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Events
Thursday, October 5
First Thursday Films: The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete
In this coming-of-age story by screenwriter Michael Starrbury, of Brooklyn Park, MN., two inner city boys are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.
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2027 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Music, Films, Performances
Nooks and Crannies Flashlight Tour
This October, the Comstock House will once again be offering an “after-dark” tour option, the Nooks & Crannies Flashlight Tour...
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Comstock House,
Moorhead
- Tours
Saturday, October 7
Grand Views Tour
Experience some of the best spots within the Historic Site and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to capture the iconic lighthouse.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Twin Cities Tweed Ride 2023 and Lawn Party
Grab your bike and some vintage threads! Join us for a leisurely bike ride through some of the most scenic and historic areas of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Climb aboard our horse-drawn trolley for a 90-minute guided tour of the Forest History Center.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Horse Drawn Trolley Ride
Enjoy a relaxing ride around the site, take in the fall colors, and enjoy the season on an hour-long trolley ride.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
The Draft Horse Experience
Get a hands-on, 90-minute experience with our horses.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
North Star Voices: Minescapes
North Star Voices
Join Pete Kero as he tells stories highlighting the challenges of competing needs on lands that offer opportunities for mining & recreation.
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Lectures & Talks
Sunday, October 8
Curtis Chin Author Talk
Join author Curtis Chin to hear about his forthcoming memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.”
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Family
- Lectures & Talks
Nooks and Crannies Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Thursday, October 12
Minnesota Literacy Awards Ceremony
Literacy Minnesota invites you to the Minnesota History Center for this free and festive event celebrating literacy!
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Lectures & Talks
Nooks and Crannies Flashlight Tour
This October, the Comstock House will once again be offering an “after-dark” tour option, the Nooks & Crannies Flashlight Tour...
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Comstock House,
Moorhead
- Tours
Friday, October 13
Rumors and Secrets Walking Tour
From ghostly encounters to mysterious tunnels, from tall tales of early St. Paul to exaggerated gangster lore and more, this tour will dive deep into local folklore, debunking some myths and examining other tales that can be neither proven nor disproven.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
"The Quickening" by Elizabeth Rush Author Event
Join author Elizabeth Rush and leaders of climate activism in the Twin Cities.
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Mill City Museum,
Minneapolis
- Lectures & Talks
Rumors and Secrets Walking Tour
From ghostly encounters to mysterious tunnels, from tall tales of early St. Paul to exaggerated gangster lore and more, this tour will dive deep into local folklore, debunking some myths and examining other tales that can be neither proven nor disproven.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Saturday, October 14
Grand Views Tour
Experience some of the best spots within the Historic Site and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to capture the iconic lighthouse.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Climb aboard our horse-drawn trolley for a 90-minute guided tour of the Forest History Center.
-
Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Winter Fedora Hat Millinery Class with Karen Morris
Students will learn hat shapes, basic techniques, and how to use tools for making a felt hat internationally acclaimed hat designer and milliner Karen Morris.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Classes & Workshops
"Going Out, Coming In" Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum,
Minneapolis
- Tours
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Horse Drawn Trolley Ride
Enjoy a relaxing ride around the site, take in the fall colors, and enjoy the season on an hour-long trolley ride.
-
Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Paddling Adventures
Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
-
Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
The Draft Horse Experience
Get a hands-on, 90-minute experience with our horses.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours