VIDEO: Edna Bean, Anoka County Suffragette

Anoka County has quite a few names that have had their start in life here and went on to accomplish nationally important things. One of those humans is Edna Belle Bean. She literally left her calling card with us in Anoka. Now it’s time we reconnect and hear her story, what she’s been doing all these years.

North Metro TV, video segmentsAnoka County Historical SocietySeptember 5, 2020Anoka County Historical Societyvideo, North Metro TV, suffrage, Edna Bean

New exhibit featuring League of Women Voters 100th anniversary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters and women winning the right to vote, the Anoka County Historical Society will unveil a new exhibit on January 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the History Center.

Herald ColumnsAnoka County Historical SocietyJanuary 27, 2019Anoka County Historical SocietyLWV, league of women voters, suffrage, exhibit opening

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