Minnesota Resources

Reference Books | Newspapers and Magazines | Web Sites

Selected Reference Books

County and City Data Book
Reference HA202 .A36 2000
From the US Census Bureau.

Insiders' Guide to the Twin Cities
Reference F614.M6 D44 2002
Travel guide. Includes basic maps, facts, and tourist destinations.

Minnesota Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff
Reference F604.3 .R566 2003
Oddities in Minnesota ranging from a double-decker outhouse to a giant fish. Arranged by geographic region, the curiosities include various collectors and personalities of Minnesota, as well as bona fide historical sites.

Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia
Reference F604 .U66 2001
History behind the names of various Minnesota locations. Arranged by county.

They Chose Minnesota: A Survey of the State's Ethnic Groups
Reference F614 A1 T45 1981
From the Minnesota Historical Society. Although dated, this book still provides good historical information on various ethnic groups that have arrived through the 1970s.

Who's who In Minnesota
Reference F605 .W64
Resource for notable Minnesotans.

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Minnesota Newspapers and Magazines

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Search the Minneapolis Star Tribune via ProQuest Newspapers
Check out the Star Tribune website: http://www.startribune.com/
Current editions of the Star Tribune are available in the Reference Room. You can also view past editions (1986-present) on microfilm, available in the Microforms Room at the St. Paul Library.

Saint Paul Pioneer Press
Search the Saint Paul Pioneer Press via NewsBank
Check out the Pioneer Press website: http://www.twincities.com/
Current editions of the Pioneer Press are available in the St. Paul campus Reference Room. You can also view past editions (1986-1993) on microfilm, available in the Microforms Room at the St. Paul Library.

Minnesota Newspaper Directory
http://www.mnnewspapernet.org/Directory/dir-abc.htm
Listing of Minnesota newspapers from various communities listed in alphabetical order by location. Contact information and web sites, when available, are listed.

Minnesota Magazine Index (MNMag)
Searchable index of articles from nine Minnesota magazines including the City Pages, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Monthly, and others. From the Minneapolis Public Library.

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Minnesota Web Sites

General | Cultural and Educational | Statistics, Facts, Data | Sports Teams

General Web Sites

Explore Minnesota
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/
Tourism information. State travel information, including lodging, events, scenic byways, and shopping.

Metronet
http://www.metronet.lib.mn.us/mn/mn.html
Contains over 1400 links to other Minnesota sites including libraries, organizations, museums, travel destinations, and other Minnesota items of interest.

Minnesota Northstar
http://www.state.mn.us/
Minnesota's official web site. Includes government information and links, as well as information on health and safety, travel, education, business, and general interest.

*See the library's government page to find more information on Minnesota Government.

Cultural and Educational

Minnesota Children's Museum
http://www.mcm.org/
Museum information, calendar of events and ways you can get involved

Minnesota Historical Society
http://www.mnhs.org/

Minnesota Humanities Commission
http://www.minnesotahumanities.org/index.htm
Includes the Minnesota Book Award as well as other humanities efforts in the state.

Minnesota Science Museum
http://www.smm.org/
The Science Museum, located downtown St. Paul, is a favorite spot for school field trips and science enthusiasts of all ages. Includes online science activities and ideas.

Twin Cities City Search
http://twincities.citysearch.com/
Commercial website with arts, entertainment, and events for the Twin Cities.

University of Minnesota
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.php
The state's major university.

Statistics, Facts, Data

Minnesota: State and County Quick Facts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/27000.html

Minnesota State Demographic Center
http://www.demography.state.mn.us/

State Symbols
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/student/symbols.html

This Day in Minnesota History
http://events.mnhs.org/bookofdays/DailyHistory.cfm

Minnesota Sports Teams

Gopher Sports (University of Minnesota sports)
http://www.gophersports.com/

Minnesota Lynx (women's basketball)
http://www.wnba.com/lynx/

Minnesota Thunder (men's soccer)
http://www.mnthunder.com/

Minnesota Timberwolves (men's basketball)
http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/

Minnesota Wild (men's hockey)
http://www.wild.com/

Minnesota Vikings (men's football)
http://www.wild.com/

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