Save the date:
Jan 28–
Feb 1, 2026
Minneapolis & Saint Paul
Celebrating place, cultivating community
The Great Northern unites communities through art, climate engagement, and outdoor experiences. Through our annual festival and year-round projects, we invite our community to come together, celebrate what makes our region special, and imagine what more is possible when we invest in each other and in the place we call home.
Recent projects include an upcoming original documentary on local farming and our practical Climate Action Guide. Check out our work and mark your calendars for the return of The Great Northern festival Jan 28-Feb 1, 2026.
We’re thrilled to introduce The Great Northern Reads, a free, community-wide virtual book club designed to engage our community in shared conversation. Our first selection is What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a 2026 Climate Solutions Series featured speaker.
Join The Great Northern Reads — Our New Community Book Club!
Let the climate
change you.
The Great Northern is grounded in the celebration of Minnesota’s unique climate and winter traditions. As an organization, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change and fostering community dialogue about the future of our environment and our region.