07/16/2025 

Scott Stallman, President of Dunwoody College of Technoloy in Minneapolis, will fill us in on everything we ought to know about that venerable, well-regarded school. Dunwoody has an outstanding track record and reputation, even though it is not usually quickly thought of when Twin Citians are asked to name prominent institutions of higher learning in the metro area. Our host is Barry Kelner. 

07/23/2025 

Kasey Summer, Director of Sales & Marketing for Griswold Home Care / Live Assured, will discuss ways Seniors may get the help they need to be able to remain safely in their own homes. This type of service may be vital for those whose needs exceed what their family can provide. Also, those who are on a waiting list for an appropriate Senior Care facility could need this type of service on a temporary basis. It's best to know one's options when considering how best to proceed.   Host: Dale Borgeson.

07/30/2025 

Andrew Mannix is a reporter with the Minnesota Star Tribune and the co-writer (along with Liz Sawyer) of several key recent detailed articles focusing on the 5-year anniversary of George Floyd's killing by MPD Officer Derek Chauvin. Since that fateful weekend in 2020, much has happened in the analysis and framing of the whole tragic incident. Mr. Mannix will dig into the details of his reporting of these important stories, the facts (real and alternative) uncovered, and feedback he has gotten from readers, law enforcement, city officials, fellow journalists and others both locally and across the country.  Host: Jim Utt

08/06/2025 

Part 1 of a 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam (along with a number of other Viet Nam Vets) that he took a few months ago. This week's program focuses on a professionally produced documentary about these vets re-encountering Viet Nam under much different circumstances. 

08/13/2025 

Part 2 of the 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam. This week's presentation will focus on Rich's personal insights and reflections (plus significant photos). 

08/20/2025 

[rescheduled from an earlier date] Scott Nelson, from AARP of Minnesota, will speak about financial crimes including scams, identity theft and consumer fraud which are the most frequently attempted crimes every day in the United States. In the presentation, Scott will share an inside look at how scammers think, how to safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraud, some first-hand accounts from victims, and what to do if you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of crime.   Host:  Jim Utt

08/27/2025 

Angela Denker is a local journalist, ELCA pastor, contributing columnist to the Minnesota Star Tribune, and author. She will be discussing her most recent book, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood, which Club members will have the opportunity to read in advance to better facilitate interactive discussion. The Club now has copies of this book for pre-reading. Pick up a copy when at a meeting in July or early August.    Host: Jim Utt

09/03/2025 

Cody Zoschak is a Senior Manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue where he focuses on Islamic extremism, accelerationist terrorism, and the migration of online speech to offline violence. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and prior to joining IS served as a Policy Advisor at the Department of State focused on foreign terrorist fighters, the Defeat-ISIS Coalition, and northeast Syria. He was previously an Intelligence Research Specialist with the NYPD Intelligence Bureau where he supported terrorism investigations. Cody Zoschak has been closely involved in that organization's ongoing research into the internet-based causes of teen violence. The title of his talk is “Nihilism, extremism, and youth violence."  Host: David Porter

09/10/2025 

Marshall Tanick, a prominent Minneapolis attorney who focuses on Constitutional law as well as employment, labor, and business law will present an overview of the highlights of the US Supreme Court's cases and decisions during its 2024-25 session and also a preview of the major cases expected to come before the Court during its 2025-26 session. Our host this week is Barry Kelner. 

09/17/2025 

Jim Utt will be the speaker this week. He will share with the Club the highlights of his rather atypical career as a pharmacist. [Hint: It involved little in the way of preparing and dispensing prescription drugs.] He will also provide some basic insights into key factors that contribute to the generally high cost of prescription drugs in the U.S.A. 

09/24/2025 

Tom Horner will moderate a general member discussion reflecting on the prevailing impressions of the ups and downs of the second Trump administration, having just passed the 8-month mark since his inauguration. Nobody has no opinion about this President. Come ready to share your ideas, opinions, assessments, and suggestions. 

10/01/2025 -- Open

Mike Augustyniak, Director of Meteorology for WCCO in Minneapolis, will present a review of the latest advances in weather forecasting, how commercial and government meteorology services interface with each other in a symbiotic way, and the near-, intermediate-, and long-term impacts to be expected from global climate warming with an emphasis on how a warming climate affects our seasons and day-to-day weather forecasts.   Host:   Jim Utt

10/08/2025 -- Open

10/15/2025 -- Open

Gertrude Matemba-Mutasa, CEO, and Dan Mogelson of Lifeworks will present an overview of that organization's extensive work and innovative services to advance inclusive opportunities for the disabled within society.  Host: Bruce Lillehei 

10/22/2025 -- Open

10/29/2025 -- Open

11/05/2025 -- Open

11/12/2025 -- Open

11/19/2025 -- Open

11/26/2025 -- No meeting (day before Thanksgiving). Enjoy your holiday!

12/03/2025 -- Open

12/10/2025 -- Open

12/17/2025 -- Open

12/24/2025 -- No meeting (Christmas Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

12/31/2025 -- No meeting (New Year's Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

01/07/2026 -- Open

01/14/2026 -- Open

01/21/2026 -- Open

01/28/2026 -- Open

02/04/2026 -- Open

02/11/2026 -- Open

02/18/2026 -- Open

02/25/2026 -- Open