Grand Portage (Gichi Onigamiing) is both a seasonal migration route and the traditional site of an Ojibwe summer village on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior. In the 1700s, after voyageurs began to use it to carry canoes from Lake Superior to the Pigeon River, it became one of the most profitable trading sites in the region and a headquarters for the North West Fur Company. Indigenous people have used the eight-and-a-half-mile pathway that connects the Pigeon River with Lake Superior since at least the beginning of the first millennium CE. Though the river provides the fastest route from the lake to inland forests, its lower twenty-one miles are full of rapids and waterfalls. To bypass this rough stretch, Indigenous travelers carried their canoes overland and entered the river at its easternmost navigable point. Ojibwe and other Anishinaabe people called the area — and still call it — Gichi Onigamiing, the great carrying place. Around 1680, a group of Ojibwe people … [Read more...] about As the nexus between the Pigeon River and Lake Superior, Grand Portage has been an important Minnesota site for centuries
Communications, Media & Internet
From St. Paul, editor John Quincy Adams built ‘The Western Appeal’ into a national African American newspaper
Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society John Quincy Adams, editor of The Western Appeal was one of the most successful African American newspapers of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. At the height of its popularity, it was published in six separate editions in cities across the United States, including St. Paul. The Western Appeal was first published on June 5, 1885, in St. Paul. African American newspapers were common at the time, but few of them lasted longer than a year, since they were started for cultural purposes more than commercial ones. There had been many previous African American newspapers in St. Paul, including one printed in 1876 also named the Western Appeal. It had no affiliation with the paper established in 1885. The 1885 Western Appeal was started by Samuel E. Hardy and John T. Burgett with Frederick Douglass Parker, who also served as the newspaper's first editor. It was a weekly paper, with an edition each Friday containing news, … [Read more...] about From St. Paul, editor John Quincy Adams built ‘The Western Appeal’ into a national African American newspaper
Thoughts about America and our 4th of July celebration
Of the 10 most widely recognized federal holidays, only 1 in 20 Americans say that the Fourth of July is their favorite — far behind Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Chuck Slocum I think that the patriotism undergirding the celebration of our nation’s birth deserves a higher ranking, particularly at this time when so many of us are apparently disillusioned with the direction in which our nation is headed. There are those who blame America for much of what is bad in the world. On the political left, many fault the USA because of our history of slavery and for continuing challenges with inequality and racism. On the right, traditionally the home of national boosterism, we hear influential figures say that America has become, essentially, decadent. In surveys I have recently seen, less than 1 American in 5 trusts the federal government. While the numbers are more favorable for state and local government, each of those government entities generates respect from fewer than … [Read more...] about Thoughts about America and our 4th of July celebration
Built to relieve overcrowding at Minnesota’s mental institutions, Fergus Falls State Hospital quickly became overcrowded itself
When the Fergus Falls State Hospital opened its doors on July 29, 1890, it became the first state institution in northern Minnesota for patients considered insane. The hospital had a sprawling campus and large stately buildings, built according to the influential asylum plan developed by Philadelphia physician Thomas Kirkbride in the 1850s. By 1885, Minnesota's state institutions for people with mental illnesses were badly overcrowded. The State Board of Health declared in 1872 that the facilities at the St. Peter Hospital for the Insane were appalling and a disgrace to the state. Even after a second hospital was established in Rochester in 1877, conditions remained inadequate. In response, in 1885, the state legislature commissioned the Third Minnesota State Hospital for the Insane. Since the existing hospitals were in southern Minnesota, the new hospital was to be north of the Twin Cities. Fergus Falls was soon chosen as the hospital site, and the name of the institution was changed … [Read more...] about Built to relieve overcrowding at Minnesota’s mental institutions, Fergus Falls State Hospital quickly became overcrowded itself
Woodhouse Ford Omaha
Woodhouse Ford of Omaha, based at 3633 N. 72nd Street in Omaha Nebraska, is Omaha's leading authority for Auto Sales, Auto Finance , Auto Lease of New Ford Cars, Ford Trucks and Ford SUVs. Woodhouse Ford of Omaha's large selection of New Ford cars include, Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, C-Max Hybrid, Taurus, Ford Mustang. SUVs include, Ford Edge, Escape, Explorer, Expedition, Flex and Transit Connect. New Ford trucks include, F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and Ford F-550. At Woodhouse Ford of Omaha we offer a combination of knowledgeable and experienced staff and a wide selection of the latest Ford New and Used models. Our customer service and a winning attitude will exceed the expectations of our customers. Since we opened in Omaha, thousands of Ford drivers have found peace of mind and satisfaction with the Woodhouse Family experience. Today, our dealership is part of a family of 16 locations serving the entire Omaha Metro area including: Millard NE | La Vista NE | Elkhorn … [Read more...] about Woodhouse Ford Omaha
Dubliner Pub
If you can't get to Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, there's a little piece of Ireland nestled underground at 1205 Harney Street in the Old Market, its basement entrance rising out of the sidewalk as suddenly as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. “We've been extremely fortunate that it’s been so successful because it’s not like it’s in the middle of a high-traffic area where you drive down the street and go ‘there’s The Dubliner!’,” owner Frank Vance says. “It’s in the basement, there’s a little rock out front and that’s about it.” The Dubliner Pub’s patrons “drink up” today, but the building’s original customers were more likely to “hitch up” during its 1894 start as a tack supply business. And no one could “loosen up” there in the days when it housed a mannequin manufacturing company. In 1978, Paul and Kate McGill … [Read more...] about Dubliner Pub
Centris Federal Credit Union
At Centris you’re a member-owner! That means our focus is on serving you! That’s why you’re often greeted by name at any of our 11 branches. It’s why we listen to your needs and goals – and we answer with products and services designed to give you a financial advantage. And it’s why, as a member of Centris, you have the opportunity to elect our board of directors, unpaid volunteers who believe that credit unions can uniquely benefit our communities in many ways. The employees of Centris are proud to serve our neighbors who live, work, worship or attend school in the counties of Douglas, Sarpy or Lincoln in Nebraska or Pottawattamie in Iowa. We believe in improving the quality of life in the communities we serve – whether it’s helping a family buy a first home, assisting with a new business venture or supporting local non-profit organizations and charities. What’s more, Centris is open to the relatives of existing members so that … [Read more...] about Centris Federal Credit Union
Woodhouse Porsche of Omaha
Woodhouse Porsche of Omaha located at 6625 L Street Omaha, NE 68117. Omaha, when you're ready for that NEW Porsche Boxster, 911, Porsche Carrera, Porsche Panamera or Porsche Cayenne SUV, Porsche of Omaha wants to speak to you! We want to show you what makes us different from other auto dealerships. At Woodhouse Porsche of Omaha we offer a combination of knowledgeable and experienced staff and a wide selection of the latest Porsche New and Used models. Our goal at Woodhouse Porsche is customer service and a winning attitude, “WE WORK HARD” to exceed all the expectations Porsche Consumers expect. Since we opened in Omaha, Porsche drivers have found peace of mind and satisfaction with the Woodhouse Family experience. Porsche of Omaha dealership is part of a family of 16 locations serving the entire Omaha Metro area including: Millard NE | La Vista NE | Elkhorn NE | Bellevue NE | Offutt Air Force Base | Papillion NE | Ralston NE | Downtown Omaha | Bennington NE | Valley NE | … [Read more...] about Woodhouse Porsche of Omaha
Woodhouse Buick GMC of Omaha
Woodhouse Buick GMC, based at 11911 I Street in Omaha Nebraska, is Omaha's leading authority for Auto Sales, Auto Finance, Auto Lease of New Buick & GMC Cars, GMC Trucks and Buick & GMC SUVs. Woodhouse of Omaha's large selection of New Buick & GMC cars include, Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Enclave. Verano. Encore, Envision and Cascade. GMC Terain, Yukon, Canyon, Acadia, Savana and Sierra. At Woodhouse Buick GMC of Omaha we offer a combination of knowledgeable and experienced staff and a wide selection of the latest Buick GMC New and Used models. Our customer service and a winning attitude will exceed the expectations of our customers. Since we opened in Omaha, thousands of Buick GMC drivers have found peace of mind and satisfaction with the Woodhouse Family experience. Today, our dealership is part of a family of 16 locations serving the entire Omaha Metro area including: Millard, NE La Vista, NE Elkhorn, NE Bellevue, NE Offutt Air Force Base Papillion, NE Ralston, NE Downtown … [Read more...] about Woodhouse Buick GMC of Omaha
Sertino’s Café
Today’s dining consumer desires quality, genuineness and speed of service in a rich and welcoming environment. Our guests recognize Sertinos Cafe as an upscale fast casual specialty restaurant that offers excellence in quality sandwiches, salads, and soups; artisan espressos and coffee drinks; as well as delicious desserts and at many locations – premium ice cream treats. Our cafes enjoy a warm and inviting upscale environment complete with appealing warm woods, overstuffed furniture, warm earth tone interiors, Wi-Fi and a classic cafe audio environment! A neighborhood café with a sense of community, Sertinos is a satisfying respite from the cares and concerns of everyday life. Get A Taste Of What We’re All About From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel right at home. Welcome to Sertinos. Where the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee greets you in the morning. And a cozy, oversized chair beckons for an afternoon break. Where the food is always good, and … [Read more...] about Sertino’s Café
Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association
Background The Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association (the assumed name for the Bryan College Station Builders Association) is a local professional trade organization, affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders, chartered in 1967 to promote and protect the building industry and its customers in the Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Robertson, Walker, and Washington Counties. Mission Our mission is to cultivate a positive business environment in the building industry. We are committed to responsible growth by providing citizens with safe, quality and cost effective housing while promoting a positive economic future for the counties the association serves. Strategy In order to accomplish our mission, the organization interacts externally with NAHB, TAB, the government (local, state, and national), the community, and the general public for the purposes of providing trade and technical information, education, political involvement, … [Read more...] about Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association
The Daily Nonpareil
The Daily Nonpareil of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is southwest Iowa's largest newspaper and serves a 10-county area to provide the latest news, sports and happenings in the region. We are one of the oldest businesses in Council Bluffs, outdating even the Union Pacific Railroad by nearly 10 years. Two newspapers beat The Nonpareil to be first, The Frontier Guardian (est. 1849) and The Chronotype (est. 1854), but they didn't outlive the Nonpareil. William Wirt Maynard published the first issue of The Nonpareil on May 2, 1857. It was four pages long, eight columns wide and 23 inches deep. It was published every Saturday at 1 Palmer Block (the northwest corner of Broadway and Scott Street today) and said in no uncertain terms that The Nonpareil partakes of the Republican caste, that party being the nearest representation of our political proclivities. Yet, we do not wish to be understood as committing ourselves entirely to the politics of that organization. We reserve the right to adopt … [Read more...] about The Daily Nonpareil
Le Peep Restaurant Legacy Plaza
At Le Peep® we care about freshness, and quality, and take pride in the fact that our food is prepared fresh daily. We don't do this to be different, We do it to be better! Taste what makes us great! More About Le Peep Restaurant Legacy Plaza Le Peep is Omaha's favorite spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with the best omelettes, benedicts and pancakes in town. We’re so proud and always excited to welcome new visitors to what we think is the best breakfast, brunch & lunch restaurant in Omaha, NE! We were introduced to Le Peep in 1990 in Kansas City. We loved the concept, and even though we had no restaurant experience we always dreamed of owning our own. Ten years later, after re-locating to Omaha, our dream became a reality! We own 3 Le Peep restaurants and are proud of each one of our locations! We opened our first Le Peep in Pepperwood Village at 156th & Dodge in 2001, and now, 13 years later we have three locations!There is a Le Peep at Legacy West at … [Read more...] about Le Peep Restaurant Legacy Plaza
Heartland Properties
More About Heartland Properties | Buying & Selling Homes | Council Bluffs IA Licensed in Iowa and Nebraska to better service its customers, Heartland Properties opened in 1988 by John H. Jerkovich and Barbara Coats. Heartland Properties is now owned by John H. Jerkovich and has continued to grow to be one of Southwest Iowa's largest Real Estate Companies. Heartland Properties, Inc. has over 50 active agents with over 500 years combined experience. Heartland is proud to have one of the most interactive groups of Real Estate Agents in the Area. Company and agent involvement includes local service groups, City and County Government, Groups working for the improvement of City and County development. Experienced agents are Heartland Properties' greatest strength, which includes Brokers that have owned and managed their own office in prior years. Heartland Properties is THE LEADER in real estate with experience and education one of the most foremost concern of all at Heartland … [Read more...] about Heartland Properties
Caterpillar Vapes
When developing our idea of starting an e-cigarette shop it was a given that there was no better place than Omaha, NE. Why you ask? Well it's because it blends together all of the different elements to allow us to offer some of the best prices available anywhere. These elements being first off the location, which is smack-dab in the middle of the United States, but mostly by virtue of the people who bring their fantastic mid-western work ethic. Combine that with the lower cost of living for all this beautiful city has to offer, and it allows us to have the lowest prices available! Caterpillar Vapes is an e-cigarette shop located smack-dab in the middle of the United States in Omaha, Nebraska. By virtue of this location and the lower cost of living yet being able to take advantage of the fantastic mid-western work ethic, we are able to offer some of the best prices available! Contact Caterpillar Vapes The *BEST* way to contact us is via e-mail! We are not … [Read more...] about Caterpillar Vapes
Le Peep Restaurant North Park
At Le Peep® we care about freshness, and quality, and take pride in the fact that our food is prepared fresh daily. We don't do this to be different, We do it to be better! Taste what makes us great! More About Le Peep Restaurant North Park Le Peep is Omaha's favorite spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with the best omelettes, benedicts and pancakes in town. We’re so proud and always excited to welcome new visitors to what we think is the best breakfast, brunch & lunch restaurant in Omaha, NE! We were introduced to Le Peep in 1990 in Kansas City. We loved the concept, and even though we had no restaurant experience we always dreamed of owning our own. Ten years later, after re-locating to Omaha, our dream became a reality! We own 3 Le Peep restaurants and are proud of each one of our locations! We opened our first Le Peep in Pepperwood Village at 156th & Dodge in 2001, and now, 13 years later we have three locations!There is a Le Peep at Legacy West at … [Read more...] about Le Peep Restaurant North Park
Gloss Salon & Day Spa
Looking for that ultimate beauty experience in one place? Gloss Salon & Day Spa is your answer. Open since 2002, we have over 6600 square feet and 2 levels of pure indulgence to create a look and feeling just for you! Our size allows us to accommodate parties of all sizes and our central location makes it easy for everyone to get to know us. We are open 6 days a week with extended hours Monday-Thursday (8:30am-9pm), Friday (9am-6pm) and Saturday (9am-5pm) to make it convenient for you to find the time to relax and take care of yourself. Gloss Salon & Day Spa can be described simply as "the essence of what total overall beauty is all about". By considering all aspects of the individual rather than just the hair, nails, skin or body, we develop an overall approach to the individual's total fashion and beauty. Our mission statement "Gloss Salon & Day Spa Offers the Ultimate Beauty Experience Provided by Highly Trained Professionals in a Caring and … [Read more...] about Gloss Salon & Day Spa
Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner
Founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 1967, Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc. provides Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering as well as Land Surveying services for municipalities, counties, government agencies, land and property developers, building owners, attorneys, contractors, architects and homeowners. Engineers in Omaha, Nebraska since 1967, we proudly provide the following engineering services: Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Engineering Land Surveying Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc. or TD2, has established itself as a highly respected and mature engineering and surveying firm, focusing on the quality of the work and the quickness in which it is done. TD2 also provides Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Land Surveying services to South Dakota from a Sioux Falls branch office opened in 2012. Our dedication to provide the best services while maintaining the vision of the client has … [Read more...] about Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner
First Nebraska Credit Union
First Nebraska Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. Our focus is "People Helping People." We offer many of the same services as other financial institutions; however we are motivated by service rather than profit. Our goal is to improve the financial well-being of our members. We offer membership to people who live, work, worship, or attend school in Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie county in Iowa; persons in education, healthcare, of Methodist or Lutheran religion; and employees of 250 select businesses. The benefits of membership are returned to you, our members, with better rates and lower fees to provide significant savings to you with people you can trust! For more information on FNCU membership requirements, visit one of our convenient locations, email, or call 1-800-882-0244. … [Read more...] about First Nebraska Credit Union
Midwest Ag Services, Inc.
Specializing in farm management, farm consultation, farm appraisal, crop insurance and real estate brokerage services. More About Midwest Ag Services, Inc. MIDWEST AG SERVICES, INC. was founded in 1993 by Kelly Summy, Pres. The firm specializes in farm management, farm consultation, farm appraisal, crop insurance and real estate brokerage services. We manage approximately 15,000 acres in Western Iowa. The firm employs two full time farm managers, an office manager and has two real estate salespersons. Midwest Ag Services, Inc. is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Evan Summy James S. Johnston Kelly Summy FARM MANAGEMENT SERVICES Our services can be tailored to meet customer needs. Our full service farm management includes tenant selection, lease negotiation, lease preparation, payment of real estate taxes, payment of property & liability insurance premiums, furnish accounting reports, prepare annual farm budget, oversee farm operation, review soil tests, lease … [Read more...] about Midwest Ag Services, Inc.