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  • A group of women in colorful headscarves toast each other with teacups.

    St. Cloud – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering

    Nelson Mandela Center 3333 W. Division Street, St. Cloud, United States

    The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women.

    Free

  • Sketches of Minnesota - Iron Range.

    Iron Range – Sketches of Minnesota

    Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Iron Range community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour at the Minnesota Discovery Center!

    Free

  • Minneapolis – Learning from Place: Somali Cedar Riverside

    Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center 420 South 15th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    SOLD OUT. Explore Cedar Riverside, the heart of the East African community in Minneapolis and home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States.

    $35

  • St. Paul – Learning from Place: Little Africa Plaza

    Little Africa Plaza 678 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, United States

    SOLD OUT. Explore Little Africa Plaza and hear from community leaders and culture bearers about the vision behind the new development and the role of African entrepreneurs in shaping the cultural corridor.

    $35

  • Online – Disciplinary Literacy as the Goal

    Virtual Event

    Explore disciplinary literacy as the core goal of social studies instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of what it means for students to think, read, write, and reason like historians, geographers, economists, and political scientists.

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

    Blaine – We Are Water MN

    Northtown Library 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN, United States

    We Are Water MN will round out its 2026 tour at the Northtown Library in Blaine! Anoka County Libraries exist to serve their communities and connect them to resources and learning, and We Are Water MN is no exception, bringing water education and engagement to the library.

  • Duluth – Learning from Place: Anishinaabe Duluth/Misaabekong

    Duluth Art Institute 130 W. Superior Street Suite 400, Duluth, United States

    Experience Duluth/Misaabekong through Ojibwe/Anishinaabe perspectives, exploring the stories, histories, and relationships to place that have shaped the city and continue to resonate today.

    $35

  • Luverne – Sketches of Minnesota

    Big Top Tent Rental 321 W Hatting St, Luverne, MN, United States

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

    Free
  • The Making of America film screening

    Prior Lake – The Making of America Film Screening

    Mystic Lake Center 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    Join us for a screening of the film The Making of America from OMG Studios. This event includes the screening, panel discussion, and art showcase: Reconstruction 2.0: Allegories of a […]

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

    North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Day 1

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

    This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year.

    $200

  • St. Paul – MHC Annual Event: Minnesota 100

    Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Celebrate Minnesota 100 — one hundred stories that define us. Help build a shared collection of 100 people, places, traditions, ideas, and objects that represent us—one that reflects the richness, diversity, and spirit of Minnesota and will inspire future generations.

    $100 – $150