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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

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/bsx2aojjkp

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

What stories lived beyond the photograph? This circa 1910 portrait of Sofia Moisescu reminds us that ancestors passed down beliefs, customs, and traditions too. Hear Vicki Young Albu at North Star 2026: mngs.org/northstar-registration

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

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/uywubfx32v

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

How did immigrants make their way west—and to Minnesota? Today at 10 a.m., Elizabeth Williams Gomoll presents “West by Water, West by Wheel” at the McLeod County Historical Society in Hutchinson. Free program. #MinnesotaHistory #Genealogy

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The Hoffman Research Library is open today from noon–4 p.m. for Second Sunday hours. Explore 30,000+ genealogy resources covering Minnesota, all 50 states, and beyond. What research question would you bring? #HoffmanResearchLibrary #GenealogyResearch

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sometimes one idea from a conference can change the way we approach our research. What’s one tip, resource, or strategy you picked up at a past North Star event that you still use today? #NorthStarGenealogyConference #GenealogyResearch

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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 · 08/10/2026

Ready to start your family history? Join our free Beginning Genealogy class Oct. 10, 1–4 p.m. at the Minnesota Genealogy Center. Learn tools, tips, and resources, plus tour the Hoffman Research Library. No registration required. #Genealogy101

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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 · 06/10/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15. Genealogy can trace families across borders through civil, church, immigration, and family records. What place is part of your family’s migration story? #HispanicHeritageMonth #FamilyHistory

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Minnesota Genealogical Society @mngensoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Choosing genealogy software can feel overwhelming. At North Star 2026, Rebecca Shamblin will help researchers understand their options and find tools that fit their research style. Take our poll and tell us what you wish genealogy software made easier!

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 08/09/2026

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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 · 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

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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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