Jewelry, sculpture, and drawings are beautifully presented in this retrospective of Donald Anderson’s artworks.

Mmmm … arrchitecturre! Who doesn’t love to look at interesting buildings?

From the earliest architects in Minnesota, who came just prior to the Civil War and had learned their trade through apprenticeship, to the arrival of formally trained architects in the late 1880s, and from the creation of the University of Minnesota’s school of architecture in 1912 to the present-day firms and individuals practicing across the state, Minnesota is home to an appreciable legacy of architects whose influence spreads far beyond the state’s borders.

We aimed for the feel of an old baseball card. The client said we “hit a home run!”

Beginning each chapter with a snapshot of events in the world and in baseball, Grow shows how teams were built and managed, from the arrival and departure of key players like Harmon Killebrew, Frank Viola, David Ortiz, and Torii Hunter to the unintended scouting trip that brought Kirby Puckett to the Twins. He profiles great players and great seasons—from the matchup of Koufax and Kaat in the 1965 World Series to the unlikely contenders of 1979 to perhaps the best World Series ever in 1991.

A stately text design that illuminates the final chapter of midwest railroad building.

By the start of the twentieth century railroads crisscrossed the nation, yet there were still those who believed that the railroad network in the United States was far from complete. Residents of small towns lacking rail access lobbied hard for steam and electric roads to serve their communities, and investors eagerly started new ventures that would fill the gaps in the railway map. While some of these roads enjoyed a degree of success, most of them were financial flops even before the rise of the highway system made them obsolete.

This colorful series teaches beginning readers about the sounds and uses of each letter.

A website featuring photos, videos, and journal entries from members of the Minnesota Orchestra during their tour of Europe. Visit the site