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SUMMARY:Itasca - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: MN DNR Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station \nAs we reach the height of summer in Minnesota\, We Are Water MN travels north to a deeply significant site for water in our state: the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River! The water found at Lake Itasca begins here and flows on its winding way 2552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Join the thousands of visitors from all over the state\, country\, and world this summer and see the We Are Water MN exhibit next to the serenity and natural beauty of Lake Itasca\, a national landmark. \nThis hosting will be within Itasca State Park\, run by the DNR\, and co-led by the U of M Itasca Biological Station\, an active field station devoted to research and teaching on how ecosystems work\, with an eye to cultivating an appreciation of their value and preservation for future generations. Itasca Station has been in operation since 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously operational field stations in the United States of America. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T113000
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SUMMARY:Park Rapids - Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature journaling is a meditative practice that sharpens observation of the natural world through drawing and writing. On the shores of Lake Itasca\, we’ll explore life on land and in the lake – and the connections between them. Whether you’re new or experienced\, join us to practice in this inspiring setting. This event is led by Dr. Jennifer Powers\, Itasca Drawn to Nature instructor and Professor of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of Minnesota. Note: a limited supply of journaling notebooks and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies too! \nHost Partner: MN DNR Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T203000
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SUMMARY:Edge of the Wilderness - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Edge Center for the Arts for a special return visit of the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! This free event will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, and bridge divides. This year\, we will also be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation and diving into what that means for the Edge of the Wilderness. \nWe’re excited to welcome back the Sketches of Minnesota to the Edge of the Wilderness and reconnect the community. Beginning with a free catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open/Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner by the Timberwolf\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n 8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nSPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY ARRIVALS:  The Edge Art Gallery is featuring the work of renowned photographer Craig Blacklock\, who will be at the Gallery beginning at 3:30 PM on this day.  Mr. Blacklock is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades\, and recently completed a new book\, “SUPERIOR: A 50-Year Photographic Journey.”  He looks forward to your comments and questions\, and copies of the new book will be available for sale. \nHost Partner: Edge Center for the Arts \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/edge-of-the-wilderness-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Edge Center for the Arts\, 101 2nd Ave\, Bigfork\, MN\, 56628\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Park Rapids - Wet and Wild Mississippi River Day
DESCRIPTION:Come explore water and life along the Mississippi River at a variety of information and activity stations. Learn about water\, wildlife\, plants and people that make the river home. This come-and-go event is family-friendly and has activities for all ages. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-wet-and-wild-mississippi-river-day/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20251222T205647Z
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SUMMARY:Little Falls - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Great River Arts \nAs the summer comes to a close and fall sets in\, join We Are Water MN at Great River Arts (GRA) in Little Fall\, where creativity meets community. GRA exists to enrich lives through the arts and become the art hub for the Morrison County area\, playing a significant role in sustaining the community’s artistic and economic vibrancy. From live theater and music performances to continuous visual art exhibits\, art classes for youth and adults\, and now the We Are Water MN exhibit\, come see how all of the wonderful things that happen when water and art meet! \nWe are especially excited that the exhibit will be in town during the annual and always highly anticipated Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair\, September 12-13. We look forward to bringing We Are Water MN to the thousands of art enthusiasts visiting the heart of downtown Little Falls. \nFor this hosting\, Great River Arts is partnered with the City of Little Falls\, the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls\, and the Morrison Soil & Water Conservation District. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/little-falls-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Great River Arts\, 122 1st Street SE\, Little Falls\, MN\, 56345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T203000
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SUMMARY:Montevideo - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Montevideo community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Montevideo Economic Development Authority (EDA) \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/montevideo-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Montevideo American Legion Post #59\, 613 Legion Dr\, Montevideo\, MN\, 56265\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T213516Z
CREATED:20260605T183110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T213516Z
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SUMMARY:Emily - Sketches of Minnesota - Digging Into The Emily Mine: What Lies Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and the Emily Mine Information Group for a special return visit of the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nThis year\, Sketches of Minnesota is back and is partnering with the Emily Mine Information Group on a special event that will use laughter and comedy to dive into an important community conversation exploring the potential impacts of a manganese mine in Emily. The evening will begin with a social hour and dinner\, followed by a facilitated conversation with two experts who will share information about mine permitting\, groundwater interaction with the manganese deposit\, and potential impacts of the proposed mine. Audience members will engage with the information presented through both a Q&A and improv comedy show. \n4:30–5:30 PM: Doors open & Community Exhibits Viewing\n5:30–7:30 PM: Dinner & Program \nAbout the Speakers\nJoy Anderson\, JD-MN Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) reviews mine permitting process and public input opportunities. Before joining MCEA\, Joy was a shareholder at Minneapolis law firm Gray Plant Mooty\, where she litigated cases and headed the firm’s pro bono program. Joy has provided more than 1\,200 hours of pro bono service and was named a 2018 Minnesota Attorney of the Year for her work on a pro bono case. She earned her law degree at William Mitchell College of Law and her B.A. in English and print journalism from the University of St. Thomas. \nBob Karls is a hydrogeologist with over 46 years of experience in solving environmental challenges. He has spent 40 years in consulting but has also worked for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the US Geological Survey. Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in Geology and a master’s degree in Hydrology\, from University of Minnesota and Arizona University respectively. Bob is also on the Board of Directors of the Northern Waters Land Trust. \nHost Partner: Emily Mine Information Group \nEmily Mine Information Group’s mission is to “evaluate and disseminate information regarding the risks and benefits of the proposed Emily manganese mine to support economic opportunities in a manner consistent with sound natural resource conservation and community health.” \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/emily-sketches-of-minnesota-digging-into-the-emily-mine-what-lies-ahead/
LOCATION:Emily City Hall\, 44483 State Hwy 6\, Emily\, 56447\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T154758Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Rochester community for a special return visit of the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nThis time\, we invite the Rochester community to take a deep dive into the topic of downtown Rochester – what it means and how it affects residents in the surrounding community and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for its future. We will begin with a catered dinner conversation discussing downtown Rochester. An improv comedy troupe will listen in on the conversations\, take everything they heard from residents\, and bring it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. Following the performance\, Rochester civic and community leaders will unpack the evening’s themes in a fireside chat. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback w/ local leaders \nHost Partner: Rochester Art Center \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-sketches-of-minnesota-2026/
LOCATION:Rochester Art Center\, 30 Civic Drive SE Ste 120\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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