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Now Accepting Applications For 2023-24 Leadership Positions & Nominations For Annual Award

3/08/2023

Do you want to run for a position on the LeadMN Cabinet (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Public Relations Coordinator), Governing Council Student-At-Large or Platform Committee Student-At-Large? Now is the time to make your intent clear!

From the Capitol, to the Supreme Court, to the White House

3/03/2023

This past week LeadMN took the message of college affordability from the steps of the Minnesota capitol, to the Supreme Court hearing room, to the hallways of the White House.

CNBC - Student loan borrowers camp out at Supreme Court, praise Biden forgiveness plan

3/01/2023

LeadMN President John Runningen was quoted in CNBC article on the student debt relief case that was before the US Supreme Court.

Fargo Forum: 2-year college student finds natural role in advocating for all Minnesotans to attain higher education

2/28/2023

LeadMN President John Runningen was featured in the Fargo Forum newspaper today.

January Leadership Reports

2/18/2023

Each month the cabinet shares some of the work they accomplished.

Testimony on the Help Students Vote Act before the Senate Election Committee

2/14/2023

I am here to speak in favor of SF1515 because it will help young people be engaged citizens. First off, I want to thank Sen. Putnam for bringing forward this legislation and listening to the concerns of students.

Testimony in Support of Emergency Grants for Students

2/02/2023

The Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee approved legislation today to expand the state emergency grant program with $15 million in funding to support students in need.

Henri Mingo, Sen. Oumou Verbeten, and John Runningen speaking to the Senate Higher Education committee.

Testimony to Minnesota Senate Committee on Student Bold Vision for Higher Education

1/19/2023

The Senate Higher Education Committee heard testimony from LeadMN President John Runningen and Vice President Karina Villeda about the need to listen to students as policymakers develop the biennial budget this legislative session.

two students sitting at the testimony table

December Leadership Reports

1/18/2023

Each month the cabinet shares some of the work they accomplished.

LeadMN Attends Bill Signing on Debt Relief Issue

1/12/2023

LeadMN Preident John Runningen was invited to attend the bill signing to thank Governor Walz, Lt Governor Flanagan, Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Dziedzic, Minority leader Demuth, Minority Leader Johnson and all the legislative leaders that made this legislation happen.

Gov. Walz talks with LeadMN president John Runningen