Meeting the Moment: Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit set for July 28-29

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. The summit is organized by CoMinnesota, a program of CoNorth, and builds on the success of our first, sold-out summit in 2025. In 2026, we invite you to join us from July 28 to 29 at 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, attendees will:

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

Whether you’re deeply involved in a co-op or just curious about what’s possible, you’ll find valuable insights, connections, and inspiration.

Learn more about the Summit and help us spread the word. Let us know if you are interested in speaking, sponsoring or partnering to make this event a success. Please fill out this short interest form or reach us at info@cominnesota.coop with any questions or ideas.

Let’s build a better Minnesota—together.

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