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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - March 2025 - The Business of Women’s Sports in MN
DESCRIPTION:EVENT RECAP \nThe Rise of Women’s Sports: A Tipping Point \n2024 is being heralded as the year for women’s sports—not just a peak\, but a turning point. With women’s sports projected to surpass $1 billion in revenue\, it’s clear that this movement is here to stay. \nMinnesota’s Role in Women’s Sports Growth \nWendy Blackshaw highlighted Minnesota’s unique appeal as a hub for major women’s sporting events. Its strong sports culture\, fan engagement\, and ability to host large-scale events make it a top contender for national and international competitions. The Olympic Gymnastics Trials in 2023 were a prime example—costing the state $6 million but generating an impressive $75 million in return. She emphasized the importance of strategic investments to ensure continued success in attracting these events. \nSustaining the Momentum \nLea Olsen pointed out that while the recent “Caitlin Clark effect” has brought a surge in women’s sports interest\, this movement has been building for years. The key to sustaining it? Continued investment\, visibility\, and fan engagement. Media coverage\, corporate sponsorships\, and community involvement all play crucial roles in keeping the momentum going. \nBeyond the Game: Community Impact \nBoth panelists underscored how these events extend beyond the arena. Major sporting events boost local businesses\, create jobs\, inspire young athletes\, and strengthen community pride. Lea\, with her background in both playing and broadcasting sports\, also highlighted the need for more women in sports media\, ensuring diverse representation and perspectives in storytelling. \nCall to Action: How to Support Women’s Sports \nThe conversation ended with a call to action for the audience. Supporting women’s sports means more than just watching games—it includes buying tickets\, supporting brands that invest in women’s sports\, advocating for equal opportunities\, and amplifying female athletes’ stories. \nWomen’s sports aren’t just having a moment—they’re shaping the future of sports and communities alike. Minnesota is at the forefront of this movement\, and with the right investments and engagement\, the impact will continue to grow. \n  \nEVENT INFORMATION \nJoin us as Amanda Brinkman conducts a fireside chat with Wendy Blackshaw\, CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events\, and Lea B. Olsen\, renowned sports broadcaster and founder of Rethink the Win\, for an inspiring and insightful discussion on the state of women’s sports in Minnesota. The panel will explore the rapid growth of women’s sports\, their economic potential\, and the transformative impact they have on communities. From the rise of professional teams to the opportunities for investment and innovation\, Wendy and Lea will shed light on the challenges\, triumphs\, and future possibilities in this dynamic space\, leaving you motivated to champion the continued momentum of women’s sports! \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nWendy Blackshaw is currently President and CEO of MN Sports and Events\, the regional sports commission that brings economic\, reputational and social impact to Minnesota through the procurement and execution of iconic sporting events. \nSince MNSE’s inception in 2020\, Wendy’s unwavering vision to bring world-class events to Minnesota has resulted in hosting multiple mega-events including 2022 Women’s Final Four\, 2023 and 2024 Men’s and Women’s Big Ten Basketball Tournaments\, 2024 Olympic Trials – Gymnastics and NXT WWE. Future events secured by MNSE include 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup\, 2026 Summer Slam\, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games\, 2027 NCAA Men’s Basketball Prelims and 2028 NCAA Wrestling National Championships. Based on the spectacular success of the 2024 Olympic Trials – Gymnastics\, Minnesota has been named a finalist to host the event in 2028. \nWendy’s exceptional efforts at the legislature\, in securing funding for events\, have allowed Minnesota to become a competitor in the large-scale event market\, bringing in over 750M in economic impact to the state. \nPrior to Minnesota Sports and Events\, Wendy was Executive Vice President for MN Super Bowl Host Committee where she was responsible for Marketing and Sales and raised $53.2M to fund Super Bowl LII.  Prior to the Super Bowl\, Wendy was CMO for Sun Country Airlines. Wendy also held leadership positions at Mall of America\, Minnesota North Stars\, Rollerblade\, KDWB and KSTP-TV. \nLea B. Olsen is a game analyst for the Minnesota Lynx and a television sideline reporter for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Fan Duel Sports Network North. She also covers Minnesota state high school basketball tournaments. As a motivational speaker\, Lea challenges athletes\, coaches\, and business professionals to rethink winning at all costs. Lea founded Rethink the Win in 2015 to help preserve a healthy environment for athletes to thrive in. She was also named to the 2023 Twin Cities Business 100 list. \nLea played basketball for the University of Minnesota before launching her sports journalism career and is the only Minnesotan to sit on the Board for Bell Bank. \n 
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-march-2025-the-business-of-womens-sports-in-mn/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - February 2025 - Building Bridges in a Time of Polarization
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nAbout a decade ago\, a Twin Cities-based marriage therapist named Bill Dougherty began to wonder whether some of his therapeutic practices might help create a more civil society. In December 2016\, he co-founded Braver Angels\, which has grown into a nationwide\, citizen-driven coalition that brings together red and blue Americans with a goal of depolarizing the country. So\, how’s it going in Minnesota? Jeff Thiemann\, long-time Braver Angels volunteer leader and co-chair of the “Reduce the Rancor\, Minnesota” campaign\, will fill us in. Be prepared for a few surprises!
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-february-2025-building-bridges-in-a-time-of-polarization/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - December 2024 - Networking Luncheon (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION: EVENT INFORMATION \n \nJoin 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.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-december-2024/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \n\nMWER invites our 2025 new members to attend an orientation event with the board and committee members. \nWednesday\, November 20\n5:00pm to 7:00pm \nYou 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 engaged during your first year of membership. We are excited to get to know you!
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - November 2024 - Minnetonka Moccasin + Cultural Appropriation: Lessons and Understandings
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nSeventy-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 Native designs along with a commitment plan that haloed everything the company needed to stand for moving forward.  Adrienne M. Benjamin and Jori Miller Sherer will discuss the lessons they have learned along the way that can help others understand the impact of this work and serve as a blueprint for brands and businesses to follow suit. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nAdrienne M. Benjamin (She/Her/Hers) is an Anishinaabe multi-faceted artist\, equity advocate\, and cultural educator. She utilizes the lessons of her life mentors and community elders to create meaningful\, current\, socially relevant\, and culturally significant work that intersects with her Anishinaabe values\, history\, and life ways. She is a cultural artist first and foremost\, creating jingle dresses and an array of other regalia and garments in Anishinaabe style. She is known for her work as the Reconciliation Advisor for Minnetonka Moccasins and has led their efforts to better relations and right wrongs of the past with Native people through public relations\, art\, and action. She has also worked with and educated other US companies on best practices for Native art and business. Adrienne is passionate about and vibrantly champions social justice and equity initiatives in the arts and education systems in her local community of Mille Lacs\, statewide in Minnesota\, and beyond. Adrienne is also an accomplished arts administrator\, having created and lobbied two successful arts and language based youth initiatives within her tribe; the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. \nJori Miller Sherer is President of Minnetonka\, a fourth-generation family-owned and operated footwear company on a mission to be a positive force by doing right by their people\, their community\, and their world. Jori joined the company in 2010 and has served as president since 2019. In her role\, she oversees global wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales\, as well as marketing focused on the distribution of the company’s next-generation products. An integral part of Jori’s role is making progress in Minnetonka’s commitment to reconciliation with the Native American community. Jori has been involved with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation since 2018\, first on its Associate Board and now with the Women In the Footwear Industry (WIFI) Advisory Group. She was also awarded a place on the “40 under 40” list by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal which celebrates the next generation of business and community leaders. \nRECORDED SESSION \nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \n\nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Edited.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-november-2024/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - October 2024 - What’s Next for Downtown Minneapolis?
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nThe 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 with activity\, and more people are finding their way back to Minneapolis on non-event days. \n\n\nSo what’s next? Adam Duininck\, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council\, will talk about the current state of Downtown Minneapolis and will preview for MWER members a 10-year strategic plan that will be released publicly later this fall. Get ready to learn a few things that might surprise you\, and bring your questions to what is sure to be a lively discussion.\n\n\nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nAdam Duininck is the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District. He previously was the Director of Government Affairs for the Carpenters Union and was Chair of the Metropolitan Council. He has worked around legislative affairs\, public affairs\, and in leadership roles for over twenty years. \n\n\n  \n  \nRECORDED SESSION \nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Final.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-october-2/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - September 2024 - The Business of Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nHuman 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 survivors and law enforcement as well as the new Center of Excellence in Minnesota and a $100\,000 matching grant for MN nonprofits in the antitrafficking fight. \nShe’ll also be joined by a special guest\, one of OUR Rescue’s K9s that is specially trained to assist police in finding electronic storage devices that may contain evidence of child exploitation. Prepare to be angered and inspired when you hear of this mission to protect our kids and vulnerable adults. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \n \nTammy Lee joined OUR Rescue from Xena Therapies\, a med tech company specializing in women’s health and orthopedics\, focusing on philanthropic support for women. Prior to founding Xena Therapies\, she was President & CEO of Recombinetics\, a bio tech company focused on human health\, regenerative medicine and animal welfare. With a background in corporate affairs at Carlson\, the University of Minnesota Foundation\, Delta Air Lines\, and Northwest Airlines\, Ms. Lee excels in coalition-building for policy change and spearheading multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts\, including for trafficking prevention. She also served on the White House Interagency Task Force to Combat Trafficking in Persons and other national boards\, advocating to end trafficking. Recognized as an expert\, she frequently speaks on corporate philanthropy and best in-class programs for anti-trafficking initiatives. \n  \nSPONSORING ORGANIZATION INFORMATION \n \nHeadquartered in Salt Lake City with Centers of Excellence in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Dallas-Fort Worth\, OUR Rescue is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the fight against child sexual exploitation and sex trafficking worldwide. Founded in 2013\, the organization’s work spans the globe\, assisting law enforcement and funding equipment and training to help develop and prosecute cases. Additionally\, OUR Rescue donates Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s to police and provides comprehensive survivor care services. To learn more visit www.OURrescue.org.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-september-4/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - July 2024 - Governor Tim Walz
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nThe 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. \nGovernor Walz will also engage with the audience through a Q&A session\, making this an interactive and informative event. Don’t miss this chance to participate in an insightful discussion. We encourage all members to attend the live event. \n*Please note: There is always a chance that the Governor might have to cancel at the very last minute. If that happens\, we’ll enjoy lunch and networking\, and we trust that our members will understand that state’s business is always a priority. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \n\n\n\nTim Walz is Minnesota’s 41st Governor. He was first elected Governor in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Accomplishments from his time as Governor include providing universal free school meals for students\, protecting reproductive freedom\, strengthening voting rights\, laying the groundwork to get Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040\, cutting taxes for the middle class\, and expanding paid leave for Minnesota workers. Throughout his time as Governor\, Tim has prioritized making Minnesota the best state in the country to raise a family. \nBorn in a small town in rural Nebraska\, Tim’s parents instilled in him the values of public service\, generosity toward your neighbors\, and working for the common good that guide his commitment to Minnesota today. After high school graduation\, Tim enlisted in the Army National Guard. He attended Chadron State College and graduated with a social science degree in 1989. Tim spent a year teaching abroad before returning home to serve full time in the Army National Guard and eventually accepting a high school teaching and coaching position. \nWhile teaching\, Tim met his future wife\, Gwen Whipple\, who taught at the same school. They moved to Mankato in 1996\, where they worked at Mankato West High School. In addition to teaching social studies\, Tim helped coach the Mankato West football team that won the school’s first state championship. After 24 years in the Army National Guard\, Command Sergeant Major Walz retired from the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion in 2005. Tim won his first election to the United States House of Representatives in 2006 and was re-elected for another five terms serving Minnesota’s First Congressional District in Southern Minnesota. \nRECORDED SESSION \nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zoom-2024-07.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - June 2024 - Revitalizing Minneapolis and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nAndy 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. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \n\nAndrew M. Luger was appointed by President Joseph R. Biden and sworn in on March 30\, 2022\, as the 37th United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota. As U.S. Attorney\, Mr. Luger leads an office responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district\, including crimes related to terrorism\, violent crime\, narcotics\, child exploitation\, human trafficking\, fraud\, public corruption\, and tribal justice issues. The office is also responsible for representing the United States in affirmative and defensive civil cases\, as well as assisting communities throughout Minnesota in community-building efforts designed to enhance public safety. \n\n\nPrior to returning to the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Mr. Luger was a partner at the law firm Jones Day since 2017. From 2014 to 2017\, Mr. Luger served as the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota. He was a partner at the law firm Greene Espel in Minneapolis from 1996 to 2014. Mr. Luger previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota and for the Eastern District of New York. \n\n\nMr. Luger received his J.D.\, magna cum laude\, from Georgetown University Law Center in 1985 and his B.A.\, summa cum laude\, from Amherst College in 1981. \n\nRECORDED SESSION \nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zoom-2024-06.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - May 2024 (In Person Only) - The Intersection of Influence & Engagement
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nJoin us in-person for a special interactive program as we tip our hat to MWER’s history and look to its future. We’ll convene a lively year-end roundtable to explore the collective power of MWER members and discuss ways to lift our voices and influence toward key economic & community issues critical to Minnesota. Take part in this intimate discussion and ultimate networking session designed to open-up untapped opportunities for the organization and provide proactive engagement for all members. \nIn advance of the meeting\, please respond to this survey. The survey will take 5-10 minutes and your responses will be combined with others and shared at the meeting. We hope this process will stimulate the conversation and help everyone feel engaged. Thanks for your time and focus in advance! \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nBao Vang\, Vice President Communications\, Better Business Bureau \nA long-time news anchor and among the first mainstream journalists of Hmong descent in America\, Bao will lend her expertise in facilitating this discussion between members and distilling ideas for cooperative action\, organizational influence\, and programming direction. \nBao Vang is the Vice President of Communications for Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota where she serves as a senior leader and spokesperson. Her professional background also includes deep roots in media including roles as a news anchor and reporter at WSAW-TW in Wausau\, Wisconsin and similarly at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. She is proud to be among the very first Hmong on-air contributors in the United States. Her two degrees are from the University of St. Thomas; BA in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish and an MBA with an emphasis in business communications.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-may-2024/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - April 2024 - The Business of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nJoin Seena Hodges – award-winning DEI coach and strategy expert of The Woke Coach – and Amy Langer – entrepreneur\, industry thought leader\, and former co-founder of Salo – for a candid conversation about why inclusion is imperative for businesses. \nIn her work with clients\, Seena has become an expert at strategically using empathy and understanding to transform leaders and workplaces. The conversation will draw from her recent book From Ally to Accomplice: How to Lead as a Fierce Antiracist that offers best practices on how to create and maintain inclusive work cultures.  \nThis discussion aims to empower leaders to take action in their workplace. You will be able to ask questions that might be hard to ask elsewhere to help you feel more confident in your leadership.  \nWant to read the book in advance of the event? Purchase your copy online today! \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nSeena Hodges is an award-winning DEI expert who is passionate about equity\, intersectional feminism\, and access to brave spaces for all. She founded The Woke Coach® in 2018 because she wholeheartedly believes that racial equity is the defining issue of our time. As CEO\, she leads antiracist programming and inclusion training for a wide range of clients\, from local governments to the University of Minnesota\, Red Wing Shoe Company\, KNOCK\, inc.\, and the Walker Art Center. \nSeena is a 2022 Twin Cities Business 100 People to Know honoree; a recipient of the 2022 Women Presidents Organization Women of Color Achievement Award; the 2023 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business Awards; a 2023 Twin Cities Business Notable Nonprofit Board Members; 2023 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact from Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.); and was named one of the 200 Black Leaders to Know by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Seena is the Immediate Past President of the Board of Trustees at the Walker Art Center. She was the first person of color in the history of the institution to hold that distinction. \nSeena is a graduate of Columbia University and the Harvard Young American Leaders Program\, and is pursuing a PhD in Management and Public Service at Hamline University in Minnesota. Her other certifications include Train the Trainer from the University of Minnesota\, Clifton Strengths®\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI). \nFor information about hiring The Woke Coach® at your organization\, visit thewokecoach.com. Explore press on seenahodges.com. \nAmy Langer is an independent Board member\, successful entrepreneur and industry thought leader. She started her career as an auditor with KPMG\, where she was engaged in a culture that was rich in employee development and long-term relationship-based values.  She then went on to Robert Half International where she excelled quickly and learned the value of doing work that she loved. In 2002\, with a business partner\, she co-founded Salo with a premise of valuing the relationship over the transaction. Before the gig economy existed\, they saw a gap in the marketplace and went after it. Starting in a small conference room with the partners self-funding by using all of their savings\, going in debt and forgoing income for 22 months the company grew to just shy of 1\,000 employees before it was sold to Korn Ferry in February 2023. Amy and Salo have received many awards including the EY Entrepreneur of the year in 2007\, The Fastest Growing Women Led Company in North America by Women’s Presidents Organization and induction in the Hall of Fame by the National Association of Women Business Owners\, but the awards she most cherishes are the awards for being a “Top Workplace” and “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” which Salo was recognized time and time again. \nShe cares about success both in and out of the workplace by being active in civic and nonprofit organizations. Amy has served in a leadership capacity in many organizations including: GreaterMSP\, Washburn Center for Children\, the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business\, Committee of 200 and Women’s Presidents Organization. \nAmy is currently a Board Member for Health Partners and Executive Chair of Avio Medtech consulting. She loves being involved in an entrepreneurial space again and being part of a company that will intentionally focus on culture and relationships. Amy has 3 boys; Max\, Hank and Logan and a rescue dog they adopted\, Luna. \nRECORDED SESSION \nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/april-2024-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55402\, United States
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