Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Staying the Course: A Runner’s Toughest Race Staying the Course A Runner’s Toughest Race Dick Beardsley and Maureen Anderson 2005 Spring
The gripping memoir of a record-holding marathoner
Trailside Botany: 101 Favorite Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Upper Midwest Trailside Botany 101 Favorite Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Upper Midwest John Bates 2004 Spring
Trailside Botany is filled with clear descriptions and detailed drawings of the 101 wildflowers, trees, and other plants most likely seen along North Woods trails.
The Lake District of Minneapolis: A History of the Calhoun-Isles Community The Lake District of Minneapolis A History of the Calhoun-Isles Community David A. Lanegran and Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring
A colorful history of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods—now back in print!
Canoe Country Wildlife: A Field Guide to the North Woods and Boundary Waters Canoe Country Wildlife A Field Guide to the North Woods and Boundary Waters Mark Stensaas 2004 Spring
Canoe Country Wildlife, a friendly field guide, introduces the wildlife most seen travel in the North Woods. It describes these creatures and their habits.
The Wilderness Life The Wilderness Life Calvin Rutstrum 2004 Spring
An inspiring guide for true wilderness living—now back in print!
Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters Canoe Country Flora Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters Mark Stensaas 2003 Fall
St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring
A lively history of the best-preserved Victorian boulevard in America—now back in print!
Voyageurs National Park: The Battle to Create Minnesota’s National Park Voyageurs National Park The Battle to Create Minnesota’s National Park Fred T. Witzig 2004 Spring
A chronicle of the legislative process that made Voyageurs National Park a reality
A Man’s Reach A Man’s Reach Elmer L. Andersen Lori Sturdevant, Editor 2004 Spring
The beloved former governor’s personal story of a life in service and of triumph over adversity—now in paperback!
Nina’s North Shore Guide: Big Lake, Big Woods, Big Fun Nina’s North Shore Guide Big Lake, Big Woods, Big Fun Nina A. Simonowicz 2004 Spring
The handiest, most comprehensive guide to Minnesota’s vacation area—now fully updated!
The Great Northern Railway: A History The Great Northern Railway A History Ralph W. Hidy, Muriel E. Hidy, Roy V. Scott and Don L. Hofsommer 2004 Spring
The definitive history of one of the nation’s great transcontinental railroads
Reforming Welfare by Rewarding Work: One State’s Successful Experiment Reforming Welfare by Rewarding Work One State’s Successful Experiment Dave Hage 2004 Spring
A revealing account of Minnesota’s groundbreaking antipoverty program
Mostly Mississippi: A Very Damp Adventure Mostly Mississippi A Very Damp Adventure Harold Speakman 2004 Spring
The charming classic of river travel—now back in print!
Great Old-Fashioned American Desserts Great Old-Fashioned American Desserts Beatrice Ojakangas 2004 Spring
Delicious authentic recipes revised for the modern kitchen
They Took My Father: Finnish Americans in Stalin’s Russia They Took My Father Finnish Americans in Stalin’s Russia Mayme Sevander and Laurie Hertzel 2004 Spring
A riveting memoir of one family’s struggle under a totalitarian regime