Join us for a live storytelling event with The Moth. The Moth aims to promote the art and craft of storytelling, and to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience. Relax and enjoy the show or plan to tell a story. For this special one-off StorySLAM, prepare a story to share onstage, […]
The 59th annual Nobel Conference, themed Insects: Little Body, Big Impact, is taking place at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. It can also be attended virtually. Conference presenters will address the disproportionate effects insects have on humans and the earth. From the caterpillar that eats our crops before metamorphosing into a stunning moth, […]
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Carlson Lecture series welcomes Liz Cheney, former Wyoming Republican congresswoman, for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion. A short Q&A moderated by Tane Danger, host of The Theater of Public Policy, will follow the lecture. Cheney is widely recognized for her commitment to fostering civil discourse and her vocal […]
On October 6, 1976, Cubana Flight 455 took off from Barbados in route to Jamaica. Two explosive devices placed on the airplane detonated, and the plane was ripped apart and plummeted into the ocean below. Innocent men, women, and children lost their lives, including the entire Cuban Olympic fencing team. A new and extraordinarily informative […]
Have you ever wondered what steps to take if you find yourself in a car accident or suffering a personal injury that wasn't your fault? The Martello Law Firm is here to provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate through these challenging situations confidently. Join us for an enlightening and empowering […]
This talk will begin with a description of the original old growth forests of northern Minnesota, including the power they held in the landscape and their influence on the indigenous people. These forests attracted rapacious logging and mining at a time of extraordinary expansion in the United States, but that wasn’t the end of the […]
Musician, researcher, and Bemidji-native Brian Miller presents “Logging Era Folksong in Northern Minnesota.” Miller accompanies his singing with guitar and bouzouki (a double-stringed relative of the mandolin). He crafts rich new arrangements of traditional folk songs from the logging era including songs from the Grand Rapids area and others learned from 100-year-old recordings of lumberjack […]
Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and discuss the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the year ahead including the repercussions from the ongoing war in Ukraine, concerns facing […]
Learn proper knife skills for your culinary adventures from Eversharp Kitchen Store and enjoy a winter dinner prepared by Urban Roots’ Cook Fresh program. Dinner includes non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer from Fair State Brewing Cooperative (for ages 21+). Space is limited so get tickets soon!
Are bogs really dark, dank, mosquito-infested swamps? Naturalists know better and through Sparky Stensaas’s video and still images, we’ll explore our northern black spruce and tamarack bogs… without getting our feet wet or frozen! It takes tenacity and adaptation to live in this harsh environment. Meet the bird that grows snowshoes, the devious orchid that […]
Please note: Due to an unforeseen medical situation, this event has been rescheduled from it’s original date of Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at 6 p.m. What is a purposeful life? It’s a fulfilling life with a clear answer to the question: “Why do you get up in […]
Since 2004, the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Forum has explored the richness, expansiveness, and complexity of American history with some of the nation’s best scholars. That tradition continues in 2024 with six lectures highlighting the diversity and excellence of today’s historical scholarship. For nearly fifty years, Charles Schulz’s Peanuts was a mainstay of American popular […]
Bring the whole family out to listen to traditional stories that have been passed down by elders. Hope Flanagan will be sharing stories that were passed down to her by Anishinaabe elders from Red Lake and Canada. Join us for a meal followed by stories that will be entertaining and educational!
🌟 Immerse yourself in Magic and unleash your Spiritual Journey at the Edge Life Events ReAwakened March 2nd! 🌟 See yourself here. We do. 🔮 Join us to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for metaphysics, spiritual growth, and higher consciousness for an extraordinary day of enlightenment, transformation, and self-discovery.🔮 Doors Open at […]
Purim is a Jewish holiday of joy and feasting. Join hobbyist guest baker and J-Pride Program Coordinator for Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis Hunter Wengersky in the baking lab. Hunter will share their personal connection to the holiday and a Hamentashen-making demonstration!
Every place has its history. And the people of a place are shaped by its history. But the history they learn depends on who tells it. The Mississippi River and its tributaries in what is now Itasca County have been inhabited for millennia by people indigenous to the North American continent. Prior to settlement by […]
Since 2004, the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Forum has explored the richness, expansiveness, and complexity of American history with some of the nation’s best scholars. That tradition continues in 2024 with six lectures highlighting the diversity and excellence of today’s historical scholarship. In his celebrated account of the origins of American unity, John Adams described […]
Ambassador Andrei Sannikov might be most well-known for his vocal criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, but the exiled politician is also an accomplished author, human rights advocate, and negotiator. As a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus, what insights can he provide on the strategic alliance between Belarus and Europe? Join Global Minnesota and […]
Learn wolf ecology, wolf behavior, why wolves howl, how the wolf pack works as a group, and how the pack uses its territory. Learn how wolves hunt, and how their prey makes their escape. There will also be a discussion about how humans have viewed the wolf throughout history. This program includes a large wolf […]
Join us at The Bakken Museum for a book club unlike any other. Bring the pages of Sally Adee’s We Are Electric to life through rare books and historic artifacts presented by our curators. During book club, you’ll engage in conversations about the literature with other book club members and our curators and get to […]