Northern Star Council, headquartered in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, serves more than 32,000 young people in 21 counties across central Minnesota and four counties in western Wisconsin. More than 21,000 additional youth participants were served at Base Camp and other properties.

The council is among the five largest in the United States and is led by over 21,000 volunteers. More than 1,100 community organizations, representing educational, religious, non-profit, civic, and business organizations join in partnership with Northern Star Council by chartering 1,417 Scouting units (packs, troops, teams, crews, posts and groups). 

The Northern Star Council was created through the merger of the former Viking (Minneapolis) and Indianhead (St. Paul) Councils on July 1, 2005.

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Northern Star Scouting, BSA

John Guthmann

Victoria Hurley

Cheng Lee

Kathryn Wyatt

Gabrielle Carroll

The Scouting Operations Team at Northern Star Scouting, BSA, coordinates and manages the council's diverse scouting activities and programs. This team, comprising roles such as Volunteer Scouts, Leaders, Executive Guides, and Camp Directors, ensures the effective execution of events, training sessions, and camp experiences. Their key responsibilities include supporting scouting units, organizing educational and outdoor activities, liaising with community partners, and maintaining a high standard of safety and engagement for the young participants across the council’s vast service area.

Scouting Operations Team

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