Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning Created to enrich the quality of life in our local communities through exposure to lifelong learning and the arts. Free admission although donations are welcome

Programs are held twice a year for 6-7 weeks on Wednesday Mornings at 9:30 for 60-90 mins. NELL serves communities in Clearwater and East Polk Counties

Mt. Rushmore: The Carving of an Icon w/ Speaker David JonesThis is NELL’ last Spring programWednesday May 20 @ 9:30am, d...
05/19/2026

Mt. Rushmore: The Carving of an Icon w/ Speaker David Jones
This is NELL’ last Spring program

Wednesday May 20 @ 9:30am, doors open at 9:00am

Location: Bagley American Legion

This will be the last speaking appearance by Mr. Jones in our area, He has presented multiple times in our area over the years. He has numerous topics he spoke about.

Mr. Jones is retired! Please join us for this last Spring 2026 program and a special thanks to Mr. Jones.

Final NELL for Spring 2026It is also our last chance to see one of David Jones amazing programs. He has retired. He ha...
05/16/2026

Final NELL for Spring 2026

It is also our last chance to see one of David Jones amazing programs. He has retired. He has been an annual favorite for many years. See you there!

05/13/2026

Summer concerts in Bemidji

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL)The Spring 2026 season is nearing an end. In celebration of “Americas 250th...
05/10/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL)

The Spring 2026 season is nearing an end. In celebration of “Americas 250th” we bring you this very important time in our history. It’s a “do not miss” program.

No charge to attend
Morning refreshments served. (Freewill)

NELL invites you to join us as our speaker will share about an important time in our 250 year history. A time when our ...
05/08/2026

NELL invites you to join us as our speaker will share about an important time in our 250 year history. A time when our very freedom was compromised.

“ROSIES: The Riveting History of the Women Who Sustained a Nation and
Helped Win World War II”

Speaker - Emily Thabes will highlight the incredible contributions of Rosie’s in WW II, emphasizing their roles in factories and shipyards, their personal (local!) stories and their impact on future generations.

Time: 9:30am - 11:00 w/questions

Date and Location below.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes guest speaker Ginny Benson (Nevis). She will share interesting s...
05/02/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes guest speaker Ginny Benson (Nevis). She will share interesting stories about her aunt, one of the first female spies in the CIA.

*Time/location below. No charge to attend, morning refreshment served.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes guest speaker Ginny Benson (Nevis) of spies in the CIA.*Time/loca...
05/02/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes guest speaker Ginny Benson (Nevis) of spies in the CIA.

*Time/location below. No charge to attend, morning refreshment served.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes Garrett Ebling!Garrett was on the Interstate 35 W Bridge in Minne...
04/28/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes Garrett Ebling!

Garrett was on the Interstate 35 W Bridge in Minneapolis on August 1, 2007 just after 6pm when it collapsed sending multiple vehicles into the Mississippi River.

1 of more than 140+ survivors of the Interstate 35 W Bridge collapse. Garrett sustained multiple injuries. He endured months in various hospitals recovering both physically and mentally.

Wednesday April 29, 2026

McIntosh Community Center
115 NW Broadway
McIntosh, MN

9:30a-11:00a (w/ questions)
NO Charge to attend
OPEN to everyone
Light morning refreshment (Freewill)

We hope you will join us.

Most everyone remembers this day like it was yesterday.Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning welcomes Garrett Ebling - ...
04/23/2026

Most everyone remembers this day like it was yesterday.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning welcomes Garrett Ebling - 1 more than 140+ survivors of the Interstate 35 W Bridge collapse.

Wednesday April 29, 2026

McIntosh Community Center
115 NW Broadway
McIntosh, MN

9:30-11:00 (w/ questions)

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL) is marking Earth Day Wednesday April 22 with a special Earth Day Program.We...
04/22/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL) is marking Earth Day Wednesday April 22 with a special Earth Day Program.

Welcome David and Alethea, who over time transformed their farm into renewable energy. ♻️💚♻️

The couple will share the basics of the process during their program; system construction, maintenance and multi-land-use. Discover how renewable energy can contribute to a sustainable future.

No charge to attend.🧤♻️💚

Location: Bagley Public Library 📚
79 Spencer Ave. SW, Bagley

Wednesday April 22 @ 9:30 am
Doors open at 9:00am
Light morning refreshments will be served(Freewill)

Curious about what it means to live off the grid or fully self sustained? This program is for you. Northern Exposure t...
04/20/2026

Curious about what it means to live off the grid or fully self sustained? This program is for you.

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning is excited welcome David and Alethea as they share the basics on their process turning their farm 100% off-grid.

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