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A free, curated, authoritative resource about Minnesota
The lively and essential magazine about our state.
Benjamin M. Schierer with Lori Sturdevant. Foreword by Governor Mark Dayton.
The story of Minnesota’s longest-serving—and perhaps most colorful—governor and his role in propelling the state to the global stage, woven together from interviews with many of the era’s most influential civic leaders.
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Carolyn Olson
As young Pearl tends to her urban garden in the tradition of her mother and grandmother, her dedication and generosity inspire family members to share in the work and reap the rewards.
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Story by Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ Tara Perron, Illustrations by Holly Young
Plants of all kinds fill a blooming landscape—and offer healing and knowledge to benefit those who connect with phežúta (medicines) and give thanks for their bounty.
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Zongxee Lee, Natalie Hoidal, Alex Crum
Blending traditional knowledge and Western science, this collection of family stories, healing recipes, and profiles of plants common in Minnesota celebrates age-old wisdom and cutting-edge research.
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Audrey Thayer and Colette A. Hyman
A compelling history of the often overlooked work of contemporary Native American women who took action to strengthen the bonds within and among their urban communities.
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Meg Gorzycki
The untold story of how a generation of LGBTQ Minnesotans found a voice, a purpose, and a community in a Twin Ports bar.
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Michael Risku
The first comprehensive history of commercial fishing and fishing settlements along Minnesota’s North Shore shares new conclusions regarding the fishery from 1650 to the present day.
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