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Opus Exclusive: Tommy Tomlinson

September 18, 2024

We’re so thrilled that Tommy Tomlinson will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Tommy a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you.   I worked at a drive-in movie theater for…

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Opus Exclusive: Michele Norris

September 11, 2024

We’re so thrilled that Michele Norris will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Michele a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #OpusExclusive Tell us something people might not know about you.


   I was an Ice Hockey cheerleader in High…

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Opus Exclusive: Kirsten Miller

September 3, 2024

We’re so thrilled that Kirsten Miller will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Kirsten a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #OpusExclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you.  There’s nothing I love more than a good,…

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2024 Minnesota Book Award Winners

May 8, 2024

2024 Annual Minnesota Book Awards Winners AnnouncedSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, May 7, 2024 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has announced the winners of the 2024 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. In addition to winners in nine categories, The Friends announced the Hognander Minnesota History Award winner and…

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36 Finalists Blog 2024: Ned Netzel, Nic Peloquin, Mary K. Tennis, Greg Conley and Eric Goerdt

April 25, 2024

Ned Netzel, Nic Peloquin, Mary K. Tennis, Greg Conley & Eric Goerdt, authors of Smoke on the Waterfront: The Northern Waters Smokehaus Cookbook General Nonfiction Category, sponsored by Loren & Christine Danielson Each week leading up to the 36th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch…

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36 Finalists Blog 2024: Nate Patrin

April 25, 2024

Nate Patrin, author of The Needle and the Lens: Pop Goes to the Movies from Rock ‘n’ Roll to Synthwave General Nonfiction Category, sponsored by Loren & Christine Danielson Each week leading up to the 36th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in…

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