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SUMMARY:North Branch - 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: Chisago County \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-branch-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:North Branch Area Library\, 6355 379th St.\, North Branch\, MN\, 55056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,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:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
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SUMMARY:Cass Lake - 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: Leech Lake Tribal College \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/cass-lake-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Leech Lake Tribal College\, 6945 Little Wolf Rd NW\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, 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:20241010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20231218T204034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T174054Z
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SUMMARY:Shakopee - 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: Hocokata Ti at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/shakopee-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Hocokata Ti\, 2300 Tiwahe Circle\, Shakopee\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,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:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173944Z
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SUMMARY:Ortonville - 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: Big Stone Arts Council \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ortonville-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Ortonville High School\, 200 Trojan Dr\, Ortonville\, MN\, 56278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20250304T195042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173934Z
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SUMMARY:Ortonville - Spring Expo and Water Bar
DESCRIPTION:Visit the nationally acclaimed We Are Water MN traveling exhibit in the Ortonville High School Commons! Then head downstairs to the Spring Expo (formerly Sports and Leisure Show)\, where you can chat with local exhibit hosts\, get your well water tested for nitrates\, and refresh yourself at the Water Bar (where “water is all we have”). \nHost Partner: Big Stone Arts Council \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ortonville-spring-expo-and-water-bar/
LOCATION:Ortonville High School\, 200 Trojan Dr\, Ortonville\, MN\, 56278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_spring_expo_water_bar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20250401T145209Z
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SUMMARY:Ely - 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: Ely Folk School \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ely-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Ely Area Community Hub\, 760 Miners Drive E\, Ely\, MN\, 55731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
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SUMMARY:Ely - We Are Water MN Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening night of the We Are Water MN exhibit at the Ely Area Community Hub by joining the Ely Folk School and Reflections Dance Company for this interactive performance! The exhibit will be open for guests to peruse and enjoy and will feature a “Water Bar” for folks to sample different drinking water from our area. After a brief introduction to the exhibit\, Reflections Dance Company will perform several dances that will be featured in their August summer showcase; Water 2.0. Dancers will then lead interested participants in a brief movement exercise in understanding how dancers emulate and understand the movement of water in their performances. \nHost Partner: Ely Folk School \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ely-we-are-water-mn-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Ely Area Community Hub\, 760 Miners Drive E\, Ely\, MN\, 55731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_spring_expo_water_bar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20250422T212559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173858Z
UID:10000504-1750291200-1754956799@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis - 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: Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mpls-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Nicollet Mall\, 809 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20250422T212604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173627Z
UID:10000505-1755129600-1759795199@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Henderson - 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: Ney Nature Center \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/henderson-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Ney Nature Center\, 28238 Nature Center Ln\, Henderson\, MN\, 56044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20250422T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T220410Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomington - 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: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/bloomington-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Bloomington Education and Visitor Center\, 3815 American Blvd E\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20251222T205629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T205629Z
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SUMMARY:Byron - 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: Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo \nWe Are Water MN is thrilled to make its 2026 debut at our very first zoo host site! Please visit the exhibit at the newly-renovated Zollman Zoo & Nature Center\, where you can learn more about water alongside the many animals that call it home. The Dr. Paul E. Zollman Zoo houses over 30 species of wild animals native to Minnesota\, so be sure to leave time for a visit to the otters and eagles! This stop on our We Are Water MN is also a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the unique Karst Geology of the Olmstead County area–don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about this unique geography! \nWant to make a day of out of your visit to the exhibit? Oxbow Park offers almost any outdoor enthusiast a chance to pursue their favorite activity such as hiking\, fishing\, snowshoeing\, and more. \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/byron-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T233725
CREATED:20260407T193451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T202855Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – We Are Water MN Opening Reception at Capitol Region Watershed District
DESCRIPTION:Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) invites you to the We Are Water MN Reception at our Watershed Learning Center. The We Are Water MN exhibit includes personal stories from 15 community members about their connection to water. We welcome our community storytellers and their families to experience their water stories in the exhibit for the first time and meet each other. \nWe are also debuting Confluence of Care\, a vibrant new mural on our rainwater cistern created by artist Christina Vang. Christina will share her inspiration and process. \nBrief remarks by CRWD and Christina Vang\, followed by an introduction of our community storytellers\, will begin at 5:30 PM. \nLight appetizers will be provided. \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 funded by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration with the Capitol Region Watershed District is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-are-water-mn-opening-reception-at-capitol-region-watershed-district/
LOCATION:Capitol Region Watershed District\, 595 Aldine St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_we_are_water_mn__crwd_opening.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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