Say YesMN!

Championing a state that attracts economic
opportunity and workforce stability.

Minnesota has always built what matters—safely, responsibly and sustainably. However, we’re at a turning point:

Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 48,000 Minnesotans left the state to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

With population growth stagnant and outmigration accelerating, the only path forward is to say YesMN! to new projects, industries and infrastructure opportunities. Together, we can prioritize projects that create viable jobs, expand economic opportunity and provide our residents with the steady pay and strong community support they need to call Minnesota home.

Opportunity is here.

We encourage you to pause, learn and consider the facts
before leaving it behind.

Mining

Minnesota sits on a large deposit of critical minerals like nickel, copper and other precious metals. Our employers and workers are ready to prove that when given the opportunity, we can lead the nation in safely and responsibly accessing them.

Why MN?

Whether we realize it or not, these mineral resources power our lives every day—from the cars we drive to the cookware in our kitchens. There’s no better place to access them than in Minnesota, where our stringent state regulations and affinity for the natural environment mean we do things right.

By saying YesMN! to mining, we’re ensuring that our state’s workforce and economy remain competitive, reducing dependence on foreign resources and creating viable careers for years to come in our backyard.

Utilities and Data Centers

Minnesota has the chance to be at the forefront of innovative technology and advanced manufacturing. To make it happen, our communities need utilities and infrastructure that residents and businesses can rely on—safe roads, clean water and, yes, responsible digital infrastructure like data centers.

Why MN?

We can’t support business growth without critical infrastructure. While data centers are the digital extension of that infrastructure, they’re not the whole story. When we invest in these projects, we’re really investing in our workforce, providing well-paid jobs to those who build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps communities and businesses moving.

By saying YesMN! to responsible development, our state can set the standard for infrastructure that protects the environment while bolstering the tax bases that fund our communities’ schools, roads, parks and more.

Learn more about data centers and the benefits they bring here.

Construction Trades

From building brick-and-mortar business spaces and safe housing to improving our roads and public facilities, Minnesota’s construction trades are the heartbeat of economic growth in our communities. But right now, too many skilled trades workers are sitting on the bench, trained, certified and eager to work.

Why MN?

When good construction jobs don’t materialize, paychecks don’t circulate, young people leave for opportunities elsewhere and our tax base weakens. It’s up to Minnesotans to attract construction projects that provide our workforce with consistent, family-sustaining jobs, stable work and the compensation they deserve. Projects that consume significant land, power or water also deliver measurable public value, increasing the tax bases that fund our communities’ critical infrastructure.

By saying YesMN! to responsible, environmentally sound construction projects that prioritize safety enforcement, conscientious care of the environment and local hiring, we can bolster our skilled trades for years to come while creating pathways for Minnesotans across all industries.