Minnesota is blessed with vast wind resources; the majority of the state is suitable for commercial development of distributed wind projects. Last fall, CDS entered into an agreement to support the efforts of the Minnesota Farmers Union and the National Lab…

Andrea Collins In June, Andrea Collins joined CDS as our Finance & Donor Program Specialist. Andrea brings over 30 years of experience in small nonprofit administration, finance, and governance, along with a great sense of humor, number-crunching superpowers, and a…

As I complete my first trip around the sun as Executive Director, I’m humbled by the trust placed in me to steward this remarkable organization, and by the supportive and interconnected network of cooperators around the country that buoy CDS…

As we wrap up the International Year of the Cooperative and continue to mark an incredible milestone—our organization’s 40th anniversary—I’m filled with gratitude for the community that makes our work possible. Three Regional Celebrations Bring Our Community Together A Twin…

Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October (and first started in Minnesota in 1948) National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities. CDS…