Event Series Summer Policy Series 2024

How is Climate Change Affecting Our Investments?

Zoom

We know that climate disruption is having an effect on both our present and our future, but many of the places where we and our state are investing money aren’t taking those realities into account. In fact, 17 states across the county, influenced by fossil fuel interests, have passed laws barring their State Investment Boards…

Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser

Roxy's Cabaret 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

Join us for an evening of drag queen bingo to support MNIPL! Local legends Nina DiAngelo and Monica West will host 10 bingo games and regale us with humor and some drag performances between games! Reusable bingo boards will be available for $10 each (so you can play all 10 games with one board), and…

Event Series Summer Policy Series 2024

Better Bonding for Better Buildings

Zoom

Innovation in building materials techniques is on the rise – from carbon-free cement and steel to fossil-fuel-free heating. Can we use our state bonding investments to start to build better?  Please join us for a webinar about how we can use state bonding investments to build better now while spurring industry advancements! CLICK HERE TO…

Spirit of Water 2024

Hidden Falls Regional Park 1313 Hidden Falls Dr., St. Paul, MN, United States

Join us for a celebration with Mississippi River! Gather with us to connect, play, learn, pray, celebrate, and honor the spirit of water. There will be a community celebration featuring speakers, music, booths, food, art, and play areas for children. These partners are co-presenting the event:  Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition) United Theological Seminary…

Lake Street Solar Info Session

Lundstrum Performing Arts Lundstrum Performing Arts, 1617 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, United States

Interested in decarbonizing but unsure of how to pay for it? Learn more about how your small business, non-profit, or faith, spiritual, or religious community can go solar for zero up-front costs! Our Lake Street Solar program delivers more of the savings of renewable energy to you and your organization than other programs. By utilizing…

People Not Polluters Webinar

Zoom

MNIPL is part of a new project called People Not Polluters to highlight serious regulatory failures and show that Minnesota state agencies are not living up to their responsibilities. Join us for an informational webinar & build power for People Not Polluters! At this webinar, we'll introduce the importance of this project, define and share…

Community Harvest Camp

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Ln, Palisade, United States

Fire in the Village is hosting a weekend-long Community Harvest Camp! On Friday, there will be a FREE outdoor concert, featuring music by Annie Humphrey and David Huckfelt, as well as community art activities and a harvest meal prepared by Chengwatana Community Farm and friends. Click here learn more about the concert! After the concert, you can also stay overnight at Long Lake and…

Your Energy Transition: Making Your Home Work for the Earth

Zoom

Join us for a conversation about how you can reduce your carbon emissions and save money on your energy bills! Our homes have amazing potential to reduce carbon emissions and save us real money. A typical Minnesota household can receive $10,000 for insulating and switching to electric options, plus you get a more comfortable and…

Policy Solutions for the Home Insurance Crisis

Zoom

Our friends at the Climate & Community Institute are hosting a conversation to discuss policy proposals for the mounting home insurance crisis rooted in new research findings on the insurance and housing markets. Panelists will include legislators, advocates and policy researchers from Florida, Minnesota, and California, including MNIPL's Julia Nerbonne! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!