Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Whiskey Breakfast My Swedish Family, My American Life Richard C. Lindberg 2011 Fall

A poignant, multigenerational tale of the Swedish-American experience for two disparate Chicago families

Twelve Owls Laura Erickson 2011 Fall

A gorgeous guide to the owls native to Minnesota, with descriptions and portraits by two of the state’s most beloved authors

The Northern Heartland Kitchen Beth Dooley 2011 Fall

More than two hundred recipes to satisfy seasonal appetites

Once There Were Castles Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities Larry Millett 2011 Fall

Take a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities

A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors Peter Smith 2011 Fall

Peter Smith on how being human is an awkward, messy, embarrassing business

Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates Revised and Updated Edition Debbie Lonnee, Nancy Rose, Don Selinger and John Whitman 2011 Fall

An all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plants

In Cod We Trust Living the Norwegian Dream Eric Dregni 2011 Fall

A vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian American from Minnesota

The Invisible Element of Place The Architecture of David Salmela Thomas Fisher 2011 Spring

Breathtaking designs by one of the leading residential architects in the United States

A Sawdust Heart My Vaudeville Life in Medicine and Tent Shows Henry Wood 2011 Spring

A glimpse into a forgotten era of popular entertainment

Cooking Up the Good Life Creative Recipes for the Family Table Jenny Breen and Susan Thurston 2011 Spring

Wholesome, fun recipes to cook with the seasons—from renowned Twin Cities chef Jenny Breen

Through No Fault of My Own A Girl’s Diary of Life on Summit Avenue in the Jazz Age Coco Irvine 2011 Spring

A young teenage girl’s escapades as part of St. Paul’s social elite in the 1920s

Growing Perennials in Cold Climates Revised and Updated Edition Mike Heger, John Whitman and Debbie Lonnee 2011 Spring

The landmark book on northern perennials, fully updated and expanded

Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders Larry Millett 2011 Spring

When one of St. Paul’s wealthiest scions loses his head—literally—it’s up to Holmes and Watson to track a cold-blooded killer

Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon Larry Millett 2011 Spring

The first novel in the series that brought Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John D. Watson to turn-of-the-century Minnesota

The City, the River, the Bridge Before and after the Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Patrick Nunnally, Editor 2010 Fall

Exploring the university’s role in understanding how disasters impact communities

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