Andy Luger is serving his second five-year term as the US Attorney General in Minnesota. In the period between his two terms, he realized there were substantial differences in the issues facing Minnesota. Violent crime and gang activity rose significantly. Believing “there is no magic solution” to this problem, Attorney Luger will describe his aggressive fight to eradicate violent crime and the progress made to date. It’s his passion to return Minneapolis and Minnesota to where we were before the Pandemic. You will learn in this talk what the difference is in state and federal crime fighting procedures and how he and his team have achieved significant wins.

Join us for a rich discussion exploring the role of higher education leadership in an intensely  polarized cultural, political and social landscape. Recent protests and unrest on college campuses across the U.S. have surfaced questions and discourse about the appropriate role and responsibility of higher education leaders and their institutions during times of political and social unrest. Balancing various constituents’ beliefs and demands, ensuring safety on campus, and ensuring economic stability are sometimes competing priorities which introduce myriad challenges for leaders in this role. With our guest moderator Kerri Miller of MPR, we will hear from a panel of higher education leaders in Minnesota about how they navigate these challenges and their insights about the sector’s role in complex and ever-changing times.

EVENT INFORMATION The Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable is thrilled to host Governor Tim Walz for our upcoming luncheon on July 10th. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Governor about his vision for the state and his hope for Minnesota's future and beyond. Governor Walz will also engage with the audience through […]

EVENT INFORMATION Human Traffickers are in it for the money, with an estimated annual global profits of $150 billion. MWER Board Member, Tammy Lee, is the CEO of OUR Rescue – a global NGO dedicated to ending human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children worldwide. Tammy will talk about OUR Rescue’s support for […]

EVENT INFORMATION Join MWER for nine holes & networking! Mendakota Country Club Just off Dodd Road & Highway 62, Mendota Heights Tuesday, September 24 Arrive by 4P – tee times are reserved Cost $75 – Includes golf, cart & dinner All handicaps welcome! Come out for the fun & friendship of other MWER members Registration […]

EVENT INFORMATION The pandemic changed American downtowns for the foreseeable future and possibly forever. Downtown Minneapolis is no exception. On one hand, the streets are emptier, retail options are fewer, and skyway merchants are struggling. On the other, downtown hosted a near-record number of blockbuster events this year that had its streets and restaurants buzzing […]

EVENT INFORMATION The Member Services Committee invites you to attend a special MWER behind-the-scenes tour of: Minnesota Vikings Viking Lakes Campus & Performance Center Meet at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Lobby 2611 Nordic Way Eagan, MN 55125 Tuesday, October 8th 4:00 to 6:00pm Join us for a briefing at the beautiful Omni hospitality suite and then […]

EVENT INFORMATION The Member Services Committee invites you to attend a special event: Lunch with Mary Anne Kowalski Kowalski's Headquarters 441 Highway 96 Shoreview, MN 55126 Wednesday, October 30th 12:00 to 2:00pm Over 40 years ago, with their life savings and a loan from a friend, Mary Anne and Jim Kowalski began to build a […]

EVENT INFORMATION The Member Services Committee invites you to attend a special MWER event: Host: Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) Twin Cities Public Television 172 4th St E St. Paul, MN 55101 Friday, November 8th 6:00pm - Private reception and networking 6:45 to 8:00pm - Filming of Almanac, TPT's iconic […]

EVENT INFORMATION Seventy-eight years ago when Minnetonka sold its first moccasin, the term “cultural appropriation” was not part of the zeitgeist. In the past few years, Minnetonka has undergone a transformation of sorts, fueled by reconciliation work and reparative action. In 2021, Minnetonka issued a public apology meant to acknowledge the brand’s role in appropriating […]

EVENT INFORMATION MWER invites our 2025 new members to attend an orientation event with the board and committee members. Wednesday, November 20 5:00pm to 7:00pm You will meet our roster of new members as well as members of the board of directors and committee members. You will learn more about MWER and how to be […]

EVENT INFORMATION Join MWER for a relaxing networking luncheon filled with holiday cheer. You’ll have a perfect opportunity to engage with fellow members and hear about upcoming events.