Minnesota ranks third nationwide for volunteerism as the share of residents who donate their time to nonprofits has rebounded to the highest level seen in several years, a new report shows. Volunteers have returned to Minnesota nonprofits after a sharp decline during the pandemic, now helping out at a rate surpassing that in 2019, according to AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. The survey released earlier in November gave Minnesota the bronze, tied with Nebraska, for its percentage of volunteers in 2023, the most recent year for which figures are available. “I think there’s something very special about our state,” said Julia Quanrud, CEO of the nonprofit ServeMinnesota, which administers AmeriCorps programs across the state. “We find this unifying thread of Minnesotans caring about their neighbors, and being willing to show up and help.” Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Sarah Ritter. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/The Minnesota Star Tribune. #Minnesota #volunteerism...