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State of Minnesota

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Project Goal

The Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan teamed up with Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) GIS experts to create a powerful data-driven tool for state executives. The Minnesota Executive Map Portfolio provides an interactive collection of maps that leverage national and state geospatial data to visually show One Minnesota priorities.

This portfolio invites exploration of data and solutions, helping leaders and the public understand complex issues. Content is organized around three key policy areas in the One Minnesota Plan: 1) Climate; 2) Children, Youth, and Families; and 3) Jobs, Workforce, and Economy. The Governor’s Office and MnGeo collaborated across agencies and engaged key contributors, including subject-matter experts, data analysts, GIS and communication specialists, cartographers, and leadership to refine content inclusion and properly display the information.
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Business Problem Solved

Connecting executives and policy leaders with the right information for data-driven decision-making can be challenging. The Executive Map Portfolio simplifies this process by presenting key insights about Minnesota in a clear, accessible format. Its intuitive interface and responsive design ensure seamless use across phones, tablets, and desktops, allowing busy executives to quickly find and understand the information they need. These features are essential for organization leaders who rely on fast, concise data to make informed decisions.

The resource serves as both a communication tool for contributors and an information tool for users, empowering the State of Minnesota and others to optimize service to the community in an equitable and inclusive manner.

Technology Implemented

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS StoryMaps
• ArcGIS Experience Builder
• Additional Esri technology may have been used in the creation of the individual resources included in the portfolio.

Development Team Biography

This project required key roles, including an executive sponsor, content coordinator, technical lead and support, and experts in communications, map design, and various subject areas.

Major contributors:
• Communications and policy staff from the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan
• Communications and leadership staff from Minnesota IT Services
• Minnesota Geospatial Information Office
• Subject-matter experts and GIS staff from Minnesota’s executive branch agencies and non-executive partners, including the University of Minnesota’s U-Spatial