Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District works with landowners, communities and local organizations to improve water quality in the Brainerd Lakes area.

A lunch and cooking demonstration at The Hudson.

The history and importance of the Northern Pacific Railway.

Minnesota has lost 34% of its newspapers since 2005.

Bootlegging “moonshine” whiskey in Stearns County during Prohibition.

Review immediate crises and long-term challenges facing the US.

Steve Wenzel describes one of the most troubling and painful times in our history.

Rev. Darrell Pedersen will share stories from his collection of essays, “Campfire in the Basement: Reflections from a North Woods Lake.”

‘Old Turtle’s Journey’ is the story of how I came to write the original Old Turtle in the first place, how it became an international best-seller and regarded as a ‘classic’.

Two outstanding professionals share their expertise about keeping your heart healthy, managing care and making the end-of-life journey.

A lunch and cooking demonstration at Drunken Noodle in Crosby, MN.

An overview of those non-migratory birds that are commonly seen in our yards during the snowy season.

Dr. Lawrence Moe, an award-winning retired Metropolitan State University faculty member.

Douglas Wood, a protégé of Sigurd Olson, has been called Minnesota’s renaissance man.

James Henderson describes his dedication to Pelican Lakes.

A story of leadership and courage.

Tom Hanson on Global Challenges

David Gray describes a fascinating time in history.

Bill Marchel joins us to talk about Spring Birds in Minnesota.

Hear from Chato Gonzales about the movement to revitalize the Ojibwe language.

We beat the Winter blahs, saw friends and enjoyed great food!

Hear about new, innovative approaches to building “Strong Towns.”

Two films, followed by a discussion of production techniques, staging and plots

Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the sacred pipes.

See the exciting USDA Forest Service research on climate change, first-hand.