Events

All events are free and open to the public, unless specified otherwise. Minnesota events. are listed below. To find a national event, visit the Events Calendar on the national Braver Angels website. The national BA events calendar offers in-person and online events, and can be searched by date and location. Most Registration links go to Eventbrite, a service that lists events and manages registrations.

Upcoming events and activities in Minnesota

Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshops

In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested.

When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground.

Goals for Participants

• More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically

• Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard

• Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear — even if they disagree

Thursday, Nov. 21,  6-7:30pm (In-person)
Host: Braver Angels
Partner: University of Wisconsin/Superior
Yellow Jacket Union, 1605 Caitlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880
Register:  Skills for Disagreeing Better

Power Sharing in Minnesota

Join Braver Angels Minnesota for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion: Power Sharing in Minnesota: What Does It Look Like? With the Minnesota House nearly evenly divided between DFL and Republican representatives, how can these two parties collaborate effectively to pass legislation that truly benefits Minnesotans? Our expert panel, featuring voices from both parties and seasoned political analysts, will explore practical strategies for bipartisan cooperation, shared leadership, and productive compromise. This event offers a unique opportunity to better understand the challenges and opportunities of governing in a divided legislature—and to envision a path forward for Minnesota. Join the conversation! 

Monday, Nov. 25,  7-8:30pm (Online)
Host: Braver Angels
Online Meeting
Register:  Power Sharing in Minnesota

Braver Angels workshops are typically free events as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax deductible.  Your support will allow us to offer more workshops and debates with the ultimate goal of uniting America. To donate to Minnesota Braver Angels, click here.