Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Welcome to our monthly update, where we highlight the latest developments, initiatives and exciting changes from ECN. This update aims to keep you informed and engaged with what's happening within our team.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, support survivors and promote resources that can save lives. It’s also an opportunity to remind people about the availability of Text-to-911. When calling isn’t safe, texting provides a discreet and lifesaving option to reach help. Please continue to share this message throughout the month to help ensure that more people are aware that this critical service is available throughout the state. Remember, call if you can, text if you can't.
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1Spatial Update
We are entering the final week of the 45-day soft launch of the hosted 1Spatial environment. All contributors are required to complete final data validation and submissions by October 10, 2025. Submissions will pause during the cutover window and will resume after it goes live.
Key Dates
Oct. 10: Final Data Validation / Submission to Enterprise Deadline
Oct.13: Environment Data Wipe (new hosted environment)
Oct. 13–19: Production Cutover Window (Code Freeze)
Oct. 20: Go-Live – Hosted 1Spatial Environment
Resources
Portal: mn911.my.1spatial.com
Login Issues: curtis.carlson@state.mn.us
GIS Hub: ng911gis-minnesota.hub.arcgis.com
Standards/Domains: mngeo.state.mn.us/committee/standards
Feedback: mnfeedback.com
Your participation is critical to a smooth transition. Thank you for your collaboration throughout the whole process.
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It's Your Calling
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are reminded to share their open job postings with the Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) team so they can be added to our website. Posting your positions through ECN helps increase visibility, attract a wider pool of qualified candidates, and support recruitment efforts statewide. Please send your postings to ecn@state.mn.us and we’ll make sure they are included on the “what’s your calling” job opportunities page.
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Did You Know?
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ECN will be presenting at the annual Minnesota Geospatial Information Systems Conference in Duluth on Oct. 2. The conference helps GIS professionals refine their skills and learn more about GIS technologies in Minnesota and beyond.
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We will have a booth at the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Conference in Duluth from Oct. 15 to 18. Stop by and say hello.
Get to Know Your ECN Staff
Curt Carlson has been creating GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data since he began his career in 1988, working for ETAK, Inc., the company that developed the world’s first in-vehicle navigation system. He is currently assigned to DPS/ECN from MnIT to assist in the development of a statewide GIS database that supports the Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems.
Curt lives in St. Paul with a dachshund named Kevin Bacon and enjoys building & restoring wooden canoes and British sports cars.
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