Postcards: All About Sauk Centre
Explore some of the many facets of the Sauk Centre community. The award winning Postcards team traveled to Sauk Centre in the summer of 2015 to interview Dave Simpkins, Roger Reinardy, Marlene Gwost and other community residents for the episode.
Postcards: Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home
The Postcards team met up with David Simpkins, the publisher of the Sauk Centre Herald, in the boyhood home of Sauk Centre's most famous son, Sinclair Lewis.
Sauk Centre 70 miles an hour winds June 2011
Sauk Centre sings in Central Park
Star spangled banner
Dirt road Washout between Melrose and Sauk Centre Minnesota
Dirt road Washout between Melrose and Sauk Centre Minnesota
Wells Lewis: Lost Heir to a Minnesota Son (2007)
A brief portrait of the life of Sinclair Lewis's first son. The film tells how Wells was raised among the social elite but eventually found his own place by joining the Greatest Generation on the battlefields of World War II.
Created for Minnesota State Historical Society's Greatest Generation Film Project 2007. WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD.
Linnea Mohn - Narrator
Jonathan Quijano - Writer, Director, Producer
John Knauss - Research Guru
Evan Beaumont - Editor, Music Supervisor
Ryan Dunlop - Sound Recordist, Sound Editor
Saluting our fallen soldiers at Sinclair Lewis Days parade
1325.mov - Sinclair Lewis Days Parade held on July 16, 2011.
Ice Fishing - Sauk Lake 2018
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Shriners on go-karts, Wal-Mart's dancing carts (almost), horses and a picture of an alpaca.
inspiration peak
pretty hills over looking the prairie, collection of glacial features known as the Leaf Hills .Sinclair Lewis
wrote of the beauty of this place
Sinclair Lewis Park shoreline project discussed
1368.mov - City Council meeting on July 6, 2011.
Keenan Pearson breaking Sauk Centre High School's Record (Lane 2)
Keenan Pearson breaking Sauk Centre HS's 100 Fly record at Minnesota State Swimming Finals with a time of 55.47!!!!!! (Lane 2)
Week 13: November 18 - November 24
Hello all, and Happy Thanksgiving Week!
In the spirit of the holiday, I thought I'd share with you ten things that I am thankful for on this trip... or ten things that this trip has made me thankful for... however you'd like to look at it. This is obviously a tiny list, and above all I should say that I am so grateful to even be here in London right now, let alone for an entire semester. I am feeling extra thankful this Thanksgiving.
1. Being American. Although I've enjoyed pretending I'm British for a while, or European even, it's still not the same as home. I miss the convenience of everything in America and the pride that comes with being from there.
2. The opportunity to see Europe. I'm so glad I decided to study abroad in London, because it has given me the opportunity to see Europe. I have been to so many other countries and cities because of London's proximity to all of them. This has really enhanced my trip.
3. Study abroad group and director. I've met some really fantastic people here, and a lot of them come from where I'm from! This has been a wonderful group, and Bobertz has been a phenomenal leader. I never would have learned so much about the history of the church, or even the history of England, without him.
4. My own room. Although I enjoy spending time with people from CSB/SJU, it is nice to have my own room away from it all when I need it. Not to mention I can come and go as I please... plus I have a kitchen! This has made my experience so much different than that of others on my trip.
5. The Internet. It is awesome to be able to connect with people from back home. I've been able to Skype family, friends, and my dancers, which is awesome. It makes me feel like the distance isn't quite so far. That being said...
6. The lack of Internet. I also like the fact that when I am out and about in London I don't have Internet or phone service. This allows me to be in the moment and not worry about checking my phone 24/7. I think this has instilled habits that will remain when I return to the states.
7. My Internship. I absolutely love working for the English Folk Dance and Song Society. I don't think FIE could have placed me in a better internship. I really like my co-workers, and I love the company's mission to promote folk music, which I've really grown to love.
8. Where I am from. London is a completely different world from Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and I love it. This has given me a whole new perspective on the world. Not only that, but it really makes me appreciate where I come from. The fact that there is a familiar face around every corner. This just isn't the same in London, but I can't necessarily say one is better than the other. I have a place in my heart for both.
9. London's endless opportunities. Every day I experience something new or surprising, which is what makes me love London so much. I am feeling especially blessed this week for all the different things I was able to do. I can't wait to spend my last few weeks here making the most of these endless opportunities. There are so many things left on my bucket list!
10. The support of my family and friends. I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for the support of my family and friends. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's true. I know it seemed like a crazy idea at first, but I am so thankful that you all believed I could do it. I really appreciate your continued support while I am here. Thanks for checking in. I love to hear from all of you. I love you all and can't wait to see you very soon.
Now for some pictures of this whirlwind of a week... Enjoy!
xoxo
Mariya
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Who is Sinclair Lewis?
An American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first writer from the United States to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters.
Postcards: Volstead Fever: Prohibition in Minnesota
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In the Prohibition-era of southwest Minn., get a glimpse at early 20th century history, visiting the home of Andrew Volstead and learning dark secrets about Granite Falls' supper club, Bootleggers. Hear from local brewers shaping the landscape of locally produced beers and find out how Schell's was able to survive Prohibition. So pour yourself a tall one and tune in to Volstead Fever.
Sauk Centre vs. Wadena-Deer Creek - 2A semis
0268.MOV - Held on November 12, 2010 at Xcel Energy Center in St.Paul, MN.
Important Message to Parents...
America is breeding a generation of SISSIES. American men are no longer men. Parents have done a complete disservice to many of our youth you can no longer deal with life without being coddled and treated like a snowflake.
H. L. Mencken | Wikipedia audio article
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H. L. Mencken
00:01:52 1 Early life
00:04:37 2 Career
00:06:01 3 Personal life
00:06:10 3.1 Marriage
00:07:23 3.2 Great Depression, war and after
00:08:21 3.3 Last days
00:08:58 3.4 Legacy
00:11:50 3.5 Death
00:12:50 4 Beliefs
00:19:38 5 Views
00:19:47 5.1 Race and elitism
00:22:23 5.1.1 Anglo-Saxons
00:23:00 5.1.2 Jews
00:24:40 5.2 Democracy
00:27:07 5.3 Science and mathematics
00:33:51 6 Memorials
00:34:00 6.1 Home
00:34:40 6.2 Papers
00:36:41 7 Works
00:36:50 7.1 Books
00:39:26 7.2 Chapbooks, pamphlets, and notable essays
00:40:03 8 See also
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Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes trial, which he dubbed the Monkey Trial, also gained him attention.
As a scholar, Mencken is known for The American Language, a multi-volume study of how the English language is spoken in the United States. As an admirer of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, he was an outspoken opponent of religion, populism and representative democracy, the latter of which he viewed as systems in which inferior men dominated their superiors. Mencken was a supporter of scientific progress, and was critical of osteopathic and chiropractic medicine. He was also an ardent critic of economics.
Mencken opposed both American entry into World War I and World War II. His diary indicates that he was a racist and antisemite, who privately used coarse language and slurs to describe various ethnic and racial groups (though he believed it was in poor taste to use such slurs publicly). Mencken at times seemed to show a genuine enthusiasm for militarism, though never in its American form. War is a good thing, he once wrote, because it is honest, it admits the central fact of human nature ... A nation too long at peace becomes a sort of gigantic old maid.His longtime home in the Union Square neighborhood of West Baltimore was turned into a city museum, the H. L. Mencken House. His papers were distributed among various city and university libraries, with the largest collection held in the Mencken Room at the central branch of Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library.
storm firday night in st cloud mn 7-1-11
UNDATED -- Thunderstorms and tornado activity ripped through the St. Cloud metro area last (Friday) night. Stearns County Emergency Management Director Marv Klug and the Stearns County Sheriff's department says there have been no reports of serious injuries. But, there's widespread damage throughout the county.
Klug says the towns around St. Cloud area returned to normal around 9:00 p.m. However, street crews cleared debris in St. Cloud well into the night. It appears the hospital neighborhood was among the hardest hit. The damage is mostly in the form of downed trees. There are some reports of structural damage, but those reports are not widespread. Red Cross volunteers were going house to house right now getting a more specific estimate of the damaged areas.
Klug says there's a confirmed tornado touchdown near Rockville. Residents in that area report hearing a train-like sound. The damage in the St. Cloud metro area was most likely caused by straight-line winds. Several reports from listeners of street flooding, large hail, downed trees, and power outages.
Sauk Rapids officials were busy cleaning-up downed power lines. They were urging residents to stay home and away from areas that could have live wires.
Xcel Energy is reporting about 19,000 customers were without power in the Central Minnesota area at 8:00 p.m.
East Central Energy reports about 16,000 of their customers were without power at 8:30 p.m. They estimate 24-26 hours before power can be fully restored to all of their customers.
There were reports of flooding on Highway 10, which backed up traffic during the storm, the State Patrol says by 8:00 p.m. the flood waters had receded and traffic was flowing once again.
McLeod County Emergency Management Director Kevin Mathews says the roof was torn off a Hutchinson animal medical center, and two semis were blown off highways.
Crow Wing County Historical Museum Undergoing Renovations