The Rotary Club of Minneapolis

09/12/2026

We learned from Hennepin Healthcare Public Health staff that 2,306 ready-to-eat bags were distributed to patients in the Hennepin Healthcare system with our recent grant. Food insecurity is a major issue in our community.

09/11/2026

Dr Melinda Pettigrew, Dean of the U of M's School of Public Health, told us about the many consequences of the US withdrawal from WHO. There have been huge staff cuts to USAID and PEPFAR which will mean millions of additional deaths worldwide and an erosion of trust in the US. We also inducted Suzanne Lundeen Abrams as our newest member!

09/08/2026

08/24/2026

We exchanged flags with a Rotarian visiting from India and welcomed our newest member, Huzaifa Sadiq!

08/21/2026

Dr Drexler James from the U of M spoke today about "Why Racism Exists?" Reasons include: racism can preserve advantage, the mind learns categories and associations, "in" and "out" groups change how we treat people. History becomes invisible, but its effects remain. A thought provoking talk!

08/17/2026

This Friday we are honored to have Dr. Drexler James as our speaker. Dr. James is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Drexler is the primary investigator of the Health, Intersectionality, Essentialism, & Stigma research team.

You can RSVP to attend for this Friday's meeting at this link: https://forms.gle/vaeWZcALeozQ2Exc6

You can read more about Dr. Drexler James at this link: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2303/Speakers/a432e98c-c547-42e0-be6d-cd3f9bce4223

08/14/2026

Today, Rick Lundin told us about the perspective of an architect and the prominent buildings he has helped design and how to appreciate the intent of the architect when we look at buildings in our city. Rick even contributed to the Weisman Art Museum, a famous unique structure here in Minneapolis. He gave us notes on this and many other structures we see every day, from theaters to mausoleums.

08/10/2026

This Friday our speaker will be our very own Rick Lundin to speak to us about the Architecture industry and his tips for being a thoughtful and informed customer within his industry.

You can find more information about the program here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2303/Speakers/c5a917e9-b567-4408-9340-07fd2f530da4

You can RSVP to attend Friday's meeting at this link: https://forms.gle/srC9jYDZt5TAyh726

08/07/2026

Today, Ember Reichgott Junge told us about her experience both as a politician and ballroom dancer. Dancing helped her to be comfortable with herself and be confident and transformed her life and political career. Partners dancing can assist people in transition and reduce the risk of dementia.

08/03/2026

This Friday's speaker will be Ember Reichgott Junge to talk about the power of dance for health and aging. Read more at the link below and RSVP by commenting here!

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2303/Speakers/4d5cd87f-e1dd-43a0-a1fc-6f2b4f54cb73