops are resilient and uniquely designed to weather challenging times. This year’s Minnesota Cooperative Summit will explore how cooperatives are truly built for this moment, leading with innovation, collaboration and a deep commitment to long-term solutions that support prosperity for all.

Building on the success of the first, sold-out summit, you’re invited to The College of St. Scholastica for an even bigger and better event. You’ll connect with change-makers, learn from peers, and discover how the cooperative model is strengthening communities across our state. Together, we will explore what’s next for Minnesota co-ops as we address economic and social challenges and shape a stronger, more inclusive future.

At the Minnesota Cooperative Summit, you’ll have the chance to:

• Learn about the power and versatility of the cooperative model
• Engage in Minnesota’s rich history of cooperation to do better together
• Gain inspiration from stories of cooperative success across Minnesota
• Learn how to foster resilience and opportunity in communities
• Connect with a diverse group of people who believe in working together for lasting change

This event welcomes current cooperatives and cooperators exploring collaboration but is designed to inspire those newer to cooperatives who could learn about and incorporate cooperative strategies to meet the economic and social needs of our state in the years to come.

Timing:

The event will take place in the Benedictine Commons at the College of St. Scholastica starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28th and ending by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29th.

Tickets:

As you reserve your tickets for the Minnesota Cooperative Summit be sure to select a ticket for all portions of the event you plan to attend: Summit Attendance, Tuesday Co-op Tours, and Tuesday Evening Dinner Reception. There is also an optional Bus Ticket if you are traveling from the Twin Cities.

Lodging:

There are three lodging options reserved. Please visit the event page for details.

Scholarships:

Thanks to our sponsors, we have been able to keep registration costs low, but we don't want financial access to be a barrier to attending this event. Please reach out to [email protected] to request a scholarship, supported by the Ralph K. Morris Foundation.

Childcare:

We aim to offer childcare at this event. Please let us know if you are interested by checking the box on your registration submission so we can determine if there is enough demand for this offering.

Full event details:

Additional details on the agenda, speakers, and FAQs are located at the Minnesota Cooperative Summit website.