Nonfiction Books
I’ve written more than two dozen nonfiction books during my career. Almost all of them cover some aspect of Minnesota history. Two of them have won the Minnesota Book Award.
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2026
The Red Wing Way: From Main Street to Global Legacy
Rare archival images and profiles of legendary figures chronicle pivotal moments in the history of the Red Wing Shoe Company, offering an all-access pass inside a Minnesota original that grew into an international player.
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Twin Cities Picture Show: A Century of Moviegoing
Minnesota Goes to War: The Home Front during World War II
Northern Lights: The Stories of Minnesota’s Past
Minnesota in the 70s
Northern Lights: The Stories of Minnesota’s Past (Second Edition)
Camp du Nord: All Nature Sings
Gustavus: 150 Years of History
Gustavus: 150 Years of Images & Stories
At Home in the City: The History of Episcopal Homes
Normandale Japanese Garden: Celebrating a Dream
Plymouth Congregation Church 1857-2007: Walking Together in All God’s Ways
Twin Cities Album: A Visual History
The Far Northland: A Century of Wilderness High Adventure at Northern Tier
By The Shores of Many Point
Honor Bright: A Century of Scouting in Northern Star Council
Born to Do: Dunwoody Alumni: Stories of Impact
The Grain Merchants: An Illustrated History of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange
Tomahawk: Adventure Through The Years
