Nicollet Island lies at the heart of old Minneapolis, and its buildings are steeped in history. Authors (and island residents) Christopher and Rushika Hage tell the story of the island and its inhabit
Not everyone uses business savvy solely to make money. Some people put their skills to use, solving social problems in innovative ways. Heroes Among Us presents the stories of several men and women wh
Naturalist Matt Schuth provides solid information about birds, trees, insects and other aspects of the natural world, enlivened by personal experience, homespun humor, myth and folklore, and deep resp
NPR journalist Connie Goldman speaks about the aging process with depth, insight and grace. Here, she discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with igetting oldi in conversations with wom
The Seward neighborhood in South Minneapolis has long been known for its liberal politics and community activism. It has been home to railroad porters and socialist agitators, state governors and hipp
In their many voices, the poets of Minnesota explore love, loss and grief. Their poems spring from the chaos of death and disease, violence and lost innocence, leading us toward a message of deep love
In "Don Fraser: Minnesota's Quiet Crusader," historian Iric Nathanson examines the life and career of one of Minnesota's most beloved and influential statesmen. As a Minnesota state senator,
In the pages of this book, Larry and Pat Schaefer describe the creation of Lake Country School and the first twenty years of its development. The story takes us first to Bergamo, Italy, where the Scha
The Market Barbeque has operated continuously in downtown Minneapolis for the past sixty-nine years. Among family-owned restaurants in Minneapolis, only Jax Cafe in northeast Minneapolis and Murray’s
Wild rice is hugely popular across the country. Partly due to that popularity, this book has sold over 150,000 copies. From salads and desserts to main-dish staples, these recipes will delight all who
Author Peter Heegaard, following on the success of his two previous books about non-profit organizations, Heroes Among Us and More Bang for Your Buck, has now, in Turnabout, collected the stories of a
Bukoski does for Superior's East End what Raymond Carver did for the down-and-out of the Pacific Northwest or Pete Hamill did with the Irish in New York. He's brought back to life Superior's Polish Am
