About MNHS Press

The Minnesota Historical Society Press is a leading publisher of the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The Press advances research, supports education, serves the local community, and expands the reputation of the MNHS through the publication of books and e-products, the Minnesota History journal, and the free, digital encyclopedia, MNopedia.

Our publications

Books

The MNHS Press publishes adult nonfiction titles, cookbooks, and children’s picture books that reflect the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest in several general areas: Native American history and culture; political and military history; natural history and the environment; cultural and social history; arts, culture, & sports; memoir and literary nonfiction.

The Press's books appear under the following imprints:

• Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Borealis Books
• MNHS Express

Minnesota History magazine

Minnesota History magazine provides history lovers with intriguing stories about Minnesota’s past in full-color, richly illustrated print and digital formats.

• In-depth articles
• Lively short features
• Stunning historic photographs and artwork

The magazine is published four times a year as a benefit of MNHS membership.

MNopedia

MNopedia is a free, curated, authoritative resource about Minnesota. All of our articles are prepared by historians, consulting experts, professional writers, and others who have been vetted by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Contact us

Minnesota Historical Society Press
345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-259-3205
Fax: 651-297-1345

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Staff contact information

• John Rahm, Director (he/him)
  651-259-3005 | john.rahm@mnhs.org
  Business management, subrights, general inquiries
• Jim Cihlar, Marketing and Publicity Manager, (he/him)
  651-259-3203 | jim.cihlar@mnhs.org
  Publicity and marketing inquiries, including events, interviews, advertising, awards, and social media
• Riley Jay Davis, Sales Manager (they/them)
  651-259-3204 | riley.davis@mnhs.org
  Sales inquiries, including special sales/bulk discounts; conferences; royalties
• Lizzie Ehrenhalt, MNopedia Editor (she/her)
  651-259-3250 | lizzie.ehrenhalt@mnhs.org
  Editorial process and policy, article requirements and development
• Ryan Hemmer, Acquisitions Editor (he/him)
  651-259-3016 | ryan.hemmer@mnhs.org
  Editorial and acquisitions inquiries relating to adult nonfiction; permissions; and accessibility requests
• Daniel A. Leary, Design and Production Manager (he/him)
  651-259-3209 | daniel.leary@mnhs.org
  All design and production inquiries
• Pam McClanahan, Editorial Manager (she/her)
  Editor, Minnesota History
  651-259-3207 | pamela.mcclanahan@mnhs.org
  All inquiries relating to the magazine
• Katie Olson, Marketing and Sales Assistant (she/her)
  651-259-3254 | katie.olson@mnhs.org
  Review copies, press kits, events, orders, customer service
• Shannon M. Pennefeather, Managing Editor (she/her)
  651-259-3212 | shannon.pennefeather@mnhs.org
  Editorial freelance inquiries; editorial and acquisitions inquiries relating to children's picture books and cookbooks
• See our Order page or visit your local bookseller to buy our books. Customer service inquiries should be directed to Riley Jay Davis, at 651-259-3204 or riley.davis@mnhs.org.

The Minnesota Historical Society Press is a proud member of the Association of University Presses. AUPresses is an organization of nonprofit scholarly publishers whose 122 members—located in the United States, Canada, and abroad—publish high-quality books, journals, and electronic media for educated readers throughout the world.