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Minnesota Genealogical Society

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Preserving Minnesota’s stories, one family at a time. The Minnesota Genealogical Society supports researchers of all levels through education, community, and the Hoffman Research Library. Connecting past, present, and future.

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We’re looking back at past North Star Genealogy Conferences! Have you attended before? What do you remember most about the experience? Share a favorite memory with us. #NorthStarGenealogyConference #GenealogyCommunity
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Journals, immigrant records, family registers — shelf after shelf of resources you won't find just anywhere. The Hoffman Research Library has what serious researchers need. What ethnic heritage are you currently researching? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October is German-American Family History Month and American Archives Month. Choose one family history project: scan photos, interview a relative, organize papers, or research an ancestor. What will you work on this month? #FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Vicki Young Albu grew up hearing family superstitions and folk traditions. Later, she realized those stories could be genealogical clues. Hear more at the 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference: mngs.org/northstar-registration #NorthStarGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
North Star 2026 is one month away! Join us in person Oct. 29–31 in Mendota Heights and Eagan. Review the schedule, register, and invite a friend to Minnesota’s biggest genealogy event of the year: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cemeteries, census, immigration, military history, New England, US States — it's all here at the Hoffman Research Library. So tell us: are you heading down Aisle 5 or Aisle 6 first? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join a community dedicated to preserving family and local history. MGS members enjoy publications, Interest Groups, workshop discounts, and Hoffman Research Library resources—all while supporting preservation and education.
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Researching Danish roots? Join us Monday, Sept. 28, from 6:30–8 PM on Zoom for a welcoming session on Danish genealogy, naming customs, records, and culture. Registration required. #DanishGenealogy #FamilyHistory
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just 2 weeks to the 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference! Join us Oct. 30–31 in Eagan, plus an AI pre-conference workshop Oct. 29 with Mark Thompson. Advance registration is open: mngs.org/North-Star-2026 #NorthStarGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - North Star 2026
Katherine Willson is a dynamic genealogy educator who presents at regional, national, and international events and is widely regarded for her engaging presentations. Her presentations explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the lives and decisions of past generation...
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Hereditary Register of the United States, historical maps, federal census guides — the Hoffman Research Library holds resources you didn't know you needed. Have you ever found your family in a hereditary register? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Researching Danish roots? Join us Sept. 28, 6:30–8 PM on Zoom for Danish/Danish-American genealogy, naming customs, records, and culture. Registration required: mngs.org/Upcoming-Events #DanishGenealogy #FamilyHistory
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Upcoming Events
Are you refreshed and ready to start discovering your family's history? MGS Library Manager Jeanne Bielke-Rodenbiker will provide you with tips and tools to make 2026 the year you find out. A useful handout and library tour are included. And it is free!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Minneapolis city directories from the 1970s — and a Tonka Trucks ad on the cover! City directories are a goldmine for finding ancestors before the census catches up. Did your family live in the Minneapolis area? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #CityDirectories
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our ancestors were shaped by communities, migration, military service, and historical events. North Star 2026 explores the records that help uncover those stories. Explore the schedule: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New to genealogy? Join our free Beginning Genealogy Class Sunday, Sept. 27, 1–4 PM at the Minnesota Genealogy Center. Learn research basics, census records, evidence, and organization. No registration required!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Upcoming Events
Are you refreshed and ready to start discovering your family's history? MGS Library Manager Jeanne Bielke-Rodenbiker will provide you with tips and tools to make 2026 the year you find out. A useful handout and library tour are included. And it is free!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
How can DNA strengthen your family story? Join the Writing & DNA Interest Groups Sept. 26 at 10 AM on Zoom to explore using DNA matches alongside records to build accurate family narratives. Register: mngs.org/Upcoming-Events #DNAGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Upcoming Events
Are you refreshed and ready to start discovering your family's history? MGS Library Manager Jeanne Bielke-Rodenbiker will provide you with tips and tools to make 2026 the year you find out. A useful handout and library tour are included. And it is free!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Meet North Star 2026 speaker Vicki Albu! Her session, “Potions & Paranormal: Folklore and Family History,” explores Romanian traditions, folklore, and the records that reveal an ancestor’s worldview. Oct. 30–31, Eagan Register: mngs.org/northstar-registration #NorthStar2026 #Genealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mark Thompson will explore all four during the October 29 North Star pre-conference and his Friday plenary presentation. Vote below and register: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026 #GenealogyAI #GenealogyPoll #FamilyHistoryTechnology #Delights&Frights
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Your research space is waiting. Computers, microfilm readers, card catalogs, and shelves full of resources — the Hoffman Research Library has everything you need to dig into your family history. When did you last visit? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Meet North Star 2026 speaker J. H. “Jay” Fonkert, CG, FMGS! His session explores migration research, family networks, and the routes that carried ancestors from the North Sea to the Midwest prairie. Oct. 30–31, Eagan Register: mngs.org/northstar-registration #Genealogy #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This Plat Book of the City of Saint Paul & Suburbs — compiled from official records, private plans, and actual surveys — is exactly the kind of rare gem waiting at the Hoffman Research Library. Did your ancestors call Saint Paul home? 👇 #HoffmanResearchLibrary #SaintPaul
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our volunteers help preserve records, support researchers, maintain collections, and keep MGS thriving. We’re grateful for every hour shared. Interested in helping preserve Minnesota family history? Learn more about volunteering with MGS!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Your ancestors’ journeys were shaped by transportation, economics, communication, and world events. At North Star 2026, Katherine R. Willson explores migration context and passenger records. Register: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Family traditions can be genealogical clues! At North Star 2026, Vicki Young Albu explores how superstitions, folk remedies, and beliefs reveal ancestral culture. Take our poll: mngs.org/northstar-registration #NorthStarGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Tracing Romanian or Eastern European roots? Join the Romanian Interest Group Sept. 19, 10 AM–noon on Zoom. Share research strategies, ask questions, and connect with others exploring similar heritage. Registration required. mngs.org/Upcoming-Events #RomanianGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Meet North Star 2026 speaker Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG, CGL! His session, “Fakes, Frauds, and Fabrications,” explores genealogy’s rogues—and how to spot questionable claims. Oct. 30–31, Eagan Register: mngs.org/northstar-registration #Genealogy #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Searching Minnesota vital records? Always cross-reference county birth & death indexes with local church registers! The Hoffman Research Library holds extensive Midwest church microfilms to fill missing gaps. What record brick wall are you tackling this month?  #Genealogy #MNLand
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Changes are coming to the MGS website! A refreshed site and new Member Portal are on the way to make memberships, events, and resources easier to access. Stay tuned for updates! What would you like to find more easily? #MNGS #MinnesotaGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
North Star 2026 offers sessions on digital archives, genealogy software, AI, and research strategies to help you organize and preserve family history. Meet the speakers and register: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thousands of resources. One place. Your next breakthrough might be on one of these shelves. Visit the Hoffman Research Library at the MGS and see what's waiting.  When was your last visit to see us? #MinnesotaGenealogy #GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #HoffmanResearchLibrary
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Explore your Danish roots with two free NDAGS virtual events at 6:30 p.m. Central: Sept. 28: Sharing Together Oct. 26: Danish Gazetteers and Maps No registration required. Find details and meeting access: danishgenealogy.org #DanishGenealogy #FamilyHistory
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National Danish American Genealogical Society
Learn how to find your Danish ancestors, about Danish history and culture, and a wide variety of general genealogy and Danish genealogy topics.
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Behind every book & organized shelf is a volunteer who made it happen. Our volunteers are the heart of MGS, and we're grateful for every hour they give. Want to help? Fill out our volunteer form! 👉 f.mtr.cool/zmojbh5u5c
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us Sept. 12 at the Minnesota Genealogy Center! Research Plans workshop: 10–11:30 AM. Free Beginning Genealogy Class: 1–4 PM. Learn, connect, and strengthen your research skills. mngs.org/Upcoming-Events #MinnesotaGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Upcoming Events
Journal Editors Office Hours offers prospective and current genealogy authors a unique opportunity to receive individualized, live feedback on their article submissions directly from experienced journal editors. Participants will submit their draft articles at least seven days prior to the event, a...
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Minnesota Genealogy Center! Learn research planning with Paula Stuart Warren from 10–11:30 AM, then attend our free Beginning Genealogy Class from 1–4 PM. #GenealogyWorkshop #MinnesotaGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Saturday at North Star 2026 explores archives, DNA, folklore, migration, genealogy software, passenger records, and more—plus a conversation with Katherine R. Willson and Mark Thompson. See the schedule: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Writing your family history? Join our Generations Journal Office Hours on Zoom, Sept. 10, 6–8 PM, for guidance on organizing stories, citing sources, and preparing articles. Registration required:
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Upcoming Events
Journal Editors Office Hours offers prospective and current genealogy authors a unique opportunity to receive individualized, live feedback on their article submissions directly from experienced journal editors. Participants will submit their draft articles at least seven days prior to the event, a...
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Genealogy software should fit your research—not make you feel stuck. At North Star 2026, Rebecca Shamblin explores the pros and cons of popular programs and how to choose what works for you. Register: mngs.org/northstar-speakers #NorthStarGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Can’t visit the MGS Library? Our Document Retrieval Service can scan & email pages from our collection. $15 non-members / $10 members (up to 4 pages). Index/TOC available to help you choose. Learn more & get started! 👉 f.mtr.cool/dxvkd7jpjv
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It may be hard to choose just one! Which Friday morning North Star 2026 session would you attend? Cast your vote in the poll, then explore the full schedule and register: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026 #GenealogyConference #FamilyHistoryResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference is just four weeks away! Join us Oct. 30–31 in Eagan, plus a special AI pre-conference session Oct. 29. Advance registration required: mngs.org/North-Star-2026 #NorthStarGenealogy #MGS2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What if a family superstition is a genealogical clue? Join Vicki Young Albu at the 2026 North Star Genealogy Conference to explore how folk traditions can reveal your ancestors’ cultural world. mngs.org/North-Star-2026 #NorthStarGenealogy
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Friday at North Star 2026 covers AI, Native American records, migration, military stories, conflicting evidence, and more—ending with awards, prizes, and Katherine R. Willson. Explore the schedule: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Some stories have been waiting almost 100 years to be found. Come find yours at the Hoffman Research Library. What's the oldest record you've ever discovered? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This Labor Day, honor the stories behind the work. Census records, city directories, and family memories can reveal the trades that shaped your ancestors’ lives. What work did your Minnesota ancestors do? #MinnesotaHistory #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Use an old family photo to start a conversation. Ask who is pictured, where it was taken, what was happening, and what memories it brings back. A few simple questions can uncover names, dates, relationships, and stories worth preserving. Which family photo would you ask about first?
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Recordings can teach you, but conferences let you share discoveries with people who understand why they matter. Learn from experts, meet fellow family historians, visit vendors, and enjoy North Star 2026. Register: mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - North Star 2026
Katherine Willson is a dynamic genealogy educator who presents at regional, national, and international events and is widely regarded for her engaging presentations. Her presentations explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the lives and decisions of past generation...
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Sometimes the best conference discovery happens between sessions: a helpful conversation, a speaker’s answer, or a new resource. What valuable connection, idea, or research clue have you gained at a genealogy conference? Share it below! #GenealogyConference #NorthStar2026
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What is your favorite old family photo or heirloom, and why does it matter to you? Perhaps it captures a treasured moment, belonged to someone special, or carries a story passed down through generations. Share the meaning behind it with us!
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Turn uncertainty into action with a step-by-step genealogy research plan! Join Paula Stuart Warren for a hands-on workshop. Sept. 12 | 10–11:30 a.m. CDT $30 MGS members | $40 nonmembers Register: mgs.wildapricot.org/event-6736162 #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society - Research Plans: A “Hands-On” Workshop
It’s not as simple as opening the refrigerator and seeing that the milk jug is almost empty. You simply add it to the shopping list. Planning our shopping list for genealogical research is more involved but not beyond reach. In our research, success improves with planning, discussion, and techniqu...
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Passenger arrivals. Ship lists. Immigration records. If your ancestors came through Pennsylvania, the answers might be right here. What's one immigration mystery you're still trying to solve? 👇 #MinnesotaGenealogy #HoffmanResearchLibrary #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch
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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Family stories don’t always match the records. At North Star 2026, speakers will explore difficult discoveries, hidden identities, folklore, witch trial records, Revolutionary War claims, and the care needed to uncover the past responsibly. mngs.org/north-star-2026 #NorthStar2026
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