Mind Openers
Mind Opener events are discussions focused on topics central the the Citizens League's policy agenda.
| February 1, 2010 | Impartial CourtsWith: Leo Brisbois, Justice Bruce AndersonWe must reform Minnesota's system of judicial selection before the expensive, negative campaigns other states have seen taint our courts. |
| November 17, 2009 | To the Source: Moving MN's Water Governance UpstreamWith: Gene Merriam, Janne Flisrand, Sean KershawTo address the kinds of water challenges Minnesota faces today will require a much stronger role for individual citizens, businesses, and other organizations. |
| June 11, 2009 | Developing our Civic Policy AgendaWith: Stacy BeckerLessons learned from three years of the Minnesota Anniversary Project (MAP 150) on how citizens can be effective co-producers of the common good |
| May 14, 2009 | The "R" Word: Can Reform Come From Crisis?With: Rep. Laura Brod, Rep. Ann Lenczewski, Sen. Julianne Ortman, Sen. Ann RestHas the state's fiscal crisis opened the door for significant tax reform this year? |
| February 27, 2009 | Immigrant Students and Higher EducationWith: Juventino Meza, Matt Musel, Kyle Uphoff, James Worlobah, Amanda Ziebell-FinleyTo meet coming demographic pressures and economic demands, Minnesota will need more immigrant students to complete higher education. |
| May 5, 2008 | Transparent Funding Options for Meaningful Transportation ChoicesWith: David Levinson, Tyler DuvallIdentifying top options for sustainable transportation choices and funding in Minnesota |
| June 20, 2006 | Medical Facilities: More Choices. More Care. More Cost?With: Cal Ludeman, Carolyn Pare, Jerry WoelfelWhat do large purchasers think about ideas in the recent Medical Facilities Study Committee report? |
| February 23, 2006 | Partisan Endorsements and an Independent JudiciaryWith: Justice Alan PageHas the recent decision, Republican Party v. White, changed Minnesota's process for selecting state court judges? |
| February 1, 2006 | Land of 10,000 Lawsuits?With: Rep. Dennis Ozment, Marie Zellar, Craig JohnsonMinnesota's growing areas are on a collision course with clean water laws. How can we avoid becoming the Land of 10,000 Lawsuits? Is the proposed Clean Water Legacy the answers? |




