A newsletter from the Minnesota Historical Society tells of this fantastic news. I’ve been advocating for this over many years. I am excited. Fingers crossed for more, too! St. Paul Pioneer Press collectionThe Minnesota Historical Society is proud to present the St. Paul Pioneer Press 1861-1961 digital newspaper collection. View collection » This free, searchable archive […]
My listing of upcoming genealogy presentations has been updated. Two are in-person and the rest are virtual. https://genealogybypaula.com/speaking/speaking-calendar/ Click on the name of the hosting organization to learn more and to register. Several at totally free even if you aren’t a member of the organization. I’ve also restored the list of my presentation topics. It […]
The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) next free monthly webinar in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree Webinars is “Finding Frank Henry Hill” by Angela Harris, CG. This webinar airs Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. “In 1906, Nellie Langevin married Frank Henry Hill in Penacook, New Hampshire. Frank vanished three years later, […]
I’m a few days behind in letting you know about Legacy Family Tree Webinar’s Webtember. It’s four Wednesdays of free webinars. A total of 19 webinars on a variety of topics from an array of knowledgeable presenters. They are free to listen to or listen to again throughout the month of September. https://familytreewebinars.com/webtember/?ref=566036. I appreciate […]
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When is the last time you checked a nearby county or city public library for the genealogy, history, and newspaper information and databases it offers? Some databases will be available from home and others require an in-person visit. Some helpful databases will be listed in the general section and not in a separate genealogy part. […]
The Minnesota Digital Library has many interesting sections. The Timelines section “Learn about Minnesota history using the Minnesota Digital Library’s interactive timelines. Each timeline features images, documents, maps, and more from key moments in the past. These primary and secondary sources come from MDL’s contributors from all over the state.” https://mndigital.org/projects/timelines Today I was reviewing […]
Friday, 15 August 2025, is when the GRIP 2026 courses will be announced. GRIP says “Lots to choose from! Courses will be virtual and in-person at the University of Pittsburgh. New and familiar instructors! AND…a few surprises.” Add these important dates to your calendar. 15 August 2025 is the course announcement 3 February 2026 Registration […]
I receive some notices of DNA testing sales in my email and see others on various social media sites. My most recent email notice: MyHeritage DNA on sale $29 price is good through 17 August 2025. This is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn’t tested yet to discover the power of DNA. MyHeritage offers […]
On July 23, I saw several posts on Facebook with photos of flooding around Minnesota including way up north in in the city of Ely which is about 16 miles from the Canadian border. Later in the day, while watching the local news, they mentioned that yesterday, July 23, was the anniversary of the sudden […]