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One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field—from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture. The University of Minnesota system is made up of five campuses in Minnesota including Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul). University of Minnesota Extension provides outreach and education services to Minnesota's communities through science-based knowledge, expertise and training. The University of Minnesota was recognized by Forbes in 2018 in the Best Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for New Grads categories.

Minnesota State Government is the third largest employer in the state of Minnesota, employing over 50,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. Our workplaces can be found across the state in 86 out of 87 Minnesota counties and a small share of employees work in out-of-state locations. When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. Join us as we continue to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota. To learn more about our career opportunities and comprehensive benefits, visit www.mn.gov/careers. To learn more about our state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, visit http://mn.gov/portal/government/state/agencies-boards-commissions.

We began as a renewable energy company more than a century ago by harnessing the hydropower of the St. Louis River in northeastern Minnesota. Today, we’re an investor-owned electric utility and division of ALLETE Inc. We deliver safe, reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal customers and some of the largest energy users in the United States in a 26,000-square-mile region of northern Minnesota rich with mineral deposits and timber. At Minnesota Power, employees at all levels can develop their strengths, broaden their experiences and take on new roles and responsibilities. We’re also proud to be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company for our commitment to supporting service members, military families and veterans.