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OPINION | History being re-written at law enforcement memorial
On Tuesday, May 15, National Law Enforcement Day, law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be honored with a day-long series of events. Among those whom the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association will honor for the first time will be C. Arthur Lyman, who was killed on May 22, 1934.MORE »
Cinco de Mayo: A story deep at the heart of Mexican character
It started as invasion by France to collect a debt, but the larger and better equipped French invasion force was defeated by a ragged group of Mexicans, some armed with little more than machetes and pitchforks. The Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862 was 150 years ago this Saturday. It was not decisive, needing a few years before the colorful armies and politicians could sort it all out.MORE »
Rhoda Gilman and Stephen Osman to speak at Independent Scholars Forum May 19, June 16
The Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum has begun their Spring 2012 series of programs. All programs are at the Hosmer Public Library, 36th Street at 4th Avenue in Minneapolis. The meetings are at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. All are free and open to the public.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Rhoda Gilman to speak at Independent Scholars Forum May 19
The Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum has begun their Spring 2012 series of programs. All programs are at the Hosmer Public Library, 36th Street at 4th Avenue in Minneapolis. The meetings are at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. All are free and open to the public.MORE »
Polish Genealogical Society conference April 27
The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, in collaboration with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and its affiliates, is sponsoring a conference focused on Central and Eastern European Genealogy. The conference is Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, at Inver Hills Community College, Fine Arts Building.
Sessions feature John Philip Colleta with fifteen breakout sessions.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Polish Genealogical Society conference April 27
The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, in collaboration with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and its affiliates, is sponsoring a conference focused on Central and Eastern European Genealogy. The conference is Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, at Inver Hills Community College, Fine Arts Building.
Sessions feature John Philip Colleta with fifteen breakout sessions.MORE »
Mother’s Day Tea at the Fillebrown House
Invite your favorite “Mom” to the Mother’s Day Tea at the historic Fillebrown House. Located on the beautiful shores of White Bear Lake, she will enjoy a wonderfully relaxing afternoon sipping tea and sampling delicious tea fare. Give her a day she will remember for some time to come!
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Fundraising Breakfast
Please join us for an engaging, one-hour event that focuses on the mission and impact of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. The event is free to attend. Each guest will have the opportunity to make a tax-deductible contribution. If unable to attend, information on how to donate can be found at Tags:
Where Exactly was Wildwood Amusement Park?
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Wildwood Park boomed on the southwest shore of White Bear Lake during the first part of the twentieth century. Join us as we set the scene with images and stories from the park’s heyday. FREE event but donations are welcome.
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