A gas tax, family leave, legalizing recreational marijuana, what to do with a projected surplus: All that and more will be on lawmakers’ agenda during the 2019 session of the Minnesota Legislature. To get a sense of how all these issues will play out amid a divided Capitol, join us for our latest MinnPost Social, on Monday, Jan. 21, at Elsie’s in northeast Minneapolis, where MinnPost writer Peter Callaghan will offer insights on the upcoming session, the Minnesota political scene, and the 2018 election.

This lively Q&A session is part of our 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 light appetizers.

Pre-sale to MinnPost members begins Jan. 9. MinnPost Silver, Gold, and Platinum members have the opportunity to receive up to two free tickets while they’re available. Current members, watch your email for your promotional code to be sent Jan. 9.

If tickets remain, they will be available to the public on Jan. 10 for $10 each.