Minnesota prioritizes community participation throughout the enterprise and within the budget process. The government-to-government relationship between the State and 11 sovereign Tribal Nations sharing land with Minnesota is strong and codified within State law.

The Chief Equity Officer leads the Office of Equity, Opportunity, and Accessibility, connecting external stakeholders with state government partners. Their Mind, Body, and Soul Convenings exemplify the leadership of this Office. Statewide leadership is also provided by the Office of Public Engagement, as well as multiple Councils convened by Executive Order.

In 2023, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) introduced the MN StoryCollective, a platform and process for people in Minnesota to share their experiences. MN StoryCollective shares these stories with state leaders, calling attention to the most pressing needs of our communities and issues to solve. The stories will help shape how Minnesota improves programs and services to support the health and wellbeing of communities. Over 2,000 submissions have been made to date.