What we’re about
Welcome!
Updating the description a bit. Jim, our Founding Parent, started this group last year. But he was busy and no events had been posted, so I sent a PM to ask if he wanted help/if I could set up some events. He was gracious enough to let me do so. Now he's busy with other endeavours and probably won't be doing much with this group. However, he is kind enough to let me/us keep the group going. I've been pretty busy, too, so I'm not sure how much I'll be doing. But for now, the group is up and running, and I can perhaps help you launch some low-key events to meet some new people even if I can't lead the events.
So, what's the point of this group? To encourage folks who are "not from here" to get out and meet some good people while having some engaging conversations. The stereotype about Minnesota being a place of over 10,000 reserved people seems to be pretty accurate. If you want to meet new people, the new people are likely transplants. From other states, from other countries. Maybe other planets or galaxies. Whatever.
**With that said...**If you have met some Minnesota natives who are close friends, that's an achievement and pretty cool. Your MN buddies are very welcome to join this group. Similarly speaking, while this is a transplants group, if you're a Minnesota person who just likes to expand your horizons, why not join? The point of this group is to be able to discuss experiences that transcend living in this state. We just want to engage in conversations that allow us to talk about our experiences. If you're a Minnesotan native that will allow us to get as enthusiastic about watching fireworks in DC, riding the EL in Chicago, or trying to get away from lions in Somalia, well, then that's OK, too.
Not interested in a posting drinking events due to liability and weird stuff that can happen when strangers drink too much with other strangers. But I am interested in posting low-key events that allow people to meet up in a safe environment (museum, cafe, outdoor area) and just have a conversation. If you're super-direct and talk about things that are considered not polite (religion, politics, etc) well, that's my speed. But no one is forcing the issue! Just be respectful of diverse experiences, ask some questions of people you meet, engage with everyone, and don't treat an event like a speed dating event. :)
If you are interested in posting an event, run it by me and if it sounds reasonable/safe, I'll likely post it. The disclaimer is that no one associated with this meetup (Jim, the founder) or me...are guardians of the Meetup Galaxy, or any specific meet-ups whether we are there are not. Also, this group is open to ANYONE who has respect for people in general. No weird salutes or jokes about any groups of people. You will be kicked out. (Not that this has happened thus far-everyone I've met has seemed a-ok but I'm intolerant of intolerance and want this to be a group of decent people.)
