It's time to sign up for MCC's 2026 Great Decisions program! Please read below for all necessary information.
What is Great Decisions? Great Decisions is a foreign policy discussion program. The Foreign Policy Association has chosen eight timely topics and will publish a briefing book on those topics, which serves as a focal text for discussion groups across the country. Global Minnesota vets speakers for the many Great Decisions groups in the state, including MCC's.
What are the topics for 2026? America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy, Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy; US/China Relations (2026), Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation, Ukraine and the Future of European Security; Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order; US Engagement of Africa, The Future of Human RIghts and International Law.
When is Great Decisions? MCC's 2025 Great Decisions programs will be held February 23, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, September 21, October 19 & November 16 from 4:00-5:30 pm. You don't need to attend every program. NOTE: Due to the President's Day holiday, the February session will be on the fourth Monday of the month. All other months we will meet on the third Monday of the month.
Where does it meet? Great Decisions programs will be held in person at our MCC Offices, 1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis.
How much does it cost? The cost is $20 per member for the year. If you would like to order one of the briefing books published by the Foreign Policy Association, the cost is $27.52 per book. The $20 fee pays for speaker honorariums; $27.52 covers the briefing book actual cost. Briefing books are optional.
How do I pay? You can pay online or send a check payable to Mill City Commons. Mailing address for checks is: Mill City Commons, 1201 W River Pkwy, Ste 217C, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
What is the deadline to sign up? Tuesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
How do I sign up?
Please follow these steps to register:
1. Click HERE and then click on the "Register Now" button.
2. Select your Registration Option (single or couple and payment type, including book purchase options - note, books are not required)
3. Type your spouse/partner's name when prompted OR type N/A if registering as a single.
4. Click Complete Registration
5. On the Payments Page, select your payment method from the dropdown menu (credit card or check).
5a. If paying by credit card, enter your card information and click Submit Payment.
5b. If paying by check, simply click Done. Don't forget to mail your check to MCC!
6. You can also email staff and we will help register you. Just let us know who wants to participate and whether you'd like a briefing book.
**Note: There is no event on December 10th. We are simply using the registration process to capture sign-ups and online payments. You will still need to register for each individual Great Decisions program in 2026 once they are scheduled.
Questions? Email Jane Stacy at Jane Stacy at janestacy@millcitycommons.org.