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SUMMARY:Byron - Meet a Bald Eagle
DESCRIPTION:This is the final event for the We Are Water MN hosting in Byron. Please join the National Eagle Center at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo for three live bald eagle programs: 10:00 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, and 12:00 p.m. Each program will last approximately 45 minutes and guests will learn about bald eagles\, the challenges they face\, and how we can help! \nThis event is free to the public and open to all ages. Meet in the Nature Center. \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.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/byron-meet-a-bald-eagle/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,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:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
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SUMMARY:Cuyuna Lakes - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:“Clear Lakes. Deep Woods. One Community.”\nJoin the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat 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. \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. \n\n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performances\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback\n\nHost Partner: Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat Center \nCommunity Partner: \n\n \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.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/deerwood-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat Center\, 16595 Crooked Lake Rd\, Deerwood\, MN\, 56444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191520Z
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SUMMARY:Byron - Feed the Otters and Photos with Ellie the Otter
DESCRIPTION:North American River Otters are a curious animal with many adaptations for hunting on land and fishing in the water. Come on out to learn about them\, watch a staff member feed out live minnows\, and take a picture with our special guest\, Ellie the Otter\, who is featured in our audio stories in the We Are Water MN exhibit. \nThis event is free to the public and for all ages. \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.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/byron-feed-the-otters-and-photos-with-ellie-the-otter/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,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:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20260407T143923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T144412Z
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SUMMARY:Byron - MN DNR 59 Demonstration and Program on Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Conservation Officer Schlag and Canine Officer Trapper about the duties of protecting Minnesota’s natural resources. Watch a demonstration of the canine skills Trapper has been trained to do\, including how he finds invasive zebra mussels! \nThis event is free and open to all ages. Meet in the Nature Center. \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.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/byron-mn-dnr-59-demonstration-and-program-on-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,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:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20260112T175143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163625Z
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SUMMARY:Morton - 5th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 5th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium. The goal of the symposium is to bring people and educators working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together. We will use this time to celebrate successes\, highlight the current state of the field\, shape future language revitalization efforts\, and elevate the visibility of Indigenous languages throughout the state of Minnesota. By bringing people together\, we hope this symposium serves as an opportunity for individuals to network with other Dakota and Ojibwe language professionals and provide valuable resources. \nCEUs will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nThis year\, the symposium will be held February 25\, 26\, and 27\, 2026 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton\, MN. Breakfast and lunch are included. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel at 1-800-946-2274. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Skyler Kuczaboski at skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us. \n\nCommunity Presenter Application\nIf you are interested in leading an in-person session for other symposium participants\, we invite you to submit a proposal. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes long\, and proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled. \n\n  \n\nExhibitor Application\nIf you’re interested in tabling at the Symposium\, please complete an application. All applicants will be notified of the planning committee’s decision on their proposal within a week. Priority will be given to those focusing on language revitalization. The final decision on selection will be determined by the Working Group. \nPlease note: No sales will be allowed at symposium. This application is meant for informational/educational booths that are handing out free information and literature\, not selling items. \n\n  \nSymposium Registration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/morton-5th-annual-dakota-and-ojibwe-language-symposium/
LOCATION:Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel\, 39375 County Rd 24\, Morton\, MN\, 56270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20260128T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183230Z
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SUMMARY:Winona - Water Bar at the New Look Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:MHC is excited to bring the Water Bar to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s (MMAM) New Look Preview Party\, where water tenders will serve up flights of local drinking waters and spark conversations around stewardship of local water resources. \n“What’s a Water Bar?” you may wonder? A Water Bar is a bar that serves free\, local water. It’s a social space that centers the life-sustaining action of drinking water. It’s a table to gather around. It’s a space for quenching thirst\, for questioning water\, for sharing and encountering stories\, and for being and becoming part of a community. \nMMAM’s New Look Preview Party celebrates the launch of their2026 theme\, Making Waves – marking two decades of genre defying artists pushing the boundaries of what marine art is\, and can be – and three new exhibition projects that usher in the new year: Splish\, Splash\, Story: Selections from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art\, Robert Gonzalez: Mystical Waters\, and Water | Craft. \nThis memorable night out at the museum features enlightening artist conversations\, drink specials and light bites by the Waterbar Cafe & Provisions culinary team\, and a world-premiere live performance of Glacial Spatial—an immersive sound experience created by Trever Hagen and Josh Berg in collaboration with the Winona Symphony Orchestra\, curated in partnership with Liquid Music. \nRegistration\nTickets for this event must be purchased through the MMAM. MMAM is now offering friends of MHC $15 Presenting Partner Advanced Tickets! Use promotional code – NEWLOOK2026.  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-water-bar-at-the-new-look-preview-party/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,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:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20251203T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183049Z
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SUMMARY:Winona - Third Thursday MMAM and the Native American Lives Series - George Morrison: Modern Artist
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for a Third Thursday book event\, featuring the Native American Lives Series title\, “George Morrison: Modern Artist.” Author Staci Drouillard and illustrator Tashia Hart will share their stories about how this book project was created as well as shed light on the incredible career of George Morrison\, Grand Portage Anishinaabe artist\, the subject of a major solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Native American Lives Series\, a joint publishing effort between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Lerner publishing\, shares real life stories of Dakota and Ojibwe leaders\, artists\, activists\, and elders who have been influential for their communities and have shaped Minnesota and national history. The series co-editors\, Heid E. Erdrich and Gwen Nell Westerman share that “These children’s books are by\, for\, and about Dakota and Ojibwe people and will help Dakota\, Ojibwe\, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of American leaders in our society.” \nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. \nRegistration\nRegistration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Students may attend for free\, however registration is still required. \nRegistration Questions: hello@mmam.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-third-thursday-mmam/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20251003T115939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182139Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Headscarf Story Circle Series
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – 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. “Women Balancing Entrepreneurship and their own Wellness” is the theme. \nThis event is co-hosted by Rochester Women Magazine with Tawonda Burk\, Publisher/Owner and features inspiring speakers from the Rochester community. \nThe Host Partner: Tawonda Burks\, ABD\, MBA is an educator\, entrepreneur\, and community leader dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and equity. She is the owner and publisher of Rochester Women Magazine\, founder of the Minority Owned Business Foundation\, and CEO of ELOCINA. Through her work\, Tawonda champions entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and wealth-building across Southeast Minnesota. \nThe Keynote Speaker: Psalms T. Frye is the Founder and Owner of Peace and Compassion Birth Services\, LLC and an advocate for black maternal health justice. Psalms has been a DONA certified birth doula for 5 years and is also a certified lactation counselor (CLC). She holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is married to Sidney Frye I and is a homeschool mom to their six children. Psalms enjoys hiking at National Parks with her family\, reading books on parenting\, and learning new things about birth that she can share with her clients to help them have an empowered birth experience. \nSpeaker: Manal Abbadi is a Senior Program Coordinator at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center\, where she assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based\, community-informed strategies aimed at advancing cancer education\, prevention\, and research participation among populations across the Midwest. With a background in legal advocacy and a strong foundation in community-based programming\, she specializes in stakeholder engagement\, health equity\, and project management. Her work focuses on building sustainable\, trust-based partnerships that address cancer disparities and ensure community voices are embedded throughout the research continuum.  Manal is a mother to young children\, who keep her active and engaged in their daily activities. \nSpeaker: Asha Aden is a Rochester resident committed to equity\, love\, and justice. She graduated from Luther College in 2020 with degrees in political science and religion. As an engaged member of the Rochester community\, Asha is passionate about intersectional and interfaith work\, which form the foundation of her activism and personal belief. She is committed to continuous learning and unlearning.  \nGuests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nLearn More About Headscarf Story Circles\nLearn more about Headscarf Story Circles program in this video produced by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n  \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-headscarf-story-circle-series/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)\, 221 1st Ave SW\, Suite 600\, Rochester\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
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SUMMARY:Ottertail - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:“Otter Tail County:  Bring out your inner otter in the land of 1\,048 lakes”\nJoin 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. \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. \n\n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performances\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback\n\nHost Partner: New York Mills Arts Retreat and Regional Cultural 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 but registration is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/otter-tail-county-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Thumper Pond Resort\, 300 Thumper Lodge Rd\, Ottertail\, MN\, 56571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Lynch":MAILTO:angie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20250715T194609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T224012Z
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SUMMARY:Fergus Falls - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Otter Tail Lakes Country 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. \n\n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour at The Gathering Place (202 W Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls) \n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner Catered by Union Eatery\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performance at A Center for the Arts (124 W Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls) \n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback\n\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. \nHost Partner: Fergus Falls Events Council \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/fergus-falls-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:A Center for the Arts\, 124 W Lincoln Ave\, Fergus Falls\, MN\, 56537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Lynch":MAILTO:angie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
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SUMMARY:Winona - Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of reflection\, story\, and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting). This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the artists of Once Upon A Shore through a special panel conversation moderated by guest exhibition curator\, Heid E. Erdrich. Enjoy passed appetizers\, and purchase drinks from Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM)’s Water Bar Cafe & Provisions. The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to partner with MMAM to highlight artists Gwen Nell Westerman\, Tashia Hart\, and Cole Redhorse Taylor who have contributed to the Native American Lives Series\, books by and about Dakota and Ojibwe Minnesotans\, for middle grade readers. Guests are also invited to purchase a variety of books created by exhibition artists\, including the newest publications Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector\, Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher\, Peggy Flanagan: Lieutenant Governor\, and Carrie Cavender Schommer: Dakota Language Teacher\, and have your copy signed and personalized. \nRegistration\nShorelines and Storylines is organized by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Registration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-shorelines-and-storylines-an-artist-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Native American Lives Series,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T064415
CREATED:20250711T201326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T204225Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Rochester Art 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. \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. \n\n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performances\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback\n\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\nSketches of Minnesota on August 28 is at capacity. Please join our waitlist. If a spot becomes available\, we will contact you in the order received. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Rochester Art Center\, 30 Civic Drive SE Ste 120\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Duluth - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Michelle Filkins\, Margret Aldrich\, Julie Gard\, Jennifer Hopkins & Leslie Miller
DESCRIPTION:What can we discover when we reclaim the term ‘locker room talk’ and the intimate conversations between women in personal spaces? The Minnesota Book Award winning anthology\, “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces\,” lays bare some of these conversations shared by women from Minnesota and beyond\, demonstrating how women show up and care for each other\, and the power of women to create safe and supportive spaces. Join us for a discussion with editors Michelle Filkins and Margret Aldrich\, and contributing author and Duluth resident Julie Gard and contributing authors Jennifer Hopkins and Leslie Miller for readings and a conversation about the book. Following the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. The café will be open during the event with food and drink available to buy. Copies of “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces” will available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nAbout the Speakers\nMichelle Filkins is a founding editor of Spout Press and a contributing author to “The Evolution of Human Cooperation and Community Development” (Lexington Books)\, and “Creating a Transformational Community: The Fundamentals of Stewardship Activities” (Lexington Books). She is a Little Free Library steward and one of the Daunte Wright Memorial caretakers. Currently she is a professor and reference and instruction librarian at Metro State University in St. Paul. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two teenage sons. \nMargret Aldrich is the author of “The Little Free Library Book” (Coffee House Press)\, a ten-year veteran of the publishing industry\, recipient of an Innovator Award from the Book Industry Study Group\, and former Princeton University writing fellow. She has published her work with The Atlantic\, Utne Reader\, Huffington Post\, Book Riot\, and others. Today Margret is the director of communications and media relations at the Little Free Library nonprofit organization. \nJulie Gard’s most recent prose poetry collection\, “I Think I Know You\,” won the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award and was a finalist for the INDIES Book of the Year Award. “Home Studies” (New Rivers Press) was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award\, and additional publications include “Scrap: On Louise Nevelson” (Ravenna Press) and two chapbooks. She lives in Duluth\, Minnesota and is a Professor of Writing at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. \nJennifer Hopkins has a spectacular cast of characters in the story of her life. Her hope is that anyone reading her story is reminded to build communities of love\, strength\, and laughter. Jennifer has been in love with the ying to her yang for over twenty years\, and they raised a son together. Both men impress her daily with their integrity\, devotion\, and comedic timing. \nLeslie Adrienne Miller’s collections of poetry include “Y\,” “The Resurrection Trade\,” and “Eat Quite Everything You See” from Graywolf Press\, and “Yesterday Had a Man In It\,” “Ungodliness\,” and “Staying Up For Love” from Carnegie Mellon University Press. Professor of English at the University of St. Thomas\, she holds degrees in creative writing and literature from Stephens College\, University of Missouri\, Iowa Writers Workshop\, and University of Houston. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Wussow’s Concert Cafe\, an inclusive and supportive home for local artists\, musicians\, writers\, and everyone in between\, and Spout Press\, a small\, all-volunteer\, non-profit literary publisher that publishes and promotes the finest in contemporary experimental writing — mentoring young writers and bringing new and/or under-appreciated voices to the attention of a larger audience. This event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s writers directly to readers. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-minnesota-writers-off-the-page/
LOCATION:Wussow’s Concert Cafe\, 324 N Central Ave\, Duluth\, MN\, 55807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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