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Harvest Days
Oct 19 10 am - 5 pm | Elk River
Experience the last days of harvest in a festive work atmosphere on the historic Kelley Farm.
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Historic Fort Snelling Update
UPDATE — May, 30, 2018: Governor Dayton signed the bonding bill today, which includes $15 million for the revitalization of Historic Fort Snelling and $8 million for statewide historic sites asset preservation. MNHS thanks Governor Dayton and the legislature for this critical funding, and is grateful for the broad support received from Minnesotans. Thank the governor and state legislators.
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When Republicans were Progressive
“This excellent book reminds us that there is a different and better path that for many decades worked for Minnesota and the country. We need it back.” — from the foreword by Norman J. Ornstein
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Fillmore County Poor Farm
The Fillmore County Poor Farm, outside the small village of Henrytown, was part of a statewide initiative in the late 1800s to provide housing for poor and elderly people.
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Storied
1968
Explore the tumultuous year of 1968 through the eyes of Minnesotans as they reflect on then and now.
Gale Family Library
October is Family History Month
Here at the Gale Family Library we're celebrating Family History Month! Check out one of our family history research guides for tips on how to get started.