Black History Highlight: Harriet Tubman's Civil War Heroism

Published: Fri, 02/06/26

February 6, 2026Hello, Using hammers, wrenches and crowbars, National Park workers tore down an e hibit last week that featured Martha Washington's…

Holocaust Survivor Carla Peperzak Shares Her Incredible Story

Published: Fri, 01/30/26

January 30,2026Hello, This week people around the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, remembering the si million Jewish victims of…

Not Minnesota's First Time on the Battlefield!

Published: Fri, 01/23/26

Updated: Fri, 01/23/26

How women's roles have changed since Bloody Friday 1934 January 23, 2026Hello, Women were essential to success in the 1934 Truckers Strike in…

Can One Woman's Death Topple White Nationalism? It did once...

Published: Fri, 01/16/26

January 16, 2026Hello, White nationalism fuels the violence of ICE. It's ignited by hate and lies. And it's almost as American as apple pie. Back in…

✈️ The Flying Housewife Who Set a World Record...in Heels 👠

Published: Fri, 01/09/26

January 9, 2026Hello, They called Geraldine "Jerrie" Monk "the flying housewife," in the mid-1960's, which sounds about as silly as The Flying Nun, a…

⭐ Happy New Year to You! ❤️

Published: Fri, 01/02/26

January 2, 2026Hello, Happy New Year! As 2026 begins, I'm grateful for another year and the potential to learn, grow and do good in the world. I'm…

A Little Levity to End the Year 😁 I Never Know Where the Research will Go

Published: Fri, 12/26/25

But it's always interesting! December 26, 2025Hello, You probably know someone like me whose birthday is close to Christmas, maybe even on Christmas…

A Fresh Encounter with Courage and Evil

Published: Fri, 12/19/25

December 19, 2025Hello, This week's headline does not pertain to the early-Christmas celebration with my two younger children last week! We had a…

A Moment of Beauty

Published: Fri, 12/12/25

December 12, 2025Hello, This week my children came home from out of town to celebrate an early Christmas! I took the week off, but still want to…

The Real Warrior Princess of the Tang Dynasty

Published: Fri, 12/05/25

December 5, 2025Hello, Somehow, I missed the Disney movie about Mulan, a Chinese girl warrior, But I've heard it's good. Disguised as a man, Mulan…