In this book of essays, Vizenor presents a stark but vital view of reservation life in the early 1970s, a collection that Studies in American Indian Literatures called "memorable portraits of real pe
Picturing Lake Minnetonka is a fascinating and nostalgic glimpse of the rise of Minnesota's largest and most beloved summer lake resort. A chronicle of the dizzying changes the lake underwent, this ri
Fifty-seven Ojibwe Indian tales collected from Anishinaabe elders, reproduced in Ojibwe and in English translation. A language carries a people's memories, whether they are recounted as individual re
Ernest Oberholtzer (1884-1977) is one of the great unsung heroes of the American conservation movement of the twentieth century. Selected as one of the 100 influential Minnesotans of the twentieth cen
Dramatic first-person narratives and historic photographs bring to life the history of the Minneapolis riverfront, its industries, and its people. Minnesota Book Award Winner! St. Anthony Falls—the
Minnesota Eats Out is a virtual romp through the state's dining spots, from early health resorts to Prohibition-era speakeasies to A&W drive-ins, illustrated with over one thousand photographs, po
A Knack for Knowing Things brings together in book form the best of his writing and demonstrates his talents as a master storyteller with plain-spoken, intimate prose.After more than fifteen years of
The Twins' 1987 and 1991 World Series victories. Dan Patch's world-record 1:55 mile. The first state high school hockey tournament. Bronko Nagurski's All-American days at the U. George Mikan and the M
From primitive camping facilities at Minnehaha Falls to mom-and-pop tourist courts like the Kum-Bak Camp in Duluth to family fun spots like Paul Bunyanland in Brainerd, this illustrated history showca
In Barns of Minnesota, photographer Doug Ohman showcases the vast array of these exceptional landmarks, built by hand in wood and stone, brick and metal. Where Ohman's photographs capture the beauty o
Like the warmth of a cabin fireplace and the twinkle of lights along the edge of a frozen lake, Christmas in Minnesota evokes memories of hoidays long ago.Familiar traditions echo across the years in
Integrating excerpts from soldiers' diaries and letters, newspaper articles, archival photographs, drawings, maps, uniforms, and other ephemera and memorabilia, a richly illustrated study of Minnesota
In St. Paul, Minnesota, a diverse group of men and women have found each other, united by a single passion: baking bread. Once a month, a professional production bakery is transformed into a lively f
A fascinating, fast-pacedhistory of Lake Superior, from the time of the glaciers to the present, complemented by handy travelers' tips for historic destinations.
At the same time Andy Warhol was leaving his mark on the American art scene in New York City, Lillian Colton, owner of the Cinderella Clip 'n' Curl in Owatonna, Minnesota, launched her own version of
The people have spoken. Minnesota wouldn’t be Minnesota without Bob Dylan. Or the BWCA. Immigrant farmers. The American Indian Movement. Thousands of citizens nominated their favorite topics fo
Between 1941 and 1945 more than 110,000 American marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors were taken prisoner by German, Italian, and Japanese forces. Most who fought overseas during World War II weren
A detailed guide to fifty-five wineries in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including tours of thirteen wine trails and delightful sidebars packed with food pairings, tips, and local lore.
