Photos - Reception for "Seeing the Minneapolis Riverfront" Contest at Mill City Museum

The reception for the winning photographers was held last night at the Mill City Museum.  Free food and beverages were on the menu to compliment the stunning photographs of the Minneapolis Riverfront.  Kudos to David Stevens, Director of Programming at the Mill City Museum for conducting a top notch event.

Found in the Mill City Museum Store

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Mill City Museum Spared Staff and Program Cuts

According to Mill City Museum Director Laura Salveson, there will be no staff or program changes due to the layoffs announced yesterday by the Minnesota Historical Society.  MHS has seen it's budget cut by about $2MM for 2012.  The Star Tribune reported on this story yesterday.

Join the Nortstar Circle and designate the Mill City Museum for your donation - help keep the museum a healthy and growing cornerstone of our community.  If you're not sure how to make the designation, call them at (612)-341-7555 for help.

Stone Arch Bridge Inside the Mill City Museum

The Mill City Museum is located in the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis.

Basic White Bread Recipe from the Mill City Museum

From the Mill City Museum Store:

The Mill City Museum is located in the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis.

Mill City Museum Job Posting

Position: Interpreter 1

The Minnesota Historical Society seeks applicants for an Interpreter I to engage, educate, and entertain visitors to the Mill City Museum and present lessons to school groups using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques to communicate historical information. This is a part-time, regular position (780 annual hours) located at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN.

Summary of work:  Responsibilities include: 1) learns and delivers content using a variety of interpretive techniques to engage and educate visitors; 2) learns and delivers basic school and youth programs; 3) studies and masters program related historical material; and 4) performs cleaning, maintenance, safety, and security.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         Good oral communication skills.

·         Ability to work with a diverse public in an enthusiastic, friendly and open manner.

·         Ability to work as a team member.

·         Flexibility to work a varied schedule of weekdays, weekends, and evening hours.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience working with children in an educational environment.

·         Experience in museum or site interpretation, theater, or storytelling.

·         Familiarity with issues of cultural diversity.

·         Familiarity with U.S. history.

 

Salary: $12.69 hourly minimum

 

Application Deadline: Must be received or post-marked no later than August 25, 2011.

 

To Apply: Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, #885Interpreter I, Mill City Museum position, 345 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested materials. If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned. If submitting materials for more than one position, provide an MHS application, cover letter and resume for each position. For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO

Pillsbury A Mill Fact Sheet from Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Pillsbury A Mill Fact Sheet

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"Spider" John Koerner & Tony Glover at Mill City Live [Video]

A slight breeze, not too hot, blue sky overhead, seated in the historic Washburn A Mill ruins - what a perfect night to watch two Minnesota Folk Music legends perform.  Oh, and it was the first day back in business for the Mill City Museum after the State shutdown to boot.

Spider John and Tony Glover treated us to a 24 song concert of "'1960's bar style" folk music.  The acoustics were surprisingly good for an outdoor setting, excellent in fact.  Technically, the production team pulled off the show without a glitch.  Here's one of many videos we'll be posting over the coming weeks:

Tonight - Mill City Live Featuring "Spider" John Koerner & Tony Glover

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Performers:  "Spider" John Koerner & Tony Glover

Fee: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City Museum. Free for MHS members.

The Twin Cities’ most explosive outdoor concert series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated by music writer Jim Walsh. Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, these concerts will riff on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday from July 7 through Aug. 18. Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4 to 9 p.m. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering available for purchase.

Our Newest Blog - Mill City Museum & History Blog

With the reopening of the Mill City Museum imminent following the State of Minnesota shutdown, we celebrate with the launch of our latest addition to our coverage of the Downtown Riverfront neighborhoods.

We'll be taking a look at every nook and cranny of the museum, their events, and the history of the Birthplace of Minneapolis.  For now, here's all we have, but check back tomorrow for a slideshow of the last Mill City Museum tour before the shutdown.

Photo above is from the entrance to the train shed where the Mill City Farmers Market is held.