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We’ll Be the Last Ones to Let You DownMemoir of a Gravedigger’s DaughterRachael Hanel

Growing up among cemeteries in Minnesota and finding faith and resilience amid sorrowful loss.

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MINNESOTAMemoirsVacationland by Sarah Stonich

From the best-selling author of These Granite Islands, a novel of stories intersecting at a broken-down fishing resort in the north woods of Minnesota.

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“Through interviews with movement leaders and other sources, Amy L. Stone deftly analyzes the tension between winning cam-paigns and building a sustainable movement, between national, urban activists and local, rural communities, as well as debates over tactics and messaging. Gay Rights at the Ballot Box is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the central, disturbing role anti-gay politics has played in contemporary U.S. politics.”

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The Deadliest Storm in Great Lakes History


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THE ULTIMATE STORY OF MAN VERSUS NATURE,November’s Fury recounts the epic freshwater hurricane of 1913 that became the deadliest in Great Lakes maritime history.

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Deadly Voyage and Black November

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For Peter Smith, the unavoidable mis-takes and embarrassments in life—our lesser horrors— are not without their humor, and a healthy dose at that. In this series of funny, honest, and moving pieces, Smith explores a few messy episodes from his own life and uncov-ers a simple reassurance we should take to heart: we’re all on this wild ride together.$17.95 paper, 200 pages

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A tribute to one of the most significant American poets of the twentieth century.$34.95 hardcover, 308 pages

Essays from Peter Smith on the

lesser horrors of being human

Essays from Peter Smith on the

lesser horrors of being human

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For Peter Smith, the unavoidable mistakes and embarrass-ments in life—our lesser horrors— are not without their humor. In this series of funny, honest, and moving pieces, Smith explores a few messy episodes from his own life and uncovers a simple reassurance we should take to heart: we’re all on this wild ride together.


This is a musician’s tale: the story of a boy

growing up on the Iron Range, coming of age

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roller-coaster ride that is the professional

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Birds of Prey

Bird authority Laura Erickson and beloved illustrator Betsy Bowen have come together on this beautifully illustrated guide to understanding the eagles, hawks, and falcons of Minnesota. Hawk Ridge is a fun and informative album—filled with curious facts and practical information—for birding experts and amateurs alike.


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•Laura Erickson

Illustrated by Betsy Bowen

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“Finally, Willis’s game-changing music

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The Ecology, History, and Management of the

NORTHERN PIKE

Based on research in Minnesota by leading pike specialist Rodney B. Pierce, Northern Pike is the most complete collection of information to date on the species, for everyone from scientists and conservation biologists to general readers and recreational anglers.

“Pierce blends interesting information about the ecology, history of fishing, and the histori-cal and current management of northern pike. Avid fisherman will find it a delightful reading experience.” —Bruce Vondracek, University of Minnesota


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Based on research in Minnesota by leading pike specialist Rodney B. Pierce, Northern Pike is the most complete collection of information to date on the species, for everyone from scientists and conservation biologists to general readers and recreational anglers.


A precontact history of Minnesota, Guy Gibbon’s Archaeology of Minnesota reveals the relevance of archaeology to our understanding of the world today.



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From Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire ...Ola is the classic that sparked the illustrious careers of the two Caldecott-honored authors and illustrators.

Long out of print, Children of the Northlights was inspired by a remarkable journey the authors took to northern Europe and their time spent living among the Sami.

From Erik Christian Haugaard, with Illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon ...Hakon of Rogen’s Saga is a remarkable novel that perfectly catches the mood of a harsh but heroic people.

A Slave’s Tale is the dynamic sequel to Hakon of Rogen’s Saga.

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Winner of the Riverton Prize for best Norwegian crime novel of the year—The Land of Dreams is the first novel in the internationally best-selling Minnesota Trilogy.

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