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Image for event: A Minnesota Original: Governor Rudy Perpich

A Minnesota Original: Governor Rudy Perpich

with Author Ben Schierer

2025-10-21 18:30:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Minnesota Original: Governor Rudy Perpich Join your library to hear from author Ben Schierer about one of Minnesota's longest-serving and most intriguing governors as is chronicled in his book "Perpich: A Minnesota Original" Crookston Public Library -

Tuesday, October 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 18:30:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Minnesota Original: Governor Rudy Perpich Join your library to hear from author Ben Schierer about one of Minnesota's longest-serving and most intriguing governors as is chronicled in his book "Perpich: A Minnesota Original" Crookston Public Library -

Join your library to hear from author Ben Schierer about one of Minnesota's longest-serving and most intriguing governors as is chronicled in his book "Perpich: A Minnesota Original"

Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of Minnesota’s longest-serving governors, Rudy Perpich, with a historical presentation by author Ben Schierer. Schierer will share about Perpich’s background, including his youth on the Iron Range and his rise to the office of governor.

This program is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Find Perpich: A Minnesota Original in the collection here.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | Perpich |

Crookston Public Library
Phone: 218-281-4522
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Chris Boike
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The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

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Noon Year's Eve - Celebrate the New Year with your library!
Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join the library for a kid-friendly "Noon Year's Eve" celebration, complete with a balloon drop at noon!
Manga and Pokemon Club
Fri, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the library in discussing your favorite Manga fandoms as well as trading Pokémon cards with your friends.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
STEMsational Tuesdays
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.
Hygge & Fika Hangout - Enjoy two cozy Scandinavian concepts together at the library
Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a program exploring Hygge, the Danish art of relaxing and Fika, the Swedish coffee break. Enjoy the coziness of winter together with fellow community members.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Reading by the Red Book Club - Join us to discuss "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Public Library. This month we're discussing "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman.
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