Current & Past Events
- Wed, Aug 10Lady Chateau on the St. Croix RiverThe Midwest’s premiere charter yacht, this classic motor-yacht style vessel cruises the beautiful and historic St. Croix River. From the moment you board, you are surrounded in the unparalleled luxury of warm teak interiors, leather furnishings, and beautiful art.
- Tue, May 03Burger Moe'sTime to get together in person and enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones! Join us! $10.00 at the door.
- Wed, Mar 23Can We Talk: Better AngelsAs the temperature has been climbing on the political discourse and polarization in our country, Braver Angels has been rising to the occasion. Join us for a full update and a lively conversation about Braver Angels and the new initiative, Braver Politics.
- Wed, Feb 09Can We Talk: Bioindustrial Manufacturing?Come and learn how BioMADE is working to advance the domestic bioeconomy--right in our own backyard!
- Mon, Nov 22MLS Annual MeetingCalling all MLS members to join us for our annual meeting! Invited guests: Speaker Melissa Hortman (confirmed) and other caucus leaders! We will begin with a short business meeting at 11am--Sign Up! The presentation starts at noon.
- Wed, Oct 27Exploring Minnesota TourismWe all love Minnesota and what better time to explore than during winter? Explore Minnesota will present travel ideas for safe and unique getaways, including holiday attractions and events, and winter vacation activities for all ages. We’ll embrace the season and discover the adventures that await.
- Wed, Sep 29State Demographer Susan Brower fills us inThe next two decades will bring big changes to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Susan Brower, Minnesota’s state demographer, will discuss the implications.
- Tue, Aug 31Masia de la Vinya Virtual Wine-TastingGet 3 bottles of premium wine (plus a gift) and hear from the owner and vintner of Masia de la Vinya- all for $80 (includes shipping)
- Wed, May 12Can We Talk: Redistricting163 Years of Power, People, and Partisanship: A Short History of Minnesota Redistricting with Professor David Schulz.
- Wed, Apr 14Donza del Sol Virtual Wine-TastingJoin our virtual wine tasting from Danza del Sol Winery in the Temecula wine region of California. The owner, Bob Olson, is a native Minnesotan from Eden Prairie Minnesota. Charge for this event will be $60 for 3 bottles of premium wines delivered to your house.
- Fri, Mar 05Minnesota State FairJerry Hammer, President of the Great Minnesota Get-together, joins us to talk about one of our favorite Minnesota events; the second largest state fair in the country!
- Tue, Feb 16JFK Assassination RevisitedJack Tunheim, who was chair of the JFK Assassination Records Review Board, will answer questions we have always wondered about...Don't miss this!
- Wed, Jan 27Making Civics RelevantAccording to the National Assessment of Education Progress, the nation’s education report card, nearly three in four Minnesotans graduate deficient in civics knowledge. Rep. Dean Urdahl has been working to change this.
- Wed, Nov 11Annual Meeting & Election ResultsThis is our annual meeting AND presentation with Mary Lahammer, TPT, and Brian Bakst, MPR, on election results. You know you want to hear this! Sign up now!
- Wed, Oct 21Can We Talk: Health BenefitsKelly Knight, Director of Human Resources for the Minnesota House of Representatives and Erin Leonard will present the latest news and information regarding Health Benefits & Pensions. This is one of our most requested events so sign up early!
- Thu, Oct 08Can We Talk: Minnesota Election PoliticsHamline Professor David Schultz and Macalester Professor Julie Dolan talk local and national politics before the election. You won't want to miss this one!
- Wed, Aug 26Zoom PresentationLegislators turned Judges. Former legislators Dave Knutson, Tad Jude, Gail Kulick and Paul Thissen will share their experience of transitioning from the House and Senate Chambers to the courtroom...and more!
- Thu, Jul 09Zoom Presentation-Can We Talk: Pandemic?Daniel Wikler, Ph.D. Mary B. Saltonstall Professor of Ethics and Population Health Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health; Kenneth Beckman, Ph.D. Director University of Minnesota Genomics Center