Events
January 2020
Presentation: Minnesota’s Presidential Primary and Caucuses – What’s the Difference?
Caucuses and primaries are both ways to nominate candidates. The panelists will discuss the differences between the two nominating systems and will explain how the two processes will work in Minnesota for the 2020 election.
Find out more »Movie Night: Iron Jawed Angels
Join us for popcorn and discussion as LWVE hosts a showing of Iron Jawed Angels, a Golden Globe award winning film, that tells the story of suffragist Alice Paul and other women who fought for the right to vote. Starring Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston. Rated PG-13.
Find out more »January Book Club: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Noah's account of the unlikely path from his "illegal" birth in South Africa under strict apartheid laws to his American fame, hosting the Daily Show. A collection of 18 essays, his book has been called "hilarious, dramatic, and deeply affecting".
Find out more »Legislative Town Hall
The legislators for District 49, Senator Melisa Franzen, 49A Representative Heather Edelson and 49B Representative Steve Elkins will hold a Town Hall to discuss the upcoming legislative session and take questions from their constituents. The event will be moderated by LWVE.
Find out more »February 2020
February Unit Meeting: Race and Equity: Deep and Wide
Speaker: Heidi Lee, City of Edina Race and Equity Coordinator.
Find out more »Presentation: Affordable Housing in Edina and the Metro Area
Speakers: Stephanie Hawkinson, City of Edina Affordable Housing Development Manager; Tara Beard, Livable Communities Manager for the Metropolitan Council; Mindy Greiling, Minnesota State Representative, 1993-2012.
Find out more »February Book Club – White Fragility
DiAngelo, a consultant and trainer for over 20 years on the issues of racial and social justice explores the concept of “white fragility”. She defines this as “a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves.”
Find out more »March 2020
International Women’s Day / LWV Centennial Birthday Cake
A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Enjoy a piece of cake with us!
Find out more »March Morning Meeting: International Peace and Understanding – The Fulbright Way
Mary Stanton, LWVE member and alumna of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, will highlight how Fulbright promotes international peace and how its work is similar to that done by the League of Women Voters.
Find out more »March Evening Presentation: The 2020 Census is Here! What Do I Need to Know?
We are planning to have the March 19 event live-streamed on the city of Edina website, the city of Edina facebook page, and Edina TV. There will be no live audience for this event.
Speaker: Paul Huffman, LWVMN Census and Redistricting Coordinator.
Find out more »Past Events
Some of our recent events are listed here. Click a title for more info.
March Evening Presentation: The 2020 Census is Here! What Do I Need to Know?
Presentation: Affordable Housing in Edina and the Metro Area
Presentation: Minnesota’s Presidential Primary and Caucuses – What’s the Difference?
Presentation: Ranked Choice Voting
A Place for Everyone: Affordable Housing Forum
School Board Candidate Forum
Redistricting in Minnesota
Legislative Wrap-Up