MICC participants paddle the Great River Race
by Amelia Zakrzewski, MICC Activities Team Lead On Saturday, August 29th, five participants and two staff members took on Wilderness Inquiry‘s Great Wild River Race! We all showed up with great attitudes, high spirits, and the goal of giving it our best. Before heading out onto the river, we thought, “Six miles? That’s nothing!” Little […]
Celebrate MICC’s 30th Anniversary!
MICC is gearing up to celebrate a big milestone—our 30th anniversary! MICC, or Minnesota Life College at the time, opened its doors in 1996. In the three decades since, we’ve seen so many incredible graduates accomplishing amazing things. Our programs continue to expand and we’re so excited about what’s next. Whether you’re still a part […]
MICC Graduate featured on Target’s Disability Pride Month Panel!
July is Disability Pride Month! MICC Board Member Jake Konerza, Senior Director Digital Accessibility with Target Corporation, connected MICC with an opportunity to have a participant join a webinar panel for Target team members on disability, accessibility, and inclusion. MICC Graduate Jenna Olson ‘20 joined four panelists to share her experiences living and working with autism to an audience of nearly 100 Target team members. The panel was entitled, “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures” and aimed to break barriers by advancing accessibility and inclusion, […]
MICC Participants Enjoy Another Incredible Day at the Els for Autism Game ON Golf Clinic
For the fourth consecutive year, MICC participants had the opportunity to attend the Els for Autism Game ON Golf Clinic, held this year at The Minikahda Club in partnership with First Tee Minnesota. This annual event has become a favorite tradition for many MICC participants and reflects the growing partnership between MICC, Els for Autism, and First […]
MICC graduate has welcomed visitors to MICC for nearly two decades
“I like to getting to know people who are new to the program.” – John ‘08 When John arrived at MICC from California, he came with a simple but powerful goal: to build a life of his own. “I wanted to learn how to be independent,” he says. One of the first adjustments was Minnesota’s weather—going from California heat to cold […]
Celebrating National Volunteer Week at MICC
This week, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week by expressing our deep gratitude for the incredible volunteers who make MICC such a vibrant and impactful community. From assisting with campus tasks to supporting events throughout the year, our volunteers are truly the backbone of what we do. Their dedication and compassion fuel our mission to […]
From the Stage: A Night of Joy at MICC’s 23rd Annual Gala
By Amy Gudmestad, MICC Chief Executive Officer On Saturday night, March 14, 2026, we gathered at the historic The Depot Minneapolis for MICC’s 23rd Annual Gala. As CEO, I have the unique privilege of seeing this evening from the stage — and what I saw was something truly extraordinary. Leading up to the event, many of us had a few sleepless nights. No matter how […]
MICC Benefactor Profile: Michael Guyette
As the oldest of five children, Michael grew up knowing the value of hard work, perseverance, and education. His father worked as a welder to support the family, and Michael put himself through school—earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a graduate degree from Villanova. Over the past 30 years, he […]
MICC Champion’s Breakfast Recap
We highlighted our MICC stars at our annual Champion’s Breakfast! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating those who are partnering, overseeing, exemplifying, and investing in our vision. Our participants, board members, supporters, and community partners joined us for a morning of breakfast, networking, and inspiration. MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad and co-emcee Ann Meehan […]
2025 MICC Gala Recap: The Game of Life
This year, MICC’s 22nd Annual Gala, themed ‘The Game of Life: Choose Your Own Adventure,’ was an incredible celebration of our participants, their journeys to independence, and our generous community. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, The Depot in Minneapolis was alive with the spirit of inclusivity and achievement, bringing together more than 700 community members— […]