A non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government, especially at the local Minneapolis level.
No Civic Buzz in January
There will not be a Civic Buzz on January 7, 2020. Instead we are collaborating with LWV St Paul. Michael Wall from the Secretary of State’s Office is our speaker. This meeting will be held at the St Paul Neighborhood Network 550 Vandalia Street Suite 170, Saint Paul MN 55114 –Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 6:30 p.m. to…
Read More The Civic Buzz meets the first Tuesday of each month, with new topics and speaker, followed by discussion. 5:30-7:30pm. at the Black Forest Inn, Minneapolis. Click here for previous Civic Buzz programs including video for many of many of our past programs, courtesy of The Uptake.
The Voter Newsletter – November 2019
In this month’s issue: November/December discussion topic: Medical Aid in Dying, Co-President Alice Moormann’s reflections, Member Spotlight: Angela Williams, Minneapolis Elections Open House, October Civic Buzz Recap, Parks Committee Update, and more. The November 2019 Voter.
Read More The Voter Newsletter – October 2019
In this month’s issue: Mark Your Calendars for Gala Celebration, From our Co-President, Anita Newhouse, October’s topic – Immigration, September’s Civic Buzz recap, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, LWV meets with Park Leaders, Meet the new hosts of We the People, Kudos to Joan Higinbotham, Salute to 50 Year Member, Mary Duffy, Farewell to Rosemary Booth…
Read More Alice Moormann – CEHD Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Winners of the 2019 U of Mn’s College of Education and Human Development Distinguished Alumni Awards were recently announced and LWVMpls’ own Alice Moormann is among them. “The award honors CEHD alumni who have excelled in their fields and contributed greatly to their communities. Award recipients belong to a wide range of academic disciplines and…
Read More Hugely Successful Anniversary Event
On November 5th, over 230 members and friends joined together to celebrate 100 years of the League of Women Voters Minneapolis and enjoy delightful snacks and drinks while hearing from special guests Laura Bloomberg, Dean of the Humphrey School of Public Policy, John Gordon, Executive Director of the ACLU, Pahoua Hoffman, Executive Director of the Citizen’s League, Jane Leonard, President…
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