Mind Openers

Mind-Opener breakfasts are the longest-running public affairs forum in the state. They provide an informal setting for public officials, business and community leaders to discuss and debate issues. Our goal for the series is to program speakers on timely and important public policy issues and to give attendees the opportunity to question those speakers. Mind-Openers are informative, for both speakers and attendees. They move ideas around the community and help shape the public debate on diverse issues.

Mind-Openers reflect the Citizens League's conviction that democracy doesn't just happen; it's the fruit of controversy, debate, commitment and risk. But it's also very stimulating and a lot of fun!

Location - all events

Four Points Sheraton
400 N. Hamline Avenue, Saint Paul

Time - all events

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Deluxe Continental Breakfast served

Cost per meeting (including breakfast)
  • League members $10
  • Non-members $15


Upcoming Mind-Openers
 

Campaign finance perspectives:

Private money and public policy

John Marty                                                     Wy Spano
Senator                                                          Publisher
Minnesota State Senate                               Politics in Minnesota

Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Location - all events

Four Points Sheraton
400 N. Hamline Avenue, Saint Paul

Time - all events

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Deluxe Continental Breakfast served

Cost per meeting (including breakfast)
  • League members $10
  • Non-members $15

See the photo gallery from the Dec. 2 Mind-Opener featuring Cheri Pierson Yecke, Commissioner of Education, and Judy Schaubach, President, Education Minnesota. Their topic: How do we measure achievement and progress in K-12 education?

See the photo gallery from the Nov. 20 Mind-Opener featuring Dan McElroy, Commissioner of Finance, State of MN. His topic: How do we think further ahead in forming public policy?

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 January 14 - John Marty & Wy Spano

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