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SUMMARY:Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 31 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for the Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision! \nSpend the day in dynamic conversations and collaborations that strengthen democracy and build thriving rural communities. Community members\, leaders\, and changemakers from across west central Minnesota will gather to share insights\, tackle challenges\, and shape a future rooted in hope and cooperation. \nThis event includes a panel discussion\, featuring: \n\nHeidi Heitkamp\, former United States Senator.\nTom Horner\, former candidate for governor and former chief of staff for United States Senator David Durenberger.\nMark Ritchie\, former Minnesota Secretary of State.\nKathy Cramer\, author and professor.\nLori Sturdevant\, as moderator\, retired Star Tribune political columnist.\n\nAfter the panel\, take part in interactive breakout sessions led by sector leaders. Share your perspective\, ask questions\, and contribute to creating a positive rural vision for the region. Together\, we’ll explore what’s possible when we focus on hope\, cooperation\, and collective action. Whether you lead\, organize\, or simply care deeply about the future of west central Minnesota\, your voice matters. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and chart the path forward for our region. \nLunch is provided. This event is free and open to all\, and spots are limited!
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LOCATION:University of Minnesota Morris – Student Center\, 600 East 4th Street\, Morris\, MN\, 56267\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sketches of Minnesota – Morris
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community-inspired\, laugh-out-loud evening on August 8 at the University of Minnesota Morris.\nPresented by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions\, Sketches of Minnesota will use laughter and comedy to celebrate what makes our community unique. The evening will promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences.  \nThe evening will begin with a meal and facilitated conversation\, asking audience members to share what makes Morris and west central Minnesota great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. The improv troupe will listen in on the conversations and take everything they heard from residents and bring it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater.  \nWhile the shows will be comedic\, Sketches of Minnesota will never punch down. The aim is to foster understanding within and across communities\, celebrate the state’s diversity\, and showcase what residents cherish most about their corner of Minnesota. \nYou won’t want to miss this truly unique event. The event is free\, but space is limited. RSVP below! \nBrought to you in partnership with the University of Minnesota Morris and West Central Initiative. \n\nThe Minnesota Humanities Center sparks positive change by increasing our collective understanding of ourselves\, our communities\, and our histories through stories and experiences. Explore its programming and grantmaking at mnhum.org.    \nDanger Boat Productions uses comedy and improv to bring “hard thinky” stuff to life. It is best known as the parent for The Theater of Public Policy\, which has been doing policy-inspired improv comedy shows since 2011. Learn more at dangerboat.net.  \nSketches of Minnesota is funded in part with money from the Clean Water\, Land & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008\, by the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and by the Initiative Foundation\, West Central Initiative\, and Blandin Foundation.
URL:https://old.wcif.org/event/sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Morris – Student Center\, 600 East 4th Street\, Morris\, MN\, 56267\, United States
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