The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s business and civic corridors, the Itasca Project—a blue-ribbon alliance of CEOs and community leaders that has shaped Minnesota’s public policy for more than two decades—announced…
The Battle for the Bogs: Stakes Rise as Public Weighs In on the Tamarack Nickel Project
Every August, when the wild rice—or manoomin—reaches its peak ripeness, the waters of northern Minnesota become a site of quiet, rhythmic tradition. Harvesters navigate the shallow, labyrinthine wetlands in canoes, using gentle taps to dislodge the…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Dissolution of the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — For more than two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet powerhouse of the Twin Cities’ civic and economic engine. It was a unique, cross-sector alliance where CEOs of Fortune 500 companies sat shoulder-to-shoulder with university…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Analyzing the Dissolution of the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s corporate and philanthropic circles, the Itasca Project, a cornerstone of Twin Cities civic engagement for more than two decades, has announced it will cease operations as a…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Disband the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s civic and corporate landscape, the Itasca Project, a powerhouse alliance of business, philanthropic, and public sector leaders that has shaped Twin Cities policy for over two…
The AI Reality Gap: Lessons from Meta’s "Project OT" Debacle
In the high-stakes theater of Silicon Valley, Meta has long positioned itself as a vanguard of the artificial intelligence revolution. However, a recent investigative report from Reuters has pulled back the curtain on "Project OT" (Organization…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet powerhouse behind some of Minnesota’s most significant regional policy shifts and economic development initiatives. Comprised of a high-level alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public…
The Sunset of the Minnesota Model: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet, influential engine room of the Twin Cities’ civic and economic strategy. Comprised of a high-level alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public sector officials, the organization was…
The Sun Sets on a Civic Titan: The Rise and Dissolution of the Itasca Project
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet, influential engine behind some of Minnesota’s most significant regional policy shifts. Comprised of a heavy-hitting alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public sector officials, the…
The End of an Era: Why Minnesota’s Elite Itasca Project Is Shutting Down After Two Decades
In a move that has sent ripples through Minnesota’s civic and corporate circles, the Itasca Project—a prestigious alliance of business, nonprofit, and public sector leaders—has announced it will cease operations as a standalone entity. For over 20 years,…
