A forum for future-positive creativity
Local designers, artists, & activists are on the forefront of a tidal wave of change; yet they have no place to gather, socialize, or share their ideas. Solutions is the space for presenting these new ideas & drawing awareness to existing solutions. The core event is a rapid-fire exchange of ideas consisting of short presentations called “Solution Sets.”

Each presenter is allowed: 20 images x 20 seconds (each) = 6 minutes, 40 seconds

This short format keeps presentations concise, generates high levels of interest, & gives many people a chance to present at each event. While the event is local, the conversation will be global; Solutions will broadcast the event through the web in easily digestible idea packages.

If you want to read more about our origins, check out our "creation story."


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Our Team
Troy Gallas is an architectural and experience designer native to the Twin Cities. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in architecture and has since learned and practiced traditional methods of building in Ethiopia, Mexico, Spain, & Nova Scotia. In addition to co-founding Solutions Twin Cities, he is currently a steering committee member of Architecture for Humanity: Minnesota.Through his work he aims to bring people together in unique and engaging ways while creating meaningful exchanges between them.


Colin Kloecker has been living in the Twin Cities for 6 years. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in architecture and has since been working at Cermak Rhoades Architects in St. Paul, a small firm with a focus on affordable and supportive housing. He hopes that the programs he creates are giving people meaningful reasons to come together and be social.


Solutions Sponsors & Partners
Solutions Twin Cities is always looking for organizations & businesses that are committed to improving the world. If you are interested in becoming an official sponsor or partner, please get in touch with us.


Many thanks to...
Tom Fisher
Judy & Craig Gallas
Nate Golin
Gina Graham
Thomas Kloecker
Erin Schumacher
Bethanie Kloecker
Ryan Fisher



Dan Elias
Ben Shardlow
Shanai Matteson
Betsy McDermott     Altheimer
… and everyone else who has helped us along the way. This wouldn’t be possible without you.