Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Spirit of the North: The Quotable Sigurd F. Olson Spirit of the North The Quotable Sigurd F. Olson Sigurd F. Olson David Backes, Editor 2004 Spring
An accessible and inspiring collection of Olson’s most enlightening words
Weisman Art Museum: The Collection Weisman Art Museum The Collection Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum 2004 Spring
An impressive, beautifully designed review of the significant art collection of the University of Minnesota
Twelve Years and Thirteen Days: Remembering Paul and Sheila Wellstone Twelve Years and Thirteen Days Remembering Paul and Sheila Wellstone Terry Gydesen 2003 Fall
A moving tribute to Minnesota’s most committed political couple
Scandinavian Cooking Scandinavian Cooking Beatrice Ojakangas 2003 Fall
Traditional Scandinavian home cooking—now in paperback!
Churches of Minnesota: An Illustrated Guide Churches of Minnesota An Illustrated Guide Alan K. Lathrop 2003 Fall
An inspiring exploration of the architectural heritage of Minnesota’s churches
Talking Rocks: Geology and 10,000 Years of Native American Tradition in the Lake Superior Region Talking Rocks Geology and 10,000 Years of Native American Tradition in the Lake Superior Region Ron Morton and Carl Gawboy 2003 Fall
An earth scientist and a Native American elder explore the natural history of the Lake Superior region, examining both the science and the spirit of the land.
The Quiet Hours: City Photographs The Quiet Hours City Photographs Mike Melman 2003 Fall
A visual tribute to the industrial spaces and commercial interiors of Minnesota’s prewar era
Friendship Fires Friendship Fires Sam Cook 2003 Spring
Stories of the challenges and thrills of life in the North Woods
Pot Pies Pot Pies Beatrice Ojakangas 2003 Fall
Forty mouthwatering suppers to fill your family’s bellies
Tales from Jackpine Bob Tales from Jackpine Bob Bob Cary 2003 Spring
Bob Cary’s entertaining stories of life in the outdoors will touch your heart and make you laugh. Despite Bob’s many years as an expert woodsman, when he relates an adventure or a misadventure, the joke is always on him. Whether you read Tales from Jackpine Bob by firelight or lamplight, you’ll enjoy Bob’s warm humor and buoyant spirit.
Minnesota Logging Railroads Minnesota Logging Railroads Frank A. King 2003 Spring
The fascinating history of the logging industry and railroads in northern Minnesota
The Missabe Road: The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway The Missabe Road The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Frank A. King 2003 Spring
The history of the ore boom on the Iron Range and the role railroads played
Minnesota Rag: Corruption, Yellow Journalism, and the Case That Saved Freedom of the Press Minnesota Rag Corruption, Yellow Journalism, and the Case That Saved Freedom of the Press Fred W. Friendly 2003 Spring
The fascinating behind-the-scenes story of this landmark First Amendment case
Lake Effect: Along Superior’s Shores Lake Effect Along Superior’s Shores Erika Alin 2003 Spring
Personal reflections on the natural splendors and human history of the Lake Superior shoreline
The Evening Crowd at Kirmser’s: A Gay Life in the 1940s The Evening Crowd at Kirmser’s A Gay Life in the 1940s Ricardo J. Brown William Reichard, Editor 2003 Spring
A surprising and vivid remembrance of gay life in the wake of World War II