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Research Trip to Sherburne History Center
I’m a bit shocked that this was my first time visiting the Sherburne History Center, but it was! I was stunned by the beautiful facility, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Their materials were very well organized and easy to find. I can’t say enough good things about this place! I’m sure I’ll be back there again soon to collect more information. Have you ever visited a local historical society? What was your experience? more
Google’s Birthday: Remember when…
My morning ritual is pretty standard. Start the coffee and sit down to check my e-mails before getting on with my work for the day. My home page (like so many others) is set to Google. It’s Google’s 14th birthday. Gosh, it couldn’t have been 14 years could it? Google has become such an integral part of our daily lives that it has actually become a commonly used verb. Have a silly question? A random factoid to check? Just GOOGLE it! Do you remember the first time you ever used Google? I do. I was in one of my first… more
WWII Hangar Dance
This past Friday was my husband and my fourth anniversary (how time flies)! To celebrate we decided to went to the Goodhue County Historical Society’s World War II Hangar Dance. It was my first experience going to a hangar dance, and let me tell you, it was: Amazing!! more
Tragedy in History: Respectfully Acknowledging the Dakota Conflict
I confess I have been somewhat anxious for the coming of 2012, however, unlike those who expect the world to collapse in on itself, I have been anticipating it for a different reason… In history, so often we acknowledge the terrible, world-altering events with a certain kind of reverence. Some events are idealized, shaped by scholars, historians and teachers to be more positive than negative. Or, at the very least, the injustice, sacrifice, or sometimes abuse is considered a “necessary evil” in order to accomplish change, revolution or advancement. Sometimes, of course this is true, and there is never a “right”… more
Three Thousand Years of Building in Minnesota
Created by Larry Millet a journalist, novelist, and architectural historian who lives in St. Paul. He is the author of Lost Twin Cities, AIA Guide to the Twin Cities, and numerous other books. Minnesota Encyclopedia, Minnesota Historical Society. “Three Thousand Years of Building in Minnesota.” Accessed May 7, 2012. Originally posted here. The buildings and structures that form Minnesota’s varied built environment have played a powerful role in shaping the life of the state, serving as places of shelter, work, education, government, ritual, and entertainment. The story of architecture in Minnesota is inseparable from the story of its people—a narrative of growth… more
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