Posts tagged national register
History 21 The Podcast - 5.14 The Anoka-Champlin Bridge

Commuters along Hwy 169 are familiar with the Anoka-Champlin Bridge which crosses the Mississippi River. But what they may not know is that it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about its history, all the way back to the very first bridge built there in 1884.

National Register of Historic Places series no 1 of 17.

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

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Soil and Sunshine Garden Club has rich history

Ours is the greatest garden club in America! Okay, maybe that's a stretch, but we like our club. Why you ask? Gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature in this digital age. It's good for your mental health and acts as a stress reliever after a busy day. I enjoy growing and eating my own food in the vegetable garden, while the flowers are pleasing to the eye and the soul—and provide a habitat for our pollinators.

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