This sound clip highlights the Oscar and Tilda Lauring Family of Roseau MN. 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.
Hemstad, Chris B.; Ojakangas, Richard W.; Southwick, David L.
Date Created:
2000
Description:
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of the Island View quadrangle, scale 1:24,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22507.pdf
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) Ely and Basswood Lake quadrangles, scale 1:100,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22562.pdf
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of the Deer Lake complex, scale 1:24,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22583.pdf
Hemstad, Chris B.; Ojakangas, Richard W.; Southwick, David L.
Date Created:
2002
Description:
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments), Voyageurs National Park and vicinity, scale 1:50,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22534.pdf
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments), pre-Cretaceous rocks, southwestern Minnesota, scale 1:250,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22530.pdf
Miller, James D., Jr.; Green, John C.; Severson, Mark J.; Chandler, Val W.; Peterson, Dean M.
Date Created:
2001
Description:
Compilation of interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of the Duluth Complex, scale, 1:200,000; 1:500,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22527.pdf
The Saint Paul Almanac is an annual calendar and guide to take the curious urban adventurer through the year of 2015 in Minnesota's capital city. The Saint Paul Almanac brings the diverse Saint Paul community together via city-wide events and fostering individual artistic expression via the stories and poems featured in each issue.
The Saint Paul Almanac is an annual calendar and guide to take the curious urban adventurer through the year of 2017 in Minnesota's capital city. The Saint Paul Almanac brings the diverse Saint Paul community together via city-wide events and fostering individual artistic expression via the stories and poems featured in each issue.
DOT Connection was an electronic newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. 2000-2001).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Jagadish Desai was born in India and came to the United States in 1959 to study chemical engineering. He came to Minnesota in 1962. He was one of the founders of the India Association of Minnesota [IAM], formerly known as the India Club. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Coming to the United States to study chemical engineering - initial difficulty finding a job - meeting and marrying his wife - moving to Minnesota - first job with Gould-National Batteries - housing and job discrimination - meeting other Indians through the University of Minnesota's Indo-American club - involvement with the International Institute, and subsequently the Festival of Nations - involvement in the foundation of the India Club - process of inviting speakers, musicians, artists, and others from India to speak and give performances in Minnesota - involvement in Bicentennial activities - meeting people of various ethnic backgrounds in Minnesota - becoming a United States citizen and involvement in politics - obtaining his law degree - and retirement.
Hector Garcia was born in Mexico and raised in Mexico City. Garcfa graduated from the Instituto Tecnol=gico Aut=nomo de Mexico studying business administration. He moved to Minnesota in 1973 and later created MEX-US, a consulting company. Garcia worked as executive director for the Spanish Speaking Affairs Council and the National Conference for Community and Justice. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family background - campesino movement - childhood - pollution in Mexico City - poverty - racism - education - Latino culture - lack of diversity in Hawthorne, California - Minnesota weather - jobs held - businesses opportunities explored - North American Free Trade Agreement - decline of Mexican peso - anti-Semitism - wanting to help the lower class - organizations - Latino community - and the Legacy Fund.
This sound clip highlights four Pencer Column written in 1945-1946 bu Robert Wicklund, the Pencer Philosopher. 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.
This sound clip highlights the History of Polaris Industries written by Mitchell Johnson for the Roseau County Centennial Book 1995. 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.
The 2002 annual meeting of the Minnesota Academy of Science took place at Gustavus Adolphus College on April 26-27, 2002. This program shows 50+ scientific talks, ranging from restoration ecology to wind power in Minnesota rural electric cooperatives, plus posters. The featured speaker was Professor Richard M. Fuller on "The Manhattan Project Revisited," and a special conference event was a geology field trip to the Minnesota River Valley. The Winchell abstracts and full-text of the published papers are available in the digitized Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
2000
Description:
Booklet containing 2000 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses, and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for experimental lakes and the boundary waters separating Minnesota from Canada, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Fishing advisories including contamination warnings, list of Minnesota fishery statistics, sunrise/sunset timetable, and contact information for DNR fisheries offices.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
2002
Description:
Booklet containing 2002 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses, and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for experimental lakes and the boundary waters separating Minnesota from Canada, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Fishing advisories including contamination warnings, list of Minnesota fishery statistics, sunrise/sunset timetable, and contact information for DNR fisheries offices.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
2001
Description:
Booklet containing 2001 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses, and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for experimental lakes and the boundary waters separating Minnesota from Canada, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Fishing advisories including contamination warnings, list of Minnesota fishery statistics, sunrise/sunset timetable, and contact information for DNR fisheries offices.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
2009
Description:
Booklet containing 2009 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses, and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for experimental lakes and the boundary waters separating Minnesota from Canada, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Fishing advisories including contamination warnings, list of Minnesota fishery statistics, sunrise/sunset timetable, and contact information for DNR fisheries offices.
In this interview, Arthur Weisberg gives an account of his life as a Jewish Minnesotan and legal practitioner. He recalls grew up on the North Side of Minneapolis and how his father was a dentist who ended up as an investor. Weisberg goes on to describe his time at North High, becoming a journalist in central Minnesota, working in the film industry in Minneapolis, and finally attending Minneapolis Law School (now William Mitchell) during the late 1940s. Weisberg tells about how he subsequently worked for Dorsey law firm and how he was active in community service. The two talk about notable people at virtually every stage of his life, with particular attention to Jewish culture in law and business in Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Linda Schloff as a part of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest Jewish Judges and Lawyers History Project.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Marissa Theis was born in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Subjects discussed include: Early life in the Philippines - her family - leaving the Philippines for Saudi Arabia to work - working as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia to financially support her family back in the Philippines - meeting her husband in an online chat room - coming to the United States and arriving in Baudette, Minnesota - running a business with her husband - her family coming to visit her in Baudette from the Philippines.
The Winter 2003 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on plans for a geological marker at Split Rock, a new society state fair booth, a story on new Minnesota Geological Survey director Harvey Thorleifson, news on opening of the agate center, and other notices.
Edgardo E. Rodriguez was born in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez worked at Price Waterhouse as a senior accountant before being lured to International Multifoods as an assistant controller. Once retired, Rodriguez became the treasurer of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC). He became involved with communities after joining the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA), a nonprofit dedicated in helping communities of color with their businesses. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family background - religious influences - financial struggles - education - job history as an accountant - Minnesota weather and ethnic environment - MEDA involvement - Hispanic community and culture - Venezuela - helping Latino businesses - Small Business Champion of the Year for Minnesota and the Midwest - addressing education and documentation for the Latino community - importance of learning English and computer skills for Latinos - music and art - VocalEssence - and community participation.
Keith Ewing, Coordinator of Library Systems & Digital Services at St. Cloud State University, retired in July 2017. Graduating with an MLS in 1979 from University of Texas at Austin, Ewing went on to work at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration, and in system and digital services roles at St. Cloud State University. In his interview, Keith disccusses internet and digital library technology in libraries, the inception of the Minnesota Digital Library, work on the first Minitex MEIR task force, the building of a new library at St. Cloud State University, mentors, and dinner with Ray Bradbury. This interview includes an audio recording and full transcript.
