Recommended by Jill Swenson
Pondering the evolution of Minnesota's economy
Louis Johnston is a writer whose grandfather was a commercial fisherman on Lake of the Woods and like me spent many summer vacations in Warroad with family. He shares his knowledge of Minnesota history and economics puts things into a broader context for a deeper understanding of the past and present.
As a community, we capture, preserve, and share our stories in digital and print forms — even if they're never published. We inspire and encourage one another in posts, events, and conversations.
Barbara is so generous with information of relevance to anyone doing research on their family history. She has built a warm and welcoming community.
I'm a writer (podcaster and docfilm maker too!) writing about the mysteries in my own family to crack open conversations about where we come from, how the past defines us, and what we do. Ink Trails is where I share bits and pieces of my creative life.
I want to know what Elizabeth Rynecki is up to next. Book, podcast, documentary, essays, op-eds. Her distinctive voice and view of the world tickles my creativity bone.

















