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== About == <!--T:13-->

[[File:Wikipedia Day Minnesota 2025.jpg|thumb|Celebrating Wikipedia Day 2025]]

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'''Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group''' is a [[<tvar name="wug">Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia user group</tvar>|Wikimedia user group]] serving Wikimedians in the Minnesota area. It hosts edit-a-thons and community events to promote Wikimedia projects, as listed at the [[<tvar name="meetup">w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota</tvar>|Wikipedia Minnesota meetup page]].

===Minnesota User Group on sister sites=== <!--T:14-->
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=== Objectives === <!--T:3-->
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* <translate><!--T:17--> To promote Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects within Minnesota.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:18--> To collaboratively improve the quality of Wikimedia project content through edit-a-thons, workshops, educational programs, and more.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:19--> Combat systemic bias on Wikipedia</translate>
* <translate><!--T:20--> Help people around the state of Minnesota learn how to edit Wikimedia projects</translate>
* <translate><!--T:21--> To support any Wikimedia-oriented events or organizations operating within Minnesota</translate>
* <translate><!--T:22--> To establish a sense of community within our group.</translate>
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=== History === <!--T:7-->

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The user group was created in January 2016 and became 'real' in 2018. During and after COVID-19, the group became inactive and was put on inactive status in March 2021. After that time there have been a handful of Wikimedia meetups and events in Minnesota. In 2024 the group reformed and has been meeting quarterly and is reapplying for active status.

=== WikiProject Minnesota === <!--T:24-->

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One of the major initiatives monitored by the group is the [[<tvar name="1">w:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia:WikiProject Minnesota</tvar>|WikiProject Minnesota]] page. This [[<tvar name="2">w:Special:MyLanguage/WikiProject</tvar>|WikiProject]] was formed to coordinate the development of better articles on the U.S. state of Minnesota.

== Events == <!--T:26-->

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The following is a list of events happening in Minnesota, as well as online events that may be of interest to Minnesota Wikimedians.
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=== Upcoming and ongoing Quarterly MN User Group Meetups===

==Saturday, July 18, 2026 Minnesota User Group Wiknic!==
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|colspan="3" align="center"| 'In the area? You're invited to the Minnesota User Group Wiknic July 2026''
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|colspan="1" valign="top"| Saturday '''July 18, 2026''' the Minnesota User Group is having a Wiknic at the [[w:Minnesota State Capitol|Minnesota State Capitol]]! We will be picnicing in the shade near the [[w:Minnesota Woman Suffrage Memorial|Minnesota Woman Suffrage Memorial]], so bring a picnic blanket, lawn chairs and a hot dish for the picnic if you like! We'll also be providing sandwiches for everyone but we encourage you to bring your own favorite dishes to share. All Minnesota Wikipedia editors and wanna-be editors are welcome! [[w:Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota/Wiknic July 2026|Learn more »]]
'''When:''' Saturday, July 18, 2026<br />'''Time:''' 10 to 1:30 pm<br />'''Place:''' Minnesota State Capitol Mall, St. Paul, MN
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|colspan="3" align=center|&nbsp;{{small| If you don't wish to receive these invitations anymore, please remove your username from our [[W:Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota/Invitation list|invitation list]]. Thanks.}}
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=== Host an event ===
Hosting an event in Minnesota? Feel free to add it to the list above! If you're currently planning for an event and need support, advice, or anything else, please make a request on [[Talk:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group|our talk page]]. Experienced Minnesota Wikimedians will be happy to get back to you with advice, as well as online and in-person support when possible.

== Selected Press ==
* [https://racketmn.com/a-wikipedia-loving-but-wikipedian-intimidated-dork-explores-the-minnesota-wiknic A Wikipedia-Loving but Wikipedian-Intimidated Dork Explores the Minnesota Wiknic (Racket)]
* [https://racketmn.com/disbanded-in-2019-mns-wikipedia-editors-are-gathering-once-again-we-need-people Disbanded in 2019, MN’s Wikipedia Editors Are Gathering Once Again (Racket)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20260224082156/https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/wikipedia-editors-look-to-enhance-minnesotas-presence/article_2f0c7168-4edf-4a32-bee7-36eb5323cb7a.html Wikipedia editors look to enhance Minnesota's presence (Mankato Free Press)]

== Participants ==
The Minnesota Wikimedians User Group is open to all. Feel free to add your username to the list below! Any active Wikimedian may sign themselves up. Participants who have not edited a Wikpedia page in 3 years will be removed to the "Inactive" roster.

To add yourself, edit the page and add <code><nowiki>{{:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Member Card|username=yourUsername}}</nowiki></code> to the bottom of the list, replacing  <code>yourUsername</code> with your username.

You are also welcome (but have no obligation) to provide additional information with the following optional parameters: <code>|name=Pat Smith</code> replacing <code>Pat Smith</code> with your name, <code>|image=example.png</code> (can be a photo, fun icon, etc.), <code>|imagesize=100px</code>, <code>|name=Jimbo</code>, <code>|subtitle=Editor</code>, <code>|location=Minnesota</code>, and <code>|project=en</code> (if you want your userpage link to go to the English Wikipedia).


We also have tags to denote certain positions or responsibilities: <code>|organizer=yes</code> (for event organizers), <code>|newsletter=yes</code> (for newsletter coordinators), and <code>|social=yes</code> (for social media managers).

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{{:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Member Card|username=Nikolai ivanovich|image=Grumpy cat nanjing.jpg|height=x200px}}

{{:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Member Card|username=Malvoliox |location=Minneapolis}}

{{:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Member Card| username= AlsoWukai |location= Saint Paul |project= en}}

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'''Imported participants from old MN User Group page'''<br>
(Legacy Participants)
# [[User:Gobonobo]]
# [[User:McGhiever]]
# [[User:RachelWex]]
# [[User:Jonathunder]]
# [[User:Innotata]]
# [[User:WeijiBaikeBianji]]
# [[User:Phil wink]]
# [[User:RandMC]]
# [[User:Runner1928]]
# [[User:Nsteffel]]
# [[User:Grilledcheese8]]
# [[User:Margitaw]]
# [[User:Ben the Bos]]
# [[User:Silent sovereign]]
# [[User:BenFranske]]
# [[:en:User_talk:Frescadp|User:Frescadp]]
# [[User:HCLschlubb|HCLschlubb]] 
# [[User:Shaded0]]
# [[User:MarkTraceur]]
# [[User:paul2520]]
# [[User:JLLurie]]
# [[User:Sjacobsen1]]
# [[User:L235]]
# [[User:SusanLesch]]
# [[User:Terasaface]]
# [[User:pfhyper]]
# [[User:Dolotta|Dolotta]]
# [[User:Petermgrund|Petermgrund]]
# [[User:Dktrfz]]
# [[User:MidwestMoss]]

== Contact ==
To reach the broader group, you are welcome to post a message on [[Talk:Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group|the group talk page]] that is actively monitored by several members.

If you'd like to correspond by email, please reach out to wikiminnian{{@}}gmail.com.

== Annual Reports ==
* [[Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Annual Report 2019|Annual Report 2024]]
* [[Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Annual Report 2019|Annual Report 2022]]
* [[Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Annual Report 2019|Annual Report 2019]]
* [[Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Annual Report 2018|Annual Report 2018]]

== Minnesota Wikimedians Resolutions==
Listed below are statements agreed upon by a consensus of Minnesota Wikimedians.<br>
-TBD-

==[[AffCom|Affiliations Committee]] Resolutions==
* [[Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/Recognition Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group|Recognition Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group]] - June 2018

{{Wikimedia United States Coalition}}

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