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Join us for a special night to welcome our new scholars and
celebrate as a community.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7-9 pm
​ ​North End Event Center at the Minnesota State Fair

The North End Event Center is located in the Minnesota State Fairgrounds nearest to Hoyt Ave W and Snelling Ave (Entrance Gate #3). It is best to enter at Hoyt off of Snelling rather than the main entrance of the Fairgrounds (Snelling & Midway Pkwy).

North End Event Center is just off of Cooper St within the Fairgrounds.  UPDATE: Hwy 280 Closed April 13-August 20

• Parking Map 
  
• Directions to North End Event Center

Free Parking

• Located in the Camel Lot at the intersection of Hoyt & Snelling
  
• Street parking within the Fairgrounds (avoid parking with yellow curb/no parking sign)
  

Bus Stop

• Snelling & Hoyt Station on the METRO A Line

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Register

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RSVP

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PARKING

Schedule

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​7:00 PM • Registration, Scholar/Advisor Connect
7:30 PM • Program
8:00 PM • Refreshments & Snacks, Scholar/Donor Connections, Socializing

Attire: Business casual is suggested

Directions to North End Event Center

Questions? Email us here.

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