Mural painting, "White Bear Captures the Warrior Princess." One of a series of paintings by Gustav Krollmann which illustrate Alice Thorson's novel, "The Tribe of Pezhekee." Photograph by Paul Barsness.
Exterior view of the Urjans Iverson log cabin, east and south facades. The cabin was restored in 1990. This photo documents that work. Urjans Iverson was one of the first permanent residents of Pope County. He built his first cabin from the Fort Lake Johanna stockade which was abandoned after the Civil War. The cabin was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The March 1980 issue of Hold That Line is labeled Volume 2, Number 10. It reports on response to an Environmental Quality Board survey, a general meeting of GASP, Dakota Electric Association's exclusion of women from co-op member votes, resignation of Al Johnson as Minnesota Energy Agency director, a list of protest arrests, and news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Quie, Albert; Sidner, Art; Johnson, Al; Kingrey; Mason; Satterlee, Juanita; Parish, Richard; Wartz, Tom; Woida, Gene; Arceneau, Dean; Mueller, Richard; Broker, Vicki; Bowers, Nancy; Cooper, Judy; Pick, Deborah; Shaw, Daniel; Olnstead, Chris; Lundebrek, Kay; Randall, Kate; Olson, Calvin; Anderson, Wayne; Johnson, Sandy; Pollard, Bruce; Hanson, Dick; Rudell, Phil; Folger, Mike; Zwieg, Joe; Hoium, George; Bartos, Tony; Bartos, Darrel; Kluver, Vern; Pawlitschek, Dave; Olson, Don. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The December 17, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on the Christmas dance and fundraiser, an attempt by private investigators to relate the protest to communism, an investigation by the General Accounting Office and Office of Technology Assessments into alternative and decentralized energy systems and insuring citizen input in planning procedures, a film about the protest by a St. Cloud group. Names mentioned in this issue include: Perino, Joe; Bartos, Tony, Raush, Owen; Walbraff, Steve; Fischer, Rick; Fischer, Randy; Milliam, L.; Schiffler, W.; Jorgenson, G.; Maden, C.T.; Wolf, Walt; Dero, Don; Holte, Warren; Thiersen, Ron; Koska, Bert; Broenshenkle, A.; Ladwig, F.; McCrory, Roland; Roering, Gerald; Haviland, Joyce; Gessel, Ruth; Massman, D.; Lindor, Ken; Bussman, Eddie; Rittenour, Harry; Wink, Jim; Harren, Larry; Gamradt, Gerhard; McCarthy, George; Schmidt, Dan; Koska, Rich; Imdike, Dave; Rosslay, C.; Boyet, Brenda; Weitzel, Harold; Bailey, J.; Marth; Wm.; Lida, Chuck; Volkman, C.; Carpenter, Wayne; Erickson, J.; Cowley, Marcene, Marthaler, Don; Wall, Ervin; Hart, Gregory S.; Carter, B.; Wolf, Walt; Gibson, Cindy; Nolan, Rick; May, Lawrence; Wagenknecht; Staats, Elmer B.; Peterson, Russell W.; Drawz; Miller; Kingrey; Sullivan, Mary; Sullivan, Mike; Selson, William; McCarten. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The December 3, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, Burns security replaced by American Security, an advertising campaign exposing the powerline coal scandal, United and Cooperative Power Associations request for funds from the federal Rural Electric Association, and news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Bradley, Dr. Wendell; Fjoslein, Dave; Villard Three; Stoen, Ron; Miller; Drawz; Marsden; Carter, Jimmy; Schlesinger, James; Brzezinski, Zbigniew; Drew, Elizabeth; Lennick, Ted; Pick, Deborah; Simmons, Tom; Kujawa, Don. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The November 26, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on financial costs of "protest vandalism" according to UPA/CPA, and was mailed with an insert issue of Twin Cities Northern Sun News. No specific names were mentioned in this issue. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The November 19, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, acquittal of the Delano 19, list of proposed electric projects across the nation, powerline related health issues, and release of summary results of Minnesota Environmental Quality Board citizen input meetings. Names mentioned in this issue include: Bradley, Dr. Wendell; Villard Three; Quie, Albert; Perpich, Rudy; Peterson, Ken; Marth, Verlyn; Pick, Deborah; Thurk, Kenny; Tripp, Alice; Fuchs, Virgil; Tilsen, Ken; Carter, Jimmy; Kingrey; Jaisle, Allen. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The November 12, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, the Karen Silkwood memorial, the Virginia power protest, and the Delano twenty trail. Names mentioned in this issue include: Arceneau, Dean; Marthaler, Tom; Gout, Greg; Boschwitz, Rudy; Durenberger, David; Quie, Al; Emmons, Ira; Hoium, George; Silkwood, Karen; Steinback, Dr. Paul. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The November 5, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, condemnation hearings, excerpts from a speech comparing centralized energy policy and centralized power, a rally at Delano, and a request for coverage by Soviet news agency, TASS. Names mentioned in this issue include: Marthaler, Tom; Tilsen, Ken; Delano 20; Villard Three; Pick, Deborah; Rahko, Rey; KCMT Television; Moeller, Doris; Reed, Dean; McPhail; Hoium, George. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 29, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, coal mines owned by power companies, local, state and federal elections, protest events at Delano, tally of insulator losses. Names mentioned in this issue include: Claeson, John; Simmons, Tom; Yunger; Hunt; Pick Deborah; Froyd, John; KCMT Television; Stoen, Ron; Tilsen, Ken; Marthaler, Tom; Rahko, Rey; Lukerman, Barb; Walker, Bill; Gerlach, Luther P.; Tripp, Alice; Hoium, George; Hauge, Earl; Coyle, Brian; Fjoslien, Dave, Nelson, Jim; Nolan, Rick; Bellecourt, Clyde; Dunham, Wheatley; Reed, Dean; Gunderson Keith; Knowlton, Peters; Sheldon, Bob; Jacobson, Don; Mulroy, Darrell; Larson, Paul; Wagonkenecht; Hynes, John; Hatlie, Norton. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 22, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on new indictments, a meeting between the Rutledge eight and a legal defense team, a tally of protester arrests, confrontation with construction workers, contributions by Save Our Countryside, investigation of private security firms. Names mentioned in this issue include: Hoium, Mark; Oeltjen, Bob; Oeltjen, Dean; Stoen, Ron; Braun, Donald; Simmons, Tom; Claeson, John; Rutledge Eight; Rutledge, Dennis; Froyd, John; Wernick, Mark; Pick, Deborah; Perino, Joe; Rahko, Reynold; Welch, Christine; Levins, Aurora; Hein, Don; Dudman, Iris; Shorrock, Tim; Sheldon, Bob; Long, Larry; Kakac, Patty. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 15, 1979, issue of Hold That Line appears to have been published on October 9. It reports on a protest press conference on the steps of the CPA office, publishing of "Lines Across the Lands," monitoring livestock for powerline related health problems, the protest at the Martin residence, cancellation of the Public Energy Forum, and a special insert on powerline mismanagement and health and safety effects. Names mentioned in this issue include: Sheldon, Bob; Martin, Phil; Barsness, Nancy; Bradley, Wendell; Kooiman, John; Sternglass, Dr. Ernest J.; Quie, Albert; Hayes, Ronald; Tilsen, Ken; Oeltjen; Bartos, Tony; Wayne, John; Hayward, Susan; Moorhead, Agnes; Powell, Dick. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 15, 1979, issue of Hold That Line, published as dated, reports that the Minnesota Environmental Quality board will begin a powerline investigation resulting in the possible revocation of construction permits, cleanup of construction easements, Congressman Nolan speech at Glenwood, Determined Runestone Electric Association Members update, UPA safety pamphlet release. Names appearing in this issue include: Peterson, Ken; Tilsen, Ken; Rahko, Reynold; Pick, Deborah; Hynes, John; Russell, Denny; Gerling, Gordon; Nolan, Richard; Barsness, Nancy; Peters, Karl; Kakac, Arlys; Lundebrek, Kay; Hoium, George. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 8, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, construction progress, summary of a Wall Street Journal article on slow growth of electricity consumption, Boundary Waters Canoe Area legislation, nuclear energy protest news, condemnation court, and a campaign article from George Hoium for sheriff. Names mentioned in this issue include Simmons, Bob; Woida, Gene; Tilsen, Ken; Leavitt, Russell L.; Hoium, George; Humphrey, Hubert; Priester, Lamar; Anderson, Wendell. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 1, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on a press tour of powerline impact, An increasing number of powerline related health symptoms reported, a book review of "Shutdown", and the September general assembly meeting. Names mentioned in this issue include: Martin, Phil; Lennick, Ted; Sheldon, Bob; Sternglass, Dr. Ernest J.; Barsness, Nancy; Fjoslien, Dave; Niehaus, Joe; Anderson, Wayne; Kakac, Patty; Pederson, Sharon; Pederson, Stephen; McCrory, Henrietta; Vosberg, Duane; Tripp, John; Honicker, Jeannine; Allen, Clifford; Jordan, Walter; Gofman, John W.; Kachinsky, Joel; Arad, Natan; Stobaugh, Robert; Oeltjen, Bob; Oeltjen, Dean. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 17, 1979, issue of Hold That Line covers court proceedings, continued BCA harassment, update from SLAM, agenda for the GASP general meeting, planning for the Public Energy Forum, and governor's statement on vandalism. Names mentioned in this issue include: Hansen Sr, Bill; Hoium, Mark; Bieringer, Gene; Tilsen, Ken; Evans, Brock; Ayres, Richard; Clayton, Cubia; Barber, Doug; Triviso, Robert; Kvam, Russel; Anderson, Wayne; Kakac, Patty; Ehlers, Darus; Pederson, Sharon; Bartos, Tony; McCrory, Henrietta; Vosberg, Duane; Thurk, Kenny; Nelson, Dwight Quinn, Gene; Woida, Matt; Pederson, Stephen; Quie, Albert; Willette. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 2, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on the GASP business meeting, a feature article on health effects of electricity, toppling an eighth tower, update of court cases, SLAM activities, alcohol fuel production and other news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Grey, David; Gust, Larry; Kvam, Russel; Anderson, Wayne; Kakac, Patty; Ehlers, Darus; Pederson, Sharon; Fuchs, Virgil; Bartos, Tony; McCrory, Henrietta; Vosberg, Duane; Thurk, Kenny; Nelson, Dwight; Quinn, Gene; Woida, Matt; Pederson, Stephen; Hansen, Bill; Lindstrom, John; Claeson, John; Hoium, Mark; Fabel, Thomas; Anderson, Jack; Jacobson, Don; Tilsen, Ken; Howard, William. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The August 26, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on projections of electric demand and revenues, status of the Coal Creek power plant and power line energizing, geologic studies in the area, an update from Southern Landowners Alliance of Minnesota, SLAM, upcoming local events, updates on court cases and advise on encounters with private security workers. Names mentioned in this issue include: Sheldon, Bob; Anderson, Charlie; Tilsen, Ken; Bartos, Tony; Kaufman, Sidney; Perdue, James; Drawz, John; Barsness, Ron; Ehlers, Darus; Nelson, Dwight; Hoium, Mark; Hansen, William; Wernick, Mark. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The August 12, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on progress by the General Assembly to Stop the Powerline, GASP, court ruling on the Runestone Electric Association election, a challenge to eminent domain by the Southern Landowners Alliance of Minnesota, SLAM, announcement of election of GASP board of trustees to be held in September, CPA board meeting in Sauk Centre, GASP Defense Fund policy, updates on other court cases, a request for support to maintain railroad presence in Villard, and other news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Tilsen, Ken; LaDuke, Winona; Harvey, Paul; Ehlers, Darus; Nelson, Dwight; Wernick, Mark; Mauzy, Bill; Woida, Gerry; Hansen, William; VanHeel, Roger; Oeltjen, Dean; Oeltjen, Bob; Lindstrom, John; Hoium, Mark; Claeson, John; Newton, Evelyn; Ringham, Jonathan; Tank, Arnold; Villard Elevator Company. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The July 30, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, charges dropped, progress on a public energy forum, security at the Coal Creek Power Plant, and a lending library. Names mentioned in this issue include: Fabel, Thomas; Hanson Sr., William; Hanson Jr., William; Tilson, Ken; Willette; Lindstrom, John; Woida, Matt; Nolan, Rick; Stevenson, Robert; Jaisel, Al; Nelson, Dwight; Ehlers, Darus; Blatchford, Dilworth A.; Schatz, Albert G.; Carter, Jimmy; Costle, Douglas; Byrd, Robert; Schlesinger, James R. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The July 15, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on increased reward for information on powerline protesters, synopsis of the June 30 celebration at the Ron Stoen farm, court reports on Matt Woida, Bill Hanson, Darus Ehlers and Dwight Nelson, and additional contempt charges, legislative action to study the powerline conflict, a health and safety hearing in Sauk Centre, lampoon of BCA patrolman, delays in energizing the powerline. Named mentioned in this issue include: Martin, Phil; Woida, Matt; Hansen, Bill; Ehlers, Darus; Nelson, Dwight; Fjoslein, Dave; Barsness, Ron; Nolan, Richard; Gust, Larry; Jacobson, Don; Sheldon, Bob. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The June 14, 1979, issue of Hold That Line covers the trial of Bill Hanson, increased BCA patrols, public meeting on health effects of powerline, startup of Coal Creek power plant, Southern Minnesota powerline update, Larry Long request for poems and songs, and the governor taking the side of the utilities. A "general assembly" flyer is inserted in this newsletter. Names mentioned in this issue include: Hansen, Bill; Claeson, John; Lindstrom, John; Quie, Albert; Nolan, Rick; Jacobson, Don; Martin, Phil; Stevenson, Robert; Emmons, Ira; Tilsen, Ken; Zimmerman, Miles; Long, Larry; Pederson, Danny; Russel, Denny. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The June 3, 1979, issue of Hold That Line describes the first powerline related felony trial, links between powerlines and cancer, and encounters with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents. Names mentioned in this issue include: Lindstrom, John; Anderson, Wendell; Emmons, Ira; Stoen, Ron; Tripp, Alice; Tripp, John; Smith, Andy; Wertheimer, Nancy; Stahler. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The May 20, 1979, issue of Hold That Line presents a summer events calendar, peak demand revisions, Hanson trial, Chimelewski legislative resolution, Maryknoll magazine feedback, energizing the line, DREAM Runestone Electric Association court date, Southern Landowners Alliance of Minnesota, Environmental Quality Board complaint, and news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Belford, Mike; Coleman, Nicholas; Jutila, Vernon; Chimelewski, Florian; Carleton, Rev. Robert J.; Hiniken, Tim. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The May 6, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on new security guards, tower repairs, private tower site negotiations, dangers of coal energy, legislative resolutions condemning vandalism, and other national news. Names mentioned in this issue include: Jacobson, Don; Stevenson, Robert; Quie, Albert; Devany, Dr. Joseph; Chimelewski, Florian. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The April 22, 1979, issue of Hold That Line is missing page 3-4. The newsletter reports on a request from utilities to increase armed patrols along the powerline, a firm caution against armed confrontation, negotiations with the governor's office for an open forum, possible nuclear waste disposal sites in Minnesota, a letter linking breeding issues in farm animals with high voltage transmission lines, changes in Runestone Electric Association meetings, Agralite Electric Cooperative annual meeting and National Energy Conference. Names mentioned in this issue include: Walter, Robert J.; Larson, Paul; Herkes, Neil; Emmons, Ira; Stevenson, Robert; Westfall, Bradley; Johnson, Al; Walton, Dr. Matt; Seyfried, Dr. Bill; Anderson, Charlie; Ferman, John; Bainter, Monica; Clauson, John; Crocker, George.
The April 8, 1979, issue of Hold That Line announces a change in publication schedule. News items include the sentence imposed on Jackie Thurk, motions regarding the Villard 3 trial, a meeting regarding the Delano to Mankato powerline, Kandiyohi Electric Cooperative annual meeting, the Booz, Allen, Hamilton Report on the Coal Creek Power Plant, Legislative hearings on Runestone Electric Association, correspondence with Robert Stevenson of the governor's office, Black Hills conference, Energy and the Farm conference and a personal attack near Lowry. Names mentioned in this issue include: Thurk, Jackie; Claeson, John; Tilsen, Ken; Emmons, Ira; Simmons, Tom; Wernick, Mark; Martin, Phil; Jacobson, Don; Slettom, Ed; Jutila, Vernon; Stevenson, Robert. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The March 25, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on Jackie Thurk's conviction, the sixth tower to fall, the Runestone Electric Association annual meeting, and a special insert on uranium mining. Names mentioned in this issue include: Thurk, Jackie; Thurk, Kenneth; Stevenson, Robbie; Sanda, Chris; Auld, Richard; Clauson, John; McMichael, Dale; Chapman, Steve; Miller, Jim; Harding, Bob; Johnsrud, Judith. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The March 18, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on a March 15 meeting with a governor's representative, the Barry Report on the North Dakota power plant and news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Stevenson, Rob; Fjoslien, Dave; Brooks, Ronnie; Bergland, Bob. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The March 11, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on accomplishments of the last year, Jackie Thurk's pending trial, a tour of the Falkirk mine and power plant in North Dakota, Pope County condemnation awards, response from the Minnesota Energy Agency and news from around the country. Names mentioned in this issue include: Walburn, Roberta; Bradley, Wendell; Jacobson, Don; Bergland, Bob; Thurk, Jackie; Johnson, Algernon H. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The March 1, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on the meeting between utility and GASP representatives, "Today" show coverage, denial of permits for the Tyrone Nuclear Power Plant in Wisconsin and Black Hills mining. Names mentioned in this issue include: Wunsch, Hazel; Thurk, Jackie; Fjoslien, Dave; Martin, Phil; Anderson, Charlie; Lennick, Ted. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The February 25, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on proposed meeting between utility representatives and GASP representatives, energizing portions of the powerline with damaged insulators, starting a food cooperative, Northern States Power proposed powerline from Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant to Tyrone Energy Park and Eau Claire. Names mentioned in this issue include: Quie, Albert; Fjoslien, Dave; Martin, Phil; Anderson, Charlie; Wasserman, Harvey; Nuwer, Hank. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The February 18, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported that 65 misdemeanor charges against protesters were dropped. Names mentioned in this issue include: Simmons, Tom; Claeson, John; Fable, Tom; Hanson, Bill Sr.; Hanson, Bill Jr.; Martin, Phillip; Woida, Math; Lennick, Ted; Anderson, Charlie; Fjoslien, David. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
Request Moratorium poster. Printed one side on legal size paper. Intended to encourage participation in a Capital rally, lobbying legislators and continue protesting. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The February 4, 1979, issue of Hold That Line outlines a proposal to Governor Al Quie for a public forum to investigate six elements of the powerline: health and safety, cost, need, social repercussions, alternative energies, and other factors discovered during the investigations. This issue also reports on the meeting with the governor in St. Paul, a meeting of rural electric cooperatives in Willmar, progress of condemnation hearings, and DREAM progress at Runestone Electric Association. Names mentioned in this issue include: Quie, Albert; Vosberg, Duane; Arceneau, Dean; Pederson, Steffen; McCrory, Henrietta; Quinn, Gene; Thurk, Kenny; Lovine, Amory B.; Carmichael, Dr. Robert; Nolan, Representative Rick; Villard Three. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The January 27, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reported on court proceedings, the invitation for dialog with Governor Al Quie, Pope County condemnation proceedings, KXRA Open Line program, public television program "Power Play," the latest news from the DREAM protest at Runestone Electric Association, and other news from around the country. This newsletter also contains a list of literature and merchandise available for purchase. Names mentioned in this issue include: The Villard Three; Quie, Albert; Jacobson, Don; Peters, Carl; Fuchs, Virgil; Stoen, Ron; Stoen, Jeanette; Rasmussen; Lennick, Ted; Pronto. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The January 14, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reports on correspondence with Governor Al Quie, change in security from local law enforcement to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, condemnation proceedings in Traverse and Stearns County, and DREAM progress at Runestone Electric Cooperative. Names mentioned in this issue include: Quie, Albert; Bradley, Dr. Wendell; Perino, Joe; Tillet, Ralph; Hirsch, Dr. Merle N.; Pearson, Mark; St. Cloud Times; Woida, Gene; Stoen, Ron; McCarten; Jutila; Tillet, Ralph; Kakac, Arlie. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The January 20, 1979 issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, condemnation proceedings in Pope County, Federal eminent domain, the KTCA public television documentary "Power Play", guest appearance on KXRA radio's "Open Line", proposal for an open meeting with Governor Al Quie, and other news from around the nation. Names mentioned in this issue include: Quie, Albert; Thurk, Jackie; Thurk, Ken; Nelson, Ken; Millhone, John; KTCA Public Television; KXRA Radio. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The January 8, 1979, issue of Hold That Line reprints a letter to newly sworn Governor Al Quie requesting support for a moratorium on powerline testing until health effects can be investigated. It also reports on newsletter circulation of 1700, toppled tower in Traverse County and news from around the country. Quie, Albert; Stoen, Ron. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
This special edition of Hold That Line from early 1979 is titled "The Powerline Will Affect You or The Protestor Report." It summarizes the impact of the powerline - financial, political, environmental, health and safety and long term operation. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The October 1, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, security company harassment, a resolution from the National Citizens Conference on Energy Facility Siting, and an update from the "DREAM Machine," (Determined Runestone Electric Association Members). Names mentioned in this issue include: Sheldon, Bob; Sweeney, Mike; Fischer, Rick; Eustice, Scott; Thurk, Jackie; Reif, Thomas J.; Russell, Denny; Hanson, Doug; Anderson, Wendell; Coyle, Brian; Auston, Dr. Richard Cartwright; Marth, Verlin; Peters, Carl. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 24, 1978, issue of Hold That Line includes reports on court proceedings, construction progress, the southern Minnesota protest, a new line proposal, issues with construction clean up, and a special insert on documenting harassment. Names mentioned in this edition include: Ramsli, John; Kelly, Micky; Tripp, John; Woida, Gene; Sullivan, Mary; Sheldon, Bob; Simmons, Tom; Wernick, Mark; Murray, Robert E.; Klimek, Ron; Nelson, Irene; Purdue, Glenn; Leventhal, Larry; Pick, Deborah; Kearney, John; Rahnko, Rey; Cairns, Pat. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 17, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, construction progress, Wisconsin, corporate mismanagement, and court updates. Names mentioned in this issue include: Olsen, Calvin; Mauzy, Bill; Ballard, Paul; Reif; Thomas; Thurk, Jackie; Woida, Gene; Woida, Gerald; DeRouin, Darrell; Tripp, Alice; Casper, Mike; Anderson, Darryl; Means, Russell; Kakac, Arlie; Letterman, August; Kloos; McCarten; Hoium, George; Barsness, Nancy; Barsness, Ron. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 10, 1978, issue of Hold That Line covers court proceedings, damage reports, the National Energy Conference and stray current testing. Names appearing in this issue include: Olson, Calvin; Thurk, Jackie; Woida, Gene; Woida, Gerald; Claeson, John; Van Heel; Pederson, Steffen; Vann, Lee; Nolan, Richard; Stangeland, Arlan; Cunningham, Jack; Means, Russell; Hatley, Norton; Tripp, Alice; Casper, Mike; Perino, Joe; Massman, Dale; Benson, Elmer; Farrell, Bill; Jacobson, Don. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The September 3, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on Runestone Electric Association's rules regarding meeting minutes and release of other information, protest actions on the Dale Massman farm, stray current testing, protest in support of Russel Means and a list of acronyms used by the protest movement. Names mentioned in this issue include: Massman, Dale; Russell, Denin; Burns Security; Muroo, Judy; Emmons, Ira; Nemmers, Roger; Perino, John; Tripp, Alice; Casper, Mike; Wellstone, Paul; Means, Russell; Kunstler, William; Brando, Marlon; Belefonte, Harry; Woida, Gloria; Ramsli, John. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The August 26, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on the cost of the powerline and of the protest, frustration with the legal process, damage to the powerline, court proceedings, construction update, Tripp campaign for governor, confrontations between land owners and security guards, the protest occupation of the CPA office in Edina. Names mentioned in this issue include: Thurk, Jackie; Kelly, Micky; Ramsli, John St. Peter; Massman, Dale; Woida, Gene; Hatley, Norton; Tripp, Alice; Casper, Mike; Kakac, Patty; Hanson, Dick; Boi, Scott; Packard, Russell; Woida, Matt; Grant, Judy. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The August 1, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on court proceedings, construction progress, protest actions, Alice Tripp gubernatorial campaign, learning from the American Indian Movement, George Houim campaign for Pope County Sheriff. Names mentioned in this issue include: Woida, Eugene; Kelly, Micky; Ramsli, John; Woida, Gerry; Tilsen, Ken; VanHeel; Tripp, Alice; Casper, Mike; Klein, Mike; Maroo, Joe; Russell, Denny; Campbell, Dean; Kinsey, Bob; Perpich, Rudy; Martin, Ralph; Kooiman, John; Eustice, Scott; Novitis, Ray; Hoium, George. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
Peaceful March For Justice Flyer, printed one side only on goldenrod color paper as a poster. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The February 7, 1978, issue of Hold That Line reports on an organizational meeting held in Lowry, Minnesota, on January 31, 1978. Several action committees were formed including News Sheet, Bail and General Fundraising, Media Relations, Speakers Bureau, City Coordinations, Mailings, Legislative Committee, Early Blockers, Publicity. Names mentioned in this issue include: Gardner, Donna; Claussen, Tom; Crocker, George; Anderson, Wayne; Rutledge, Dennis; Koudella, Carolyn; Isaacson, Art; Tripp, Alice; Johnsrud, Nancy; Danielson, Dean; Danielson, Darrell; Bartos, Tammy; Pederson, Irene; Polk, Vern; Johnsrud, Bob; Barsness, Ron; Gross, Ben; Hanson, Dick; Fischer, Randy; Fischer, Harold; Polland, Bruce; Sinclair, Steve; Bartos, Darrell; Woida, Gloria; Fuchs, Virgil. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
The February 1978 issue of Hold That Line is labeled as "Issue #2." The newsletter outlines the origins of the protest movement, progress to date, health effects of high voltage electric lines, questions need for the powerline, violations to civil rights, abuse of legal processes and civil disobedience. Names mentioned in this issue include: Tripp, Alice; Gross, Ben; Shaw, Dan; Rudell, Marvin; Arceneau, Dean; Anderson, Larry; Twi-lite Cafe; Rudell, Phillip; Pick, Debbie. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
This December 1977 "Special Edition" of the Hold That Line newsletter is titled "Powerline News, Elrosa, MN." Articles encourage a moratorium on construction and a "science court" evaluation. Other articles address size of powerlines and encourage continued protest. Printed one side on oversize paper. Names mentioned include: Fischer, Randy; Tripp, John; Pederson, Steffen; Perpich, Rudy; Emmons, Ira. Hold That Line was the newsletter of the local movement to protest the construction of an 800 kilovolt direct current powerline across rural Minnesota by the United Power Association (UPA) and the Cooperative Power Association (CPA). The newsletter is known to be published from August 1978 to June 1983.
Glenwood High School main entrance and auditorium was part of the 1936 expansion of the high school designed by Nairne W. Fisher. This photograph from the late 1970s shows replacement windows.
Dena Peterson (Mrs. W.A. Hopkins) stands before the log cabin in which she was born. Her father, Ole Peterson, hosted the 1866 meeting at which Pope County was organized. Originally in Gilchrist Township, the cabin was later moved to the courthouse lawn in Glenwood. The 1930 courthouse building is visible to the right and the county jail building stands behind the cabin.