New Ulm Area Community Education and New Ulm Public Library will host the Minnesota Proud speaker series at New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway.
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. New Ulm Public Library, 17 N Broadway Free
Kris Wiley, 507-359-8332Minnesota Proud Speaker Series
On Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m., Mike Roberts, author of the memoir "The Last Keeper at Split Rock" will share his stories of life at Split Rock, of the great Superior, and of making ends meet on the North Shore. Roberts was the last duty officer to serve at Split Rock, and he ended his service in 1969.
On Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Cathy Wurzer, anchor of "Morning Edition" on Minnesota Public Radio and co-host of "Almanac" on Twin Cities Public Television, will share a multimedia presentation based on her public television documentary and companion book "Tales of the Road: Highway 61." Wurzer will share history and stories about the places along Highway 61, the 440-mile road that runs from the Canadian border at Pigeon Falls south to LaCrescent near the Iowa border.
This series is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Seating is first come, first served. Call 504-359-8332 for more information.Date and Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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