MNHS Press

Perseverance: A Memoir

Mark Dayton

Foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton

This entertaining, insightful, and revealing account of a man born into social prominence who dedicated his life to public service provides a candid look behind the curtain at contemporary politics in the state and the nation. 

Blue Bearies

Story by Brenda Child

Illustrations by Jonathan Thunder

Translations by Gordon Jourdain

In this follow-up to the bestselling Bowwow Powwow, Windy Girl and her classmates learn to appreciate our bear relatives and the wisdom that comes from observing their actions and antics in various northland scenes.

Walking My Ancestors' Path

Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik 

This compilation commemorates animal spirits ranging from bees to rainbow trout, from hummingbirds to wolves, and is illuminated with the vibrant flora and vivid hues of Minnesota’s beloved northland.

The Red Wing Way

Dave Kenney

Rare archival images and profiles of legendary figures chronicle pivotal moments in the history of the Red Wing Shoe Company, offering an all-access pass inside a Minnesota original that grew into an international player. 

End of the Road Cookbook

Crystal Schlueter

Communities near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota—at the “end of the road”—offer diverse recipes and foodways. Columnist Crystal Schlueter has compiled a hearty selection that will delight the palate.

The Babysitter Tree

Story by Molly Beth Griffin

Illustrations by Jennifer A. Bell

Young black bears tumble and spar, rest and recharge, and—most importantly—find safety and security in the shaded sanctuary of a white pine tree.

The Spirit of Fearless Living

Kao Choua Vue

An unfiltered, deeply personal account of war and survival as told by the author’s mother—a Hmong woman who endured bombings, famine, and forced displacement during the US Secret War in Laos.

Guns Like Lightning

Hampton Smith

This little-known unit drawn from across Minnesota—celebrated as a hard-fighting, well-led “band of brothers”—persevered through trials and tragedy in the battle to save the Union and end slavery.

Minnesota Hoops

Marc Hugunin and Stew Thornley

Minnesota’s basketball tradition rivals other sports, including hockey, with breakout stars and winning teams making headlines. This revised edition proves the case for Minnesota as the state of basketball.