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Sharing the stories and audio journeys from Anoka County’s past and present.
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From NorthStar Stories: Honoring the Legacy of Ernest McDuffey (opens the original)
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On September 5, 2026, people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Anoka to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the attempted lynching of Ernest McDuffy, a black American living in Anoka. For more information on Ernest, please reference our Hidden History online exhibit. Listen to the episode here Transcript copied from Ampers.org, published on Sept 3, 2026 BRITT AAMODT: Almost a century ago, a young Black man named Ernest McDuffey narrowly escaped a mob that attempted to lynch him in Anoka, a n
History 21 The Podcast - 6.18 Operation Relocation Part 9 (opens the original)
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When the scissors sliced through the logo of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce printed on the ribbon that stretched across the steps of the Ticknor Hill B&B on September 10, a strikingly similar sound was heard nearly a year earlier. The City of Anoka had called requesting we vacate their building to allow for redevelopment in 2027. With the bed and breakfast now officially open, ACHS 2.0 will continue its efforts with Operation Relocation. This means finding both temporary and permanent accomm
History 21 The Podcast - 6.17 Northwest Passage High School (opens the original)
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Northwest Passage is a charter high school in Coon Rapids that encourages project based learning for its students as well as expeditions outside of the classroom. In this episode, school staff member and ACHS volunteer, Erin Freitag, gathered her veteran coworkers to talk about the school’s history. Along the way they reminisce about the ways the school has changed since it was founded in 1999, how students engage and grow, as well as the maxim that everyone has their own poop story. Join hosts
History 21 The Podcast - 6.16 Operation Relocation Part 8 (opens the original)
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We promised to maintain transparency with you during Operation Relocation, which means you get to come along for the pivots and plot twists. In this episode, Rebecca and Sara talk about the shifting plans for a temporary location to house the collection. Like so much of this year, there is an update…but also a way to help. Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing story.
History 21 The Podcast - 6.15 The Sparre Round Barn (opens the original)
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The next property on our National Register series is the iconic Sparre Round Barn in Nowthen! ️ Discover the remarkable story of Swedish immigrant Erik Sparre Jr., the master architect Ernest Marsh behind its construction, and why it continues to captivate visitors. Listen now, then check out the photos and video in our show notes to see this incredible barn for yourself! Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing
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