Halenbeck Hall, completed in 1965, replaced Eastman Hall as St. Cloud State's home for physical education and athletics. The building was named for donor Philip Halenbeck. An addition was completed in 1980.
Photo ofThe Harris family at John S. Harris Memorial Park in La Crescent, Minnesota. John Harris was an early apple grower and the first president of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.
David Ramirez was born in 1936 in North Dakota, delivered by his father in a chicken coop. His parents had come to the United States in the 1920s, and the family came to Minnesota in 1936. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in humanities and did graduate work at the university in industrial relations. At the time of the interview he was director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department, in charge of La Voz, a monthly bilingual publication, a professional photographer, and producer of a radio program. Subjects discussed include: Personal history including education, the armed services, and employment - community involvement - La Voz - racial discrimination - ethnic activism in Minneapolis - and the meaning of Chicano.
Program for the twenty-third annual Rondo Days celebration. Highlights include: poetry about and memories of Rondo, proclamation by Mayor Christopher B. Coleman, and articles about Black Minnesotans, Rondolites and social issues.
Ernie Fliegel was born in Barlad, Romania, in 1904 and came to the United States in 1910 with his grandmother, mother, brother and sister. (His father was also in this country but had little contact with the family). His mother worked in a New York sweatshop to earn money for their trip to Minneapolis. Fliegel sold newspapers by age seven and later became a professional boxer. He was a contender for the featherweight championship before an eye injury forced him to retire in 1927. He became a fight promoter, traveled with Jack Dempsey and became an owner, with his friend Max Winter, of the 620 Club on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. He married his wife Eileen in about 1925, and they have one son, Richard. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: His childhood in Romania and Minneapolis - extreme poverty - selling newspapers, including a 1916 strike by newsboys - his amateur and professional boxing career - the 1930s Depression - bootlegging - the 620 Club - the truckers' strike of 1934 - and education. COMMENTS ON INTERVIEW: Fliegel bar mitzvahed with Edward P. Schwartz, who was also interviewed for this oral history project.
Emiliano Chagil was born in Guatemala in the city of San Lucas Tolimn. Chagil went to college in the city of Solol where he completed his bachelor's degree and later received his engineering degree at the University of San Carlos. He moved to Minnesota in 1980 because of the civil war in Guatemala. He later proved to be an influential leader for Latin communities in Minnesota and Guatemala. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family - Guatemalan community and culture - financial struggles - Mayan and Christian religions - civil unrest - identity - landscape differences of Minnesota and Guatemala - Latino community in Minnesota - immigration - education - and refugees.
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This sound clip highlights the 90th Anniversary of Pinecreek Church. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
A photo booklet that captures the diversity of the people, places, and memories of old Rondo. This photo booklet was distributed on July 16 at the annual Rondo Days Senior Dinner to try to put names, dates, places, and other labels to photos.
Park Board Asset Management staff posing with lawn mowers at North 26th Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photograph recreates an earlier image of grass mowers working in a Minneapolis park.
Nathan Wesenberg and Foung Hawj review legislation during a floor session. Nathan Wesenberg is a Republican from Little Falls and Foung Hawj is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Torrey Westrom and Paul Utke discuss senate business during a floor session. Torrey Westrom is a Republican from Alexandria and Paul Utke is a Republican from Park Rapids.
Steve Green and Bruce Anderson discuss legislation during a floor session. Steve Green is a Republican from Fosston and Bruce Anderson is a Republican from Buffalo Township.
Gary Dahms and Jordan Rasmusson converse during a floor session. Gary Dahms is a Republican from Redwood Falls and Jordan Rasmusson is a Republican from Fergus Falls.
Kelly Morrison and Alice Mann discuss senate business during a floor session. Kelly Morrison is a Democrat from Deephaven and Alice Mann is a Democrat from Edina.
Michael Kreun and Justin Eichorn share a moment during a floor session. Michael Kreun is a Republican from Blaine and Justin Eichorn is a Republican from Grand Rapids.
Grant Hauschild and Ann Rest discuss senate business during a floor session. Grant Hauschild is a Democrat from Hermantown and Ann Rest is a Democrat from New Hope.
Aric Putnam and Zaynab Mohamed dicuss senate business during a floor session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Zaynab Mohamed is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Scott Dibble and Omar Fateh look over a bill prior to the start of a floor session. Scott Dibble is Democrat from Minneapolis and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Robert Kupec and Sandy Pappas discuss senate business during a floor session. Robert Kupec is a Democrat from Moorhead and Sandy Pappas is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Liz Bolden and Judy Seeberger discuss senate business during a floor session. Liz Bolden is a Democrat from Rochester and Judy Seeberger is a Democrat from Afton.
Calvin Bahr and Bonnie Westlin converse during a floor session. Calvin Bahr is a Republican from East Bethel and Bonnie Westlin is a Democrat from Plymouth.
Andrew Mathews and Nick Frentz converse during a floor session. Andrew Mathews is a Republican from Princeton and Nick Frentz is a Democrat from North Mankato.
Robert Farnsworth and Nicole Mitchell discuss legislation during a floor session. Robert Farnsworth is a Republican form Hibbing and Nicole Mitchell is a Democrat from Woodbury.
Mark Johnson and Kari Dziedzic converse during a floor session. Mark Johnson is a Republican from East Grand Forks and Kari Dziedzic is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Eric Lucero and Jim Abeler discuss senate business during a floor session.Eric Lucero is a Republican from Saint Michael and Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka.
Steve Drazkowski and Tou Xiong discuss senate business during a floor session. Steve Drazkowski is a Republican from Mazeppa and Tou Xiong is a Democrat from Maplewood.
Bill Lieske and Mark Koran review a piece of legislation during a floor session. Bill Lieske is Republican from Lonsdale and Mark Koran is a Republican from North Branch.
Rich Draheim, Steve Cwodzinki, John Jasinski, and Jeff Howe share a moment prior to a floor session. Rich Draheim is Republican from Madison Lake, Steve Cwodzinski is a Democrat from Eden Prairie, John Jasinski is a Republican from Faribault, and Jeff How is a Republican from Rockville.
Clare Oumou Verbeten and Heather Gustafson look over a bill during a floor session. Clare Oumou Verbeten is a Democrat from St. Paul and Heather Gustafson is a Democrat from Vadnais Heights.
Jim Abeler, John Hoffman, Jeremy Miller discuss senate business during a floor session. Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka, John Hoffman is a Democrat from Champlin, and Jeremy Miller is a Republican from Winona.
Bobby Joe Champion is sworn in by Supreme Court Associate Justice Natalie E. Hudson becoming the first Black President of the Senate in the Senate�s 164-year history at the time. Boby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
Lorry is an amateur historian who has written several books about Frontenac, Minnesota. She shares stories about Frontenac and her family ancestors who lived in the Whitewater area.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 15, 2022, and containing an update from the Guild's Fiber Source Store; a report on the Annual Meeting including an announcement that the board is submitting a proposal for a new Guild home in the Open Book building in Minneapolis; a reminder to vote for board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and finishing techniques; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for entries; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'The Secret Lives of Color" by Kassia St. Clair; an article on the exhibition "Personal Watersheds" and a request for volunteers hosts; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1, 2022, and containing a reminder of the sale of donated goods; an announcement of the Guild Annual Meeting with a list of nominees for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and SAORI; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee, and to demonstrate fiber crafts at the Minnesota State Fair.
Jason Rarick and Mary Kunesh discuss senate business during a floor session. Jason Rarick is a Republican from Pine City and Mary Kunesh is a Democrat from New Brighton.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 18, 2022, and containing a picture of finished projects from a beginning rag rug class; highlights of upcoming classes in tapestry, monks belt, spinning art yarn, and SAORI; an announcement of a donated equipment sale, and other Fiber Fair shop updates; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a thank you to volunteers at the Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for volunteers to demonstrate fiber crafts at the fair, and for entries in the 2022 National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition at Vesterheim in Decorah, Iowa; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an announcement of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; an article on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin with pictures of related textiles; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall; a link to the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project and a presentation on textile traditions in Cusco, Peru; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 4, 2022, and containing stories about tapestry weaving classes at the Guild, and the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project; an announcement of donation days and a sale at the Fiber Source store; highlights of upcoming classes in floor loom weaving, rag rug weaving, spinning from different breeds of sheep, and SAORI; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article by Karen Lehman on the restoration of a spinning wheel; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, the New and Occasional Weavers Group field trip to Ellison Sheep Farm in Zumbrota, Minnesota, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House; announcements of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; pictures of recent projects by LuAnn Yerks, Cass Markovich, and students from Connie LaTendresse's class Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall, and to fiber-related news and events; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
Kent Eken and Omar Fateh discuss senate business prior to the strart of a floor session. Kent Eken is a Democrat from Audubon and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Erin Murphy and Jennifer McEwen look over a piece of legislation during a floor session. Erin Murphy is a Democrat from St. Paul and Jennifer McEwen is a Democrat from Duluth.
Aric Putnam and Ann Johnson Stewart discuss senate matters after adjournment of session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Ann Johnson Stewart is a Democrat from Wayzata.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
Bill Weber and Andrew Lang converse on the Senate Floor prior to session. Bill Weber is a Republican from Luverne and Andrew Lang is a Republican from Olivia.
Paul Gazelka and Susan Kent discuss senate business during a floor session. Paul Gazelka is a Republican from East Gull Lake and Susan Kent is a Democrat from Woodbury.
Lindsey Port and Julia Coleman discuss Senate business during a floor session. Lindsey Port is a Democrat from Burnsville and Julia Coleman is a Republican from Chanhassen.
Jim Abeler and Bobby Joe Champion review materials prior to the start of session. Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka and Bobby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
The 2022 annual meeting of the Minnesota Academy of Science took place at Hamline University on April 23, 2022. This program shows 70+ scientific talks, breakout sessions and posters, ranging from caprylic acid effects on male rat spermatogenesis to detection of lead and phosphates in tap water. The keynote by Dr. John Banovetz was "Achieving your Sustainability Goals for an Industrial Company," and a special conference event was a tour of the Renewable Energy & Environmental Research Laboratory. This meeting also featured the return of the MN Junior Academy of Science. The published abstracts are available online in the Journal of Winchell Undergraduate Symposium Abstracts.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 20, 2022, and containing a thank you to everyone who shopped at the Guild sale of yarn from the estate of Madeline Shinbach; highlights of upcoming classes in weft-faced pattern weaving, rag rug weaving, and spinning from different breeds of sheep; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities, and a link to Guild interest and study groups; an introduction to the Tapestry Weaving Interest Group; an announcement of the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge with a picture of an ornament by Bonnie Buzza; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and for the Nominating Committee for the Guild board of directors; articles on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin, the restoration of a spinning wheel by Karen Lehman, and the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project; pictures of current projects by students from Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop, and a request for pictures of works in progress; links to fiber-related news and events; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Matt Klein and Zach Duckworth converse after the adjournment of a floor session. Matt Klein is a Democrat from Mendota Heights and Zach Duckworth is a Republican from Lakeville.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 6, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of a rag runner by a member of the Scandinavian Weavers study group; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities, and a link to Guild interest and study groups; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on V'vstuga Swedish Weaving School with Nancy Gossell; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest Festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and for the Nominating Committee for the Guild board of directors; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; articles on the restoration of a spinning wheel by Karen Lehman, the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin; pictures of current projects by Judy Bratt, Rosemary Heim, a young weaver named Zaria, and students from Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop, and a requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to the Handweavers Guild of America's 'Textiles & Tea' videos featuring respected fiber artists; an article from the 1977 newsletter about Easter egg dyeing by Connie Magoffin; a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Carla Nelson and Gene Dornink review legislation during a floor session. Carla Nelson is a Republican from Rochester and Gene Dornink is a Republican from Hayfield.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 23, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of a rag runner by a student in Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop; a call for candidates for president-elect of the Guild board; a welcome to Paige Tighe, the new Guild Engagement and Administrative Specialist; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities and a link to Guild interest and study groups; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on V'vstuga Swedish Weaving School with Nancy Gossell; articles on an update to the strategic plan by Guild president Amanda Anderson, and on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; pictures of current projects by Judy Bratt, Rosemary Heim, and a young weaver named Zaria, and a request for pictures of works in progress; a link to the Handweavers Guild of America's 'Textiles & Tea' videos featuring respected fiber artists; a picture of a 1944 Guild weaving institute from the Minnesota Digital Library; a link to an application for the North House Folk School Artisan Development Program; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; and a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 9, 2022, and containing a copy of an Instagram post about the Guild's new blending board class with a picture of blended rolags; a welcome to Paige Tighe, the new Guild Engagement and Administrative Specialist; an article by Guild president Amanda Anderson on an update to the strategic plan; reminders of a talk on Split-Shed Weaving by Deborah Silver, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a thank you to Laverne Waddington for her talk on backstrap weaving in South America; articles on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin, and an exhibition of Navajo pictorial textiles at the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, by Karin Knudsen, both with pictures of relevant projects; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; announcements of an; requests for pictures of works in progress, and other submissions, for the newsletter; a link to an application for the North House Folk School Artisan Development Program; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn; a link to Maiwa, a website focussed on natural dyes; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Dr. Sajady is an Afghan American and shares her outdoor stories and perspectives as a pediatrician who encourages families to get outdoors and experience nature.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 23, 2022, and containing a reminder of a talk on simple looms in South America by Laverne Waddington; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store; Guild updates including a thank you to participants in the fall fundraising campaign and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a welcome to the new board secretary Deb Jensen; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; an article on an exhibition of Navajo pictorial textiles at the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, by Karin, with pictures from the exhibit; pictures of current projects by Dan Breva, Geri Retzlaff, and Nanc Gossell, and requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to Maiwa, a website focussed on natural dyes, and to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by geometry at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 9, 2022, and containing pictures of rag rugs woven by Ann Massemore; a reminder of a talk on simple looms in South America by Laverne Waddington and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on textiles in Peru with Connie LaTendresse; a welcome to the new board secretary Deb Jensen; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with a picture of cones of yarn in many colors; Guild updates including a thank you to participants in the fall fundraising campaign and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; an excerpt from a February 1972 Guild newsletter; pictures of current projects by Dan Breva, Geri Retzlaff, and Nanc Gossell, and requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to a presentation on textiles in the Peruvian Highlands by Jennifer Moore, and to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by geometry at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 26, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of band weaving on an inkle loom; a thank you to donors from the fall fundraising campaign; highlights of upcoming classes; information about a job opening for a Guild administrative specialist; Guild updates including a call for donations and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; a reminder of a talk by backstrap weaver Laverne Waddington, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on textiles in Peru with Connie LaTendresse; the results of the Portable Weavers' Ornament Challenge including an announcement of the winner Bonnie Buzza; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; links to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan, and a video on Norwegian tapestry by Robbie LaFleur; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
"The Wave" sculpture sits on the shores of Lake Pepin in Lake City. It was created to commemorate the birth of water skiing in Lake City. The sculpture was created by Jack Becker (1943-2010) in 1976. The photograph was taken by Arthur H. Orth in 2022.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 12, 2022, and containing information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; highlights of upcoming classes; an Instagram picture of yarn hanks from a drop spindle class; links to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan, a video on Norwegian tapestry by Robbie LaFleur; and to job openings at the Guild and at Custom Woven Interiors; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; the results of the Portable Weavers' Ornament Challenge including an announcement of the winner Bonnie Buzza; a recommendation of a new textile exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; pictures of current projects by Kris Olsen and Sarah Nassif; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
This 1932-2022 list of Minnesota Academy of Science presidents includes such prominent Minnesotans as explorer/geologist (and later Carleton College president) Laurence M. Gould, Bell Museum of Natural History director Walter Breckenridge, and Hiram E. Essex, one of several from the Mayo Clinic/Mayo Foundation. The list, updated as needed, may also be viewed at the Academy s website, including links to further information for selected individuals.
This 1981-2022 list of Minnesota Academy of Science annual meeting locations includes 21 different host institutions, from Augsburg College to North Hennepin Community College to Winona State University. The list, updated as needed, may also be viewed at the Academy's website. The conference proceedings are available, including full-text of the published papers, in the digitized Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 29, 2021, and containing an Instagram posting of handspun yarn by Chillon Leach; an invitation from the Whorling Spinsters to a celebration of Roc Day; highlights of upcoming classes and workshops; a call for contributions to an end-of-year drive; an announcement that Lisa Black has agreed to move from Guild board secretary to president-elect, and the subsequent need for a new secretary; a picture of a woven towel on a loom; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an upcoming New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on yarn characteristics with Lou French; an invitation to vote in the Portable Weavers Ornament Challenge; information on the upcoming Community Read book club; a job opening at Custom Woven Interiors for a weaving studio assistant and/or manager; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 15, 2021, and containing an instagram posting from the Minnesota Digital Library; an announcement that Lisa Black has agreed to move from Guild board secretary to president-elect, and the subsequent need for a new secretary; a thank you to everyone who attended the Winter Social; a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; a recap of a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; a call for contributions to an end-of-year drive and information about donating appreciated securities; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an upcoming New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on yarn characteristics with Lou French; an invitation to vote in the Portable Weavers Ornament Challenge; information on the upcoming Community Read book club; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; Guild updates; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1, 2021, and containing a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; an invitation to a Guild winter social over Zoom; a recap of a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; a thank you for Give to the Max Day donations, and information about donating appreciated securities; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; a reminder of an upcoming New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting; information on upcoming books for the Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Karen Holmes, Nancy Gossell, and students in a rigid heddle class taught by Connie LaTendresse; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 17, 2021, and containing a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; an invitation to a Guild winter social over Zoom; a request for Give to the Max Day donations; highlights of upcoming classes; a recap of a Guild strategic plan presentation; a mention of a card weaving class with Karen Searle, and a picture of finished items; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an exhibit of African textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; information on upcoming books for the Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Karen Holmes, Nancy Gossell, Nancy Ebner, and students in a rigid heddle class taught by Connie LaTendresse; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 3, 2021, and containing a picture of a blanket woven by a Guild member; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; announcements of a member appreciation sale at the Fiber Source store, a Guild winter social over Zoom, and an exhibit of African textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; updates on Guild hours and a schedule of activities; a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about navigating Handweaving.net with Gerri Barosso; a report on the recent Guild Community Read of "A Perfect Red" by Amy Butler Greenfield, and information on upcoming books; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; pictures of current projects from Nancy Gossell, Nancy Ebner, Nancy Potek, Jodi Home, and students in a rigid heddle class; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 20, 2021, and containing a picture of Gayle Groebner weaving on the current project by the Rag Rug Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; updates on Guild hours and schedule of activities; reminders of the October Member Meet-Up on Zoom, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about navigating Handweaving.net with Gerri Barosso; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a report on the recent Guild Community Read of "A Perfect Red" by Amy Butler Greenfield, and information on upcoming books; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; pictures of current projects from Nancy Ebner, Nancy Potek, and Jodi Home; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 6, 2021, and containing a picture of the current project by the Scandinavian Weaving Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; an announcement of a workshop on split-shed weaving with Deborah Silver, and a talk on the textile industry in V'sterg'tland, Sweden by Wendy J. Johnson at the American Swedish Institute; highlights of upcoming classes; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale and a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a thank you from the San Antonio Handweavers Guild for the donation of the book 'A Thread Through time'; an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, and an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a reminder that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a welcome to new board members; information on local fiber events; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 22, 2021, and containing an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners, and a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at the Fair; highlights of upcoming classes on band weaving, needle felting, and blending board basics; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; information on local fiber events; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
This interview contains some outdated information as the research discussed has since been updated. Dr. Jefferson is a retired Winona State University ecology professor and amateur historian. She shared memories how she became interested in researching early abolitionists in the Winona area and what she's discovered about the possible connections to the Underground Railroad in southeast Minnesota.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 8, 2021, and containing a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; pictures of finished objects from Melba Granlund's rigid heddle class, and a beginning floor loom class; highlights of upcoming classes on and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; on SAORI; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; an update on the Fiber Source store; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about shuttles, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a thank you to State Fair demonstrators; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Book commemorating the 3rd Annual "Every Brick Counts" Ceremony that was held in September 2021 at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza. Highlights include the event program, brick locator map, and photos of community members.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 25, 2021, and containing a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; picture of a tapestry woven by Linda Hurt and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI and rigid heddle weaving, tapestry, and needle felting; an update on the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and from the Fiber Source store; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; reminders of the upcoming Guild Community Read; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Dan Keyler is a retired Toxicologist for Hennepin County Medical Center and an expert on timber rattlesnake venom. He shares about his pathway to becoming fascinated by rattlesnakes and some of the common misconceptions about these snakes. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 28, 2021, and containing pictures of weaving projects by the Scandinavian Weaving Study Group, the Handweavers Guild of America, and Melba Granlund; an announcement that registration is open for the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale and a link to an online talk about the sale; a highlight of an upcoming class on beginning table loom weaving; a call for entries in the Creative Activities Department of the Minnesota State Fair and for volunteers to demonstrate at the Guild's booth, and a thank you to the Banditos interest group for making the Guild special award ribbons; updates on strategic planning for the Guild, and on the Fiber Source store; a report on the 25th anniversary celebration of the Anderson Center in Red Wing, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; reminders of the upcoming Guild Community Read, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Ernie Boszhardt is an archaeologist who shares about his journey becoming an archaeologist and stories about local human history he's learned through his work. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 14, 2021, and containing a link to an online survey on strategic planning for the Guild; highlights of upcoming classes on S'mi-inspired weaving and beginning table loom weaving; pictures of weaving projects by the Dobby Weavers interest group and from the Norwegian Textile Letter; an invitation to the 25th anniversary of the Anderson Center in Red Wing, Minnesota; a call for volunteers to demonstrate at the Guild's booth at the Minnesota State Fair; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale; reminders of the next book for the Guild Community Read, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 30, 2021, and containing a picture of a SAORI weaving class taught by Chiaki O'Brien; highlights of upcoming classes on kumihimo and table loom weaving; picture of weaving projects by @placket_weave and @west.ash.designs, posted on Instagram; an update from the Guild staff, Betsy Konop and Karin Knudsen, and from the Fiber Source store; a call for volunteers to demonstrate at the Guild's booth at the Minnesota State Fair; an announcement of the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale; reminders of the next book for the Guild Community Read, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; links to a video of the Guild annual meeting and to the Norwegian Textile Letter; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Melissa Wiklund and Jason Isaacson review legislation after a floor session. Melissa Wiklund is a Democrat from Bloomington and Jason Isaacson is a Democrat from Shoreview.
Martha was 105 years old at the time of this interview. She shared memories raising her family in Fremont, Minnesota and the history of the Fremont Store.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a beginning spinning class; a reminder of the next books for the Guild Community Read book club, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, Swedish toothbrush rugs, and weaving on a warp-weighted loom and on a table loom; an update from the Guild staff, Betsy Konop and Karin Knudsen, and from the Fiber Source store; an article on the Weave a Real Peace (WARP) annual meeting; information on upcoming local textile events; announcements of the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a student tapestry from a class taught by Molly Elkind; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, and weaving on rigid heddle and table looms; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a picture from Guild video shorts that are screening at MSP airport; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Book including the "Trees of Rondo" and Juneteenth program from 2021. Program includes music from Walker West jazz, opening prayer, purpose, a story about Uncle Jim Mitchell and the Honeysuckle Tree, remarks by Arborist Chad Giblin, and photos of the plaza's history panels and the Rondo Community Garden.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 19, 2021, and containing a picture of a tapestry by Molly Elkind; a reminder of the annual Guild meeting and list of candidates for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on spinning, weaving on a table loom and understanding weaving drafts; a link to an Instagram video by Katie Oberton; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; an article on the current issue of 'Norwegian Textile Letter' about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a thank you to donors from the Un-Annual Auction.