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A visitor at the Why Treaties Matter traveling exhibit pauses to read a display on "Treaty Making in America."

Minneapolis – Why Treaties Matter

University of Minnesota Communty of Scholars Program Lounge 10 Church Street #375, Minneapolis

"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations” explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota.

Free
Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

Hastings – We Are Water MN

Pleasant Hill Library 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings

The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

Free
Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

Eagan – We Are Water MN

Lebanon Hills Visitor Center 860 Cliff Road, Eagan

The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

Free

Poetry in the Parks - Worthington

POSTPONED – Worthington – Poetry in the Parks

Nobles County Library 407 12th Street, Worthington

Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and fellow poet Michael Torres* for a daylong writing workshop at Minnesota State Parks. Alongside the poets, students will explore the beauty of nature and write their own poems. Students will receive instruction and encouragement to write in their home languages as well as English.

Free