Many of you are probably familiar with them, but to those who aren't,
the MN center for photography is a great resource.
http://www.mncp.org/. Their site is currently undergoing a redesign, but they have have a
gallery space, organize various speakers, and offer opportunities to
get your portfolio critiqued (for a fee).
They currently are running Photocentric: A Photographic Biennial
MCP Regional Members Juried Exhibition. I haven't been yet, but their
last show on Minneapolis Music Photography was most excellent.