MinnPost Festival

MinnPost Festival is a week of insightful conversations that give you a deeper understanding of the big, important ideas shaping civic and cultural life — featuring national and local voices you already know, along with new ones that you should.

Featured Sessions

A Conversation with Julián Castro

The former HUD secretary and presidential candidate discusses the current state of American politics and the Democratic Party.

Virtual for all. In-person option for VIP Supporters and Sponsors.

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A Conversation with Speaker Melissa Hortman and Majority Leader Jeremy Miller

Two legislative leaders discuss their priorities for the homestretch of this year’s legislative session and their visions for Minnesota’s future.

Virtual for all. In-person option for VIP Supporters and Sponsors.

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A Conversation with Keith Ellison

The Minnesota Attorney General discusses how his office has approached prosecuting police who’ve killed civilians and the state of accountability and justice in our legal system.

Virtual for all.

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A Conversation with the Jungle Theater

A conversation with artistic leaders from the Jungle Theater on how live theater is changing, both for the people who make it and the audiences who attend.

Virtual for all.

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Festival Passes have pay-what-you-can pricing — meaning you pick your price, including free! — and get you virtual access to all sessions. In-person attendance at select sessions is available to VIP Supporters and Sponsors.

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