A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates

St. Catherine University

2025 One Read For Racial Justice: The Message

Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning author and journalist. His books include The Water Dancer and The Message. He is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the Sterling Brown Endowed Chair in the English department at Howard University.

“Ta-Nehisi Coates is the James Baldwin of our era.” – Isabel Wilkerson

Moderated by Angela Davis of MPR News.

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Regular single ticket price: $42

Concerts in the Orchard: The Double Down Daredevils

Five Sundays in August means five concerts this year! Join us for our fifth 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.

Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to the Double Down Daredevils play Bluegrass and Americana music with a special emphasis on 2, 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies.

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.

Concerts in the Orchard: Relativity the Band

Join us for our third 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank

Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Relativity the Band's fun and eclectic mix of outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and blazing fiddle.

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.

Concerts in the Orchard: Darlene and the Boys

Join us for our second 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.

Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Darlene and the Boys brand of traditional country music entertainment.

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.

Concerts in the Orchard: Crimson Roots

Join us for our fourth 2025 Concert in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate sponsored by Merchants Bank.

Enjoy a seat in the apple orchard at the LeDuc Estate while you listen to Crimson Roots' blend of tight harmonies, solid guitar skills and a truly unique ability to arrange music.

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the event. The event is free to the public, but donations are encouraged.

Company North Crest Presents “Dedication & Inspiration”

From the people in our lives to the things we use every day we have something or someone to thank for all parts of our life. With a variety of themes and music hand picked and dedicated to or inspired by something or someone! Including their Recreational, Pre-Company and Company dancers and featuring our Annual Company 30-minute ballet performance. At around 2.5 hours long with a 20-minute intermission this highly expressive performance is sure to bring out many emotions! 

Cobden Day

Cobden day is annual event for over 40 years! “All roads pull to Cobden” literally! Popular tractor pull starts at 11a. Bean bag tourneys, food, craft& vendor fair, free simple kids games, & music by iv play in evening! Crushers bar puts on main event. Contact for info. Craft & vendor fair from 11-3 contact - [email protected]

Climb 4 Kidney Cancer

Join the University of Minnesota Department of Urology for a stair climb competition, casual climb, and summit stroll at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 4. All proceeds from Climb 4 Kidney Cancer support critical kidney cancer research at the University of Minnesota Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers. To learn more, register, or donate, please visit: z.umn.edu/climb4kidneycancer

Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show – Sunday, July 6 | 12–3 PM
Come join us this 4th of July weekend for a Classic Car Show at Forgotten Star! Whether you’re bringing out your own vintage ride or just want to check out some cool cars, it’s gonna be a fun afternoon.

When: Sunday, July 6 from 12–3PM
Where: Forgotten Star Brewing
Details: This show is for classic cars only and we’re capping it at 58 spots, so if you want in, don’t wait!

Cirque du Soleil: 'Twas the Night Before …

‘Twas the Night Before … is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays.