Celebrate the shared history of the world’s two oldest democratic constitutions, the US and Norway.
Speaker and panelists will offer reflections on civic engagement, constitutional principles, and the electoral process.
Keynote remarks will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and opportunity for a moderated audience Q&A.
Constitution Day in the United States commemorates the day the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia first signed the new constitution, September 17, 1787.
Constitution Day in Norway, popularly known as Syttende Mai, commemorates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814.
This event takes inspiration from the Norwegian American newspaper’s 2024 Democracy Center exhibit at Norway House.
6:00PM – 7:00PM | Cash Bar and Light Refreshments
7:00PM | Program
Keynote Speaker
Lorie Skjerven Gildea
Chief Justice of MN Supreme Court (2010-2023)
Panelists
David Minge
Judge on MN Court of Appeals (2002-2010)
US Rep. for MN 2nd District (1993-2001)
Tony Albright
MN State Rep. for Dist. 55B
Dean Urdahl
MN State Rep. for Dist. 16A
Registration
FREE with RSVP