Upcoming Events

Edward S. Curtis "The North American Indian" Photograph Exhibit

Anita Janda and Kathy Mentjes
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419


The nationally known Edward S. Curtis documented 80 Native American tribes in the Western United States back in the 1890's through 1920's, through photographs, recording their music, myths and religion, history, language, and life-styles. 

Ranked Choice Voting: A Top Reform to Strengthen our Democracy

Jeanne Massey
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419


Join the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum to learn all about Ranked Choice Voting, a top reform to strengthen our democracy. Jeanne Massey, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota and a national expert on ranked choice voting will discuss the increasing divisions and extremism in our politics, the corrosive effect it is having on our democracy and how ranked choice voting can help meet this moment.