MNHS Local History Services staff met with board members and volunteers at Kaleva Hall, in Virginia, MN. Originally built as a temperance hall in 1906, the Knights and Ladies of Kaleva purchased it in the late 1960s and continue to operate it today. Staff helped them understand the Legacy grant program and helped them consider a plan to address some of the building’s preservation needs.
Produced by the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums and the Minnesota Historical Society’s Local History Services, the report draws on responses from 80 organizations across the state. Explore compensation, staffing, job titles, and hours, with analysis by annual budget, region, and staff size. Building on the 2022 survey, this report offers a snapshot of the people and resources supporting Minnesota’s local history community. Use the report to inform conversations about compensation, compare staffing structures, and support planning at your organization. View report »
State Capital Grants-in-Aid Program
This grant opportunity supports capital preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, building systems, and accessibility projects at publicly owned historic properties. Sites must be National Register-listed or determined eligible for listing by SHPO, and applicants must provide a 1:1 match. Pre-applications are due January 22, 2027. Learn more »
Heritage Partnership Grant Program
Once a year, the Heritage Partnership Grant Program supports two or more Minnesota organizations to collaborate on history-oriented projects. Pre-applications for this grant round (requests of $10,000 or above) are due Friday, January 22, 2027. Contact the Grants Office with questions. Learn more »
Small Grant Deadline
Applications for the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants quarterly small grant round (requests of $20,000 and less) will be due Friday, January 8, 2027. Contact the Grants Office with questions.
NOVEMBER Grants Open House
November 5 - Online: The Grants Office will hold a virtual Grants Office Open House using Google Meet from 2 to 3:30 pm in order to provide additional grants support to our communities. We encourage people to RSVP to Gillian with a short summary of what you want to talk about and she will try to ensure that someone helpful will be available. Learn more »
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MDL Call for Projects now open - Minnesota Digital Library News
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) is now accepting applications for new digitization projects. MDL seeks materials in, of, and about Minnesota. We document the state’s history and its people, especially those that reflect the diversity of our state’s stories. We encourage potential contributors to think expansively about what is “history” and consider sharing more recent materials as well as older ones.
In addition to our broad call, the Minnesota Digital Library is looking for materials that expand underrepresented subjects, communities, and geographic areas in MDL. Three specific areas of interest for this year's call include... Continue Reading »
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Minnesota Historical Society's Job Announcement, Internship, Fellowship, and Volunteer Opportunity pages.
Program Supervisor - Jeffers Petroglyphs
Maintenance Assistant - Split Rock Lighthouse
Makerspace Programs Coordinator - The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis, MN
Education Manager - The Works, Bloomington, MN
Visitor Assistant: Galleries - Minnesota Children's Museum, St. Paul, MN
Facilities Management Specialist (2 positions) - Wisconsin History Center & Wade House Historic Site, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison and Greenbush, WI
Sr. Grants Officer - National Museum River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque, IA
Director of Programming and Community Engagement - Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque, IA
Digital Scholarship Librarian II - Iowa State University Library, Ames, IA
Digital Marketing Specialist - Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
Guest Services Team Member - Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago, IL
Guest Experiences Associate - Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL
Education Specialist II - Bilingual - Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Glenview, IL
The Grove Program Interpreter Staff - Glenview Park District, Glenview, IL
Visitor Services Associate - Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL
Public Programs Intermittent - Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Sales Associate, Seasonal - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Assistant Reference Librarian - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Digital Media and Podcast Producer - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Video Producer and Editor - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Coordinator, Digital Media - Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN
Director, Institutional Giving & Partnerships - Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Executive Assistant and Advancement Operations Coordinator - Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Curator, Exhibitions and Collections - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati, OH
Exhibits Manager - Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing, MI
Collections Manager - Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven, MI
Museum and Historic Site Administrator - Drake Well Museum & Park, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Titusville, PA
President & Chief Executive Officer - Independence Historical Trust, Philadelphia, PA
Director of Strategic Initiatives (Administrative Officer 3) - PA Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA
Assistant Archivist - Walter & Leonore Annenberg Research Center, Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, PA
Production Technician - Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, MO
Communications Specialist - Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, MO
Architectural Historian, Preservation Associate - Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE
Development Director - Estonian Museum Canada, Toronto, ON
Museum Education Assistant Internship - State Historical Museum of Iowa, Des Moines, IA
Special Collections Internship - State Archives of Iowa, Des Moines, IA
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Chief Wadena's children, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, 1916.
Image used with permission. From the collections of the University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library Archives.
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Wheels of Murder—The 1896 Bank Robbery That Shocked a Small Prairie Town
November 5 @ 6 pm - Lakefield: Jackson County Historical Society - Join Minnesota historian Jeffrey M. Sauve to explore the Kellihan brothers’ 1896 crime spree, their bicycle escape, and Jackson County’s pivotal role in the story. Includes an audience Q&A and book signing. Books available for $20, payable by cash or check. Open to all; parental guidance advised. Cost: Free. For more information, email them at jchsmn1925@gmail.com.
8th Polish Independence Run
November 7 @ 12:45 to 3 pm - Minneapolis: Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota - Celebrate the 108th anniversary of Poland regaining independence with a community run. Run, walk, or cheer at your own pace, then stay for a group photo, conversation, and warm cocoa. Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park, near the Stone Arch Bridge along the Mississippi River. Learn more »
Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival
November 7 @ 10 am to 5 pm - St. Paul: Rain Taxi, with Minnesota Humanities Center participation - Celebrate books and Minnesota’s literary community at the 26th annual Twin Cities Book Festival. Enjoy author readings, conversations, book signings, family-friendly activities, and a book fair featuring more than 140 exhibitors. Stop by the Minnesota Humanities Center table to explore its literary programs. No registration required. Location: Union Depot. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Genealogy Assistance Day
November 10 @ 10 am to 2 pm - Faribault: Rice County Historical Society - Get personalized help exploring your family history during a 50-minute appointment with a genealogist. Whether you’re just starting your family tree or working through a research roadblock, receive guidance to help piece together your past. Appointments are limited; reserve your spot by calling 507-332-2121 or emailing rchs@rchistory.org. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Veterans Day Artifact Chat
November 10 @ 5:30 pm and November 11 @ 2 pm - Alexandria: Douglas County Historical Society - Enjoy refreshments and an informal presentation exploring veterans’ stories and military-related artifacts from the DCHS collection. Open to everyone; attend either session or both. The presentation is the same at each session. Learn more »
Youth in a Changing World: Future Under Pressure
November 10 @ 7 to 8:30 pm - Minneapolis: Norway House - Join researcher and generational expert Kim Lear for a conversation about the pressures shaping young people’s lives, including social media, mental health, identity, relationships, education, and uncertainty about the future. Explore how families, educators, and communities can help the next generation thrive. Registration required. Cost: Free. Learn more »
From Rough-and-Tumble Roadhouse to Everyone’s Gathering Spot: The History of Schuller’s Tavern
November 11 @ 7 pm - Golden Valley: Golden Valley Historical Society - Explore more than 120 years of Schuller’s Tavern history in a moderated conversation with owners Paul Jacobs and Zeina Jacob. Hear how this enduring local business evolved from a roadside tavern into a beloved community gathering place, with stories of family ownership, fires, and Golden Valley’s changing landscape. Includes time for audience questions and memories. No registration required. Cost: Free. For more information, email them at gvhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
The Holdingford Mill: Disaster and Recovery
November 11 @ 9 to 10 am - St. Cloud: Stearns History Museum - Discover the history of the Holdingford Mill and how owners Jeff and Sue Burg rebuilt it after a devastating fire less than a year ago. This program explores the mill’s importance to the community and the determination behind its recovery. Cost: Free members; $7 general public. Learn more »
Four Score and Seven: How the Civil War Combatants Viewed the Founding of America
November 12 @ 1:30 pm - Litchfield: Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall - Join presenter Win Anderson for a Civil War Roundtable exploring how Civil War combatants viewed America’s founding. The program includes time for questions and conversation. Learn more »
Romanian Film Festival Twin Cities 2026: Stories of Us
November 13–15 - St. Paul: Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota - Discover contemporary Romanian cinema exploring family, memory, identity, belonging, and resilience. This three-day festival celebrates the personal stories and shared experiences that connect generations and cultures. All films are in Romanian with English subtitles. Free reservations encouraged. Location: Landmark Center, F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium. Cost: Free. Learn more »
PANGEA: Cultivate Our Cultures 2026
November 14 @ 10 am to 4 pm - Moorhead: Clay County Historical Society - Celebrate the Red River Valley’s cultural diversity with local chefs, musicians, artists, and merchants sharing their traditions. Explore an international bazaar featuring food, music, art, and cultural experiences reflecting the community’s global roots. Cost: Free. Learn more »
A Cornerstone of the Community: Mount Sinai Hospital and Phillips Eye Institute Film Premiere
November 14 @ 5 pm - St. Louis Park: Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - Discover the history and legacy of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Phillips Eye Institute at this film premiere featuring the opening of a recently uncovered time capsule. Learn how the Jewish community established a hospital dedicated to dignified care and opportunities for Jewish physicians amid discrimination. Enjoy an appetizers and dessert reception. Location: Minnesota Sabes JCC. Learn more »
Momma’s Christmas Gift: A Kao Kalia Yang Book Talk
November 14 @ 10:30 to 11 am - Minneapolis: American Swedish Institute - Join local author Kao Kalia Yang for a family-friendly reading of Momma’s Christmas Gift, featuring projected illustrations from the book. This modern retelling of The Gift of the Magi follows a Hmong refugee family celebrating Christmas amid financial hardship, exploring generosity, resilience, and the sacrifices families make out of love. Learn more »
Beginning Genealogy Class
November 14 @ 1 to 4 pm - Mendota Heights: Minnesota Genealogical Society - Start exploring your family history with practical tips and research tools from MGS Library Manager Jeanne Bielke-Rodenbiker. Includes a helpful handout and library tour. No registration required. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Native American Heritage Day at UMD
November 14 @ 11 am to 3 pm - Duluth: St. Louis County Historical Society, in partnership with UMD’s American Indian Learning Resource Center and Indigenous Student Organization - Celebrate Native American heritage with artists, vendors, crafts, and free food. Preview the planned Lake Superior Ojibwe Gallery, scheduled to open in June 2027, through a scale model created by exhibit designer Gary Lundstrom. Location: Kirby Ballroom, Kirby Student Center, third floor, University of Minnesota. Cost: Free members; free general public. Learn more »
Children’s Victorian Tea
November 14 @ 10:30 am & 1 pm - Owatonna: Steele County Historical Society - Kick off the holiday season with a Victorian tea for children ages 4–10 accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a special lunch, holiday music, and the story of St. Nicholas, plus a take-home craft for each child. Sponsored by Matt and MaryAnne Higgins. Location: Dunnell House. Cost: Not listed for members or general public. Learn more »
November Genealogy Saturday: Breaking Research Barriers with AI
November 14 @ 10 am to 12 pm - Elbow Lake or Online: Grant County Historical Society - Explore new approaches to stubborn family history research problems with Pamela Ellis, author of The Brick Wall: Breaking Genealogy Barriers with AI. Joining via Zoom, Ellis will discuss using artificial intelligence to tackle genealogical roadblocks. Learn more »
40 Years of the Buffalo Community Theater
November 14 @ 1 to 2 pm - Buffalo: Wright County Historical Society - Celebrate four decades of community theater with stories from Buffalo Community Theater board members and other participants. Discover how the group began, revisit memorable performances, and hear what the future holds. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Warroad History Trivia: Season 5
November 17, December 10, January 14, February 11, and March 18 @ 6 pm (end time not listed) - Warroad: Warroad Heritage Center Museum - Gather your team for a lively night of local history trivia with host Ron Tveit. Test your knowledge of Warroad and the surrounding area, or come to learn fascinating stories and details—no expertise required. Location: Warroad American Legion. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Leprosy in 19th-Century Norway
November 18 @ 12 to 1 pm - Red Wing: Goodhue County Historical Society - Explore the history of leprosy, its impact on nineteenth-century Norway, and how medical professionals treated—and sometimes mistreated—people living with the disease. Learn about Dr. Just Christian Grönvold, a Norwegian immigrant who settled in Wanamingo and cared for patients with leprosy and other illnesses. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Stories from Dakota Elders Betty Smith and Shirley Greising
November 19 @ 7 to 8:30 pm - Rochester: History Center of Olmsted County - Join sisters Betty Smith and Shirley Greising, Dakota elders and community advocates, as they share stories of family, history, and culture. Born and raised in Rochester, they work to preserve Indigenous history, raise awareness of Dakota heritage, and protect sacred Dakota sites throughout southeastern Minnesota. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Annual Event
November 19 @ 4:30 to 7 pm - Minneapolis: Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society - Join retired Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz, retired Justice Margaret Chutich, and Justices Anne McKeig and Reynaldo Aligada for a conversation about breaking barriers and expanding representation on Minnesota’s highest court. Retired Justice David Lillehaug moderates. Receptions precede and follow the panel. Location: Minneapolis Club. Cost: $40 members; $50 general public. Learn more »
Dinner with Our Ancestors: The History of Dinner Parties and Their Recipes
November 19 @ 7 to 8:30 pm CST - Stillwater: Washington County Heritage Center - Explore dinner-party traditions from ancient Greece to the Victorian era with Heritage Director Alexis Foster. Discover how dining etiquette and menus evolved, then delve into historic cookbooks from the society’s archives to uncover recipes, handwritten notes, and stories of Washington County residents who gathered around the table before us. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Prehistoric Portable Rock Tablet Art of the Lower Red River Valley
November 19 @ 3 pm - Moorhead: Clay County Historical Society - Join Dr. George Holley to explore stone tablet art from the Late Precontact period (AD 1400–1700) in the Upper Midwest and Plains. Learn how makers used flat stone from southwestern Minnesota’s Pipestone Quarries as a canvas for incised designs reflecting their experiences, concerns, and worldview. Cost: Free. For more information, email them at levi.magnuson@hcsmuseum.org.
In Disguise—Women in the Civil War
November 20 @ 6 to 8 pm - Mendota: Sibley Historic Site, Dakota County Historical Society - Discover the stories of women who disguised themselves as men to enlist in the American Civil War. Historian and author Pamela D. Toler explores their experiences and their place in the longer history of women soldiers who served in disguise. Cost: $15 members; $20 general public. Learn more »
“Deutsche Mitbürger, heraus!” Minnesota Germans in the Civil War
November 21 @ 9 am to 12:30 pm CST - St. Paul: Germanic-American Institute - Join historian and genealogist Jackson Piper to explore how Minnesota’s German immigrants responded to the Civil War. Learn about their political beliefs during Minnesota’s territorial and early statehood years, their reactions to the outbreak of war, and their contributions to the Union cause. Cost: Free; optional Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), $8. Learn more »
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Native Pride Productions
November 28 @ 11 am to 12 pm - Roseville: Ramsey County Library - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Larry Yazzie, a two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer and founder of Native Pride Productions. This all-ages performance blends Native American dance styles, educational storytelling, and audience participation. Location: Ramsey County Library–Roseville. Learn more »
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Highlighted Museum: Christdala Evangelical Swedish Lutheran Church Museum, operated by the Christdala Church Preservation & Cemetery Assn. in Forest Township, MN.
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November 5 @ 4 to 5 pm (CT) - Online: Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums - Chat with colleagues about how you've been doing this fall & what you're looking forward to before the end of the year. This will be an informal get-together. Cost: Free. Learn more and RSVP »
Engineering a Response: The Role of Engineers, Contractors, and Stewards in Disaster Recovery for Historic Buildings
November 12 @ 11 am (CT) - Online: Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, Architecture Specialty Group - Join Donald Friedman, PE, President of Old Structures Engineering, to explore how engineers, specialized contractors, and building and collection stewards can collaborate to assess disaster damage and establish recovery priorities. Through a real-world case study, learn when to seek professional support, what can be handled safely in-house, and how to plan short-term stabilization. Cost: $20; separate member and nonmember rates not specified. Learn more »
BIPOC Museum Professionals Meetup
November 12 @ 11 am (CT) - Online: American Alliance of Museums’ BIPOC Museum Professionals Affinity Community - Connect with museum professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color and their allies. This virtual gathering offers opportunities to share experiences, build connections, and talk with colleagues at all career stages. Pre-registration is required. Learn more »
Beyond the Gallery: New Ways to Connect with Communities
November 16 @ 9 am (CT) - Online: Ohio Museums Association - Explore creative approaches to community engagement, accessibility, and programming with speakers from the Cincinnati Art Museum, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Massillon Museum. Through lightning presentations, learn about mobile outreach, new visitor experiences, and adaptable ideas for museums of all sizes and resources. Register by November 13. Cost: $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Learn more »
Level Up Your Site’s Membership Program
November 17 @ 2 pm (CT) - Online: American Association for State and Local History - Join Radiance Insights consultants Sarah Owens, Rosie Siemer, and Alexa Magladry to learn how to strengthen your membership program, increase revenue, and deepen community engagement. Explore strategies to attract and retain members, communicate membership value, plan meaningful events and perks, and identify outdated practices to retire. Leave with practical ideas to revamp or launch your program in 2027. Cost: $25 members; $45 nonmembers. Learn more »
NAGPRA Resources, Questions, and Frequent Scenarios
November 20 @ 12 pm (CT) - Online: National NAGPRA Program - Revisit frequently viewed topics from previous webinars on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Explore recurring questions, practical examples, common scenarios, and resources to help guide you through the NAGPRA process. Cost: Free. Learn more »
How to Face the Future, Cultivate Optimism, and Defy Dystopia
November 20 @ 2 pm (time zone not specified) - Online: Museum Edition, hosted by Zakros InterArts - Join Elizabeth Merritt for a conversation about how museum professionals can envision positive change, cultivate resilience, resist apathy, and identify plausible paths forward in difficult times. Cost: Not specified. Learn more »
Basics of Fundraising
December 3 @ 12 pm (CT) - Online: American Association for State and Local History - Explore fundraising concepts and strategies for history organizations, with an emphasis on manageable approaches for smaller sites with modest budgets and limited staff time. This three-hour virtual workshop focuses on fundraising beyond grants and establishing sustainable fundraising processes. Cost: Not specified. Learn more »
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Deadline - December 18: For the second year, Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums is offering scholarships to its Annual Meeting & Conference in St. Cloud from April 13 - 15, 2027! Three total scholarships will be available — 2 for first-time attendees and 1 for folks affiliated with all-volunteer organizations. Learn more »
Nuestra Herencia Grant Program
Deadline - To be announced (applications open November 4, 2026): Latinos in Heritage Conservation - Supports grassroots, Latinx-led or Latinx-serving nonprofits and fiscally sponsored community groups preserving Latinx heritage and historic places across the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Funding supports preservation and restoration, project planning, organizational capacity building, and public education, with priority for communities historically excluded from traditional funding opportunities. Grant Amount: $5,000–$100,000. Learn more »
Winterthur Research Fellowship Program
Deadline - January 15, 2027: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library - Open to academic, independent, and museum scholars, as well as advanced graduate students, for short- and long-term residential research fellowships in social and cultural history. Research areas include material culture, architecture, decorative arts, design, consumer culture, garden and landscape studies, Shaker studies, travel and tourism, the Atlantic World, and objects in literature. Learn more »
Recordings at Risk
Deadline - February 23, 2027: Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) - This national regranting program supports the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of high scholarly value through digital reformatting. Learn more »
Funding Bold Ideas in Architecture and Design
Deadline - February 25, 2027: Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts - Offers project grants to organizations exploring architecture, the built environment, and related fields. Learn more »
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Vintage Museum Photo: Monongalia Historical Society Museum, New London, MN (1986). The Society vacated the building in November 2013. The building was demolished in 2014. Monongalia Historical Society dissolved as an organization in 2021. View additional photos on Instagram »
This section features slides taken of Minnesota history museums from the 1970s through the 1990s by David Nystuen, the MNHS Field Services Coordinator, and other Field Services representatives during that time period.
A content update to the Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub today added 4,237 new issues and 41,545 new newspaper pages.
New publicly available titles & date spans:
Stillwater evening gazette (Stillwater, Minn.) 1968-1970 added
Stillwater weekly gazette (Stillwater, Minn.) 1968-1970 added
Warroad pioneer (Warroad, Minn.) 1931-1952 added
Cyrus leader (Cyrus, Minn.) 1942-1955 added
New issues for the years 2008-2025 were also added to several existing current newspaper titles, available to view only in the MNHS Library.
Fire causes ‘significant damage’ to Two Harbors Lighthouse gift shop
Northern News Now - An investigation is underway after a fire severely damaged a historic Two Harbors building. Dozens of firefighters were on scene at the gift shop of the Two Harbors Lighthouse Monday night, battling the blaze for hours. The gift shop and lighthouse are owned by the Lake County Historical Society. Continue reading »
A new home found for historic depot in Calumet
Mesabi Tribune - A historic building tied to the early days on the Range is the latest addition planned for Calumet Square. The depot, a city-owned building, is currently located on leased land owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, near the former Hill Annex Mine State Park. Continue reading »
Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes gets a sweet spot with Home Sweet Bakehouse
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Home Sweet Bakehouse owner Karey Smagacz opened a second location Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Becker County Museum space that was long planned as a coffee shop. Continue reading »
In Minnesota, French-Canadian descendants are digging through parish records and other documents for a shot at Canadian citizenship
CIC NEWS - If you call the Little Canada Historical Society (LCHS) in Minnesota these days, you may find yourself amongst other people trying to work out whether a Quebec ancestor makes them Canadian. Jon Tremblay, the society’s president, had an efficient solution: opening the society’s doors for an informal workshop. That workshop led to the creation of a starter kit, which is available to anyone who joins the society. Continue reading »
St. Paul's Lutheran Church to get boost from national grant program
Republican Eagle - Leaders at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Red Wing want to expand their offerings for community members and local non-profit organizations. A recent major grant awarded to the church on West Avenue is expected to jumpstart that effort, according to Pastor Amy Larson. The grant is through a program called the National Fund for Sacred Places. Continue reading »
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