{"title":"MNHS Press Books","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wanda-gag","title":"Wanda Gag","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStorybook Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Gwenyth Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eAugust 1, 2005\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lively biography for middle readers about the bohemian artist who authored such children’s classics as Millions of Cats and Snippy and Snappy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamous for her elegantly written and whimsically illustrated children’s books \u003cem\u003eMillions of Cats, The Funny Thing, Snippy and Snappy, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eTales from Grimm\u003c\/em\u003e, Wanda Gág (1893–1946) lived a life not unlike that of the characters in the German fairy tales that her grandparents told her as a girl.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn a new biography for young readers, award-winning author Gwenyth Swain brings the visionary and eccentric artist to life. Swain takes readers into Wanda’s girlhood in rural Minnesota, where, from an early age, her artistic talents flourished. Yet Wanda, the eldest of seven siblings, was pushed abruptly into adulthood when her father’s untimely death left her in charge of the household. After years of struggle, Wanda Gág was finally able to go to New York to pursue her passion. Her art was eventually featured at top galleries and her books, influenced by her love of nature and animals, became wildly popular among children and critics across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eComplemented by Wanda’s illustrations, letters, and diary entries, Wanda Gág: Storybook Artist illuminates for young readers the amazing life of a charismatic artist who triumphed over adversity to realize her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinnesota Book Award–winner \u003cstrong\u003eGwenyth Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of over twenty books for children, including the biographies \u003cem\u003eDred and Harriet Scott\u003c\/em\u003e (Borealis Books) and \u003cem\u003eLittle Crow\u003c\/em\u003e (Borealis Books). She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e112 pages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780873515443\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":41284367745204,"sku":"12826","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":31740130885710,"sku":"P12920S","price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/SWAIN_9780873515443_6addaaa4-3959-459b-8e0f-a1be7e028ea6.jpg?v=1645992047"},{"product_id":"st-paul","title":"St. Paul","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/search?q=%22urban+biography%22\"\u003eAn Urban Biography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bill Lindeke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (July 20\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003e, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise history of St. Paul, featuring stories that are familiar, surprising, and sure to change the way you see Minnesota’s capital city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow did the city of St. Paul come to be where and what it is, and what does that show us about the city today? Bill Lindeke provides intriguing insights and helpful answers. He tells the stories of the Dakota village forced to move across the Mississippi by a treaty—and why whiskey sellers took over the site; the new community’s close ties to Fort Snelling and Winnipeg; the steamboats and railroads that created a booming city; the German immigrants who outnumbered the Irish but kept a low profile when the United States went to war; the laborers who built the domes over the state capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul; the gangsters and bootleggers who found refuge in the city; the strong neighborhoods, shaped by streets built on footpaths and wagon roads—until freeway construction changed so much; and the Hmong, Mexican, East African, and Karen immigrants who continue to build the city’s strong traditions of small businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful investigation of place helps readers to understand the city’s hidden stories, surrounding its residents in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Media:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Through detailing the lives St. Paul’s history makers, much like a novelist might, Lindeke paints the past with a colorful brush and forces readers to take a second look at their surroundings, be those public parks or other landmarks, like the Peanuts statues scattered throughout the city. \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Reporter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcerpted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinnPost\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRacket.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e“Bill Lindeke has long served as a critical local historian, offering a thoughtful\u003cbr\u003eperspective on the factors that have shaped our city. There is much to learn from\u003cbr\u003eSt. Paul’s blended history; this book offers a fascinating look at where we’ve been\u003cbr\u003eand where we can dare to go.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelvin Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e, mayor of St. Paul\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e“Examining the intersection of people and place, Bill Lindeke’s \u003cem\u003eSt. Paul\u003c\/em\u003e uses powerful\u003cbr\u003estories that speak to the complex history of our beloved capital city—the growth of its\u003cbr\u003epeople, neighborhoods, economy, and more. The book is an essential read for those\u003cbr\u003ewho want to imagine and build a future St. Paul.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerri Thao\u003c\/strong\u003e, community activist, organizer, and longtime St. Paul resident\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e“Bill Lindeke brings the heft and deftness of an engaged scholar to this project while\u003cbr\u003ewriting a book that is a pleasure to read. By showing how diverse communities, from\u003cbr\u003ethe Dakota to the Hmong and Somali, not only live here but also make sense out of\u003cbr\u003etheir experiences here, Lindeke provides a history that lives up to his dictum that\u003cbr\u003e‘the uneven geography of St. Paul is best understood from contrasting perspectives.’”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Rachleff\u003c\/strong\u003e, co–executive director, East Side Freedom Library\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Lindeke\u003c\/strong\u003e is an urban geographer and writer who focuses on how our environments shape our lives. 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As a friend for over forty years, I always look forward to his next endeavor.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAl Lindner\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lindner Media Productions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Through these vignettes from Ron’s life we trace the journey from a boy’s carefree pursuits to full-grown advocacy and stewardship. A case study in the importance of a childhood spent outdoors. Plus, it’s a fun read.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Heilman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/neveragoosechase.com\"\u003eneveragoosechase.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/embeds\/video\/89-d1871acb-2594-4bb8-88a4-ed24150b1573\/iframe\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-oyEBvrMU8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 B\u0026amp;W PHOTOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341927\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593056796852,"sku":"023925","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/SCHARA_9781681341927.jpg?v=1618342799"},{"product_id":"view-split-rock","title":"The View from Split Rock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Lighthouse Keeper’s Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Lee Radzak, With Curt Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMay 11, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern lighthouse keeper tells the fascinating stories of his tenure at a celebrated historic site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e is a Minnesota icon: a handsome structure perched atop a cliff on Lake Superior’s North Shore, gorgeous in every weather, a lonely outpost overlooking the vastness of the lake. 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He also discusses stories of its keepers, the technology that powered the light and the foghorns, the stunning landscape and weather of the North Shore, and his decision in 1985 to light the beacon in memory of the crew of the \u003cem\u003eSS Edmund Fitzgerald\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized by season, illustrated with pictures taken by Lee and other talented photographers, this book offers a guide to life at Split Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee Radzak\u003c\/strong\u003e served for thirty-six years as the resident site manager at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society’s Split Rock Lighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurt Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, the author of \u003cem\u003eSo Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/minnesota-1918-when-flu-fire-and-war-ravaged-the-state-paperback\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinnesota, 1918: When Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, writes a popular Minnesota history column for the \u003cem\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Lee Radzak is a walking historical archive of information about one of Minnesota’s iconic and most beloved landmarks, and for good reason: he lived there with his family, as other lighthouse keepers have with theirs since the light station was built in 1910. Lee’s family, like the others before them, shared the soaring views and the history and mystique of the lighthouse with tourists. Such an arrangement is the fodder for some great stories. I’m thrilled Lee and writer Curt Brown are now telling them to us all.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCathy Wurzer\u003c\/strong\u003e, host of Minnesota Public Radio’s Morning Edition and author of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/tales-of-the-road-highway-61\"\u003eTales of the Road: Highway 61\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Written with the soul of a light keeper and the heart of a naturalist, Lee Radzak’s recollection of thirty-six years of official and family life at the historic and picturesque Split Rock Light Station is a gem of a memoir and a wonderful contribution to the stillunfolding story of lighthouse preservation in the United States. With wonderful additions by Jane Radzak as well, this is a lyrical contribution to Lake Superior lore.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Vogel\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, United States Lighthouse Society and Site Keeper, Buffalo Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Most people love lighthouses, those craggy castles in remote and desolate places that stand guard against the darkness and shipkilling rocks. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe View from Split Rock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the story of one of the country’s premier lighthouses, Split Rock Lighthouse, and ranges from shipwrecks to family challenges atop the rock—especially in winter. Lee Radzak and Curt Brown have produced a lush coffeetable book that will bring back memories to previous visitors and whet newcomers’ travel interest for Minnesota’s #1 most frequented attraction along its fabulous North Shore. Woot! Woot!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlin Bree\u003c\/strong\u003e, boating journalist and author of \u003cem\u003eBold Sea Stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.uslhs.org\/2020\/08\/24\/light-hearted-ep-77-lee-radzak-and-hayes-scriven-split-rock-light-station-minnesota\/\"\u003e\"Light Hearted\" Podcast of the U.S. Lighthouse Society\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMNHS Media Release (2019) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/media\/news\/11069\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthouse’s Longest-Serving Keeper Retires After Nearly Four Decades on Lake Superior\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Launch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pc6Zrq5UqtE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee Radzak: 36 Years of Service at Split Rock Lighthouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xyki-Eqqg3E\" height=\"297\" width=\"528\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnopedia.org\/structure\/split-rock-lighthouse\"\u003eMNopedia: Split Rock Lighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e article by Lee Radzak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\/learn\/history\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthouse History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\/learn\/lighthouse-life\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthoue Life at the Lighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\/learn\/keepers\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthouse Lighthouse Keepers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/splitrock\/activities\/buildings\"\u003eSplit Rock Lighthouse Historic Buildings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/libguides.mnhs.org\/splitrock\/images\"\u003eMNHS Gale Family Library: Split Rock Lighthouse: Images \u0026amp; Artifacts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/storms-coming\"\u003eChildren's Picture book, \u003cem\u003eStorm's Coming! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e168 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 color and b\/w photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341804\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593056895156,"sku":"023920","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/RADZAK_9781681342061.jpg?v=1618342800"},{"product_id":"josie-dances","title":"Josie Dances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Denise Lajimodiere, Illustrator Angela Erdrich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMay 4, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ojibwe girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle, as she prepares for her first powwow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosie dreams of dancing at next summer’s powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the months go by, Josie practices her dance steps while Mom stitches, Aunty and Kookum bead, and Grandma Greatwalker dreams Josie’s spirit name. Josie is nervous about her performance in the arena and about all the pieces falling into place, but she knows her family is there to support her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powwow circle is a welcoming space, and dancers and spectators alike celebrate Josie’s first dance. When she receives her name, she knows it’s just right. Wrapped in the love of her community, Josie dances to honor her ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Ojibwe girl’s coming-of-age story, Denise Lajimodiere highlights her own daughter’s experience at powwow. Elegant artwork by Angela Erdrich features not only Josie and her family but also the animals and seasons and heartbeat of Aki, Mother Earth, and the traditions that link Josie to generations past and yet to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/bowwow-powwow\"\u003eBowwow Powwow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/hungry-johnny\"\u003eHungry Johnny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/the-forever-sky\"\u003eThe Forever Sky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/powwow-summer\"\u003ePowwow Summer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/the-creators-game\"\u003eThe Creator's Game \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenise Lajimodiere\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retired associate professor of educational leadership at North Dakota State University and a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. A traditional jingle dress dancer, a poet (Dragonfly Dance; Thunderbird; Bitter Tears; His Feathers Were Chains) and author (\u003cem\u003eStringing Rosaries\u003c\/em\u003e), and a birch bark biting artist, she lives in a cozy cottage by a lake on the Turtle Mountain Reservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Angela Erdrich\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a pediatrician in Native American communities since 1997. She makes her home in Minneapolis, where she enjoys spotting birds and animals in the wild just as she does at Turtle Mountain, where she is a tribal member. She learned watercolor painting from her high school art teacher. \u003cem\u003eJosie Dances \u003c\/em\u003eis her first illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Indians in Children's Literature Best Books of 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'll just say it: I love \u003cem\u003eJosie Dances\u003c\/em\u003e. That sense of love that readers experience with some books, is where I'll start. Why, I wonder, does this book give me that feeling? . . . I think what I'm trying to get at is this: the story given to us by Denise Lajimodiere and Angela Erdrich\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eboth, citizens of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eis so real, and so full of Native life and love.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eDebbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you don’t have a child to read this book with, borrow one. Go see your niece or your cousin or the neighbor. Ask the kids to put down their phones and prepare to be dazzled. Let them hear and see and imagine how Josie learns to dance.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Circle: Native American News \u0026amp; Arts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This resonant modern-day Native narrative highlights the warmth of one girl’s family, the pride of traditions, and the beauty of finding a place in the world, themes as contemporary as they are ancient. Back matter includes an Ojibwe glossary.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This intergenerational story reveals the extensive preparation undertaken by the fancy dancer’s entire family to get ready for the biggest event of the year. . . .  Colorful illustrations rendered in watercolor show the beauty and intricate patterns of traditional beadwork, birchbark baskets, and fine regalia. . . . Sweetly demonstrates how this traditional dance links the generations.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eJosie Dances\u003c\/em\u003e is, at its core, two things: one, an invitation for children to imaginatively enter a powwow and a young Ojibwe girl’s life; the other, an invitation for adults to glimpse powwow culture more broadly. 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Sharing a meal often leads to sharing stories and deepening our understanding of each other and our respective histories and practices, global and local. Newcomers to Minnesota bring their own culinary traditions and may re-create food memories at home, introduce new friends and neighbors to their favorite dishes, and explore comforting flavors and experiences of hospitality at local restaurants, community gatherings, and spiritual ceremonies. They adapt to different growing seasons and regional selections available at corner stores and farmers markets. And generations may communicate through the language of food in addition to a mix of spoken languages old and new. All of these experiences yield stories worth sharing around Minnesota cook fires, circles, and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat We Hunger For\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, fourteen writers from refugee and immigrant families write about their complicated, poignant, funny, difficult, joyful, and ongoing relationships to food, cooking, and eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.valeriedeus.com\/\"\u003eValérie Déus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vasugi.com\/biography\/\"\u003eV. V. Ganeshananthan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.roygguzman.com\/\"\u003eRoy G. Guzmán\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/linajamoul?lang=en\"\u003eLina Jamoul\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simikang.org\/\"\u003eSimi Kang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lazyhmongwoman.com\/about\"\u003eMay Lee-Yang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ifrahmansourart\/\"\u003eIfrah Mansour,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mnartists.walkerart.org\/author\/anh-hoa-thi-nguyen\"\u003eÁnh-Hoa Thị Nguyễn\u003c\/a\u003e, Zarlasht Niaz,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/junauda.com\/\"\u003e Junauda Petrus-Nasah\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kouthao.com\/\"\u003eKou B. Thao\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.michaeltorreswriter.com\/\"\u003eMichael Torres\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saymoukdatherefugenius.com\/\"\u003eSaymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mnartists.walkerart.org\/author\/senah-yeboah-sampong\"\u003eSenah Yeboah-Sampong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sunyungshin.com\/\"\u003eSun Yung Shin 신 선 영\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003ewas born in Seoul, Korea and grew up in the Chicago area, where she learned to cook and bake from her mother. As one of almost 200,000 Korean adoptees worldwide since the 1950s, she was raised multiculturally in a Roman Catholic European American family, eating some of the foods from her homeland as well as from her adoptive family’s traditions from Poland, Ireland, and Germany—as well as from mid- and late-century Midwestern Americana. She has returned to Korea five times, and continues to explore her and others’ culinary heritage, practices, and evolutions with joy and deep appreciation.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is also the editor of the best-selling anthology \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/a-good-time-for-the-truth-race-in-minnesota\"\u003eA Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand author of poetry collections \u003cem\u003eUnbearable Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e (finalist for the 2017 PEN USA Literary Award for Poetry, winner of the 2016 Minnesota Book Award for poetry);\u003cem\u003e Rough, and Savage\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eSkirt Full of Black\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the 2007 Asian American Literary Award for poetry), co-editor of \u003cem\u003eOutsiders Within: Writing on Transracial Adoption\u003c\/em\u003e, and author of the bilingual illustrated book for children \u003cem\u003eCooper’s Lesson\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Minneapolis where she co-directs the community organization \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thisispoetryasylum.com\/\"\u003ePoetry Asylum\u003c\/a\u003e with poet Su Hwang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sppl.org\/read-brave\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Brave Saint Paul 2022 Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat We Hunger For\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gathering of voices from some of America’s most exciting writers on food. Here is an exploration of our relationships to culture, place, and belonging through recipes, memories, and experiences of home. This is an anthology of how we care for ourselves and each other among those who see us as different, foreign, un-American. This book is for everyone who eats.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKao Kalia Yang\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir, The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSomewhere in the Unknown World: A Collective Refugee Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apogeejournal.org\/2021\/07\/12\/what-we-hunger-for-refugee-and-immigrant-stories-about-food-and-family\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApogee Journal\u003c\/em\u003e interview with Sun Yung Shin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/episode\/2021\/07\/15\/hotdish-bnh-m-and-the-foods-that-connect-us-to-family-and-culture\"\u003eMPR with Angela Davis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iVYKwruS8RI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rB0EeKPTENI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 RECIPES, NOTES, BIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593056960692,"sku":"023910","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/SHIN_9781681341972.jpg?v=1618342803"},{"product_id":"sparked","title":"Sparked","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeorge Floyd, Racism, and the Progressive Illusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditor Walter R. Jacobs, Editor Wendy Thompson Taiwo, Editor Amy August\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMay 18, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflections on the murder of George Floyd and the uprisings that followed and on racism in Minnesota, as told by former and current residents of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtual Book Launch Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JYYyowuOxKk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police officers, sparking months of unrest at home and around the world. As millions took to the streets to express their outrage and speak out against systemic racism, injustice, and institutionalized violence, the city of Minneapolis and its residents were deeply shaken. For many, George Floyd’s murder and the ensuing uprisings shattered the city’s reputation for progressive ideals and a high quality of life. For many others, the incident simply caught on camera a representation of the harsh realities and paradoxes that they have been living with for generations. In the words of Jasmine Mitchell, “the ‘Minnesota nice’ comforts and illusionary progressiveness resides upon the ignoring of White racial terrorism and fears of Blackness, brown immigrants, and resistance to White supremacy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSparked \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ebrings together the perspectives of social scientists, professors, and other academics who work or have worked in Minnesota. The essays present reflections on racial dynamics in the Twin Cities and the intersection of the wonderful and wretched sides of that existence, revealing deep complexities, ingrained inequities, and diverse personal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rodolfo Aguilar, Kate Beane, Rose M. Brewer, M. Bianet Castellanos, Catherine Ceniza Choy, Taiyon J. Coleman, Kale Bantigue Fajardo, Shannon Gibney, Ibrahim Hirsi, Walter R. Jacobs, David Todd Lawrence, Brittany Lewis, Enid Logan, Brian D. Lozenski, Keith A. Mayes, Jasmine Mitchell, Samuel L. Myers Jr., Mario Alberto Obando, Kong Pheng Pha, Katrina Phillips, Amber Joy Powell, Rachel Raimist, Neeraj Rajasekar, Thomas X. Sarmiento, Jerry and Sarah Shannon, Erin Sharkey, Jermaine Singleton, Jason Marque Sole, Gabriela Spears-Rico, Wendy Thompson Taiwo, Darren Wheelock, Marcia Williams, Yohuru Williams, Terrion L. Williamson, Mi'Chael N. Wright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface:\u003c\/strong\u003e “From Wonderful\/Wretched Memories to Sparked Discussion of Racial Dynamics in Minnesota,” by Walter R. Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e “Coloring in the Progressive Illusion: An Introduction to Racial Dynamics in Minnesota,” by Amy August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Wonderful\/Wretched Memories of Racial Dynamics in the Twin Cities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Blackasotan Identity Lanes,” by Walter R. Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e “A Letter to an Old Friend about Race,” by Darren Wheelock\u003cbr\u003e “Will Words Lead to Action?” by Marcia Williams\u003cbr\u003e “My Beautiful, Broken Minnesota,” by Rachel Raimist\u003cbr\u003e “In This Country,” by Catherine Ceniza Choy\u003cbr\u003e “The Sound of the Police,” by Jerry Shannon and Sarah Shannon\u003cbr\u003e “Black Life and Death in Minnesota,” by Wendy Thompson Taiwo\u003cbr\u003e “In Transit,” by Thomas X. Sarmiento\u003cbr\u003e “Everybody's Going Uptown,” by Rodolfo Aguilar\u003cbr\u003e “Luna Lovers,” by Mario Alberto Obando\u003cbr\u003e “Gesturing Towards Tenuous Inclusion,” by Jasmine Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e “Learning the Music and Diversity Scales in My Minneapolis,” by Neeraj Rajasekar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Sparked Reflections on Race and Racism in Minnesota \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Minnesota Paradox,” by Samuel L. Myers Jr.\u003cbr\u003e “What’s Understood Don’t Need to Be Explained: Sometimes Gifts Come in Ugly Packages,” by Taiyon J. Coleman\u003cbr\u003e “Minnesota Nice White People,” by David Todd Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e “It Shouldn’t Be Me or You but Especially Not Them: The Proximity of Black Death and Trauma,” by Mi'Chael N. Wright\u003cbr\u003e “Some Abstract Place: Reflections on ‘Black Life and Death in Minnesota’,” by Yohuru Williams\u003cbr\u003e “White Justice in Life and Death: Will George Floyd Receive Justice?” Keith A. Mayes\u003cbr\u003e “Crime and Imagination to Contend with It,” by Erin Sharkey\u003cbr\u003e “Woop-Woop! That’s the Sound of da Beast,” by Jason Marque Sole\u003cbr\u003e “A Reflection on Racism, Police Violence, and Abolition,” by Amber Joy Powell\u003cbr\u003e “Remembering David Cornelius Smith,” by Terrion L. Williamson\u003cbr\u003e “On the Precarity of ‘Safety’: A Black Mother Contemplates What It Means to Defund the Police,” by Shannon Gibney\u003cbr\u003e “Finding Myself in a Racialized World: A Personal Story of Being Black and Immigrant in Minnesota,” by Ibrahim Hirsi\u003cbr\u003e “May 29, 2020: We Are Not Okay,” by Enid Logan\u003cbr\u003e “Brown Minnesota,” by M. Bianet Castellanos\u003cbr\u003e “Beyond Shadow Boxing: Reflections on the Matrix of Race in the Post-Floyd Era of Racial Protest,” by Jermaine Singleton\u003cbr\u003e “Minneapolis Rise Up 2020: Black Lives and Whiteness Unveiled,” by Rose M. Brewer\u003cbr\u003e “The State Is Not Our Friend,” by Brian D. Lozenski\u003cbr\u003e “‘End White Supremacy’ from Black Lives Matter to the Toppling of the Columbus Statue: A Testimonio from San Pablo,” by Gabriela Spears-Rico\u003cbr\u003e “‘Beyond the Borders of the State’: Being Native in Minnesota,” by Katrina Phillips\u003cbr\u003e “Rediscovering My Purpose: The Politics of Race, Access, and Change,” by Brittany Lewis\u003cbr\u003e “George Floyd Was Murdered on Dakota Land,” by Kate Beane \u003cbr\u003e “Unsettled Mourning,” by Kong Pheng Pha\u003cbr\u003e “All the Stars Point North,” by Wendy Thompson Taiwo\u003cbr\u003e “Minneapolis to the Sea: Haibuns in Memory of George Floyd,” by Kale Bantigue Fajardo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e“Where Will We Be on May 25, 2022?” by Walter R. Jacobs, Wendy Thompson Taiwo, and Amy August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Cited\u003cbr\u003e Discussion Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalter R. Jacobs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sociologist and the Dean of the College of Social Sciences at San José State University. He is the author of the ethnography \u003cem\u003eSpeaking the Lower Frequencies: Students and Media Literacy\u003c\/em\u003e and coeditor (with Jeffrey Di Leo) of \u003cem\u003eIf Classrooms Matter: Progressive Visions of Educational Environments\u003c\/em\u003e. He spent 14 years on the faculty of the University of Minnesota, including five years as chair of the department of African American \u0026amp; African Studies. Jacobs serves on the board of directors for the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) and for StoryCenter, the world-renowned nonprofit organization that uses innovative story development practices and participatory media methods to support people in sharing personal narratives rooted in their own life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWendy Thompson Taiwo \u003c\/strong\u003eis an assistant professor of African American studies at San José State University. Her research and teaching interests include Black migration to the Bay Area, Black women and mothering, race and the built environment, and Black visual expressions of social status and class. She previously worked as an assistant professor of Ethnic Studies at Metropolitan State University in the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy August\u003c\/strong\u003e is an assistant professor of sociology at San José State University and the assistant director of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change, where she collaborates with a team of colleagues and student interns to promote social justice in and through sport. Her research focuses on the classification and instruction of preschoolers in school and sport, families’ involvement in youth extracurricular activities, and women’s gymnastics and the #MeToo movement. August has a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore videos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oGo5I8zpFrg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aejV5w2CtlM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/specials\/wonderful-wretched-memories-of-racial-dynamics-in-the-twin-cities-minnesota\/\"\u003eThe Society Pages: Wonderful\/Wretched Memories of Racial Dynamics in the Twin Cities, Minnesota\u003c\/a\u003e, special feature by Walt Jacobs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/mnhspress\/promo\"\u003eMore MNHS Press books on African American History in Minnesota \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/blackhistory-blackvoices\"\u003eBlack History, Black Voices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebibliography, discussion guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681342085\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593057026228,"sku":"023908","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/JACOBS_9781681342085.jpg?v=1618342805"},{"product_id":"booth-girls","title":"Booth Girls","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePregnancy, Adoption, and the Secrets We Kept\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Kim Heikkila\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMarch 2, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, multigenerational story of contested motherhood, equal parts biography, oral history, history, and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In this powerful, beautifully written book, Kim Heikkila recounts the dramatic and painful story of her mother’s first child, born when she was a young unmarried woman in the early 1960s. Weaving together her personal family story with her scholarly knowledge and insight, Heikkila uncovers the emotional and social toll experienced by unmarried mothers who bore not only the babies but the weight of stigma as the fathers walked away.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eElaine Tyler May\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eAmerica and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Heikkila’s mother had a secret: in 1961, two years before her marriage, she became pregnant. After several months hidden in her parents’ attic bedroom, she gave birth to a daughter at the Salvation Army’s Booth Memorial Hospital, a home for unwed mothers in St. Paul, and surrendered her for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim’s older sister reunited with her birth family in the 1990s. Kim’s mother wrote about these experiences, but after she died, Heikkila still had questions. Using careful research and sensitive interviews with other “Booth girls,” she tells the stories of the Booth hospital and the women who passed through it—and she learned more about her own experience as an adoptive mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKim Heikkila\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, is an independent scholar and president of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spotlightoralhistory.com\/about\/\"\u003eSpotlight Oral History\u003c\/a\u003e. She has also taught courses on US history, US women’s history, the Vietnam War, and the 1960s at colleges and universities in the Twin Cities area. She is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/sisterhood-of-war\"\u003eSisterhood of War: Minnesota Women in Vietnam\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With its vivid historical detail, and careful examination of the emotional lives of\u003cbr\u003eparents on either side of the adoption process, this book is recommended for parents of adopted children, and for readers of memoir.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Heikkila, an independent scholar and president of Spotlight Oral History, seamlessly moves between her mother's story and her own, and those of the young women at Booth who played cards, mopped floors, made brief friendships, entered the hospital room with no preparation for labor or delivery, and usually left within weeks of giving up their babies. Their talk sometimes turned to anger at the double standard that sent them into hiding while the fathers went about their lives unscathed.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Searching for answers to heartbreaking questions she never asked her mother, Heikkila brings her gifts as a researcher and oral historian to bear. The family connections lost leave a reader gutted, while reconnections made fill a reader with hope. In so skillfully pinpointing the personal within its historical context, Heikkila delivers a must-read for all those touched by adoption––and for anyone seeking to better understand a loved one gone too soon.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKate St. Vincent Vogl\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eLost \u0026amp; Found: A Memoir of Mothers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kim Heikkila combines powerful and evocative memoir with deep historical research to explore the changing experiences of unwed pregnancy and adoption. Driven to understand her mother (and the depth of a secret kept for thirty-three years), Heikkila also explores her own experience as an adoptive mother in the early twenty-first century. Her mother’s writings, oral history interviews, and rigorous historical research allow Heikkila to contextualize what her mother went through, shaped by changing class, racial, and gender norms. This is a rich read, offering a unique, multivocal perspective against a landscape of dramatic cultural change.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSara M. Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eTidal Wave: How Women Changed America at Century’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In this powerful, beautifully written book, Kim Heikkila recounts the dramatic and painful story of her mother’s first child, born when she was a young unmarried woman in the early 1960s. Weaving together her personal family story with her scholarly knowledge and insight, Heikkila uncovers the emotional and social toll experienced by unmarried mothers who bore not only the babies but the weight of stigma as the fathers walked away.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElaine Tyler May\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eAmerica and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/my-mother-got-in-trouble-in-1960s-minnesota\/374815311\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e essay by Kim Heikkila, \"My mother 'got in trouble' in 1960s Minnesota\" (April 7, 2016)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/MNHistoryMagazine\/articles\/65\/v65i06p229-241.pdf\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinnesota History\u003c\/em\u003e article by Kim Heikkila, \"'Everybody thinks it's right to give the child away' Unwed Mothers at Booth Memorial Hospital, 1961–63\" (Summer 2017)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/publishing.rchs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/RCHS_Spring2016_Heikkila.pdf\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRamsey County History\u003c\/em\u003e article by Kim Heikkila, “'Brighter and Better’: Building the New Salvation Army Rescue Home of St. Paul, 1913” (Spring 2016)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnindependentscholars.org\/sites\/default\/files\/PT%202014%20dec.pdf\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical Thinking 9.2 \u003c\/em\u003earticle by Kim Heikkila “To Bear the Mark: Unwed Motherhood at the Salvation Army’s Booth Memorial Hospital\" (December 2014)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/broadzine\/docs\/mothers\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroad!\u003c\/em\u003e article by Kim Heikkila, “Sparring with Infertility” (Summer 2014, p. 14)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaltura.uga.edu\/media\/t\/1_nez1exsh\/86446941\"\u003eWCCO Television Reports with Dave Moore \"Unwed Mothers\" (November 1960)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thegriefdiaries.org\/nonfiction-by-kim-heikkila\"\u003eThe Grief Diaries articles by Kim Heikkila, “After My Mother Died,” (September 1, 2015) and “White Sand Rising” (June 15, 2018)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8QDFp-m7BN4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/89PjMGswm3U\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 B\u0026amp;W PHOTOS, NOTES, INDEX, BIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341903\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593057058996,"sku":"023914","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/HEIKKILA_9781681341903.jpg?v=1618342806"},{"product_id":"lot-can-happen-middle-nowhere","title":"A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Untold Story of the Making of Fargo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Todd Melby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by William H. Macy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMarch 2, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo behind the scenes of this classic nineties film from cinematic masters Joel and Ethan Coen. Yah, you betcha, you’re gonna discover some fascinating tidbits to celebrate the film’s twenty-fifth anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 movie \u003cem\u003eFargo \u003c\/em\u003estirred widespread curiosity about snowy winters, funny accents, and bloody mayhem on the frozen tundra of Minnesota and North Dakota. The film won two Academy Awards and inspired a popular, award-winning television series. 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You betcha!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Carroll Lynch\u003c\/strong\u003e, actor (Norm Gunderson in \u003cem\u003eFargo\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5xyMeSupQoA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTodd Melby, author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/a-lot-can-happen-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-the-untold-story-of-the-making-of-fargo\"\u003eA Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere: The Untold Story of the Making of Fargo\u003c\/a\u003e, got permission to share some of the \u003cem\u003eFargo \u003c\/em\u003eaudition tapes! 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A lively look back at the wild eighties scene and the creative legacy it wrought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Twin Cities established themselves as a hotbed for stand-up comedy, producing some of the biggest names in comedy history, the local scene consisted of five guys in a basement bar doing their best to make people laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe birth of Minnesota stand-up traces back to the 1970s and five people who paved the way: Scott Hansen, Louie Anderson, “Wild Bill” Bauer, Alex Cole, and Jeff Gerbino. The “original five” got their start performing in a Minneapolis dive bar called Mickey Finn’s, and together they led the charge in establishing one of the most vital and vibrant comedy scenes in the country. They opened clubs and comedy stages across the Cities, brought the nation’s top stand-up acts to town, and inspired future generations of ground-breaking comedians—from Lizz Winstead and Joel Hodgson to Mitch Hedberg, Fancy Ray McCloney, and Maria Bamford. But like any artistic passion that rises quickly to become a mainstream phenomenon, the comedy scene eventually was fractured by bloated egos and an influx of money and drugs—until a second wave, led by the nationally renowned Acme Comedy Club, helped bring comedy back to the forefront in Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades later, the impact of these early comedy pioneers lives on through television, movies, clubs, and countless stand-up acts who followed their path. 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Beyond the major clubs (Acme, House of Comedy, Joke Joint), he covers trends such as the growth of and breakthrough of Black and other comedians of color, an increased focus on diversity, and the cooperative nature of the local comedy scene that has helped it to continue to grow and thrive. His website mncomedy.com explores stories and news from the current comedy scene. 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Curry is warm comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablespoon vegetable oil\u003cbr\u003e 1 large white onion, sliced thin\u003cbr\u003e 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped\u003cbr\u003e salt and pepper\u003cbr\u003e 2 cups chopped carrot\u003cbr\u003e 1 large potato, chopped\u003cbr\u003e 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped\u003cbr\u003e 2 cloves garlic, minced\u003cbr\u003e 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons curry powder\u003cbr\u003e 1 tablespoon tomato paste\u003cbr\u003e ½ cup dry red wine\u003cbr\u003e 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth\u003cbr\u003e ¼ cup minced sweet apple\u003cbr\u003e 3–4 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce\u003cbr\u003e 1½ tablespoons flour mixed with 1½ tablespoons water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large stockpot, heat oil over high heat and add onion and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent and soft and mushrooms are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, potato, sweet potato, garlic, and ginger and stir well. Add curry powder and tomato paste and continue stirring to incorporate spice with vegetables, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer;simmer 3 minutes. Add broth, apple, and tamari; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk flour-water slurry into simmering curry and continue whisking as sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe over rice with chicken katsu (or tofu katsu if you win big at a meat-free raffle!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/curry_8.jpg\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnack Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Makes 16 (½-cup) servings (if you can restrain yourself)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Ginger Reuter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger said, “This is another standby demo recipe. Add spices or different cereal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrice says, “Stay away from the snack mix. It is so addictive I made threebatches in one weekend and ate them all by myself.” You might choose Annie’s Organic Cheddar Crackers in place of the Goldfish; any cheese cracker will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 teaspoon of rosemary and a pinch of red pepper flakes: it is shockingly delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 tablespoons butter, melted\u003cbr\u003e ½ cup honey\u003cbr\u003e 1½ cups Crispix cereal\u003cbr\u003e 1½ cups Cheerios cereal\u003cbr\u003e 1½ cups Life cereal\u003cbr\u003e 1 cup plain Goldfish crackers\u003cbr\u003e 1 cup pretzels\u003cbr\u003e 1 cup cashews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat oven to 325 degrees. In a very large mixing bowl, whisk together butter and honey. Toss with remaining ingredients to coat everything well. Spread mixture onto 1 or 2 parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes and checking to be sure mixture doesn’t burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 color photos, 100 recipes, index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341682\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593057386676,"sku":"020021","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/JOHNSON_9781681341682.jpg?v=1618342822"},{"product_id":"pints-north-0","title":"Pints North","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMinnesota’s Craft Beer Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Katelyn Regenscheid, Foreword by Doug Hoverson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eNovember 3, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack open a cold one and venture into the fun and exciting world of Minnesota craft beers, taprooms, and brewmasters with this inside look at beer making and beer culture.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Minnesota has developed one of the most vibrant and original beer scenes in the nation. 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The relatively recent revolution in Minnesota craft brewing has led to an explosion of new breweries and taprooms, and in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePints North\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Katelyn Regenscheid is here to guide you through the latest trends.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to providing background history to Minnesota’s beer renaissance, Regenscheid introduces you to the people who helped build the craft-beer scene— the brewers, the entrepreneurs, and the consumers—bringing an insider’s perspective to the business and the beer. 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She lives in Minneapolis.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMore about Katelyn in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pastemagazine.com\/drink\/searching-for-enlightenment-at-every-brewery-in-mi\/\"\u003ePaste Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minnesotareformer.com\/2021\/01\/22\/raise-a-glass-to-deregulating-the-beer-industry-review\/\"\u003eMinnesota Reformer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kumd.org\/post\/mn-reads-pints-north-minnesotas-craft-beer-culture-katelyn-regenscheid#stream\/0\"\u003eKUMD MN Reads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beerdabbler.com\/pints-north-interview\/\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A with Beer Dabbler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePints North\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e not only sheds light on Minnesota’s beer history, it provides some great snapshots of where we are now and what hurdles still remain. The craft brewery profiles celebrate some of the breweries that have helped elevate Minnesota to one of the top craft beer states in the country.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLauren Bennett McGinty\u003c\/strong\u003e, executive director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Katelyn has learned about taprooms from being an explorer, a regular, and an employee. She has learned how to see our modern beer-drinking experience from a number of angles and has a good sense of how the parts fit together. … After reading Katelyn’s book, you’ll see things in your favorite taproom in a broader context. Whether you’re drinking your favorite pilsner, imperial stout, or milkshake IPA, let the story behind it all enhance your enjoyment.”\u003cbr\u003e From the foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Hoverson\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eLand of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Katelyn Regenscheid’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePints North\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e picks up where Doug Hoverson’s definitive tome on Minnesota brewing history, \u003cem\u003eLand of Amber Waters\u003c\/em\u003e, leaves off, bringing us into the taproom era that has defined the craft beer landscape today. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePints North\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the power of the brewery taproom as a business model, community builder, and political paradigm shift, shared through the firsthand experience of an author who lives craft beer personally and professionally. An exceptional work that captures the spirit of today’s dynamic and shifting craft beer scene.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Kaufenberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, former editor in chief of \u003cem\u003eThe Growler \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_zTU_rH-U-o\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e240 pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50 color photos, index, appendixes, bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e7 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341705\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593057419444,"sku":"020019","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/REGENSCHEID_9781681341705.jpg?v=1618342823"},{"product_id":"nishiimeyinaanig","title":"Nishiimeyinaanig","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAanjibimaadizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by Anton Treuer and Michael Sullivan Sr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated by Wesley Ballinger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eSeptember 29, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the Ojibwe language, these delightful new stories with animal characters bring to life the creative genius of some of Ojibwe country’s most gifted storytellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these twenty-six charming and original stories, animal characters act foolishly and bravely, show wisdom and weakness, and have funny and surprising adventures. 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Bundled up against the cold, a child and an adult explore the \u003cem\u003eslough\u003c\/em\u003e, a marshy area along the river where many animals live, hunt, and play. The scene is quiet, yet alive with activity—if you know where to look.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe child seeks to solve a mystery:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI search for you\u003cbr\u003e as the sunlight fades\u003cbr\u003e in the silent slough\u003cbr\u003e on the shortest day. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eReaders also tiptoe, scramble, and whisper. What will we discover along the way?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As child and grandparent hike through the woods and along streams, they encounter deer and eagles. They find mounds and lodges, homes for muskrats and beavers. They are watched by cottontail rabbits, red foxes, and snowy owls. These animals and many more survive and even thrive during winter’s deepest chill.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Poetic storytelling evokes the crisp air, the sparkling snow, and the seasonal calm, while vibrant illustrations teem with wild creatures and dazzle with the bright hues of sunset on snowy landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At last, the solstice arrives. The shortest day becomes the longest night, promising the joys of more winter activities and, before too long, the wonders of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducator and writer \u003cstrong\u003eLaura Sulentich Fredrickson\u003c\/strong\u003e has lived on a slough in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChildren’s book illustrator and natural history artist \u003cstrong\u003eLaurie Caple\u003c\/strong\u003e has created artwork for more than twenty books including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/hungry-coyote\"\u003eHungry Coyote\u003c\/a\u003e by Cheryl Blackford.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/newstalk1540kxel\/laura-sulentich-fredrickson-on-the-shortest-day-mon-dec-07-2020\"\u003eKXEL Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kumd.org\/post\/mn-reads-shortest-day-laura-sulentich-fredrickson-and-illustrated-laurie-caple\"\u003eKUMD MN Reads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dniPT7fgRAk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eImages\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/9781681341699_006_iart.jpg?v=1618414496\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/9781681341699_012_iart.jpg\" width=\"6000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/9781681341699_016_iart.jpg\" width=\"6000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efully illustrated, glossary, ages 3-7\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341699\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39593057517748,"sku":"020199","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/FREDRICKSON_9781681341699.jpg?v=1618342828"},{"product_id":"if-you-see-me","title":"If You See Me","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMy Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Pepé Willie, With Tony Kiene, Foreword by Clarence Collins of Little Anthony and the Imperials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eSeptember 15, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Pepé Willie, the “Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound,” who helped to groom and mentor the likes of Prince, Morris Day, André Cymone, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the 1960s R\u0026amp;B scene in New York City to the Minneapolis Sound of the 1980s, Pepé Willie has been up close and personal with some of the most explosive American-grown music and musicians of the latter half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe nephew of Clarence Collins of Little Anthony and the Imperials, Pepé Willie spent his Brooklyn youth surrounded by groundbreaking R\u0026amp;B and soul musicians. He worked as a valet for Little Anthony and the Imperials and the many legendary acts who shared the stage with them—from Ray Charles and Patti LaBelle to the Four Tops and the Supremes. Pepé rubbed elbows with the hottest stars of the day and got an up-close look at the inner workings of the music business. The experience inspired him to pursue his own musical dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter meeting and marrying a Minneapolis native, Pepé moved to Minnesota in 1974. He was brought to a family gathering to see a performance by the band featuring his wife’s cousin, Prince Rogers Nelson. From this first exposure to Prince and his band Grand Central, Pepé knew that this precocious teenager had extraordinary talent, and he set out to take the youngster under his wing, educating him on the ins and outs of songwriting and music publishing. In December 1975, Pepé brought his cousin-in-law into the studio for a session with Pepé’s band, 94 East. This first recording of Prince, the so-called Cookhouse Five sessions, was a pivotal moment in the rise of an unparalleled musician.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile he continued to serve as mentor, confidante, advocate, and, briefly, manager for Prince, Pepé Willie left his own indelible mark on the burgeoning Minneapolis Sound with 94 East. (The 94 East song “If You See Me” opens the definitive compilation album, \u003cem\u003ePurple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound\u003c\/em\u003e.) He also became a mentor to other musicians in Prince’s circle, such as André Cymone, Morris Day, and more. Pepé himself was inducted into the Minnesota Black Music Hall of Fame in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this autobiography, Pepé Willie tells of his journey through the music industry and chronicles working alongside Prince, helping the rising star make his own way in the business.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/prince-before-the-rain\"\u003ePrince: Before the Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/sights-sounds-soul-the-twin-cities-through-the-lens-of-charles-chamblis\"\u003eSights, Sounds, Soul: The Twin Cities Through the Lens of Charles Chamblis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepé Willie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a musician and the founder of Pepé Music Inc. He was a mentor to  many musicians and is considered one of the godfathers of the Minneapolis Sound. He was the first person to ever take Prince into a professional recording studio, and Pepé's own band, 94 East, was an integral player on the local music scene of the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Kiene\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author who has worked with several nonprofit and entertainment organizations in the Twin Cities. He writes two Prince-related columns: \"Purple Music: Musings on the Minneapolis Sound\" for the \u003cem\u003eMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e, and \"Alumni Spotlight: Stories from the Park\"; for the PRN Alumni Foundation. Some of Kiene's other Prince content has appeared in\u003cem\u003e Insight News, The Theology of Prince, Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePrince: The Day I Was There.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarence Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e is a singer, producer, and founder of the legendary R\u0026amp;B group Little Anthony and the Imperials. During their peak in the mid-60s, the Imperials appeared on a variety of television programs and performed live at clubs and venues around the world. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Collins currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/prince-s-early-mentor-pepe-willie-tells-his-rock-n-roll-tale-in-new-memoir\/572371732\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecurrent.org\/feature\/2020\/09\/02\/pepe-willie-if-you-see-me-book-review\"\u003eThe Current's Rock and Roll Bookclub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecurrent.org\/feature\/2020\/11\/20\/pepe-willie-interview\"\u003eThe Purple Current\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_KAUCr25MQg\"\u003eFunkatopia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/s\/ea255987\"\u003eKMOJ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spokesman-recorder.com\/2020\/12\/02\/if-you-see-me-offers-a-remarkable-glimpse-into-the-minneapolis-sound\/\"\u003eMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y-oo04XFESo\"\u003ePrince Podcast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The Minneapolis story would not have turned out the same without Pepé Willie. I am eternally grateful that Pepé hired me to play drums with his band, 94 East. I was young and hadn’t gotten it all together yet, but Pepé encouraged me, and I never looked back. Pepé and Prince were looking for a drummer to follow their tempos, create space, and be on the one! Exactly what I wanted to do! 94 East forever!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Z., drummer for 94 East and the Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Whatever metaphor you wish to employ, Pepé Willie lit the fuse, fanned the flames, and fueled the fire of the rebellious yet finessed musical movement that would become known as the Minneapolis Sound. Despite his integral role in elevating and amplifying this futuristic fusion of funk and rock, Pepé somehow remains a footnote in this pivotal period in Black music. Let’s hope this book changes that.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Kirby, author and producer of the Grammy-nominated \u003cem\u003ePurple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“It has been a long time since I’ve read a memoir that was equally informative and entertaining. I could have read it in one sitting, but forced myself to put it down halfway through so as to savor the moment, only to find myself picking it up the next day and starting all over again. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf You See Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tour de force and a must read for those who fashion themselves students of the Minneapolis Sound. Pepé Willie is an unsung icon in the music industry. With the help of Tony Kiene, this book places Willie in his proper place in the annals of R\u0026amp;B and pop music history. Pepé Willie is a bad mofo; this book is a testament to that fact.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJudson L. Jeffries, PhD, professor of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University and editor of the \u003cem\u003eJournal of African American Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“When I auditioned for Prince in October 1978, it was in Pepé Willie’s basement in Minneapolis. Pepé made me feel like I was part of the family as soon as Prince brought me into the fold. A few months later, with Pepé’s help the new band performed for the first time, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. Pepé made me an honorary soul brother after that show, and we’ve been best of friends ever since!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatt “Dr.” Fink, keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and member of the Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepé Willie in the media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spokesman-recorder.com\/2019\/12\/14\/former-prince-mentor-pepe-willie-shares-storied-history-of-do-yourself-a-favor-if-you-see-me\/\"\u003eMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mspmag.com\/arts-and-culture\/q-a-with-pepe-willie\/\"\u003eMplsStPaul Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/princes-former-mentor-pepe-willie-recalls-the-215708376.html\"\u003eYahoo News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-features\/inside-princes-funky-first-recording-sessions-65574\/\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/numerogroup.com\/products\/94-east-who-is-pepe-willie\"\u003eNumero Group article on 94East\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6RHZFCXQm0w\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_KAUCr25MQg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e368 pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e40 b\/w photos, index\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341767\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593057550516,"sku":"020202","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/WILLIE_9781681341767.jpg?v=1618342829"},{"product_id":"turnout","title":"Turnout","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaking Minnesota the State that Votes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Joan Anderson Growe, with Lori Sturdevant, Foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eAugust 11, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe architect and chief promoter of Minnesota’s high voter turnout tells her story, showing how hard work and cooperation made the state a leader in clean, open elections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh voter turnout in Minnesota is no accident. It arose from the traditions of this state’s early Yankee and northern European immigrants, and it has been sustained by wisely chosen election policies. Many of these policies were designed and implemented during the twenty-four-year tenure of Minnesota secretary of state Joan Anderson Growe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn inspiring and often funny prose, Growe recounts the events that framed her life and changed the state’s voting practices. She grew up in a household that never missed an election. After an astounding grassroots feminist campaign, she was elected to the state legislature in 1972; two years later, she was elected secretary of state, the state’s chief elections administrator. As one of the nation’s leading advocates for reliable elections and convenient voting, Growe worked with county officials to secure Election Day registration (used for the first time in 1974) as a Minnesota norm. She brought new technology into elections administration and promoted motor-voter registration. And as an ardent feminist, she has encouraged and inspired scores of other women to run for office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart political history and part memoir, this book is a reminder to Minnesotans to cherish and protect their tradition of clean, open elections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoan Anderson Growe\u003c\/strong\u003e served as Minnesota’s secretary of state from 1975 to 1999. Widely known as an expert on voting and elections, she has served as an official election observer in various foreign elections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLori Sturdevant\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e editorial writer, is the author of several books of Minnesota history, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/her-honor\"\u003eHer Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2020\/10\/21\/former-secretary-of-state-joan-anderson-growe-everyones-vote-should-be-counted\"\u003eMPR News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/review-turnout-by-joan-anderson-growe-with-lori-sturdevant\/572718151\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2020\/08\/23\/literary-pick-of-the-week-a-timely-read-about-voting\/\"\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/politics\/one-on-one-interview-with-former-mn-secretary-of-state-joan-growe\/5918906\/\"\u003eKSTP's \"At Issue\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“No matter what issue you care about, the right to vote is central. And the fight to protect that fundamental right is the single greatest fight of our time. That’s why we need a twenty-first-century civil rights movement devoted to claiming, enforcing, and defending the right to vote. Joan Anderson Growe has given us an excellent guide for that work.”\u003cbr\u003e from the Foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eHillary Rodham Clinton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Joan Growe made Minnesota’s democracy stronger. This book describes how—by making voting easier, running orderly elections, and paving the way for women to run for high office. It also explains why that work mattered while she was secretary of state, and why it matters more than ever today.”\u003cbr\u003e Vice President\u003cstrong\u003e Walter F. Mondale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The woman you meet in these pages is smart, funny, tenacious, graceful, and full of candid stories about what it was like to be a trailblazing woman in politics and a champion for voting rights. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurnout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating memoir and a guidebook for grassroots politics and expanding voter participation.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTina Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, US Senator from Minnesota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Alice Paul, Mabeth Hurd Paige, and Joan Growe: women dedicated to suffrage as the surest path to freedom. Joan oversaw free and fair elections for Minnesota and across the globe. In this book, she uses history and experience to provide a road map for us as we move forward and, once again, new challenges rise for our democracy.”  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Koch\u003c\/strong\u003e, former majority leader, Minnesota State Senate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The dynamic duo of Growe and Sturdevant has written a truly must-read historical narrative that is also an intimate story of ‘one of our League’s own.’ More importantly, they’ve captured the essence of Joan’s life message for us all: change is always possible, but only if we turn out—to vote, to learn, to advocate—as active participants in our democracy.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Swarmer Witte\u003c\/strong\u003e, executive director, League of Women Voters Minnesota \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Minnesota’s iconic former secretary of state, Joan Growe, has written a timely book about her work to promote transparency in government and protect one of our most fundamental freedoms, our sovereign right as citizens to speak and be heard—our right to vote. It is an inspiring must-read for anyone who values this right and wishes to learn how best to preserve it.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, former associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Having served six terms as secretary of state, Joan Growe is a Minnesota treasure. She was first elected when women were just beginning to enter politics, and her stories of challenges and accomplishments will engage and inspire a new generation of leaders. Readers will especially benefit from Growe’s expertise on election reform and her insights on reducing barriers to voting, reforming election administration, and increasing government accountability.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKathryn Pearson\u003c\/strong\u003e, associate professor of political science, University of Minnesota \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This remarkable book was written for all who love our democracy and who worry about how it is doing, given nonstop assaults from enemies—foreign and domestic. Joan Growe presents a treasure chest of inspiring stories and wisdom-infused warnings. This book, the next chapter in her life of public service, is what you want from a true servant leader—straight talk and knowledgeable, heartfelt advice.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMark Ritchie\u003c\/strong\u003e, president, Global Minnesota, former Minnesota secretary of state  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The first woman elected to a Minnesota statewide office in her own right, former secretary of state Joan Growe deserves much of the credit for Minnesota leading the nation in voter turnout in the last five presidential elections—and earning the reputation as the ‘state that votes.’ In this clearly written memoir, Growe makes a persuasive case for why protecting voting rights and boosting political participation matters.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBill Salisbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSt. Paul Pioneer Press\u003c\/em\u003e capitol bureau reporter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/historycenter\/activities\/museum\/extraordinary-women\"\u003eExtraordinary Women Exhibit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/votesforwomen\"\u003eVotes for Women Online Exhibit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/votesforwomen\/joan-growe\"\u003eJoan Growe profile in Votes for Women exhibit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/discussions.mnhs.org\/10000books\/2020\/07\/23\/votes-for-women\/\"\u003eMNHS Press Resources Related to Women's Suffrage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A4mHsDcS95s\" height=\"297\" width=\"528\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LtHXWkaWLE8\" height=\"297\" width=\"528\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cz2bM2ugc3I\" height=\"297\" width=\"528\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 b\/w photos, notes, index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341637\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593057583284,"sku":"18756","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/GROWE_9781681341637.jpg?v=1618342830"},{"product_id":"daybreak-woman","title":"Daybreak Woman","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Anglo-Dakota Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Jane Lamm Carroll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eNovember 3, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable woman’s life spans nearly a century of peace, invasion, war, exile, return, and astonishing change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefriends.org\/minnesota-book-awards\/minnesota-book-awards-winners\/\"\u003eFinalist for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award (Minnesota Nonfiction)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaybreak Woman, also known as Jane Anderson Robertson, was born at a trading post on the Minnesota River in 1810 and lived for ninety-two years in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Canada, and South Dakota. 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R. Nelson, Foreword Aaron, Neal, and Paul Broten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMarch 1, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventy-five years of big names and memorable games—chronicling the highs and lows, the memories, and the legends from the Minnesota boys’ state high school tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery spring, the state of Minnesota— from urban metropolises to remote Canadian borderlands—is riveted by the spectacle of the boys’ high school hockey tournament. 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Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, freelance journalist, and photographer and the founder and president of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.hockey\/tourneytime\"\u003eLegacy.Hockey\u003c\/a\u003e, Minnesota’s number one resource for high school hockey’s past, present, and future. A recipient of numerous state, regional, and national writing awards, he researched, wrote, and published a series on Minnesota’s top 100 high school players as managing editor of the Minnesota Hockey Hub. He covered Stanley Cup runs as a beat writer for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks, and he has covered multiple Super Bowls, college football national championship games, golf major championships, and the World Series. Nelson grew up playing hockey in and around International Falls, Minnesota, and now lives in Excelsior with his wife, Helen. They have two children, Katherine and Luke.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLegendary brothers \u003cstrong\u003eAaron, Neal, and Paul Broten\u003c\/strong\u003e dazzled crowds in a combined six state high school hockey tournaments from 1975 to 1984, all for Roseau High School. Neal Broten, the eldest of the three, went on to win an NCAA championship with the University of Minnesota Gophers in 1979, a gold medal with the US Olympic team in 1980, and an NHL Stanley Cup title with the New Jersey Devils in 1995. He played 17 seasons in the NHL and was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000. Aaron Broten played two years with the University of Minnesota before being drafted into the NHL, where he enjoyed a 12-year career. He became a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. 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You young men will go on from here and play in many other sports events, but you’ll always remember the Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament as the best.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHerb Brooks \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“La Vaque and Nelson have produced the most amazing book about the boys’ state high school hockey championship. Their countless hours of research results in a compelling and riveting walk down memory lane. Once you start paging through, you will not want to put it down. It is a fantastic history of the tournament and a must read.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLou Nanne\u003c\/strong\u003e, former NHL player and general manager and member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I get chills reading this book. Some of my best memories as a hockey player are playing in the state tournament, and Loren and David do a great job recapturing those moments.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eT. J. Oshie,\u003c\/strong\u003e two-time Minnesota state champion with Warroad and 2018 Stanley Cup champion with the Washington Capitals\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The state tournament went from an event beloved by Minnesota’s hockey cult in an old arena in St. Paul to a statewide preoccupation starting in 1969, when it moved to an NHL arena in Bloomington, and the magic of small vs. big—Warroad and Henry Boucha vs. the Edina assembly line of great players—took center stage. La Vaque and Nelson bring that drama alive with inside tales and repeat that superb work with so many other state tourney moments.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Reusse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e            \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e288 pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e200 b\u0026amp;w illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8.5 x 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341491\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593058402484,"sku":"2322","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/LaVaque_9781681341491.jpg?v=1618342841"},{"product_id":"staring-down-tiger","title":"Staring Down the Tiger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStories of Hmong American Women\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Pa Der Vang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMarch 1, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptivating stories of the courage, resilience, and everyday brilliance of Hmong American women.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTsov tom, or tigerbite—an insult in Hmong culture—means you were stupid enough to approach a tiger and get bitten. 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Too many books treat Indigenous presence as a prelude that ends when white people arrive. Tom Weber’s book starts with the Indigenous and builds a complex, \u003cem\u003etruer \u003c\/em\u003estory of Bde Ota Otuŋwe (Minneapolis). This tapestry of people, strikes, championships, immigration, renewal, disasters, and triumphs provides a fascinating read about WHERE we are.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMona Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota), Allies: media\/art \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Tom Weber unmasks a history of duplicitous relationships and policies that formed the wretched underbelly beneath the glory of Minneapolis. He does what many choose not to do: look at and connect the decisions that continue to maintain shameful race-based inequality.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAl McFarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e, editor in chief, \u003cem\u003eInsight News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Tom Weber provides a fresh, inclusive, and timely look at the people and events that continue to shape Minneapolis. Playing with chronology, he artfully melds often-told stories with lesser-known ones. This book helps us understand the paradox of a proud city with a sterling reputation that nevertheless struggles with basic issues of equity for its citizens.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Crippen\u003c\/strong\u003e, executive director, Hennepin History Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos: book talks with Tom Weber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xtfygxPc-kU\" width=\"528\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ylvyzfVzarM\" width=\"528\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 b\u0026amp;w photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341613\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593058697396,"sku":"2136","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/Weber_9781681341613.jpg?v=1618342845"},{"product_id":"loud-fast-words","title":"Loud Fast Words","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSoul Asylum Collected Lyrics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Dave Pirner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eMarch 15, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collected lyrics of one of the most beloved alternative rockers of the past thirty years, with insights into the creative process behind the songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QYZOGIqTQLs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soulasylum.com\/\"\u003eSoul Asylum\u003c\/a\u003e has been a leading force on the alternative rock scene since the 1980s behind Dave Pirner’s passionate and inspired songwriting. 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He leads you through the band’s early indie success and the songs that helped catapult Soul Asylum into the major-label mainstream with \u003cem\u003eHang Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnd the Horse They Rode in On\u003c\/em\u003e, and the triple-platinum \u003cem\u003eGrave Dancers Union\u003c\/em\u003e, including the Grammy-winning “Runaway Train.” Two more albums in the 1990s—\u003cem\u003eLet Your Dim Light Shine\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCandy from a Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e—were followed by three full-length records, two live albums, and several compilations leading up to the newest 2020 release. Pirner also digs into the vault and shares his recollections of the 1986 cassette-only release, \u003cem\u003eTime’s Incinerator\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoud Fast Words\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you inside the mind and creative process of one of America’s great songwriters. 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He began writing and performing songs as a teenager in Minneapolis, and Soul Asylum went on to become one of the longest running and most successful bands of the indie\/alternative rock world. Pirner has also undertaken several solo pursuits and worked alongside other top musicians, including Victoria Williams, Mike Watt, the Jayhawks, and more. 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Title","offer_id":39593058730164,"sku":"2158","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/Pirner_9781681341729.jpg?v=1618342847"},{"product_id":"language-warriors-manifesto","title":"The Language Warrior’s Manifesto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to Keep Our Languages Alive No Matter the Odds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Anton Treuer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eFebruary 1, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clarion call to action, incorporating powerful stories of failure and success, that points the way for all who seek to preserve indigenous languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross North America, dedicated language warriors are powering an upswell, a resurgence, a revitalization of indigenous languages and cultures. Through deliberate suppression and cultural destruction, the five hundred languages spoken on the continent before contact have dwindled to about 150. Their ongoing survival depends on immediate, energetic interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnton Treuer has been at the forefront of the battle to revitalize Ojibwe for many years. In this impassioned argument, he discusses the interrelationship between language and culture, the problems of language loss, strategies and tactics for resisting, and the inspiring stories of successful language warriors. He recounts his own sometimes hilarious struggle to learn Ojibwe as an adult, and he depicts the astonishing success of the program at Lac Courte Oreilles, where a hundred children now speak Ojibwe as their first language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a manifesto, a rumination, and a rallying cry for the preservation of priceless languages and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnton Treuer\u003c\/strong\u003e, professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-indians-but-were-afraid-to-ask\"\u003eEverything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask\u003c\/a\u003e and thirteen other books on Indigenous history and language. Follow him on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntonTreuerAuthor\"\u003eFacebook \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/antontreuer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/search?q=%22anton+treuer%22\"\u003eMNHS Press books by Anton Treuer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Treuer’s arguments are passionate and motivating, especially for language warriors engaged in the everyday struggles of language and culture revitalization. His personal quest in learning Ojibwe as a second language is inspiring, and he suggests solutions to the many obstacles and problems language warriors continue to face. This manifesto relates well to the language revitalization situation in Hawaiʻi, as well as those of other native peoples I have met and learned from.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJason Iota Cabra\u003c\/strong\u003el, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani (College of Hawaiian Language), Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Hilo (University of Hawaiʻi–Hilo) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With candor and humor, \u003cem\u003eThe Language Warrior’s Manifesto \u003c\/em\u003eshares excellent tips for language reclamation work—and the deeply personal story of Anton Treuer’s journey in quest of the most precious goal of language. The message is straightforward: the quest requires diligence, commitment, and perseverance. This book will help many who are on the Language Journey.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInée Slaughter\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director, Indigenous Language Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Language Warrior’s Manifesto\u003c\/em\u003e is a love story to indigenous language activism. In the days of much-needed indigenous language revitalization, this is a great read for inspiring, learning, and activating oneself.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Erb\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cherokee), Digital Storytelling Program, University of Missouri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q-HRmbhQ0NM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nr93fCJ17fI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" 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With intriguing old photos and painstaking research, Dierckins delivers a compelling portrait of this city loved by its residents and millions of visitors.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSam Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author and columnist for the \u003cem\u003eDuluth News Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Like an actor with a weathered and scarred face, Duluth has a roughhewn and authentic character that fascinates us all. But those scars didn’t come cheap. Dierckins’s engaging history tells the unvarnished stories of a city forged by grit and resilience in the face of hardship. There is a direct through line from the rough and rugged early years and the entrepreneurial, problem-solving ethos that defines Duluth today.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDon Ness\u003c\/strong\u003e, mayor of Duluth, 2008–16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuluth: An Urban Biography\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tony Dierckins provides the book we’ve been missing for years—a reliable, brisk narrative history of Minnesota’s most distinctive city. The author’s clear, engaging style conveys tragic and comic events with equal ease. I recommend this book to residents and visitors alike.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarton Sutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eCold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map\u003c\/em\u003e and Duluth poet laureate, 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis title is also available at your favorite e-book vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 b\u0026amp;w photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341590\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593058861236,"sku":"1984","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/Dierckins_9781681341590.jpg?v=1618342849"},{"product_id":"kensington-rune-stone","title":"Kensington Rune Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Theodore C. Blegen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eSeptember 15, 2008\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Few questions in American history,” writes Theodore C. Blegen, “have stirred so much curiosity or provoked such extended discussions as that of the authenticity of the runic inscription on a stone found near Kensington, Minnesota, in 1898.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSwedish-American farmer Olof Ohman discovered the stone clasped in the roots of an aspen tree on a knoll above the surrounding swamp. His young son was the first to notice the strange letters chiseled into the rock face. Since then historians, geologists and runic scholars have entered the debate over the age and meaning of these carvings. Are they genuine 14th-century runes, evidence of a pre-Columbian Viking expedition to North America, or are they a clever 19th-century hoax? In this classic volume, Blegen untangles the circumstances surrounding the unearthing of the Kensington Rune Stone. Marshalling letters, affidavits, newspaper accounts and investigative reports, he lays out in authoritative detail the early history of this controversial artifact and investigates the background and character of Olof Ohman and other men involved in its discovery. He also describes the first cycles of investigation and dispute and devotes a chapter to the role of Hjalmar R. Holand, who acquired the stone in 1907 and was its chief defender until his death in 1963. Fourteen appendixes offer useful primary source materials and supply English translations where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis lucid text, together with its footnotes and appendixes, remains a cornerstone for further investigation and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheodore C. Blegen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a professor of history and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota for two decades. A former superintendent of the Minnesota Historical Society, he served many years as editor of its quarterly magazine, Minnesota History.\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e223 pages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780873515399\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593059123380,"sku":"8870","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/kensington_rune.gif?v=1618342859"},{"product_id":"minnesota-map","title":"Minnesota on the Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Historical Atlas\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor David A. Lanegran, Author Carol Urness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eAugust 1, 2008\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent volume brings together for the first time stunning but rarely seen maps of Minnesota through five centuries, showing what happened in the past and what was planned for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAPERBACK AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tiny region of the globe now known as Minnesota has appeared on maps for more than five centuries, in the sketchy first impressions of explorers, the exuberant promotions of boosters, and the analytical tools of planners and managers. This lavish treasury of almost 100 maps, some rarely seen and never before available in one volume, illuminates the imagined, real, and changing landscape of Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreeminent geographer David Lanegran embarks on his words-and-maps journey by introducing the early explorers’ maps, beginning in 1507, which record attempts to find a route to China around or through the American continent. Changes in early military and political maps measured the country’s expanding boundaries, and increasingly detailed maps encouraged settlement and the development of towns and cities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLanegran offers stories of the fascinating controversies that fueled the state’s development and how maps made a difference in their outcome. Readers learn about Duluth’s port war with Superior, Wisconsin, how railroads dictated the shape of cities like Brainerd, the cruel fate of villages like Winona County’s Beaver, the importance of the state’s first 1919 highway map, and how Boundary Waters maps created a tourism bonanza. Lanegran’s concluding assessment of a digital GIS map details how human processes have changed the face of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cstrong\u003eMinnesota on the Map\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Handsome, engaging book. . . . In little more than 200 pages, 500 years of Minnesota history unfolds in a splendid array of maps, starting from the early 16th century up to the present, accompanied by Lanegrans' concise, informative prose. . . . There's a lot of information packed into this terrific book.\"—\u003cem\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid A. Lanegran\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the John S. Holl Endowed Chair of Geography and is chair of the Department of Geography at Macalester College in St. Paul. He has written books, articles, and papers focusing on geography, historic preservation, and planning while receiving many honors and service awards for his teaching and contributions to geography education.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarol Urness\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor and curator emerita at the James Ford Bell Library at the University of Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There's a lot of information packed into this terrific book. There are state maps, county maps, townships, cities and towns, all presented in bite-sized portions. The usual high standards of layout, visual presentation and production we expect from this publisher are evident on every page.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/map-quest\/28624389\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e​\"This atlas amply covers the exploration of the state with maps that show the formation of planned communities, ethnic enclaves, and industrial centers. The accompanying text provides the historical change such elements represent. Transportation, entertainment, and tourism illustrate other focuses, as does a special map-rich section depicting the development and growth phases of the state's largest metropolitan area of the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This is a lovely and thorough example of a historical atlas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBloomsbury Review​\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Lanegran offers stories of the fascinating controversies that fueled the state's development and how maps made a difference in their outcome. . . . An ideal publication for that Minnesota coffee table.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eTimberjay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.postbulletin.com\/minnesota-on-the-map\/article_98899d2c-e708-565b-a1a8-e5a40e9e03c1.html\"\u003eRochester Post Bulletin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003chr\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e224 pages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e212 color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e9.75 x 10.375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780873515931\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39593059156148,"sku":"8485","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/LANEGRAN_9780873515931_27ec8977-67ad-40e3-b4cb-64991dac577b.jpg?v=1618342861"},{"product_id":"minnesota-1918","title":"Minnesota 1918","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Curt Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eFebruary 15, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA story of trauma, tragedy, and perseverance in a year that proved to be a turning point in the making of modern America.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 1918, Minnesota and its residents were confronted with a series of devastating events that put communities to the test, forcing them to persevere through untold hardship. First, as the nation immersed itself in the global conflict later known as World War I, some 118,000 Minnesotans served in the war effort, both at home and “over there” and citizens on the home front were subjected to loyalty tests and new depths of government surveillance. While more than 1,400 Minnesotans were killed on the battlefields, an additional 2,300 soldiers were struck down by another destructive force working its way across the globe in 1918: the influenza pandemic, which left more than 10,000 dead in Minnesota alone. Then, in mid-October, fires raged across 1,500 square miles in seven counties of northeastern Minnesota, leaving thousands homeless and hundreds dead.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinnesota, 1918\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e journalist and author, Curt Brown, explores this monumental year through individual and community stories from all over the state, from residents of small towns up north obliterated by the fire, to government officials in metropolitan centers faced with the spread of a deadly and highly contagious disease, to soldiers returning home to all this from the “war to end all wars.”\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.onminnesotahistory.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurt Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e spent more than 30 years as a reporter at Minnesota newspapers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Fergus Falls. He writes a popular Minnesota history column every Sunday for the \u003cem\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e; the stories were collected in the e-book publication, \u003cem\u003eFrozen in History: Amazing Tales from Minnesota's Past\u003c\/em\u003e. Brown was named Minnesota Journalist of the Year in 2013 for his serial narrative on the U.S.-Dakota War. He is also the author of the book \u003cem\u003eSo Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior\u003c\/em\u003e, which chronicles a massive storm in 1905. Brown lives near Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Adele.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/minnesotahistoricalsociety\/videos\/217163002906698\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch: \"History-at-Home Author Talk\" on Facebook Live\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/twin-cities-pandemic-lessons-from-the-spanish-flu-of-1918\"\u003eFox9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mndaily.com\/article\/2020\/03\/closures-delays-and-contagion-how-umns-1918-influenza-pandemic-response-mirrors-covid-19-efforts-today\"\u003eMinnesota Daily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2018\/01\/28\/new-book-looks-at-minnesota-in-1918-the-year-of-flu-fire-and-war\/\"\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/1918-one-of-the-darkest-years-of-minnesota-history\/471445784\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpt.org\/almanac\/video\/Minnesota--30785\/\"\u003eTPT's Almanac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2018\/01\/31\/1918-minnesota-curt-brown\"\u003eMPR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kumd.org\/post\/mn-reads-minnesota-1918-when-flu-fire-and-war-ravaged-state-curt-brown#stream\/0\"\u003eKUMD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.am950radio.com\/the-matt-mcneil-show-august-16-2019\/\"\u003eAM 950 (at the 21.01 mark)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kymnradio.net\/2018\/01\/29\/minnesota-1918-flu-fire-war-ravaged-state\/\"\u003e​KYMN\u003cbr\u003e ​\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.onminnesotahistory.com\/episodes\/ep6-1918-one-of-darkest-years-of-minnesota-history\/\"\u003eOn Minnesota History Podcast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/durangoherald.com\/articles\/239547\"\u003eDurango Herald\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sph.umn.edu\/about\/strategic-priorities\/covid-19\/health-in-all-matters-podcast\/\"\u003eWake-Up Call UMN Public Health Podcast (Episode 10)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.durangotelegraph.com\/news\/top-stories\/deja-flu\/\"\u003eDurango Telegraph\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/durangoherald.com\/articles\/330973\"\u003eDurango Herald\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Curt Brown’s \u003cem\u003eMinnesota, 1918\u003c\/em\u003e is an evocative and vivid portrayal of the almost unimaginable series of catastrophes that struck the land of 10,000 lakes in the last year of World War I. A moving, intensely human story.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJames Carl Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Remains of Company D: A Story of the Great War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “With great skill and sensitivity, Curt Brown weaves together the epic stories of the effect on Minnesota of the Great War, the Spanish flu epidemic, and the Cloquet–Moose Lake fires. The year 1918 was a painful one for Minnesotans, bringing suffering for many and death for an astounding number. Although these tragic events took place one hundred years ago, Brown brings them to life with vivid human stories.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Carroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Fires of Autumn: The Cloquet–Moose Lake Disaster of 1918\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Mr. Brown has done an excellent job of covering fire, flu epidemic, and world war and ties them all together to show the impact across the state. Because my mother-in-law’s family were fire survivors, I am very familiar with the impact the fire had on her family and the surrounding area. In addition, my father-in-law was injured in Argonne, France, during the war. This book gives me a new perspective into that year.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Frohrip\u003c\/strong\u003e, executive director of the Moose Lake Area Historical Society\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated article in \u003cem\u003eMinnesota History\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/MNHistoryMagazine\/articles\/65\/v65i07p248-259.pdf\"\u003eEarly Social Workers and Disaster Relief Workers: The Minnesota Fires of 1918 and the Work of the Red Cross\u003c\/a\u003e by Camela R. 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These timeless selections from novels, short stories, essays, and memoirs convey the diversity of the Minnesota experience. From the jazz-age tales of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the depression-era stories of Gordon Parks to the modern-day concerns of Patricia Hampl and Carol Bly, this collection reminds us of the richness of the place called Minnesota. Taken as a whole these thirty-seven classic pieces reveal that Minnesota is not a single experience, but one as varied as the land it occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors included are Sheila Alexander, Margaret Culkin Banning, Carol Bly, Emilie Buchwald, Ann Chidester, Borghild Dahl, Emilio DeGrazia, Charles Eastman, Edward Eggleston, F. 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Since then, bars, taverns, saloons, and speakeasies have been part of the cultural, social, and physical landscape of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Serving as neighborhood landmarks, sites of political engagement, welcoming centers for immigrants, hotbeds of criminal activity, targets of ire from church and state alike, and, of course, a place to get a drink, the story of the taverns and saloons of the Twin Cities is the story of the cities themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bill Lindeke and Andy Sturdevant dive into tales from famous and infamous drinking establishments from throughout Twin Cities history. Readers are led on a multigenerational pub crawl through speakeasies, tied houses, rathskellers, cocktail lounges, gin mills, fern bars, social clubs, singles bars, gastropubs, and dives. Featuring beloved bars like Matt’s, Palmer’s, the Payne Reliever, and Moby Dick’s, the book also resurrects memories of long-forgotten establishments cherished in their day. Lindeke and Sturdevant highlight neighborhood dives, downtown nightspots, and out-of-the-way hideaways, many of which continue to thrive today. \u003cstrong\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together stories of these spaces and the people who frequented them.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/streets.mn\/author\/blindeke\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Lindeke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, is an urban geographer and writer who focuses on how our environments shape our lives. He wrote\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnpost.com\/author\/bill-lindeke\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinnPost\u003c\/em\u003e’s \"Cityscapes\u003c\/a\u003e\" column from 2014 to 2017, has written articles on local food and drink history for \u003cem\u003eCity Pages\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eGrowler\u003c\/em\u003e, and has taught urban geography at the University of Minnesota and Metro State University. He writes a local urban blog at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tcsidewalks.blogspot.com\/\"\u003eTwin City Sidewalks\u003c\/a\u003e and is a member of the Saint Paul Planning Commission. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eMinneapolis-Saint Paul: Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andysturdevant.com\/About\"\u003eAndy Sturdevant\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis an artist and writer living in Minneapolis. He has written about art, history, and culture for a variety of publications, including \u003cem\u003eCity Pages\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBelt\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMpls.St.Paul\u003c\/em\u003e. He currently writes a regular column for \u003cem\u003eArchitecture MN\u003c\/em\u003e, and for five years, Andy wrote \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnpost.com\/author\/andy-sturdevant\/\"\u003eThe Stroll\u003c\/a\u003e,\" a weekly column on Twin Cities neighborhoods, art, history, and architecture in for \u003cem\u003eMinnPost\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the author of \u003cem\u003ePotluck Supper with Meeting to Follow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/downtown\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDowntown: Minneapolis in the '70s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecurrent.org\/feature\/2020\/03\/02\/closing-time-book-review\"\u003eThe Current's Rock and Roll Book Club\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefriends.org\/2020\/03\/07\/36-finalists-blog-bill-lindeke\/\"\u003eMinnesota Book Awards Finalists Blog Interview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mspmag.com\/arts-and-culture\/the-best-local-books-of-2019\/\"\u003eMplsStPaul Magazine's Favorite Books of 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/holiday-books-to-keep-you-reading-all-winter-long\/564161421\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e Holiday Books 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbeertime.com\/beer-books\/closing-time-saloons-taverns-dives-and-watering-holes-of-the-twin-cities\"\u003eCraft Beer Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.am950radio.com\/the-matt-mcneil-show-01-02-2019\/\"\u003eAM950 Matt McNeil Show\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tcbmag.com\/opinion\/plattitudes\/columns\/last-call\"\u003eTwin Cities Business\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcerpt in \u003cem\u003eThe Growler\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growlermag.com\/ghosts-of-maurers-saloon-the-surprising-history-of-cuzzys-mpls\/\"\u003e\"Ghosts of Maurer's Saloon: The Surprising History of Cuzzy's in Minneapolis\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcerpt in MinnPost: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnpost.com\/books\/2019\/10\/remembering-minneapolis-most-infamous-bar-moby-dicks\/\"\u003e\"Remembering Minneapolis’ most infamous bar: Moby Dick’s\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcerpt in MplsStPaul: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mspmag.com\/eat-and-drink\/how-two-frontier-bars-helped-invent-the-twin-cities\/\"\u003e\"How Two Frontier Bars Helped Invent the Twin Cities\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcerpt in City Pages: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.citypages.com\/restaurants\/deer-murals-and-bullet-holes-50-years-of-art-and-mischief-at-the-black-forest-inn\/564517721\"\u003e\"Deer murals and bullet holes: 50+ years of art and mischief at the Black Forest Inn\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcerpt in Southwest Journal: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southwestjournal.com\/focus\/2019\/11\/red-dragons-timeless-20-ounce-cocktails\/\"\u003e\"Red Dragon Timless 20-Ounce Cocktails\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         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Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eOctober 1, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the past twelve thousand years of Minnesota told from the perspective of the only major waterfall on the Mississippi River, with stunning artwork by Gaylord Schanilec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X-faTfVapZQ\u0026amp;t=5s\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch: MNHS Storytime: \"My Mighty Journey\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am\u003cbr\u003e a powerful \u003cbr\u003e waterfall.\u003cbr\u003e I listen. \u003cbr\u003e I pay attention. \u003cbr\u003e I have a long memory.\u003cbr\u003e You might find it hard to believe,\u003cbr\u003e but I have moved through time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the story of the only major waterfall on the Mississippi River—and the changes it has witnessed over twelve thousand years. Written from the perspective of the waterfall, the narrative considers the people who lived nearby, the ways they lived, and how the area around the waterfall changed drastically in the past two centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally acclaimed artist Gaylord Schanilec created stunning visual images featuring material collected along the riverbank to show the progression of the waterfall—eventually known as St. Anthony Falls—as it moved fifteen miles upriver from present-day St. Paul to its current location in downtown Minneapolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany are surprised to learn that the falls has not always been locked in place. Perhaps more thought-provoking is that Europeans and their descendants have resided near the falls for less than three percent of the time people have lived here. \u003cstrong\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e helps readers realize that many of us are newcomers to this region and that there is so much to learn about the waterfall, this land, and our place in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the production of \u003cstrong\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymightyjourney.tumblr.com\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, and the fine prints available, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grovelandgallery.com\/exhibition\/excerpts-from-my-mighty-journey-and-other-ephemera\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johncoy.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Coy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the author of young adult novels, the 4 for 4 middle-grade series, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. He has received numerous awards for his work, including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best debut picture book, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, Notable Book for a Global Society, the Burr\/Worzalla Award for Distinguished Achievement in Children’s Literature, and the Kerlan Award in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johncoy.com\/\"\u003ejohncoy.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.midnightpapersales.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaylord Schanilec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an artist, writer, letterpress printer, designer, and illustrator. His recent fine-press work includes \u003cem\u003eMayflies of the Driftless Region\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSylvae\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLac Des Pleurs\u003c\/em\u003e, a trilogy about the intersection of art and science. He has earned numerous awards, including the Gregynog Prize, the Carl Hertzog Award for excellence in book design, and a Jerome Foundation Book Arts Fellowship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowertownlofts.org\/gaylord-schanilec\"\u003eGaylord's page on Lowertown Lofts Artist Cooperative site\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com\/2019\/12\/aicls-best-books-of-2019.html\"\u003eThe 2019 American Indians in Children's Literature Best Book by a Non-Native author\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.slj.com\/afuse8production\/2019\/12\/24\/31-days-31-lists-2019-science-and-nature-books\/\"\u003e2019 Science \u0026amp; Nature Books on School Library Journal's blog A Fuse8 Production\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/johnburroughsassociation.org\/literary-awards\/about-the-awards\"\u003eWinner of a 2020 Riverby Award\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The scope of time is apparent from the first words of this impressive book, which traces a waterfall on the Mississippi River from the robust days of the woolly mammoth to its more restrained incarnation today: 'For those who came before, those now, and those to come.'\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/4-picture-books-from-minnesota-that-show-how-much-the-genre-has-grown\/560887602\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"So beautiful in words and pictures it is a worthy candidate for an adult’s library.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/11\/03\/literary-pick-of-the-week-remarkable-story-flows-from-my-mighty-journey\/\"\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com\/2020\/03\/recommended-my-mighty-journey.html\"\u003eAmerican Indians in Children's Literature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/after-an-accident-author-john-coy-sees-fall-in-a-new-light\/561874502\/\"\u003eEssay by John Coy in the \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kumd.org\/post\/mn-reads-my-mighty-journey-john-coy-and-illustrated-gaylord-schanilec\"\u003eKUMD MN Reads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/11\/24\/books-by-minnesota-authors-holiday-gifts\/\"\u003ePioneer Press Holiday Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mnbookarts.org\/minnesota-book-artist-award\/\"\u003eMinnesota Center for Book Arts Presents the Minnesota Book Artist Award\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnbookarts.org\/minnesota-book-artist-award\/\"\u003e for the Fine Press edition of \u003cem\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/it-takes-a-village\/566150291\/\"\u003eStar Tribune-Fine Press edition of \u003cem\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is winner of the Minnesota Book Artist Award\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/12\/13\/121319-pp-f-artistaward\/\"\u003ePioneer Press--Fine Press edition of \u003cem\u003eMy Mighty Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is winner of Minnesota Book Artist Award\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X-faTfVapZQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Lehman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eOctober 1, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA set of mutually beneficial relationships between southern slaveholders and Minnesotans kept the men and women whose labor generated the wealth enslaved.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefriends.org\/minnesota-book-awards\/minnesota-book-awards-winners\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Minnesota Book Award for Minnesota Nonfiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFrom the 1840s through the end of the Civil War, leading Minnesotans invited slaveholders and their wealth into the free territory and free state of Minnesota, enriching the area’s communities and residents. Dozens of southern slaveholders and people raised in slaveholding families purchased land and backed Minnesota businesses. Slaveholders’ wealth was invested in some of the state’s most significant institutions and provided a financial foundation for several towns and counties. And the money generated by Minnesota investments flowed both ways, supporting some of the South’s largest plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMinnesotans eagerly catered to this source of investment. Politicians and officeholders like Henry Sibley, Henry Rice, and Sylvanus Lowry worked for a slaveholder; the latter two recruited wealthy southern slaveholders to invest in property. Six hundred residents of the new state of Minnesota petitioned the legislature to make slavery legal for vacationing southerners who brought with them enslaved men and women “as body servants, for their comfort and convenience” while they escaped the summer heat of the South.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThrough careful research in obscure records, censuses, newspapers, and archival collections, Christopher Lehman has brought to light this hidden history of northern complicity in building slaveholder wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/MNHistoryMagazine\/articles\/66\/v66i06p234-243.pdf\"\u003eBlack Cloud: The Struggle of St. Cloud's African American Community, 1880-1920\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Christopher P. Lehman in \u003cem\u003eMinnesota History \u003c\/em\u003e(Summer 2019)\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/MNHistoryMagazine\/articles\/65\/v65i07p264-274.pdf\"\u003eSlaveholder Investment in Territorial Minnesota\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Christopher P. Lehman in \u003cem\u003eMinnesota History\u003c\/em\u003e (Fall 2017)\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/mnhistorymagazine\/articles\/64\/v64i07p268-276.pdf\"\u003eThe Contemplation of Our Righteousness: Vigilante Acts against African Americans in Southwest Minnesota, 1903\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Christopher P. Lehman in \u003cem\u003eMinnesota History \u003c\/em\u003e(Fall 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher P. Lehman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of ethnic studies at St. Cloud State University and the author of \u003cem\u003eSlavery in the Upper Mississippi Valley, 1787–1865: A History of Human Bondage in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefriends.org\/2020\/03\/16\/36-finalists-blog-christopher-p-lehman\/\"\u003eMinnesota Book Award Finalists Blog Interview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/new-book-traces-slavery-s-reach-into-early-minnesota\/562927892\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sctimes.com\/story\/news\/local\/2019\/11\/03\/st-cloud-state-university-professor-book-slave-owners-minnesota-tourism\/4149006002\/\"\u003eSt. Cloud Times\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/episode\/2019\/11\/04\/whats-next-for-water-gremlin\"\u003eMPR\u003c\/a\u003e interview with Tim Nelson\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.prairiepublic.org\/post\/nd-collabortive-divorce-group-slaverys-northern-reach\"\u003ePrairie Public Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.prairiepublic.org\/post\/main-street-weekend-march-1st\"\u003eMain Street Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kfai.org\/episode\/10-29-2019-write-on-radio\/\"\u003eKFAI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mndaily.com\/article\/2019\/11\/n-lecturer-illustrates-universitys-ties-to-slavery?\"\u003eMN Daily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mndaily.com\/article\/2019\/11\/podepisode-43-unearthing-the-us-ties-with-slavery\"\u003eMN Daily Podcast: Unearthing the U's Ties with Slavery.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.am950radio.com\/the-matt-mcneil-show-01-02-2019\/\"\u003eAM950 Matt McNeil Show\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kfai.org\/episode\/01-21-2020-conversations-with-al-mcfarlane\/\"\u003eKFAI\/Insight News Conversations with Al McFarlane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jbhe.com\/2019\/11\/the-university-of-minnesotas-historical-ties-to-slavery\/\"\u003eJournal of Blacks in Higher Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eastsidefreedomlibrary.org\/the-continuing-relevance-of-slaverys-reach\/\"\u003eEast Side Freedom Library blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crowrivermedia.com\/hutchinsonleader\/news\/local\/minnesota-slavery-and-the-powers-that-be\/article_3092bfb4-57c7-51b6-b15a-3288c9a10a93.html\"\u003eHutchinson Leader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inforum.com\/community\/history\/4962579-Minnesota-fought-for-the-Union-in-the-Civil-War.-So-how-did-the-state-benefit-from-slavery\"\u003eForum Communications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/article\/news\/history\/when-slavery-was-legal-in-minnesota\/89-52f5d6c1-f84f-4947-a513-45b766926b3c\"\u003eKARE 11\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wccoradio.radio.com\/media\/audio-channel\/dr-christopher-lehman-st-cloud-state-professor-and-author-of-%E2%80%9Cslavery%E2%80%99s-reach%E2%80%9D\"\u003eWCCO Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholasnelson.info\/post\/why-slavery-s-reach-is-the-book-i-needed-most\"\u003eNicholas Nelson's blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlavery’s Reach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real eye-opener. Who knew that in the years before the Civil War, southerners invested funds derived from slave labor in real estate, banks, insurance companies, and other business enterprises in Minnesota, that they served as federal officials in this free territory, and that some brought their slaves with them (among them Dred Scott)? The book is a model of how local research can yield results of broad significance, among them that slavery was a truly national institution, not just a feature of the Old South.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEric Foner\u003c\/strong\u003e, DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The title of Professor Lehman’s book—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlavery’s Reach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—aptly describes the many ways that slavery touched the free soil of Minnesota during the territorial period and the earliest years of statehood. Notably, it didn’t happen by the conquest of marauding Bushwackers seeking to kill freedom-loving settlers from the East, but by civic and business leaders in cash-starved Minnesota who welcomed slave-generated southern dollars to promote commerce and trade, invest in banks, and establish state institutions. This is an important addition to the canon of the racial history of Minnesota.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam D. Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eA Peculiar Imbalance: The Fall and Rise of Racial Equality in Early Minnesota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Christopher Lehman has written a revelatory book on slavery’s reach into Minnesota, long declared free territory by federal laws. This well-researched book illustrates the national political economy of slavery, whose tentacles reached far north until they were cut off by the Civil War and emancipation.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eManisha Sinha\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInterviews with Christopher P. 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Dash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eOctober 15, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the subcontinent to the North Star State, Minnesota’s Indian Americans—engineers and doctors, teachers and entrepreneurs, artists and chefs—enrich their new homeland with a vibrant cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmigrants from the Indian subcontinent have been coming to Minnesota for more than half a century, and today more than forty thousand people of Indian descent live in the state, contributing to a wide variety of professional, educational, and cultural fields. 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Profiles of prominent individuals, businesses, and organizations that form the cornerstones of the Indian American community in Minnesota round out the narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on extensive interviews and archival research, as well as on personal experience as an involved member, Preeti Mathur tells of this lively community’s past and present, while Dr. S. K. 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Sister. Wife. Mother. Diplomat. Eugenie Anderson of Red Wing, Minnesota, played many roles in a life that virtually spanned the twentieth century. She cherished her family but purposefully sought a larger stage, one on which she could affect world events and contribute to a brighter future. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMotivated by concern over the rise of communism, Anderson brought energy and eloquence to the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, becoming a friend and lifelong advisor to Hubert Humphrey. Anderson achieved historic diplomatic status when President Harry Truman appointed her the first woman ambassador for the United States with a post to Denmark in 1949. She went on to serve in Communist Bulgaria and at the United Nations. Tirelessly advocating for human rights, Anderson pushed against expectations set by society and the media and in the process demonstrated that diplomacy’s requisite skills-intelligence, poise, determination-are held by women and men alike.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Ambassador\u003c\/strong\u003e, Eugenie Anderson's granddaughter Mary Dupont explores a political life led with certainty about what Anderson stood for as a representative of the United States and a personal life led with just as much assurance. The result: an enticing narrative about a mid-twentieth-century politician who championed democratic ideals at home and around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mary-Dupont-362950877598786\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Dupont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a writer and photographer specializing in midwestern social and family history and photo preservation efforts. She lives along the Mississippi River bluffs near St. Paul; she and her husband have three children. \u003cem\u003eMrs. Ambassador\u003c\/em\u003e is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/03\/17\/a-woman-of-many-firsts-minnesotas-eugenie-anderson-profiled-in-new-book\/\"\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.republican-eagle.com\/entertainment\/books\/4598511-rediscovering-eugenie-anderson-author-recalls-world-traveling\"\u003eRed Wing Republican Eagle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpt.org\/almanac\/video\/mrs-ambassador-the-story-of-eugenie-anderson-31504\/\"\u003eTPT's Almanac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/womenspress.com\/Content\/ReadersWrite\/Books-The-Arts\/Article\/BookShelf-My-Grandmother-Eugenie-Anderson\/124\/690\/5663\"\u003eMinnesota Women's Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lillienews.com\/articles\/2019\/04\/08\/sharing-her-family%E2%80%99s-legacy\"\u003eLillie News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=coj_brwvFKY\u0026amp;t=488s\"\u003eKSMQ\u003c\/a\u003e (Segment from 00:53 to 08:15)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kumd.org\/post\/mn-reads-mrs-ambassador-life-and-politics-eugenie-anderson-mary-dupont\"\u003eKUMD MN Reads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/washdiplomat.com\/for-americas-first-female-ambassador-it-was-all-about-the-work-not-the-gender\/\"\u003eWashington Diplomat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Eugenie Anderson was one of the giants of the DFL Party—a gifted, scholarly, kindly, totally aware person. This smart look at her political and personal life explores the motivations and inspirations that equipped her to do battle on behalf of democracy, at home and around the world.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Mondale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“No history of US diplomacy and national and Minnesota politics is complete without understanding Ambassador Eugenie Anderson’s considerable influence. This book shines a well-deserved light on this remarkable pioneer and her steadfast commitment to our democratic ideals. We can all learn a lot from Eugenie—and how she kept her place ‘in the room where it happens’ throughout her incredible career.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCongresswoman Betty McCollum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Timely and informative, this engaging, deeply researched biography of diplomat and Minnesota politician Eugenie Anderson is a must read. Mary Dupont has written the definitive life story of an often-overlooked trailblazer for human rights—both at home and abroad.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Brenes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lecturer in Global Affairs and Senior Archivist for American Diplomacy, Yale University\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iNOI7d1PEbs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eRelated resources\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnopedia.org\/person\/anderson-helen-eugenie-moore-1909-1997\"\u003eMNopedia: Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/mnhistorymagazine\/articles\/59\/v59i06p249-262.pdf\"\u003eMinnesota History: Ambassador Eugenie Anderson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/library\/tips\/history_topics\/31anderson.php\"\u003eMNHS Gale Library Resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.mnhs.org\/library\/findaids\/00354.xml\"\u003eMNHS Inventory of Eugenie M. 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The girl gathers the cows—a \"Holstein parade\"—and guides them to the barn. Father and daughter work side by side, piling up the grain for feeding, fanning out beds of straw, and hooking up the milkers. In the corner pen, the girl feeds the calves all by herself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Soon they've filled milk can after milk can for the creamery truck that will arrive in the morning. The fresh dairy product isn't just for them—other families will buy their milk, butter, and cheese at stores and farmers markets near and far, connecting the little girl's farm to the world beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Phyllis Alsdurf's poetic story lovingly depicts the special bond between a child and her father and the relationship between a young farmer and her animals. With Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher's exquisite illustrations, \u003cstrong\u003eIt's Milking Time\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lyrical and visual treasure—perfect for reading aloud every morning, every night, to anyone who's ever asked: Where does milk come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.phyllisalsdurf.com\/books\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhyllis Alsdurf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e taught English and journalism at Bethel University in St. Paul and is the author of \u003cem\u003eThanksgiving in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e has collaborated with Lou Fancher on more than forty-five picture books; together the artists conceive, draw, design, and paint. They also illustrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/one-frozen-lake\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Frozen Lake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by Deborah Jo Larson. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mxDyfyBOMEw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"600\" width=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/item\/webcast-9843\/?\u0026amp;embed=resources\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkusreviews.com\/book-reviews\/phyllis-alsdurf\/its-milking-time\/\"\u003eKirkus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully illustrated in color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681341392\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":39593060237492,"sku":"2890","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/ALSDURF_9781681341392_eb2d06be-d5ce-4dd4-90c1-1068f0f038a6.jpg?v=1618342893"},{"product_id":"forever-sky","title":"The Forever Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Thomas Peacock, Illustrations Annette S. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eApril 1, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle, some of their own making. The best one involves their grandmother and her place in the forever sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s674RwrvmFs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch: MNHS Storytime \"The Forever Sky\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNooko's\u003c\/em\u003e spirit is there in the stars\"; says Niigaanii to his younger brother, Bineshiinh, as they sprawl in a meadow, gazing skyward. \"Uncle said when \"Nooko's spirit left this world it went there.\" Nooko was their grandmother, and they miss her. But Uncle helps them find comfort in the night sky, where all the stars have stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, there are so many stars and so many stories that the boys spend night after night observing and sharing, making sense of patterns and wisdom in the forever sky.\" They see a moose, a loon, a crane, the Path of Souls, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night, a beautiful show of lights fills the sky. Niigaanii explains that the northern lights are the spirits of the relatives who have passed on. The boys imagine different relatives dancing, lighting up the sky with their graceful movements. And then they see her: Nooko is one of the elders leading the dance. She has a message for them. One they can share with their parents and their uncle and everyone else who remembers her. One that lends power to the skies and brings smiles to the stargazers' faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/bowwow-powwow\"\u003eBowwow Powwow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/hungry-johnny\"\u003eHungry Johnny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/powwow-summer\"\u003ePowwow Summer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/the-creators-game\"\u003eThe Creator's Game \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Peacock \u003c\/strong\u003e(Fond du Lac Band, Lake Superior Chippewa) is a coauthor of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/the-four-hills-of-life\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Four Hills of Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/the-good-path\"\u003eThe Good Path\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/ojibwe-waasa-inaabidaa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOjibwe Waasa Inaabidaa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnette S. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of astronomy and a professional visual artist. Her communities are Ojibwe and D\/Lakota, and she is the director of Native Skywatchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Indians in Children's Literature Best Books of 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award in Children's Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Peacock (Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe Ojibwe) spins prose that feels both traditional and contemporary, providing a mirror for Indigenous readers raised among similar stories. Yet those unfamiliar with the Ojibwe cosmos will connect as well. Although rendered in a style all her own, astrophysicist\/artist Lee’s (Lakota-Sioux) colorful, richly detailed illustrations recall the X-ray pictograph inspirations, elongated figures, and genre-content popularized by other Native American\/First Nations painters. Astute readers will also notice the young brothers appear to wear shorts in some of the images, reinforcing present-day significance.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Peacock's (Ojibwe) lyrical text has a soothing, meditative quality that perfectly complements Lee's (Ojibwe-Lakota) impressionistic, celestially inspired illustrations, which saturate every spread with color and movement. For Ojibwe families, this book is a beautiful testament to the storytelling tradition and to their tribal beliefs, while any family grieving a loved one will take solace in this message of connection across time and space. VERDICT With stunning illustrations and a welcome message of comfort for those who have lost a loved one, this book is a uniquely lovely addition that deserves space in most library collections.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso featured in: The Circle, Minneapolis \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, St. Paul \u003cem\u003ePioneer Press, Southwest Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, Native America Calling, KQDS, KUMD, and Next Avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo and coloring page\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"528\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s674RwrvmFs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/the_forever_sky_coloring_pages.pdf\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forever Sky\u003c\/em\u003e Coloring Pages (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/12_13.jpg\" width=\"3246\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"1568\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/14_15.jpg\" width=\"3181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"2782\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/18_19.jpg\" width=\"5522\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully illustrated in color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781681340982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MNHS PRESS \/ INGRAM","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":39593060270260,"sku":"2715","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6261\/8702\/products\/Peacock_9781681340982_f1d40581-ecfd-49b6-818b-8b9ee456c237.jpg?v=1618342895"},{"product_id":"hijinx-and-hearsay","title":"Hijinx and Hearsay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScenester Stories from Minnesota's Pop Life\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Martin Keller, Photography Greg Helgeson, Foreword Bob Mehr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/collections\/browse-mnhs-press-titles\"\u003eMinnesota Historical Society Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"date-display-single\"\u003eApril 1, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA look back at famous and infamous artists, musicians, and entertainers who came through Minnesota, viewed through stellar photos and engaging stories from two guys who were there on the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1979, while disco was dying and new wave and punk were rising from the underground, two twenty-something guys were thrown together on a new music monthly ignobly called \u003cem\u003eSweet Potato\u003c\/em\u003e. One had a Canon camera, the other a thirty-six-pound Royal typewriter. Over the next several years, the two chronicled the Minneapolis scene and the cultural landscape of the Twin Cities, covering some of the most influential artists, musicians, writers, comedians, and entertainers of the past forty years. They profiled legendary musicians from across the globe and across musical genres—Paul and Linda McCartney, Bob Marley, U2, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Devo, and more—as well as homegrown talents ranging from Dylan and Prince to the Replacements and Hüsker Dü. They covered such disparate writers as William Burroughs and Dr. Seuss, and young, up-and-coming comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Louie Anderson, and Lizz Winstead.​\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Hijinx and Hearsay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, writer Martin Keller and photographer Greg Helgeson are at it again, offering a delectable, fun, and fresh perspective through Helgeson's photography (much of it never seen before) and new stories and insights by Keller that shed fascinating light on a singular, influential era in popular culture in Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/first-avenue-minnesotas-mainroom\"\u003eFirst Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/heyday-35-years-of-music-in-minneapolis\"\u003eHeyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/prince-before-the-rain\"\u003ePrince: Before the Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/complicated-fun-the-birth-of-minneapolis-punk-and-indie-rock-1974-1984-an-oral-history\"\u003eComplicated Fun: The Birth of Minneapolis Punk and Indie Rock, 1974-1984\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mnhs.org\/products\/i-live-inside-memoirs-of-a-babe-in-toyland\"\u003eI Live Inside: Memoirs of a Babe in Toyland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e​MNopedia article: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnopedia.org\/place\/first-avenue-7th-street-entry\"\u003eFirst Avenue \u0026amp; 7th Street Entry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMinnesota History articles: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/mnhistorymagazine\/articles\/58\/v58i01p029-039.pdf\"\u003ePunkFunkRockPop\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collections.mnhs.org\/MNHistoryMagazine\/articles\/66\/v66i02p87-89.pdf\"\u003eFunky Towns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMNHS Collections: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/collections\/mplsmusic\/\"\u003ePunkFunkRockPop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Keller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional journalist, author, screenwriter, pop culture critic, editor, and columnist. For the past 25 years, he has served as a veteran public relations specialist. Keller covered the arts, business, and cultural affairs for several Twin Cities publications, including \u003cem\u003eMinnesota Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eSt. Paul Pioneer Press\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCity Pages\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTwin Cities Reader\u003c\/em\u003e, and his worked has appeared in such national publications as \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBillboard\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eMusic Legends: A Rewind on the Minnesota Music Scene\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStorms: Tales of Extreme Weather Events in Minnesota\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExpertly working with Canon and Leica cameras for more than 40 years, \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Helgeson\u003c\/strong\u003e has fervently documented some of the most renowned artists and public figures in a variety of disciplines, from international superstars to local legends. His work has appeared in a range of periodicals, including \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDu Monde\u003c\/em\u003e (Paris), \u003cem\u003eMojo\u003c\/em\u003e (England), the \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCity Pages\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMpls.St.Paul Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as in numerous books and on album covers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Mehr\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning reporter covering music for Memphis’s daily newspaper, the \u003cem\u003eCommercial Appeal\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eTrouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. A New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best seller, the book earned the ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor\/Virgil Thomson award for outstanding musical biography. Selected as book of the year by NPR, \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, and Amazon, it was also named one of the “100 Greatest Music Books of All Time” by \u003cem\u003eBillboard\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eReviews and news\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpt.org\/almanac\/video\/hijinx-and-hearsay-minneapolis-in-the-1980s-35912\/\"\u003eTPT's Almanac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/video\/4184033-new-book-shines-light-on-minnesota-pop-music-history\/\"\u003eWCCO TV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/episode\/2019\/08\/08\/euan-kerr-hijinx-and-hearsay-captures-twin-cities-pop-culture-history\"\u003eMPR News\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecurrent.org\/feature\/2019\/04\/23\/hijinx-hearsay-martin-keller-greg-helgeson\"\u003eThe Current's Rock and Roll Bookclub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2019\/04\/25\/new-book-hijinx-and-hearsay-shares-gossipy-tales-from-the-twin-cities-music-scenes-storied-past\/\"\u003ePioneer Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/80s-scenesters-offer-snapshots-of-the-minneapolis-sound-in-new-photo-book\/509385652\/\"\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mspmag.com\/arts-and-culture\/hijinx-and-hearsay\/\"\u003eMplsStPaul Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotamonthly.com\/general\/celebration-2019-how-to-honor-prince-this-weekend\/\"\u003eMinnesota Monthly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mndaily.com\/article\/2019\/09\/ae-sounds-of-the-cities-tracing-local-music-history-to-the-1950s\"\u003eMinnesota Daily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southwestjournal.com\/voices\/my-minneapolis\/2020\/01\/twenty-things-i-loved-in-2019\/\"\u003eSouthwest Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.am950radio.com\/the-matt-mcneil-show-12-26-2019\/\"\u003eAM950\u003c\/a\u003e (30:55 mark)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mnhspress\/videos\/2124033284563009\/\"\u003eWATCH: Facebook Live video of book launch at Electric Fetus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Finally, a book that slips \u003cem\u003ebehind \u003c\/em\u003ethe Minneapolis Sound and everybody who poured love sexy into it—plus the Twin Cities’ crazy comedy scene, and quite a few stops in between, from Lake Wobegon to Hipsterville! Greg Helgeson’s photos alone make it worth picking up. Throw on some Morris Day and the Time, U2, or get you some Devo crankin’ as you motorvate through Martin Keller’s written adventures from an era that’s as relevant today as it was when your cassettes got jammed in your dash and all that tape unraveled.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLouie Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, three-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actor, best-selling author, and St. Paul native\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Marty gives us a real insider’s view of why Minnesota has one of the funkiest, most unique and collaborative music scenes in America. Not only was he there, but he can remember it all!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBonnie Raitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, ten-time Grammy Award–winning musician\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Martin Keller deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame simply for crowning Prince with the handle “His Royal Badness.” Luckily for us, Keller’s talent far transcends the bestowing of pitch-perfect monikers. In \u003cem\u003eHijinx and Hearsay\u003c\/em\u003e, he beautifully bears witness to the magical confluence of people (from international icons to local heroes) and places (from the Twin Cities to rock ’n’ roll heaven) at the time when Flyoverland somehow alchemized into pop cultural Oz. Seen from the scene, written from the heart, and rocking with soul, Keller has produced an instant classic.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNeal Karlen\u003c\/strong\u003e, former contributing editor for \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e and author of nine books, including \u003cem\u003ePrince Off the Record\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Like all the great chronicles in the annals of music journalism and criticism, Martin Keller and his trusty photographer Greg Helgeson were \u003cem\u003ethere \u003c\/em\u003efor scenester stories, listening in the moment and capturing the wonderful tales and important details that bring a special time and its music alive. Reading the stories and seeing the photos is like having a beer with old friends, set to a great soundtrack.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJim DeRogatis\u003c\/strong\u003e, cohost of the nationally syndicated radio show \u003cem\u003eSound Opinions\u003c\/em\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eLet It Blurt\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSoulless: The Case Against R. Kelly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Martin Keller’s well-written stories reveal journalists, too, were experiencing a heyday, a metamorphosis that honored tradition while breakneck tumbling toward the unknown between the late seventies and early nineties. In his incredible personal accounts, Keller gives the sense he knows he is living in a moment, a unique, volatile, and artistic collision course. And instead of turning away, he digs in to find a truth in a time that now seems beyond belief. Maybe he’s really our Virgil, leading us through the nine layers of the Twin Cities’ many scenes, providing a perspective from those on the roller coaster, because he was right there, screaming with us!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kling\u003c\/strong\u003e, playwright, storyteller, and contributor to NPR’s \u003cem\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eHijinx and Hearsay\u003c\/em\u003e rocks! There, I said it, and I’m proud. Truth be told, in the eighties, I was a patron of the Twin Cities club scene and saw lots of music shows. And like the flush pages of this cool book, I, too, was able to bear witness to some stage magic from the local heavies: Hüsker Dü, the Suburbs, the Replacements, the Wallets. Hell, I’ll even put Curtiss A on this list. This shit was real! And I gotta tell ya, all these years later, I am so blissfully grateful to have gotten to watch it go down, and maybe drink a Grain Belt Premium while I did.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoel Hodgson\u003c\/strong\u003e, creator of MST3K (\u003cem\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I’ve been connected to Twin Cities entertainment since the earliest days of horse-drawn radio. Writer Martin Keller and photographer Greg Helgeson arrived shortly thereafter and began to chronicle the scene’s explosive international growth across the arts and entertainment realms. This book is a must read, full of fun and in-depth historical insights not just for Minnesotans, but for the world.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwen Husney\u003c\/strong\u003e, Prince’s first manager and author of \u003cem\u003eFamous People Who’ve Met Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Great stories from a great writer. Such evocative portraits of those flourishing days of comedy and music in the Twin Cities. I just love Martin Keller’s writing.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCathy Ladman\u003c\/strong\u003e, comedian, actor, writer, knitter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Eyewitnesses to myriad local and touring artists over the years, Marty’s words and Greg’s images portray the uncommonly rich Minnesota music scene with an accuracy that can only be achieved by firsthand knowledge. These guys were there, and a deep connection pours off every page.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Jesperson\u003c\/strong\u003e, cofounder of Twin\/Tone Records and former manager of the Replacements\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This book leaks the joy of words and images that skillfully capture counterculture. But what’s it about all this culture you can encounter in Minnesota? As a stand-up satirist, whenever I toured in cities across the country, Minneapolis–St. Paul always had hip audiences. I performed there with Louie Anderson, Lizz Winstead, and others. Dylan was a minimalist wit. When I asked, ‘How come you’re learning Hebrew?’ he replied, ‘I can’t speak it.’ When I mentioned the Holocaust, he responded, ‘I resented it.’ Among his many triumphs, local peace activist Marv Davidov led six hundred protesters in a civil disobedience action. Purple was my favorite color. I took LSD before Prince’s \u003cem\u003ePurple Rain\u003c\/em\u003e. It deeply remains. And ingesting Ecstasy on my first date with Nancy, I was wearing my purple \u003cem\u003eSweet Potato\u003c\/em\u003e T-shirt. We’ve been married for thirty years, and I still wear it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Krassner\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of \u003cem\u003eThe Realist\u003c\/em\u003e, godfather of the underground\/alternative press, cofounder of the Yippies (Youth International Party), and author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eZapped by the God of Absurdity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Proud daughter moment! Get my dad’s book! All the cool stories that no one really believes when I tell them what my dad did! #hijinxandhearsay”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSiri Keller\u003c\/strong\u003e, music teacher and singer\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tptoriginals.org\/a-pop-culture-time-machine-downtown-minneapolis-circa-1981\/\"\u003eDowntown Minneapolis circa 1981 with Martin Keller on TPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e       \u003ch2\u003eImages\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"2278\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/bob_marley_by_greg_helgeson.jpg\" width=\"1500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Marley and the Wailers: Of Black Bibles, Vexed Earth, and Shredded Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Backstage, Bob begrudgingly posed for Greg amidst a bunch of percussion instruments. He also flirted with Pauline, one of the Schon Productions women minding the backstage area and in charge of catering (although the group ate their own prepared Rasta food, mostly curries). He sang a verse of the Hank Williams classic, “Hey, Good Lookin’” to her with a wide smile, his dreads tucked up under his cap. “Whatcha got cookin’?”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/the_replacements_by_greg_helgeson.jpg\" width=\"2221\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Replacements: Go Team!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In burgeoning music capitals like the one materializing in Minneapolis-St. Paul in the late ’70s and early ’80s, it was easy to cheerlead for the Replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2243\/files\/u2_by_greg_helgeson.jpg\" width=\"1979\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU2: Like Hobbits Strayed Too Far from The Shire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e They all fit on a queen-sized bed: Bono, the Edge (pre–stocking cap), Larry Mullen, and Adam Clayton. Barely twenty and making their second US tour in April 1981 at First Avenue (then called Sam’s), they looked like Hobbits who had strayed too far from the Shire. While Greg held off from clicking any shots of them in the cramped space, we began talking. Rather, Bono talked mostly. 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