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Twin Valley Council and Northern Star Scouting Announce Merger
The two councils will form a single organization serving 45 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The Twin Valley Council Board of Directors announced that Twin Valley Council, which serves youth in Southern Minnesota, will be merging with Northern Star Scouting, a larger council based in the Twin Cities. The two councils determined that this partnership will enhance long-term sustainability, operational efficiency, and program delivery while maintaining strong local service to communities throughout the region.
Why it matters
The merger will create a stronger, more sustainable Scouting organization that can better serve youth and families across a wide geographic area in Minnesota and Wisconsin. By combining resources and expertise, the new organization will be able to offer enhanced programming and support to local Scouting troops and councils.
The details
Following six months of discussion and planning, the Twin Valley Council and Northern Star Scouting decided to merge into a single organization. Together, the new council will serve 41 counties in Minnesota and 4 counties in Wisconsin, supporting a total of 40,000 youth. The merger is expected to improve long-term viability, operational efficiency, and program delivery for Scouting in the region.
- The merger announcement was made on February 6, 2026.
- The planning and discussions for the merger took place over the previous six months.
The players
Twin Valley Council
An independent Scouting council that has served youth in Southern Minnesota.
Northern Star Scouting
A Scouting council headquartered in the Twin Cities that currently serves Central and Northeastern Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin.
What’s next
The merger is expected to be finalized in the coming months, with the new combined organization officially launching later this year.
The takeaway
This merger will create a stronger, more sustainable Scouting organization that can better support youth and families across a wide region of Minnesota and Wisconsin, ensuring the long-term future of Scouting programs in the area.
