August 2021
Global Book Club: The Heartbeat of Iran
In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and humanitarian Tara Kangarlou offers an intimate look at the lives of ordinary Iranians through a series of personal stories. They are stories filled with intimacy and irony that guide the...
The Impact of Diplomacy and Development on Minnesota
Presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, join us for a virtual town hall discussion with Representative Tom Emmer on how investments in America’s international affairs programs impact U.S. national security and Minnesota's economy. From combatting the global COVID-19 pandemic to supporting Minnesota exports and cultural exchanges, Rep. Emmer will...
Book Talk: Skiing Into the Bright Open, by Liv Arnesen
Presented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree Liv Arnesen as she presents her new book "Skiing Into the Bright Open," which details her solo journey to the South Pole. A tale of solitary adventure in the bleak...
October 2021
On Exhibit: “When Minnesota Fed the Children of Europe”
A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World War I. The exhibit is available for viewing into fall of 2021. During World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade....