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We Need Volunteers!
Looking for ways to help? We need: planners and organizers, writers & graphic designers, people to work election services and register voters, grant writing, organizing fundraisers, and an Action and Advocacy Chair for our Board of Directors.
Read MoreDot Lilja 2019
Dot Lilja majored in political science, setting her on a path for involvement in our political system and 50 years of dedication to the League of Women Voters (LWV). Newly…
Read MoreJennifer Johnson 2018
The description of Bess Mlnarik, and her “tireless and enthusiastic” work, is a perfect description of Jennifer Johnson, a tireless and enthusiastic member of Unit 48 since 1982. Jennifer joined…
Read MoreRosemary Lawrence 2017
As a relatively new member of LWV Mpls, Rosemary agreed to become chair/co-chair of LWV Mpls’ Election Services project, working with the city of Minneapolis’ Election and Voter Services department…
Read MoreMapping Prejudice: Examining the Complex Legacies of Racist Housing Policies
Restrictions, known as racial covenants or racially-restrictive deeds, were used in most American cities before 1968 to prevent people who were not white from buying or occupying property. The Mapping Prejudice…
Read MoreMarilyn Dean 2016
Marilyn Dean joined the League in the 1980s, and as leader of Unit 53 she always found ways to stimulate members’ interest in monthly topics and League activities. She clearly…
Read MoreJulaine Heit 2015
Think of any job for LWVMpls and Julaine has probably done and done it well; improving it as she goes along. She is never afraid to face new challenges and…
Read MoreThe Voter – Summer 2014
Notes from the Annual Meeting Letter from the President, Pam Telleen, Co-president CMAL Learns About Transportation Funding National Convention in a Nutshell Preview of Program Topics for 2014-15 My Journey…
Read MoreSex Trafficking in Minnesota
Minneapolis, March 7, 2014 – The League of Women Voters Minneapolis (LWV Minneapolis) today announced the release of a new report, Why Should We Care About Sex Trafficking in Minnesota,…
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