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  • Sketches of Minnesota - Edge of the Wilderness

    Edge of the Wilderness – Sketches of Minnesota

    Edge Center for the Arts 101 2nd Ave, Bigfork, MN, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Edge Center for the Arts for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour!

    Free
  • Sketches of Minnesota - Fosston

    Fosston – Sketches of Minnesota

    Firefly Center of Art and Wellbeing 102 S Kaiser Ave, Fosston, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Firefly Center of Art and Wellbeing 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.

    Free
  • Sketches of Minnesota - Otter Tail County

    Ottertail – Sketches of Minnesota

    Thumper Pond Resort 300 Thumper Lodge Rd, Ottertail, MN, United States

    "Otter Tail County: Bring out your inner otter in the land of 1,048 lakes" Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and New York Mills Arts Retreat and Regional Cultural Center 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.

    Free

  • Rochester – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Historic Chateau Theater 15 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free

  • Red Wing – Art and War: A Conversation

    Anderson Center at Tower View 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing, MN, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Anderson Center for a moderated conversation with artists who create art addressing the representation of war and armed conflict. Artists will discuss their output, what it means to interpret experiences of warfare, and what the viewing public can learn from interaction with and discussion of these works.

    Free

  • St. Cloud – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free

  • Rochester – Headscarf Story Circle Series

    Rochester Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI) 221 1st Ave SW, Suite 600, Rochester, United States

    Headscarf Story Circle is a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our first of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.

    Free
  • Teachers gather around a table examining colorful pieces of paper as part of a group learning exercise.

    Staples – K-8 Social Studies Standards Workshop

    Sourcewell 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN, United States

    We invite K-8 social studies educators to a workshop that will provide an overview of the new 2021 Minnesota social studies standards. This workshop includes time for teachers to work together to bundle benchmarks into cohesive, interdisciplinary instructional units. Participants will also have work time to start aligning these units with existing resources and primary sources.

    $60

  • Winona – Water Bar at the New Look Preview Party

    Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Drive, Winona, United States

    MHC is excited to bring the Water Bar to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum's New Look Preview Party, where water tenders will serve up flights of local drinking waters and spark conversations around stewardship of local water resources.

    $20

  • North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series

    South Central Services Cooperative 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, United States

    The Social Studies Standards Workshop Series is a two-day workshop series (February 23 and April 30, 2026) designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards by the 2026–27 school year.

    $200
  • Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

    Byron – We Are Water MN

    Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN, United States

    We 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.