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[Partner Event] Presidents Day: The Power of Ordinary People

  • February 17, 2025
  • 6:20 PM
  • In person at New Branches, 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 and virtual

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter shaking hands with children during the Indonesian elections.

Presidents Day:

The Power of Ordinary People

A celebration of the lives and contributions of President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, highlighting President Carter-inspired organizations that empower ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

February 17, 2025

New Branches

5011 31st Avenue South, Minneapolis


Virtual event link: YouTube Livestream


Reception: 6:20 pm

Musical Prelude: 6:50 pm

Program: 7:00 pm

Reception and informal discussion: 8:15 pm



No registration needed.

We hope you can attend in person, but if not, please join us virtually from the link above.


Participants (additional speakers are being added):

  • Michael Osterholm, PhD, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and PolicyUniversity of Minnesota
  • Becky Rom, Chair of the National Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters
  • Peter MayerSinger songwriter
  • Cristen Incitti
  • Ed Ehlinger, Board Member, Friendship Force Minnesota (FFMNTC)
  • Pat HelinPresident, Friendship Force Minnesota (FFMNTC)
  • Louise AndersonPast President, Friendship Force Minnesota (FFMNTC)


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