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VIEWS FROM THE EDGE OF TOWNMy Swedish Aunt Astrid
I'm surewe all have a favorite relativethat left an indelible mark on our lives. I too have a special person...an Aunt. No, whe wasn't a movie star or other such celebrity. In fact in a family of soli...
11/20/12 at 3:12 PM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINAHome Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
10/27/12 at 11:31 AM
STAFF BLOGCAPITOL CHATTERFree History Center day for Dakota Indian celebration
The Minnesota History Center, near the state Capitol, will host a free-admission day Sept. 29 to honor Dakota Indians. The event will feature Dakota artwork, flute music, a drum and dance expo, a coo...
9/10/12 at 11:11 AM Minnesota history exhibit features dark episode 7/6/12 at 4:50 AM
Civil War's 150th anniversary noted at Minnesota Capitol 5/18/11 at 6:49 PM
STAFF BLOGFLASH FROM THE PASTCarlson's Lime Kiln
1889: The Twin City Lime & Cement Co. built four kilns back of Barn Bluff, and G.A. Carlson built six new kilns below Seventh Street in Red Wing, opposite the entrance to Memorial Park. The lime...
5/9/12 at 1:32 PM Red Wing Republican Eagle and Goodhue County Historical Society 10/14/10 at 5:32 PM
RED WING POTTERY COLLECTOR2011 - the 35th Annual Convention
It's exciting to think that this year will be the 35th time that Red Wing stoneware, dinnerware, and art pottery collectors will gather in Red Wing, MN. The 35th Annual Red Wing Collectors Society Con...
1/6/11 at 6:27 PM
ALL ABOUT FOODSweet Potato Pie Has Deep Roots
My friend, Rose McGee, has a passion for life, a passion for people, and a passion for food, especially sweet potato pie. I met Rose several years ago when I first joined Women Who Really Cook, a Twi...
2/25/10 at 4:08 AM
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