Events

Sketches of Minnesota – Freeborn County

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Freeborn County Communities Foundation 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.

Beginning 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.

Host Partner: Freeborn County Communities Foundation

The 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.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.

Giving+Together: Fundholder Appreciation Gathering

This event is for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.

What Advisors Should Know About DAFs and Private Foundations

This Minnesota Charitable Advisors Network luncheon event discusses the key differences between private foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs) and explores how advisors can proactively raise philanthropic planning with clients.

Featured speakers:

• Catie Bitzan Amundsen, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLP
• Deb Nelson, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly LLP
• Luther Ranheim, Gift Planner, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sketches of Minnesota – Red Wing

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and the Red Wing Community 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.

Beginning 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.

Host Partners: Anderson Center, City of Red Wing, Jones Family Foundation, Sheldon Theatre, and Red Wing Arts

The 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.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.

Minnesota Farmfest

Stop by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation booth (#2105) in the Ag Tents!

Donor Briefing: The Role of Government in Community Building

This event is for Saint Pail & Minnesota Foundation fundholders.

Current featured speakers:

• Commissioner Matt Varilek, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
• Julie Ring, Executive Director, Association of Minnesota Counties, and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Board Member
• Chanda Smith Baker, President & CEO, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (moderator)

Connecting Practice and Purpose: An Advisor Gathering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

This Minnesota Charitable Advisors Network event is an opportunity for professional advisors to connect and gather with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.

Ready to Receive: Building Confidence Around Non‑Cash Gifts

This event is for nonprofit endowment fundholders to learn from real examples of non-cash assets.

Sketches of Minnesota – Iron Range

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! 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.

Beginning with a free 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.

Host Partner: Chisholm Community Foundation, Hibbing Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

The 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.

Facing Race 20th Anniversary Event

As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Facing Race Awards, we invite you to save the date for October 28 when we will host our celebration to honor our past recipients and honorees.