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SUMMARY:Water Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring together supporters\, partners\, and new voices for an evening of connection and creativity in support of Freshwater’s mission at Water Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater Society\, on Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Make sure to mark your calendar and keep an eye out for registration to open soon. \nThis year’s event will center on our Art for Water initiative\, exploring how creativity\, community\, and shared experience can deepen our connection to water and the role we all play in protecting it. Set along the great Mississippi River\, Water Connects Us will offer a unique and engaging evening designed to inspire\, connect\, and celebrate the power of water to bring people together. \nWater Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater Society\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\n5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nMississippi Crossings Event Center\, Champlin\, MN \nTickets are available here. \nWe hope you’ll join us for a memorable evening on the river’s edge celebrating the power of water to connect us all.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/water-connects-us-2026/
LOCATION:Mississippi Crossings Event Center\, 307 E River Pkwy\, Champlin\, MN\, 55316\, United States
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SUMMARY:The State of Water Technology Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:​We’re thrilled to announce the next MN Water Tech event on October 27! We invite you to join us for an informal social gathering of Minnesota’s growing water innovation ecosystem. This is a chance to hear from those on the cutting edge of water innovation and connect with start-ups\, investors\, researchers\, policy makers\, nonprofit leaders\, and professionals accelerating water solutions across our state and beyond. \n​This time we’ve expanded the event to bring you a panel discussion on the state of water tech\, speakers giving short talks about their journeys\, along with plenty of time for networking. \n​We’re also thrilled to have Veolia as a sponsor. Light food and refreshments will be served. \n​When: Tuesday\, October 27\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (agenda below)\nWhere: Broken Clock Brewing\, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413 \n​Agenda:\n5:00 – 6:00 PM – Networking \n​6:00 PM – Program \n​Welcome messages \n​State of Water Tech Intro: \n\n​Steve Kloos\, Burnt Island Ventures\n\n​Lightning Talks: \n\n​Michelle Bellanca\, Claros\n​Rick Kuntz\, Upstream Technologies\n​David Knighton\, Creative Water Solutions\n​Shane Dyer\, Irrigreen\n​Jason Meyer\, WSP\n\n​Panel discussion: \n\n​Michelle Stockness\, Freshwater (moderator)\n​Katrina Kessler\, MPCA\n​Cara Santelli\, UofM\, Water Circularity Center\n​Ali Humphrey\, Sextant Capital\n\n​7:30 – 8:00 PM – Networking \n​8:00 PM End \n​We hope to see you on October 27! Space is limited\, please RSVP. \n​Steve Kloos\, Burnt Island Ventures\nMichelle Stockness\, Freshwater Society\nSteve Riedel\, Global Minnesota
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/the-state-of-water-technology-social-hour/
LOCATION:Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative\, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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