Volume 6, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1980. The theme of this issue is tools. Contents include a change in format and goals of Craft Connection; new directions at the Minnesota Museum of Art led by new President Jim Toscano; profile of wood carver Harry Hitchner; modern technology and the spiritual experience of crafting; finding the right rope for a hammock making kit; weaver M. Susan Brock's relationship with looms; woodworker Doug McEneany's reflection on tools; blacksmithing and reproducing tools of the past; the functions and beginnings of tools; the relocation of Captain Ceramics Artworks, including photos of products sold; and a profile of rug maker Dorothy Sauber.
Volume 9, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1983. The story on the front page is about woodworking in Minnesota and the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild. Other contents include messages from MCC's retiring President Nann Miller and new President Ken Davenport; summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; rug maker Dorothy Sauber's exhibition in Washington, D.C.'s Textile Museum; selling art through consignments; summary of a glass workshop at Semi Automatic Glass with Richard Marquis; Wayne Crim, woodworker Ray Kyler, and their redwood furniture shop Waynecraft Industries; the beginnings of the Fine Woodworking Company custom shop; Ojibwa art and woodcarver, beadworker, and jewelry maker Duane Goodwin; and a review of Roy Strassberg's 'Demolition Vessels' exhibition.
Fifth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1977 and containing descriptions of the upcoming February Guild meeting, workshops and spin-ins, classes, and exhibits; reports on the November board meeting and treasurer's report, the January Guild meeting, Fiber Fair; a calendar; and library news; articles on "From Woods & Fields", "Of Fiber", and "The Rigid Heddle"; and a draft of a sixteen harness point twill.
Volume 3, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in August 1977 and is centered around traditional crafts. Contents include a report 1977 Minnesota Crafts Festival, including award winners and statistics; profile of blacksmith Dan Kral; an extensive list of upcoming art fairs across the midwest; crafts at Gibbs Farm Museum; Columbia College's Ethnic and American Folk Arts Project to preserve traditional craft skills; and a show of American pottery dated from the colonial period to 1910.
Volume 3, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in February 1977. Contents include a note from the editor about the publication's new tabloid format and subscription price; news about the MCC membership meeting and standing committees; profile of ceramic artist Dr. Paul S. Donhauser, the first American to receive first place honors in the International Competition of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy; the Craft Alliance Gallery in Missouri; level of support for crafts in Minnesota's art institutions; photographs of artworks from an MCC juried exhibition and statement from judge Martha Benson; the Wisconsin Designer-Craftsmen organization; the Rochester Art Center; the recent opening of Kichang Cho's Mano Galleries in Illinois; the challenges of running an ultimately unsuccessful gallery; review of the 'Craft Multiples' exhibit at the Octagon Center for the Arts; and a national conference about marketing crafts.
Volume 5, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1979 and is centered around wholesaling and retailing. Contents include Craft Connection's new subscription price and production schedule; pet peeves of working with artists and galleries; profiles of Minnesota quilters; using computer programs in quilt design; fundraising efforts in Ohio to build art and craft spaces; profile of fiber craftsman Jay Gage; profile of stained glass artist Gabriel Cartwright; tips on selling work; experiences in wholesaling and retailing; Fibrecations, Inc., a corporation providing a showroom for fiber artists; laws regarding artist-gallery transactions and how they affect an artist's business; travelling juries; The Octogon Center for the Arts; reflections on an apprenticeship with fiber artist Muriel Nezhnie Helfman; and a brief biography of artist and teacher Edna Dittus.
Fourteenth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1971 and containing descriptions of a demonstration day at the Guild, local and national press coverage of the Guild, upcoming workshops in inkle loom weaving and TENT needlepoint stitch, and a weaving draft and sample for a seven-harness Finnish design.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1992 containing an article on creative activities at the State Fair; descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and tours; an update from the presidents; a book review; Guild news; and a list of membership dues.
The July-September 1990 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, and news of an award to Professor Herb Wright.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1992 containing a list of the new board members; an update from the Rag Rug group; a letter from the presidents; Guild news; an update from the library; a biography of Lucy Brusic; a membership update; a descriptions of upcoming workshops; and a calendar of July classes.
The September-October-November 1983 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various society notices, and news that the state fair booth had won an award.
The Summer 2006 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a notice regarding the international stone carving symposium in St Paul, and various other articles and notices, including a story on Pillsbury Hall by Harvey Thorleifson, and a story on fluorite by Ted Chura.
The Spring 2008 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included several articles and notices, including a report on the OneGeology project that Harvey Thorleifson is involved with, and news that the town hall would be April 5 in Maplewood.
The Fall 2008 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included several articles and notices, such as reports on field trips to Kentucky and Wisconsin.
The Summer 2004 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on Harvey Thorleifson's talk on new frontiers in geological mapping at the banquet, along with other articles and notices.
The March-April-May 1981 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included memorials to George H. Schwartz and Margaret A. Paschke, along with regular society notices.
Second issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 1996 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings and workshops; notes from the president and the editor; an obituary of Dorothy E. Christensen; a calendar of October classes; and an article and entry form for Fiber Fair.
The Spring 2009 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on recently installed geological markers, and other articles and notices such as an account of the Minnesota geological community by Harvey Thorleifson, and a memorial to Jerry Mundt.
Thirtieth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming October meetings, workshops, 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference, Saint Anthony Park Craft Fair, and study groups; prize winners of the 1973 Midwest Weavers Conference; gifts to the Guild; new textile books at the St. Paul Public Library; community response to the Guild exhibit at the State Fair and the Rennaisance Fair; and biographies of new teachers.
Thirty-sixth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1974 and containing descriptions of the upcoming May meeting and annual meeting, classes, a contemporary craft exhibit, workshops in tapestry, Midwest Weavers Conference, and the Guild's move to 427 1/2 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis; Guild news; a membership questionnaire; and a list of Post-Midwest Conference seminars and summer classes.
The Spring 2006 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included several articles and notices, including an article on natural gas potential in Minnesota by Harvey Thorleifson.
Fourth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1976/January 1977 and containing descriptions of upcoming open house and yarn sale, spin-in, programs, February Guild meeting, group project, classes; and exhibits; reports on Guild finances, parking, the Art Institute Christmas tree, the November Guild meeting, Fiber Fair, and a crafts tour of Turkey; library news; and articles on card weaving, "The Rigid Heddle", "From Woods & Fields", and "Of Fiber".
Thirty-second issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming January meeting, workshops, and December Open House; class schedule changes; an announcement of a fiber slide library; library news; workshop leader biographies; other Guild news; and a draft and swatch for the Rambler rose pattern.