Our Bi-Monthly Newsletter

The Cooperator

Written and designed for the Boards of Directors, committee members, and other leaders of the resident-owned communities (ROCs) that CoNorth supports.
The purpose of The Cooperator is to provide Board Members with valuable and timely information on governance best practices, foster connections between leaders from different communities, and provide leaders with content for their own community newsletters.
Issue 31
February 4, 2025

Running effective Board Meetings, Understanding Fair Housing Laws, What you need to know about evictions

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Issue 30
December 4, 2024

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act, Managing Emerald Ash Borer, Common Ground Conference Highlights, and how to Mouse-proof your house

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Issue 28
May 1, 2024

Sweet 16! Bois de Sioux, Reflections from Tom Guettler, Member Spotlight:Evangelina Lopez, and the ROC Convening in Minneapolis

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Issue 27
February 4, 2024

NCF welcome 15th ROC, Emerald Pines Community Cooperative, Addressing Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Introduction of New Real Estate Development Director

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Issue 26
December 4, 2023

Spreading Holiday Cheer, Guarding Against Disaster: Fire Safety, Common Ground 2023 Report Out, and Highlights from the I’m HOME Conference

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Issue 25
September 4, 2023

Common Ground Conference Grant Opportunity, Handling tricky membership Applications, Strategies for Budget Season, and a new hire staff

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Issue 25
September 1, 2023

Introducing El Nuevo Amanecer Cooperative, Community Project Update, Highlight at Hillcrest, Advocacy Round Up

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Issue 22
December 4, 2022

New Year’s Resolutions, Faces of Manufactured Housing, ROC USA Network Convening, and Annual Meeting wrap ups

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Issue 21
October 1, 2022

Co-ops return to in-person annual meetings, Board recruitment best practices, Common Ground Conference recap, Manufactured Home weatherization

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Issue 20
July 5, 2022

Co-ops spark participation through summer events, New NCF staff, summer community clean-ups, co-op refinancing, NCF commissions storm shelter prototypes

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Issue 20
July 4, 2022

Co-ops spark participation through summer events, New NCF staff, summer community clean-ups, co-op refinancing, NCF commissions storm shelter prototypes

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March 5, 2022

Out-of-state investors buy up MN MHCs, Co-op SpotlightL Sungold Heights, Resident-led coalition advances Opportunity to Purchase bill, and a farewell from Julie Martinez

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Issue 24
February 4, 2022

Advocacy: unlock your superpower, Finding good property management, Water metering guide, and introductions to two new staff members at NCF

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Issue 18
December 5, 2021

Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative celebrates purchase, Legislator Tour at Park Plaza Co-op, Common Ground Wrap up, and NCF adds Sam Estes to team

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Issue 17
July 5, 2021

Tackling Capital Improvements, Minnesota Policy wins, Introducing NCF’s newest Staff Member and Updates on the Eviction Moratorium

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Issue 18
July 5, 2021

Tackling Capital Improvements, Minnesota Policy wins, Introducing NCF’s newest Staff Member and Updates on the Eviction Moratorium

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Issue 16
April 5, 2021

Updates on Rent Relief Programs in MN and WI, Google Optimization for Co-ops, ROC USA Discounts, ROC Midwest Facebook Group, and Addressing Manufactured Housing Stigma

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Issue 15
January 5, 2021

Co-ops ready for major infrastructure projects, Update on eviction moratoriums in MN and WI, Resident-led OTP Campaign kicks off, ROC Network expands, and spotlight of Library Without Borders.

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Issue 14
November 5, 2020

CDC guidelines on evictions, USDA grant to provide support to communities, Remembering Pat Sweet, Common Ground Conference recap, and spotlight in Zumbro Ridge Estates

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Issue 13
August 5, 2020

Annual Meeting changes, lot rent assistance programs, Common Ground Conference reminder, attorney fee reimbursements explained, spotlight in Pammel Creek Estates, and NCF leadership change

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Issue 12
June 5, 2020

COVID-19 updates, financial performance of ROCs, Common Ground Conference update, Sungold Heights infrastructure project, ROC Leadership Institute

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Issue 11
March 5, 2020

COVID-19 Special Edition, amendments to board policies, remote board meetings, stories of solidarity, frequently-asked COVID-19 questions, welcome new NCF staff, coronavirus resources

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Issue 10
September 5, 2018

Board compensation, succession planning – part 2, hosting better board meetings – part 3, income surveys, Pammel Creek Estates ROC Spotlight

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Issue 9
April 5, 2018

Succession planning, managing onsite staff, successful board meetings, ROC Property Taxes, Co-op Day at the Capitol, ROC USA Better Together Grants

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Issue 8
February 5, 2018

Introduction to G Suite, managing Accounts Receivable, planning community events, ROC Leadership Institute announcement

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Issue 7
December 5, 2017

Board communication, year-end celebrations & frustrations, ROC Summit recap, 2018 legislative session updates, cooperative solar updates

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Issue 5
October 5, 2017

The Budget Issue; report on ROC budget trends and best practices, budgeting for faster internet speeds, the case for regular lot rent increases, budgeting for tech purchases

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Issue 6
October 5, 2017

Celebrating Co-op Month; home winter weatherization, updates on NCF’s 2018 legislative agenda

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Issue 4
June 5, 2017

Hosting community events, ROC Summit leadership conference announcement, key steps to a ‘project-ready’ ROC

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Issue 3
April 5, 2017

Understand Your Community’s Insurance Coverage, new annual expectations, update on single family finance resources

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Issue 2
February 5, 2017

The Get-To-Know-You Edition; overview of NCF-supported co-ops and introduction to NCF staff

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