Explore Minneapolis and all its Rich History in New Book

Minneapolis began at the Falls of St. Anthony, the sole waterfall on the Mississippi River. The cataract, the great hydrological engine, propelled the city’s economic growth and physical expansion, and two distinct municipal identities emerged. A city of seasons, Minneapolis celebrates winter flurries and chills with ice skating and hot chocolate at the annual Holidazzle Festival. In the sultry midsummer heat, the Aquatennial brings swimmers and boating enthusiasts to the Chain of Lakes and the river. Landmarks, too, define the topography—Spoonbridge and Cherry, the Stone Arch and Hennepin Avenue Bridges, the Foshay Tower and the IDS Center. Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day on a trip beyond the typical guidebook as they explore the architecture, parks and historical figures of the Mill City.

Sherman Wick and Holly Day are the husband-and-wife team behind the books Nordeast Minneapolis: A History; Stillwater, Minnesota: A History; Walking Twin Cities; and The Insiders’ Guide to the Twin Cities (Globe-Pequot Press). Sherman Wick graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in history, while Holly Day’s other books include Music Theory for Dummies, Music Composition for Dummies, Guitar All-in-One for Dummies, Piano All-in-One for Dummies, Shakira, and Tattoo FAQ.