The Center for Democracy and Citizenship, which came to Augsburg College from the University of Minnesota this summer, provided Minnesotans with one more reason to be proud of their state. When it comes to the combination of voting, volunteering, and working for change in their own neighborhoods, no state in the country has had more engaged citizens over the past few years than Minnesota.
As a result of the Minnesota Civic Health Index that was released by the Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Minnesota—a state long known for its civic involvement and engagement—can claim the title of the most civically engaged state. Continue reading “Minnesota ranks first in civic engagement”