Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Daily Circuit Blog
Stephanie Curtis

4 great books about Minnesota history

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

At the State Fair today, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak recommended four books about Minnesota history:

"A Love Affair with Birds," a biography of Thomas Sadler Roberts, an ornithologist who also served as a director of the Bell Museum.

"The Assassination of Hole in the Day" is a biography from the Minnesota Historical Society about the Ojibwe chief who was murdered in 1868.

"The Pillsburys of Minnesota," a history of the family that in 1872 founded C.A. Pillsbury and Company. The book is from Nodin Press.

"Thirty Rooms to Hide In," a memoir about a family dealing with a father's alcoholism. Here's a book trailer: