Learn more about the Latino Ecomomic Development Center and Theodore Wirth

This week's instalment of Local History Matters begins with a report on the Latino Economic Development Center, better known as the folks behind Mercado Central.  This organization has spent the last 2 decades working to help Latinxs achieve economic independence and has worked to develop sustainable centers of commerce for entrepreneurs in the community.  Following that, [...]

By |2019-03-12T16:12:26-05:00October 11th, 2016|Listen to This!, Local History Matters|Comments Off on Learn more about the Latino Ecomomic Development Center and Theodore Wirth
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Listen to 6th graders explore the history of two influencial immigrant groups in Minneapolis

We're back with our newest installment of Local History Matters, a collaboration with Ramsey Middle School.  This week, we hear students discuss the importance of places and institutions that celebrate pieces of the Twin Cities' legacy as a new home for immigrant groups.  In the first piece, students visit the Somali Museum of Minnesota and learn about the [...]

By |2019-03-12T16:12:27-05:00September 13th, 2016|Listen to This!, Local History Matters|Comments Off on Listen to 6th graders explore the history of two influencial immigrant groups in Minneapolis
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