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Finalist Essays Released

The Great American Think-Off 4 Finalist Essays are published on the Cultural Center website here.

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In the Gallery: Four Points of Light
Window to the World Finland 2026: Workshops & Experiences
Clayton Ryan Duo Concert 4/30/26
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop 5/2/26
Morning with Megan Spring Series 2026
Art for Lunch Winter/Spring 2026
Lotería Night 5/9/26
Celebrating Cultures 2026
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop 5/23/26
NYMRCC Teen Art Club

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Past Events

Capital Campaign Kick-Off Open House 4/17/26
Zach Thomas Concert 4/18/26
Join the Debate: 2026 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
Jordan Messerole Concert 3/14/26
Aaron Simmons Concert 3/27/26
In the Gallery: Conversations with Nature
Hygge Market 2026
Morning with Megan: Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop
2026 MSHSL High School Art Show
In the Gallery: TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction

Think-Off News

2026 Great American Think-Off Weekend
Join the Debate: 2026 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2025 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
Many Truths Prevail in 2025 Great American Think-Off
2025 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
2025 Great American Think-Off Weekend
Meet the Finalists: 2025 Great American Think-Off
Join the Debate on Truth: 2025 Great American Think-Off Question Announced
2024 Great American Think-Off Honorable Mentions
2024 Great American Think-Off Results

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The New York Mills Arts Retreat and Regional Cultural Center is a multidisciplinary arts organization that has expanded cultural and creative opportunities for rural Minnesotans for over 30 years. With our award-winning programming, local residents don’t need to drive hours for world-class arts and culture, they can find it minutes from home.

24 N Main Avenue
P.O. Box 246
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-3339

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