Browsing Books: Lac Qui Parle State Park
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Lac qui Parle park was established in 1959. "Lac qui Parle is a French translation of the name given to the lake by the Dakota Indians who called it the "lake that speaks."" You can celebrate this chatty lake by finding a book with a plot focused on talking or communicating.
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Browsing Books: Wild River State Park
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Wild River State Park was established in 1973. This park area housed the Nevers Dam from 1890 to 1912. Nearly 5,000 of the park's total 6,803 acres were donated by Northern States Power Company. Read a book involving water, wind, solar, or other alternative power sources.
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Browsing Books: Tettegouche State Park
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Tettegouche State Park was established in 1979. This is one of the jewels of the state park system, and very busy. This park has a Electric Vehicle charging station. Read a book about an electric car, or other alternative vehicle.
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Browsing Books: Hill Annex Mine State Park
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Hill Annex Mine was established in 1988. Located in the Iron Range, this park gives information about the history of mining in Minnesota. Read a book that mentions mining or iron.
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Browsing Books: LaSalle Lake State Recreation Area
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LaSalle Lake State Recreation Area was established in 2011. It is the newest state recreation area! This area has been identified as having "High and Outstanding Biodiversity Significance." Celebrate this by reading a book about multiple plants and/or animals
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Browsing Books: Mille Lacs Kathio park
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The Mille Lacs Kathio park was established in 1957. Mille Lacs," a French term used by early explorers and fur traders, means "1,000 lakes." Improve your counting skills by finding a book with 1,000 in the title, or as part of the plot
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Browsing Books: Temperance River State Park
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The Temperance River park was established in 1957. This is another of the lovely north shore parks. The river flows through here so quickly it didn't build up debris or a "bar," giving it the name. Celebrate the temperance movement by reading a book involving wine or other alcohol.
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Browsing Books: Crow Wing State Park
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Crow Wing state park was founded in 1959. There are a variety of historic sites here, as well as all sorts of natural sights. Celebrate the groups of crows you might find in this park by reading a book involving a murder.
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Podcast Bonus Episode 64: Nomadland
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We are taking a small detour from our usual book group structure to look at some of the pop culture going on around us. And of course: we share related books!
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Bonus Episode 63: The Mandalorian
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We are taking a small detour from our usual book group structure to look at some of the pop culture going on around us. And of course: we share related books!
info_outlineBook Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week!
This week Leigh Lenzmeier shares Walking Point: A Vietnam Memoir, by
"Bob Kunkel grew up in a large, Catholic family on a dairy farm in central Minnesota. Although he was older than some draftees, at 22, he was still young and relatively innocent. But not for long.
Kunkel recounts his experiences with so much detail that the reader can feel and smell the steamy jungle. He brings you right along with him. His story is much more than a collection of details, however. His military experience was largely mundane routine, spiced with dramatic and dangerous moments and anecdotal incidents, recounted with a dry sense of humor. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster of a read."