Reunion and Events

Agricultural Tours 9-4 PM Spend the morning on a horticulture, livestock or crop tour within 1 hour drive of St. Paul, MN. Exact touring locations are being finalized and shared soon. Buses will depart from Hilton Garden Inn at 9am for two tour stops. All tours will meet for lunch at a local winery.  Cost is $125.

Field Day experience at University of Minnesota's St. Paul Campus from 9-2 PM Transportation provided from Hilton Garden Inn or parking available in the Commonwealth Lot,

Activities and events include guided tour of fields, greenhouses, or other research facilities. Due to some limit capacity of tour group sizes, you will be asked to indicate your preferences during registration. Cost is $35 ($38 after March 2nd). 

Additional activities, regardless of the tour preference, include presentations by faculty, walking tours, family-friendly activities, and more. Lunch is provided. For campus accessibility questions, please contact Heather at [email protected].

Mississippi River Dinner Cruise 6-8:30 PM Spend the evening cruising the Mississippi River with Padelford River Rides. Transportation provided to and from the Hilton Garden Inn. The boat will launch promptly at 6pm. Dinner will be provided. The boat has indoor and outdoor spaces, full bathrooms, seating, allowing you to move around the boat as you'd like. Cost is $80 ($88 after March 2nd).

Barbeque Picnic at Long Lake 11-2  PM Enjoy a relaxed picnic at Long Lake Regional Park. Transportation provided to and from Hilton Garden Inn. 

There will be plenty of time to chat and connect. The park pavilion has a covered space with picnic table seating. The pavilion has handicap accessible flush toilets, playground, and walking trails. Access to Long Lake Beach is .5 miles/.8 km by road or walking trail which has a lifeguard present on Saturdays. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $30 ($33 after March 2nd).
 

Finale Dinner 5:00 PM The formal finale dinner will be hosted at McNamara Alumni Center on the Minneapolis campus, .5 miles/.8 km from the Hilton Garden Inn. McNamara is a fully accessible facility with a connected parking ramp. The reception will begin at 5pm with program and dinner starting around 6:00pm. Cost is $125 ($137 after March 2nd).

*Exact logistics for events could shift slightly, all registered attendees will be notified of any changes and receive updated information before the event. Please note any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions in your registration. 

Registration is open!

Registration Information
You can register yourself and your guests/family members. Customize your experience and select the specific events and activities you’ll attend. Some venues have limited capacity, so register early. Discounted pricing ends March 1.

Registration is a two-step process: first, provide your demographic info; then, you’ll be directed to the University of Minnesota’s “Modern Campus” system to select events and submit payment. The full process takes about 20 minutes.

Children:
Children under 2 may attend free with a parent, but meals are not provided. Children 2 and older must be registered and paid for. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all events.

For questions, contact Heather at [email protected] or 800-346-6278.

The main hotel for the reunion is the Hilton Garden Inn located on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus. Buses will be provided for transportation to and from this hotel. 

 

Hilton Garden Inn
Book rooms at the reduced rate
511 Huron Blvd SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 504-3000
Mid-range hotel, continental breakfast provided, 8 minute walk from light rail line.
$149 +tax per night until May 11, 2026

Other local hotel with reduced rates for reunion attendees:
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Book rooms at the reduced rate
(612) 254-6418
Simple hotel rooms, includes full breakfast, 2 minute walk from light rail stop.
$99 +tax per night until May 10, 2026 

Graduate Hotel by Hilton
Book rooms at the reduced rate  
Or call 612-379-8888, option 2 & use code 92O
Upscale hotel, breakfast available for purchase, 4 minute walk from light rail stop
$189 +tax per night until May 20, 2026.

Arriving by Air 
All reunion events will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota and the local area. The closest airport is Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

75th Reunion Locations and Venues
Google map with celebration venues, transportation, local attractions, and other helpful locations. 

Transportation for Reunion Events
Transportation is provided to and from the Hilton Garden Inn for reunion events. Please indicate if you will be using this provided transportation in your registration. 

Transportation Around Minneapolis and St. Paul
Public Transportation options include Metro Transit Light Rail and Metro Transit Buses.
Uber and Lyft are available in the metro area along with several taxi services. 
Several car rental companies are available at the MSP Airport.

How to get to the Hilton Garden Inn from the MSP Airport (approx. 15 miles/24 km): 
Public Transport: $2-5
Light Rail Line station is located below the Red/Blue/Silver parking ramps. Take Airport Tram located one level below baggage claim, and take tram to Red/Blue/Silver parking ramps then follow signs to METRO Blue Line. 
Take Blue Line Light Rail to US Bank Stadium 
Change to Green Line Light Rail. 
Depart at Stadium Village Stop and walk south (towards Washington Avenue) .3 miles/.4 km to the hotel on your right.

Uber/Lyft: $30-50

The cities Minneapolis and St. Paul, affectionally called "the cities" by locals, both offer a wide variety of attractions. The 75th Reunion Google Map lists several attractions accessible by public transport.

• St. Paul tourism website
• Minneapolis tourism website

I have additional questions, who can I talk with? 

Email [email protected] to reach Heather or call at 612-624-3740.

I need an invitation letter to apply for a tourist visa, how can I get one?

Use this template for a generic letter or request a letter with your full legal name and your connection to MAST at [email protected]. If you would like to travel with guests also attending the reunion, please include their full legal names and relation to you. 

I would like to bring my children, can they attend?

Yes! We are glad to have your children are invited to attend. Children under 2 may attend free with a parent, but meals are not provided. Children 2 and older must be registered and paid for. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all events.

When does the discounted pricing end?

The cost to attend each event will increase by 10% after March 1. Register early to ensure your spot and pay the discounted price!

What happens if I need to cancel?

We understand plans can change expectedly. You can request a cancellation through the registration portal .

• October 2025 – March 1, 2026 - Registration open with discounted pricing of 10%. A cancellation fee of 15% will apply.
• March 2 – April 30, 2026 – Registration costs increase by 10%. A cancellation fee of  50% will apply
• May 1, 2026: Registration is closed, and no refunds will be issued. In extreme situations, MAST will consider refunds outside of the above timeframe. 

I have some accessibility or disability accommodations or special food needs. How do I know if these are supported? 

We want to make sure everyone is welcomed, comfortable, and able to participate in as many events as possible. During the registration process we ask for accommodations that might be needed for you or anyone in your family/group. We will do our best to provide accommodations or information you may need. Contact Heather at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or accommodations you may need.

I'm not sure how I will be getting around during the reunion, what do you suggest? 

We will provide transportation to and from the Hilton Garden Inn for events, with the exception of the Saturday Finale Dinner as it is within walking distance of the hotels. During the registration process, we ask if you plan to take the provided transportation to get an estimated count. If you select to use the provided transportation, we will include you in the count for the buses in every event you are attending. 
Rental cars, Uber or Lyft are alternative options.

What does the registration fees for each event cover? 

The registration fees are covering the cost of venues, food, and transportation where provided. The registration fees do not cover all the costs associated with hosting three days of events. Our goal was to make attending as affordable as possible. 
Interested in donating to help cover reunion costs? Make a gift through the MAST International fund 

Why are you charging per individual events? 

We wanted your reunion experience to be customizable so you only have to pay for the events that you want to attend.  Since the registration costs for each event only cover part of the costs for the entire event, this allowed us to keep fees minimal for each individual event. 

I need to make a change to my initial registration, how can I do that?

It is possible to register additional guests and register for additional events after your initial registration.
Adding a new guest, start here.
Adding additional events with no extra guests, start here.