Transforming Tomorrow Together

The ‘Transforming Tomorrow Together – Southern Minnesota 2040’ initiative is a robust, and forward-looking regional community planning process. We aim to explore the future strategic positioning of the region, and to create an enduring vision and roadmap to the future.

PILLAR ONE

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Human Talent

PILLAR TWO

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Food & Bio-Economy

PILLAR THREE

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Investment, Innovation, & Industry Synergy

PILLAR FOUR

Community Infrastructure

Community Infrastructure

PILLAR FIVE

Inclusiveness and Health

Inclusiveness & Health

The Strategic Pillars

The Vision and Strategic Pillar framework was developed through the process of stakeholder and community engagement. This framework helps focus thinking on the vision, and to organize ideas and critical action areas. The Strategic Pillar summary reports lay out the outcomes and direction for these topics. Read the compiled report to learn more.

NEWS & UPDATES

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February 9, 2026

Greater Mankato Growth ICLV Delegation Turns Its Attention to Transforming Tomorrow Together: Southern MN 2040

MANKATO, MN — The Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) delegation that traveled to Wichita, Kansas as part of an InterCity Leadership…
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November 14, 2025

Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program

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November 11, 2025

Minnesota State University Mankato

The Future State Campaign Learn more about this transformative capital campaign designed to elevate not only the University, but the…
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About Transforming Tomorrow Together – Southern Minnesota 2040

The ‘Transforming Tomorrow Together – Southern Minnesota 2040’ initiative is a robust, and forward-looking regional community planning process. We aim to explore the future strategic positioning of the region, and to create an enduring vision and roadmap to the future. A fundamental premise in this work, is that the world is changing fast, and we need bold thinking to help figure out how this region can thrive over the coming decades. We are exploring how we need to evolve and transform as a region, and what is our unique proposition in a Midwest and global context.

Be a Part of the Plan, Declare Your Support!

The success of Transforming Tomorrow Together depends on the collective efforts of businesses, organizations, public entities, and community leaders. By supporting this campaign, stakeholders play a vital role in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and resilient region!

Whether by investing in talent development, advancing sustainability, or strengthening local industries, every contribution helps drive meaningful progress. Organizations are encouraged to formally demonstrate their commitment by adopting a resolution or submitting a letter of support and be recognized on the Transforming Tomorrow Together website!

Become a champion for the future of the region today and declare your support!

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The ‘Transforming Tomorrow Together – Southern Minnesota 2040’ regional community planning initiative will explore the future strategic positioning of the region, and create an enduring vision and roadmap to the future. The process aims to produce a future-oriented and collaborative Regional Vision and Action Plan for the region.

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