The Happy Gnome, 498 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102

Gun control, prison reform, long-term transportation funding, and — oh, yeah — what to do with a $1.2 billion surplus: all that (and more) is on the table for the 2016 session of the Minnesota Legislature.

To get a better sense of who’s who, what’s what, and how the issues will play out at the Capitol, join MinnPost writers Briana Bierschbach and Doug Grow, and Executive Editor Andrew Putz, for insights on the upcoming session, the Minnesota political scene, the big election this fall, and other topics on attendees’ minds.

This lively question and answer session is part of our 2015-16 MinnPost Social event series, presented by RBC Wealth Management, in which MinnPost journalists share insights with audience members in a casual atmosphere that includes a cash bar — and free appetizers.

Pre-sale to MinnPost members begins Tuesday, Feb. 16. Remaining tickets will be available to the public on Friday, Feb. 19.

Current members, watch your email for your promotional code to be sent Feb. 16 and enter it below. Not a member yet? To get your free tickets, become a MinnPost Silver member and contact Development Director Claire Radomski at cradomski@minnpost.com or 612-455-6954.