Field Note

Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps members joined Itasca State Park staff to restore a stone drinking fountain built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The project was led by John Beaty, a technical instructor and Minnesota Historical Society employee. As part of Northern Bedrock’s mission to provide young adults with training in historic preservation, the hands-on work gave Corps Members practical experience in caring for cultural resources while supporting the park.

Heritage Preservation Grants

Spotlighted Project: Accessible Restrooms - Tower Historic Fire Hall
The Tower-Soudan Historical Society used a $10,000 small grant to complete accessible restroom construction in the Tower Historic Fire Hall. Two former jail cells were converted into women’s and men’s restrooms. Work included demolition of the old women’s restroom floor, framing of an exterior wall, and installation of drywall on plumbed walls. Taping was finished, and painting, fixtures, and stall separators followed. The project built upon earlier efforts from the 1990s and 2019, which had roughed-in plumbing and framed space for restrooms but never completed the work. By using existing infrastructure in the addition, the project avoided changes to the historic fire hall’s original structure while achieving ADA compliance.

The completion of the restrooms advanced the fire hall restoration plan and ensured that the building could serve its public role as a History Education Center. With accessible facilities, the historic site could host school programs, history talks, fundraisers, and community events, supporting Tower’s Main Street revitalization. The project reinforced the building’s value as a landmark that connected residents and visitors with the past of Tower, Soudan, and Lake Vermilion. Grant support from the Minnesota Historical Society provided leverage for additional community and foundation funding, moving the ongoing rehabilitation efforts forward and returning the 1895 structure to active public use.
Recipient: Tower-Soudan Historical Society
Funded Amount: $10,000
Project Details

Small Grant Deadline
Applications for the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants quarterly small grant round (requests of $20,000 and less) will be due Friday, October 10, 2025. Contact the Grants Office with questions.

OCTOBER Grants Open House
October 2 - Online: The Grants Office will hold a virtual Grants Office Open House using Google Meet from 2 to 3:30 pm in order to provide additional grants support to our communities. We encourage people to RSVP to Gillian with a short summary of what you want to talk about and she will try to ensure that someone helpful will be available. Learn more »

Grants Office Webinar: Successful Oral Histories with the Grant Program
September 18 @ 2 to 3 pm (CT) - Online: An oral history project is a great way to get perspective on an historical event from the people who lived it. But how? We'll cover essential techniques for conducting effective interviews, best practices for recording and preserving material, and strategies for making your project accessible to future researchers and community members. Join us to learn how to structure an oral history project and make it successful. Presented by Melinda Hutchinson, Grants Specialist.
Join online: meet.google.com/zwx-krei-com
Join by phone: ‪(US) +1 386-361-3086‬  PIN: ‪420 891 978‬#

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From the Blog

This week's blog post is from Kraus-Anderson. Have a blog? Let us know!

Quonset Huts
Astute visitors and residents of St. Louis Park might notice something noteworthy on Minnetonka Blvd and Highway 100. One of the buildings belonging to St. George’s Episcopal has a familiar shape and an interesting history.

In 1947 parishioners of St. George’s Episcopal church accepted a proposal by architect E.R. Ludwig. The new (formed in 1945) congregation was getting its own church building. Dripping with stone and reminiscent of English country life, this initial plan couldn’t be further from the St. George’s we see today.

Ludwig’s initial proposal brought with it an estimated cost of $150,000. Newspapers were taking note of the congregation’s fundraising efforts, but they were noteworthy more for the inspired variety of campaigns than for the amounts raised. In 1948 the congregation of St. George accepted a radically different proposal for its new church that would, amazingly, only cost $55,000 to build. The eye-popping difference in price stems from a value that Kraus-Anderson was offering to clients at this time: prefabrication. By way of Steel Structures Inc., KA was a major supplier of Quonset huts for a post-WWII US that was desperate for built space. Continue Reading »

More MN Blog posts

• Explore History Day project ideas with MDL’s guide to "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History" - Minnesota Digital Library News
• Our Deephaven documentary on PBS - Trident Sciences
• The Amazing Restoration of Robbinsdale’s Graeser Park, Historic Wayside Rest - Robbinsdale Historical Society
• History Is Not Optional: Why Beltrami County Must MAINTAIN Funding for Our Historical Society - Beltrami County Historical Society
• The ups and downs of Gunnar Thorwald - Washington County Historical Society

From the Tube

This week's post is from the New Prague Area Historical Society. Have a video channel or podcast? Let us know!

More MN Tube posts

• Arleta Little – My North & The Art of the Personal Essay - Gunflint Trail Historical Society Chik-Wauk Museum
• The Kline Sanitarium - Anoka County History Society
• The History of the Brown County Sheriff's Department - Brown County Historical Society

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Job Opportunities

Minnesota Historical Society's Job Announcement, Internship, Fellowship, and Volunteer Opportunity pages.

MNHS

• Curator, Fine Art OR Senior Curator, Fine Art - MN History Center
• Program Facilitator I - Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post

LOCAL

• Editor - Ramsey County Historical Society, St. Paul, MN
• Director of Exhibitions and Collections - Minnesota Museum of American Art, St. Paul, MN
• Museum & Programs Coordinator - African Economic Development Solutions, St. Paul, MN

REGIONAL

• Map Collection Project Coordinator Librarian - University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, IA

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

• Director, Research & Interpretation - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL
• Engagement Specialist - Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
• Museum Custodian - Massillon Museum, Massillon, OH
• Editor in Chief - Historical Society of Michigan Publications, Lansing, MI
• Programs Coordinator - Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing, MI
• Programs Innovator - Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing, MI
• Project Manager, Capital Projects - The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
• Office Assistant - State Archeology Office, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE
• Assistant Director, Conference & Event Production - American Alliance of Museums, Arlington, VA
• Director of Education & Exhibits - Manitoba Children’s Museum, Winnipeg, MB
• Executive Director - The Bibliographical Society of America, Remote Work

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Do History Here

Aerial view of the James J. Hill bonanza farm at Northcote, Minnesota.
Image used with permission. From the collections of the Kittson County Historical Society.

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Recipes as Time Capsules: Learn about your best recipes with Karla Knutson
September 19 @ 1 to 2:30 pm - Minneapolis: Norway House - Join Karla Knutson, Professor of English at Concordia College, for a roundtable exploring how community cookbook recipes reveal cultural stories and heritage. Share your favorite recipes and learn about the traditions behind them from Karla’s research into her grandmother’s 1985 Lutheran church cookbook and food trends in the Upper Midwest. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Artifact Chat: World War II
September 19 @ 11 am to 12 pm - Alexandria: Douglas County Historical Society - Join a discussion highlighting unique World War II artifacts from the museum’s collection, offering insights into the era’s history through tangible objects. Cost: Free. Learn more »

Helen Hoover on Gunflint Lake
September 20 @ 2 to 3 pm - Grand Marais: Gunflint Trail Historical Society & Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center - David Hakensen, author and former Minnesota Historical Society president, discusses his new biography of Helen Hoover, a best-selling nature writer from the 1960s and 1970s. Her works detail life in the wilderness on Gunflint Lake and her career transition from Chicago to a remote cabin on the Gunflint Trail. This family-friendly talk is free to the public; donations appreciated. Learn more » 

Whitewater State Park’s Prisoner of War Camp
September 20 @ 2 to 3 pm - Reeds Landing: Wabasha County Historical Society - Learn about the history of Whitewater State Park during World War II when it served as a summer work camp for German prisoners of war. This event sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Minnesota’s history. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Time Traveler's Trek
September 20 @ 10 am to 8 pm - Sauk Centre: Sauk Centre Area History Museum - Celebrate Sauk Centre’s rich history with Time Traveler's Trek, featuring period games for all ages, guided historical tours, and storytelling by period actors about the town’s past. Explore Sinclair Lewis' boyhood home, the Little Red School House, the History Museum, and enjoy food trucks, music, and dancing at Sinclair Lewis Park. Learn more » 

Centennial Celebration Dinner 
September 23 @ 4:30 to 7 pm - Grand Marais: Historic Cook County - Celebrate 100 years of preserving Cook County history at their annual meeting. Live music starting at 5 pm, and a dinner featuring entrée options such as planked trout, homemade fish cakes, or vegetable lasagna. Learn more » 

5th Annual Ramona Arreguín de Rosales Lecture: Somewhere We Are Human
September 24 @ 6 to 7:30 pm - Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Department of Chicano & Latino Studies - Presented by Reyna Grande and Sonia Guiñansaca, this lecture highlights the anthology Somewhere We Are Human, featuring voices on migration, survival, and new beginnings by migrants, refugees, and Dreamers. Cost: Free. Learn more »

Morrison County Historical Society Annual Meeting
September 25 @ 6 pm - Belle Prairie Township: Morrison County Historical Society - Attend the annual meeting starting with a social half-hour at 6 pm, followed by a brief business meeting at 6:30 pm. The program features author Nikki Rajala presenting "Women in the Fur Trade (There Were Some?),” highlighting the vital contributions of Native American and French-Canadian women to the fur trade industry. Location: Holy Family Parish. Cost: Free. Learn more »

The Saint Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Minnesota Book Club
September 25 @ 6:30 to 8 pm - Maplewood: Maplewood Area Historical Society - Join a book club event featuring “The Saint Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald,” edited by Patricia Hampl and Dave Page, exploring Fitzgerald’s deep ties to St. Paul through his stories of ambition, young love, and social life. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul’s West Side
September 27 @ 1 to 4 pm - St. Paul: Minnesota Humanities Center - Discover the history and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side Latino community through stories, bus tours, exhibits, and Mexican cuisine, beginning at Neighborhood House/The Wellstone Center. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Art Walk & Talk with Sue Davies
September 27 @ 10 to 11 am - Buffalo: Wright County Historical Society - Begin with a display of nature-inspired artwork by Susan Davies followed by an informal gallery talk. Afterwards, join an optional outdoor workshop involving a contemplative walk through a nearby wild area with sketching and meditation, designed to connect participants with the natural environment. Accessible paths and lawn chairs available. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

From Euphrates to Mississippi: Poetry & Oud Whisper of Arabian Nights
September 27 @ 1 to 5 pm - St. Paul: Germanic-American Institute - Experience the rich traditions of Arabic poetry and oud music, alongside traditional Germanic music, in a special event presented by the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project and the Germanic-American Institute. Celebrate storytelling through music and poetry from both cultures. Cost: $10. Learn more » 

Back Alley Walking Tour
September 27 @ 10 to 11:30 am - Red Wing: Goodhue County Historical Society - Discover the early history of downtown Red Wing by exploring its alleyways with GCHS. Learn about the people, historic businesses, and remnants that tell the city’s story, beginning at John Rich Park. Cost: $15. Learn more »

Fall Harvest Celebration 2025
September 27 @ 11 am to 2 pm - Austin: Mower County Historical Society - Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities including a bake sale, apple cider press, horse-drawn wagon rides, antique car rides, rope making, decorated pumpkins, and more, held mostly inside and outside the Ag Building. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Reflections Series: “Tracing African American Legacies in Minnesota”
September 30 @ 6:30 to 8 pm - Marshall: Lyon County Museum - Professional genealogist Mica L. Anders presents an exploration of African American life in Minnesota during its early years from the 1850s through the 1880s, focusing on communities, individuals, and their multifaceted roles in society through personal narratives and historical records. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Romanian Dark Legends: Monsters, Vampires and the Undead
Each Sunday in October @ 1 to 3 pm - St Paul: Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota - Explore Romanian folklore’s spine-chilling legends including strigoi, moroi, and vampires. Sessions blend historical context, storytelling, and cultural insights on supernatural creatures, their origins, and influence on modern horror and regional identity. Location: Landmark Center. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Exploring Dog DNA: Where Mutts Get Their Strut
October 1 @ 7 to 8:15 pm - Online: Minnesota Genealogical Society - Genetic genealogist Kate Penney Howard uses Poppy the Weimaraner pup to illustrate dog DNA, breed origins, and canine behavior, with interactive segments for pet owners. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

United Way: Celebrating a Century of Impact
October 2 @ 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Rochester: History Center of Olmsted County - Join United Way of Southeast Minnesota in celebrating 100 years of community impact since its founding in 1925 as the Community Chest of Rochester. The evening includes light refreshments, opportunities to connect, and a display of historical highlights showcasing a century of service and support. Cost: Free members/$5 general. Learn more » 

Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux
October 3 & 4 @ 6 to 8 pm - St. Peter: Nicollet County Historical Society - Experience an immersive lantern-lit outdoor tour that brings Minnesota Territory history to life through the spirits of those who lived in Traverse des Sioux during its pivotal years, sharing stories of courage, conflict, and resilience. Cost: $12. Learn more » 

Slovenian History, Culture, and Cuisine Festival
October 4 @ 10 am to 8 pm - Duluth: St. Louis County Historical Society - Celebrate Slovenian heritage with presentations on history, music, and traditions, an art exhibit, live performances by The Singing Slovenes, genealogy help, and a ticketed cultural buffet and program in the evening. Cost: Free for daytime events; $30 per person for the evening buffet. Learn more » 

Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk
October 4 @ 12 to 4 pm - Winona: Winona County Historical Society - Explore Woodlawn Cemetery and hear community actors portray people from Winona’s past, focusing on “Disasters!” including floods, fires, storms, and local history. Admission includes a map with site information; start anytime and allow 90 minutes to visit all sites. An accessible performance of the sites will be held at the History Center on October 2 at 6 pm. Cost: $10. Learn more » 

Doors Open Duluth
October 4 @ 10 am to 5 pm - Duluth: Rethos - Explore Duluth’s story through behind-the-scenes tours of historic buildings, manufacturing hubs, breweries, creative spaces, and more, with Lincoln Park and Rice’s Point as the 2025 focus. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Tuesday with a Scholar – The American Prairie
October 7 @ 12:30 to 2 pm - Online: Ramsey County Library - Minnesota journalists Dave Hege and Josephine Marcotty discuss the history and environmental threats facing the American prairie, drawing from their book Sea of Grass. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

In the Shadows: Stories and Realities of Irregular Migration
October 9 @ 12 pm - Swift County: Swift County Historical Museum - Explore the complex and often perilous journeys of irregular migrants, including the risks of violence, detention, and exploitation. This program discusses the history and current realities of immigration in the U.S., sharing stories from recent immigrants to illuminate human experiences behind the headlines. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

“They were Related Somehow!” Proofing Family Stories to Connect: Family, Acquaintances, and Neighbors
October 9 @ 6 to 7 pm - Faribault: Rice County Historical Society - Join Gary Heyn, genealogist and author, as he explores immigration history and the connections between communities from Gembitz Hauland Posen to Honey Creek Township in Wisconsin and Deerfield Township in Minnesota. This talk focuses on family, acquaintances, and neighbors, tracing stories that link generations. Cost: Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Learn more »

A Night at the Speakeasy
October 11 @ 6 to 10 pm - Mankato: Blue Earth Historical Society - Step back in time to the Roaring ’20s with a dinner, dessert, signature cocktails, live music, auction, gift card grab, and raffle. 1920s dress is encouraged for this event. Location: Sky One Eleven. Cost: Ticketed event. Learn more » 

History Partners Memory Café
October 14 & 28, November 11 & 25, December 9 & 23 (Second and Fourth Tuesdays) - Owatonna: Steele County Historical Society - This in-person program is designed for people living with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and their caregivers. It offers social activities in a safe, supportive environment while connecting family and friends with local community services. New participants are encouraged to call 507-451-1420. Cost: Free. Learn more »

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Continuing Education

Highlighted Museum: Wanda Gág House Interpretive Center and Museum, operated by the Wanda Gág House Association, New Ulm,  MN.
Photograph by Jonathunder, distributed under a GNU Free Documentation License.

Advocacy 101: Getting to Know the Basics
September 24 @ 1 to 2 pm (CT) - Online: American Alliance of Museums - This webinar introduces the fundamentals of advocacy, explores how advocacy efforts make an impact, and provides information about Museums Advocacy Day. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building
September 24 @ 10 am (CT) - Online: Firespring - Firespring’s Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Kiersten Hill, will share strategies to build a compelling case for capacity building, connecting strategy with storytelling and outlining a step-by-step plan to secure support for nonprofit investments. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape
October 6 @ 2 pm (CT) - Online: National Council of Nonprofits - This webinar will cover key considerations for nonprofits seeking federal grants, including the application process, new grant certifications, and strategies for planning around evolving requirements. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

Climate Change Data in History Collections
October 9 @ 2 pm (CT) - Online: American Association for State and Local History - This webinar offers a framework for using historical collections and archival resources to document and interpret climate change, featuring practice examples, a case study, and guided discussion on identifying, verifying, and interpreting data. Cost: $30 members/$45 nonmembers. Learn more » 

Essential Board Governance Documents
October 15 @ 1 pm (CT) - Online: Blue Avocado - An expert panel will outline the indispensable documents that guide nonprofit governance, explain how these shape strategic direction, and share best practices for effective board leadership. Cost: Free. Learn more »

Fundraising Alternatives for Cultural Institutions
October 14 @ 12 pm to 1 pm (CT) - Online: Connecting to Collections Care - This webinar explores strategies cultural institutions can use to support collections care amid shifting funding landscapes, including free and low-cost preservation resources, collaborative opportunities, and alternative fundraising models such as mutual aid, crowdfunding, and sponsorships. Cost: Free. Learn more » 

TIPS & TOOLS

• 31 Blog & Social Media Content Ideas for Museums - Landslide Creative

UPCOMING STATE and REGIONAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES

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Funding & Awards

Grant opportunities at the Minnesota Humanities Center
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is offering several grant opportunities funded by the Minnesota Legislature, available through 2027:

• $3,000,000 for cultural festivals and events: Open to organizations and local governments; applicants may request up to $200,000 per year per grant period. Funding available through October 31, 2027.
• $600,000 for Emergency Response grants: Targeted at organizations assisting communities in crisis, including Indigenous groups, underrepresented communities, recent immigrants, and veterans. Applicants may request up to $50,000. Funding available on a rolling basis through October 15, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
• $1,500,000 for Children’s Museums: Supports arts and cultural exhibits and educational outreach. Applicants may request up to $100,000 annually per grant period. Funding available through May 31, 2027.
• $1,500,000 for Museums, Exhibits, and Collections: Available to organizations and local governments; applicants may request up to $200,000 annually per grant period. Funding available through May 31, 2027.

These grants support cultural heritage, education, and community development across Minnesota. For detailed guidelines and application instructions, visit the Minnesota Humanities Center website »

NAHA Archives & NAHA Publications Fellowships
Deadline - October 1: Norwegian-American Historical Association - These fellowships provide support for research of the Norwegian-American experience. Learn more »

• NAHA Archives Fellowship - One award of up to $2,000 will be available for a specific research project by a graduate student or advanced career scholar.
• NAHA Publications Fellowship - One award of $2,500 is available for a specific research project to scholars at any stage of their career. 

CSA Small Museum Collection Care Grant
Deadline – October 15: Costume Society of America – Awards $1,500 grants to assist small museums, historical societies, historic houses, and similar institutions with limited budgets and staff in caring for, conserving, or exhibiting costume and textile collections of historic or regional significance. Funds may be used for supplies, display items, consultant services, or projects that directly support collection care or use. Learn more »

CSA College and University Collection Care Grant
Deadline – October 15: Costume Society of America – Awards $1,500 grants to assist college and university costume and textile collections that receive little or no institutional financial support. Funding supports care, conservation, and the instructional mission of collections used for study in degree programs in apparel, textiles, or theatre. Eligible expenses include supplies, display items, consultant services, or other projects that directly foster the care or use of the collection. Learn more » 

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News

Vintage Museum Photo: Lonsdale school (now called the 3R Landmark School Museum), Lonsdale, MN. (1984). View additional photos on Instagram »
This section features slides taken of Minnesota history museums from the 1970s through the 1990s by David Nystuen, the MNHS Field Services Coordinator, and other Field Services representatives during that time period.

Emergency Response Workshop & Curator Affinity Group Meeting
October 6 @ 10 am to 3 pm - Glenwood: Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) - Join the MALHM Mutual Assistance Team for an immersive workshop focused on emergency response skills for museum professionals. Topics include wet salvage, mold remediation, proper PPE use, and accessing emergency caches. Participants will practice hands-on techniques for protecting and drying water-damaged collections. The event includes a lunch discussion on future curator training and resource sharing. Space is limited to 25 participants. Location: Pope County Museum. Cost: $30 members/$40 nonmembers (includes food and supplies). Learn more and register »

Rooted in Resilience: Hmong 50th Commemoration Story Contest
The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking stories to mark the 50th commemoration of the Hmong community in Minnesota. Enter in the Rooted in Resilience: Hmong 50th Commemoration Story Contest for a chance to share your experience and reflections on the history of the Hmong in Minnesota. Your story will be showcased at the October 18 event at the Minnesota History Center - Rooted in Resilience: Nourishing Our Spirits, Growing Our Futures. Rewards given to the selected winners. Open to all members of the Hmong community in and outside the metro area.

Minnesota State Archives August 2025 Acquisitions
A variety of research topics are represented in Minnesota state government records added this month to the State Archives collection. Learn more »

1. Attorney General: Litigation files from Minnesota Voters Alliance, et al. v. Joe Mansky (Ramsey County elections manager), dated 2011–2018. These files concern the constitutionality of government speech restrictions in polling places. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Minnesota law overly broad in defining “political” speech, violating free speech rights, and declared the law unconstitutional.
2. Education Department: Council on Quality Education’s St. Paul Public Schools Early Childhood and Family Education program photographs from 1993. These photos show parent-child interactions, meetings with state legislators and Governor Arne Carlson, advisory council members, parent education groups, and home visiting. These complement existing records in the collection. More info »
3. Public Service Department: Telecommunications Access for Communication-Impaired Persons Board records from 1987–1995. Included are meeting minutes from the Board’s executive committee and equipment distribution program committee, and reports. These complement an existing set from 1984–2001. The Board was established by the legislature in 1987 to improve telecommunications access for hearing-impaired citizens.
4. Secretary of State: Session Laws and 1st Special Session Laws dated 2025, continuing the ongoing collection of Session Laws dating back to 1858. More info »

Local libraries, history museum face cuts in Beltrami's 2026 budget
KAXE - Minnesota county leaders are expecting a significant shift in costs to their future budgets because of constraints on the state’s own coffers and changes included in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” In Beltrami County, proposed cuts to libraries, the local history museum and public transit are on the table to offset the increasing burden. Staff at the Bemidji Public Library and the Beltrami County Historical Society are rallying for support, encouraging residents to contact commissioners about how these funding cuts could reduce services and staff. Continue reading »

Column: Don Anderson - Mr. History; Mr. Golden Valley 
Sun Media - Don Anderson passed away peacefully on Aug. 1 at the age of 95. Don was a remarkable and much-acknowledged community-builder, humanitarian, and cherished Golden Valley citizen. Until stepping down from the Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) when he turned 91, he was the secretary, behind-the-scenes leader, and face of GVHS for 34 years. Don was dedicated to GVHS, which in turn is dedicated to finding, preserving, and disseminating historical knowledge about the City of Golden Valley. Continue reading »

Featured Book The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore, by Arnold R. Alanen. University of Minnesota Press. Author Event Date: September 20 @ 2 to 3  pm Location: Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors, MN	Featured Article Minnesota History Early Minneapolis Theaters Volume 9, Issue 1, 1928	Featured Article MNopedia St. Catherine University Featured MNopedia Article	Minnesota Unraveled A podcast series by the Minnesota Historical Society

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