Medicine Ball Film Screening at Hamline 

Hamline’s Sundin Music Hall, October 29 at 7:00 pm.
CGEE’s work with Minnesota PBS continues to amplify the impacts of our education and stewardship initiatives throughout our region. This month we honor that relationship by hosting a special screening of Medicine Ball, a new documentary by Leya Hale (Dakota/Diné), who is a CGEE advisor and acclaimed Minnesota PBS producer. The film follows Native college athletes Lexus Redthunder and Leroy Staples Fairbanks IV as they navigate college life and basketball at the University of Minnesota Morris, which is located on the site of a former Native boarding school. Their journey reveals how basketball became a powerful symbol of resilience, hope, and cultural pride in Native communities. 

Ms. Hale, who has won multiple Emmy awards for her work, will introduce the film and answer audience questions. "As a Native woman filmmaker, I am committed to reclaiming stories that have too often been hidden or silenced. Medicine Ball is not just about basketball, but about legacy, survival, and the ways our people continue to adapt and thrive,” says Hale. "My hope is that audiences walk away with a deeper understanding of the boarding school era’s enduring impact, but also the hope, ceremony, and empowerment embodied in the game of basketball for Native communities today.”

Score Big with Adopt-a-Drain & Minnesota United!

The excitement of soccer season is here, and we're celebrating with a special offer just for Minnesota's Adopt-a-Drain community!

Thanks to Minnesota United FC, you can purchase discounted tickets to the Loons' match on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. Whether you're a lifelong soccer fan or just looking for a fun night out with family and friends, this is a great opportunity to cheer on Minnesota's home team while supporting a cleaner, healthier community.
As a special bonus, everyone who joins us will get the chance to head down onto the field after the game for an exclusive group photo. Top off your memorable evening with the ultimate group photo taken by an MNUFC team photographer right on the Allianz Field pitch!

At Adopt-a-Drain, we know that every clear drain helps protect our lakes, rivers, and streams by keeping leaves, litter, and debris out of storm drains. Just like a strong defense wins games, small actions taken by thousands of volunteers make a big impact for clean water across Minnesota.

Thank you for everything you do to help keep Minnesota's waterways flowing clean. We hope to see you at Allianz Field this October—Go Loons!

Claim your discounted tickets here: (Use code ADOPTADRAIN if prompted)