2025 Fraser Gala, presented by The Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Foundation

Join us for the Fraser Gala, presented by The Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Foundation on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, as we celebrate Fraser’s 90th year! Guests are invited to dress in the era of their choice as we look back at Fraser through the decades.

In 1935, Louise Whitbeck Fraser founded a school in her home to teach children with disabilities—during the Great Depression and amid personal tragedy. Despite opposition, her school grew and became a legacy of inclusion that lives on today.

Over 90 years, the world has changed—music, fashion, communication, work, and healthcare have all evolved. But Fraser’s mission remains. Today, we serve children, teens, and adults across 74 Minnesota counties with healthcare, education, housing, and employment services.

You make this work possible. By donating, attending, or sponsoring the gala, you help carry on Mrs. Fraser’s legacy and ensure another 90 years of impact and inclusion.

Sponsorships come with unique marketing benefits like signage, social media exposure, and on-site branding. For more information, contact Rose Rosario at rose.rosario@fraser.org.

Event Schedule

5:00 p.m.  –   Happy hour and silent auction bidding

6:30 p.m.  –   Dinner begins

7:10 p.m.  –   Program begins including live auction and fund-a-need

8:30 p.m.  –   Afterparty featuring St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars

10:00 p.m. –  Event ends

Dinner Menu

• Hor D’oeuvres 
• Truffled aranchini with sherry cream (vegetarian) 
• Argentinian steak chimichurri (dairy free/gluten free)
• Cambozola cheese crostone with apricot chutney and pistachio gremolata (vegetarian, contains nuts)
• Salad
• Apple salad: fire-roasted apple, baby kale greens, candied walnut, cider vinaigrette 
• Entrees
• Wild rice chicken forestiere (gluten free) 
• Filet mignon, herb butter, bordelaise (Gluten free)
• Butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar sage cream, pumpkin seeds, craisins 
• Sides
• Mashed potatoes 
• Green beans or carrots 
• Desserts
• Chocolate dipped strawberry (gluten free)
• Flourless chocolate cakes (gluten free)
• Salted caramel cheesecake, praline crust (gluten free, contains nuts) 

Register here!

View photos from our 2024 event here.