Advocacy, Education, and Research Services - State Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans

658 Cedar Street, Suite 160, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Open to all Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Minnesotans

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(651)757-1740

Voice

Websitehttps://mn.gov/capm/

Email[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available; Hmong; Somali; Spanish

Application process

Call; walk in

Service area

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Spanish
Somali
Hmong

Program Fees

No Fee

Promotes economic, social, legal, and political equality for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Minnesotans. Serves as an advocacy and advisory body to the governor, legislature, and state agencies, acting as a bridge between API communities and government. The Council engages in policy work, research, community engagement, and capacity building, rather than providing direct social services. Key focus areas include legislation on education, mental health, healthcare equity, data disaggregation, cultural inclusion, and leveraging community resources. No direct services provided

Last Assured

11/19/2025

What's Here

Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance Legislation Information Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups Organizational Training Services Ethnic Advocacy Groups

Providing organization

State Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans

Works to ensure that Asian Pacific Minnesotans are fully incorporated into the governmental and policy-making process and have better access to state government services.