Browsing Books: Cottonwood County
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This week we look at Cottonwood county. The Jeffers Petroglyphs, near Jeffers, contain pre-European Native American rock carvings; to celebrate that, we want you to read a book with any type of painting.
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Browsing Books: Kandiyohi County
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This week we look at Kandiyohi county. Earl B. Olson, founder of Jennie O Turkey, was born here, and raised his daughter Jennifer here. This week we want to prompt you to read a book about a daughter.
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Bonus Episode Media Landscapes and 23 Things
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Hi everyone, and welcome to a special bonus episode of Linking Our Libraries!
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Browsing Books: Olmstead County
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This week we look at Olmsted county. It is one of four counties in Minnesota that does not have any natural lakes; read a book about deserts.
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Browsing Books: Lake County
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This week we look at one of our very lovely counties: Lake! This county contains the unincorporated area of Castle Danger. Experience the fun yourself when you read a book with a castle or a big building this week.
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Browsing Books: Cass County
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Today our prompt is inspired by Cass County! This county is located in north-central Minnesota and includes Leech Lake. This prompt is inspired by Lewis Cass (1782–1866), senator from Michigan (1845–1857) and United States Secretary of State (1831–1836); read a book set in Michigan or with a Michigander character.
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Browsing Books: Carlton County
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Today our prompt is inspired by Carlton County! This county is located in the northeast part of the state and includes Moose Lake and Cloquet. In October 1918, an immense forest fire occurred, known as the Cloquet Fire, started here; read a book about fires of any sort.
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Browsing Books: Nobles County
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This week we look at Nobles county. This county contains the unincorporated area Reading; so we suggest you read a book about books or libraries.
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Browsing Books: Mahnomen County
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Today our prompt is inspired by Mahnomen County! This county is located north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and near Itasca State Park. This county is named from the Ojibwe word meaning "wild rice" Read a book that mentions rice, or another comfort food.
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Browsing Books: Lincoln County
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Today our prompt is inspired by Lincoln County! This county is located on Minnesota’s southwestern border, and is named after Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), sixteenth president of the United States (1861-1865). We want you to read a book that involves honesty (or a lack of it).
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."