Posts tagged Circle Pines
History 21 The Podcast - 5.08 Chelsea and the Circulating Pines

As the 75th Anniversary of Circle Pines approaches, ACHS Intern Chelsea Kappes has explored the archives and the city’s longstanding newspaper, The Circulating Pines. Chelsea and Rebecca recently sat down to discuss her project and how the newspaper reflected the community's values and interests.

Hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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History 21 The Podcast - 5.02 Celebrate Episode 100!

We’re celebration our 100th episode with a special tour Around the County! Rebecca and Sara sit down to share 100 of their favorite facts, memories, trivia, and tidbits from each of the county’s 21 cities (and desperately try to make it to the end without getting tongue tied.) Special guests: the ACHS Board of Directors pop in to share their favorite county memories too.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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History 21 The Podcast - 2.19 - Mary Jo Pehl from Circle Pines to Mystery Science Theater

Writer, comedian, and actress Mary Jo Pehl grew up in Circle Pines, MN. She carried those memories with her working on Mystery Science Theater 3000 in the 1990s, working them in for comedic effect. In this episode, Mary Jo sits down to talk about her childhood and her unique experience as a comedienne working on cult classic MST3K.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director

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