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Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith

Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters
2024-09-10 14:00:00 2024-09-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota. Fertile Public Library -

Tuesday, September 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-10 14:00:00 2024-09-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota. Fertile Public Library -

Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota.

In 2024, the Fargo-Moorhead area will mark the 25th anniversary of the 1999 storm that bore down on the region and left a wake of damage in its path as it traveled across northern Minnesota. Join Minnesota author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, detailing first hand accounts from those that found themselves stranded and injured in the wake of the unexpected storm. He will also introduce his latest novel, Dead Catch.

Admission is free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | Storm | Gunflint Falling | Griffith | Cary J. Griffith | Blowdown in the Boundary Waters | Author Visit |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 Closed
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 Closed
Sun, Sep 15 Closed
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The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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