Upcoming Events
The Origin Story of Fort Road/West Seventh Street
In 2024, out of a series of neighborhood (garden tour) histories along West Seventh Street, Joe Landsberger combined them into a narrative origin of Saint Paul and Minnesota. He came to realize historians ignored these first neighborhoods and commercial strip in the history of our state. It grew to 420 pages illustrated with 1069 vintage and commissioned images documented with 246 endnotes. The first edition sold out quickly in January/February 2025. After buyers reported more stories, a second was enhanced/published August 2025. The self-published history, locally sourced and locally promoted, committed all proceeds to nonprofits. The presentation, process and product, accentuates contributions of immigrants and volunteers.
Philosophy Study Group
We will conclude our discussion of the book, The Boxer and the Goalkeeper: Sartre Vs Camus, by Andy Martin. In spite of rumors to the contrary, our next book will not be The Commie and the Nazi: Marx vs Heidegger. There is a possibility that we could do The Wrestler and the Fencer: Plato vs Descartes, however. But whatever is decided, it will be done by those who show up. Jus’ sayin’.
Bulletin Board
Have an interest in researching your family or a topic of Minnesota history? Join The Researcher Round Table, a special group of history researchers who are eager to support your work through encouragement and the sharing of vital information. Two different opportunities are available: Coffee Catch-up sessions and Topics on the Go!!