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ABOUT
The New York Mills Arts Retreat and Regional Cultural Center is a multidisciplinary arts organization that has been dedicated to expanding the cultural and creative opportunities for rural Americans for more than two and a half decades. The Center, founded by John Davis, is located in the town of New York Mills in Otter Tail County in north central Minnesota.
THE GREAT AMERICAN THINK-OFF
Now in its 28th year, The Great American Think-Off is an exhibition of civil disagreement between powerful ideas being explored by every day people. Designed to bring philosophy down from the ivory towers of academia and make it accessible for all, the contest has received national acclaim including coverage by C-SPAN, the New York Times, and The Today Show.
NEWS
2024 Great American Think-Off Results
Michelle Mellon is America’s Greatest Thinker!
Audience Votes: Freedom of Speech IS Worth the Cost!
2024 Great American Think-Off Finalist Essays
31st Great American Think-Off
Is freedom of speech worth the cost?
Read the 4 Finalist Essays Here!