The Legislative Reference Library just received the wonderful new book Minnesota in the 70s by Dave Kenney and Thomas Saylor. From the Minnesota Historical Society Press + Borealis Books 10,000 Books weblog:
"This book tells the stories of people, places, and events that defined the state: colorful individuals, including Allan Spear, Arlene Lehto, Wendell Anderson, and Herb Brooks; significant groups like the Willmar 8, American Indian Movement, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, and Save the Met; and news-making events, including the first Earth Day, the Dayton’s bombing, school desegregation battles, and highway construction protests. Richly illustrated with evocative photos, cartoons, and ephemera, this book helps bring the 1970s back to life."
We couldn't agree more. And in addition to the weightier topics mentioned above, this book reveals gems like the nation's first multi-level mobile home park in Vadnais Heights (1970), the protesters at Edina's Westgate Theater begging the cinema to play something other than Harold and Maude (1974), and an old LRL favorite, Minnesota's Experimental City!
Call (651) 296-8338 or email the Library to borrow this book.