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Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith

Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters

2024-09-12 18:00:00 2024-09-12 19:00:00 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. Barnesville Public Library -

Thursday, September 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Barnesville Public Library

barnesville@larl.org
Phone: 218-354-2301

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Mon, Sep 07 Closed
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Wed, Sep 09 11:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 2:00PM
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The Barnesville Public Library is located right next to the City Hall. The Barnesville Library has a meeting room that can be used for small meetings or events.

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