History writer, lives near Durango, author of Minnesota 1918, View from Split Rock; So Terrible a Storm, Little Crow Footsteps & MN History in Star Tribune
"Iron laws of the world"? Some of America's most important national accomplishments are about leading humanity away from this kind of bullshit.
If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.
@quasarcoach This book was pretty obscure and disconnected from reality when written in 2017. Since then, we've endured another pandemic, more war in Europe and the Middle East and my daughter's house burned to the ground in Altadena. No longer disconnected. Thanks for reading
From Maui to Louisiana, we watch these disasters play out on TV and grow numb. Then our daughters' Altadena home burns to the ground. People have asked to help. Here's a way....https://t.co/UvnaS1wpFX
This episode of MN History is the last. The Star Tribune pulled the plug after 10 great years and nearly 500 columns. Thanks for embracing history with me. https://t.co/XQBrlW1fLS
Sad news...MN History is history. After a decade and nearly 500 MN History columns, Star Tribune editors have decided not to renew my contract. Thanks to everyone for suggesting ideas, sharing sweet feedback and reading the tales. I’ve loved writing every word.
This episode of MN History: He was just 19 when Nazis executed him, but Walter Shimshock continues to bring together two towns 4,600 miles apart:https://t.co/2kn7lfGHob
This episode of MN History: Randomly bumped into a Mankato-born magician on his 80th birthday at the amazing Magic Castle in Hollywood and he led me to this story about a MN magician ... proving that MN History can be found anywhere and/or magic is real: https://t.co/oTJtnVEBmb