Genealogy

Environmental Champion Wellstone Dies in Plane Crash Environmental Champion Wellstone Dies in Plane Crash- Report on the death of Senator Paul Wellstone, an outspoken supporter of conservation and environmental causes. [Environment … The life of Paul Wellstone The life of Paul Wellstone- The story of his political career from his first run for U.S. Senate in 1990 to his death in 2002. 1990 campaign ads in RealVideo, speeches by the late… Remembering Paul Wellstone Remembering Paul Wellstone- Yes, he had the courage of his convictions. But he galvanized ordinary people because of the nature of his principles. An effort to bring fairness and … A Lifetime Spent as an Unapologetic Liberal A Lifetime Spent as an Unapologetic Liberal- A short account of Wellstone's Senate career. Requires free registration. [The New York Times] A Liberal With a Wrestler's Stance A Liberal With a Wrestler's Stance- Minnesotan Bill Holm remembers Wellstone and his unique approach to life and politics. Requires free registration. [New York Times] A Lifetime Together, Serving the People A Lifetime Together, Serving the People- Article about Paul's wife Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marcia Markuson, and others who died in the plane crash. Requires free registra… Wellstone's Death and the Congressional Balance of Power Wellstone's Death and the Congressional Balance of Power- Analysis of the probable effect of the Senator's sudden death on the 2002 elections in Minnesota and nationwide, by Adam … For the People For the People- Op-ed piece by Paul Krugman recalls Paul Wellstone as a true populist. Requires free registration. [New York Times] Former Carleton Professor Paul Wellstone Killed in Plane Crash Former Carleton Professor Paul Wellstone Killed in Plane Crash- News release from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where Paul Wellstone taught political science for more… Paul Wellstone: 1944-2002 Paul Wellstone: 1944-2002- Short profile of the liberal champion of the little guy. [Time] Sen. Paul Wellstone, 1944-2002 Sen. Paul Wellstone, 1944-2002- Brief biography, photos, news articles and interviews in RealAudio format. From National Public Radio. Senate loses a giant Senate loses a giant- Washington correspondent Nick Bryant profiles the late Senator Wellstone. [BBC News] Paul Wellstone: An Appreciation Paul Wellstone: An Appreciation- Op-ed piece. The senator was a "good guy," a principled liberal who will be missed by even his conservative opponents. [Wall Street Journal] Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone- Editorial marking the death of a fighter, a maverick, a decent man. Requires free registration. [New York Times] Paul Wellstone: Not a Faker, Just Plain Honest Paul Wellstone: Not a Faker, Just Plain Honest- It's obvious why the Minnesota Senator's death is a blow to liberals. But conservatives admired Wellstone as well. [Wall Street Jou… Minnesota Crash Kills Wellstone, Clouding Fight Over Senate Minnesota Crash Kills Wellstone, Clouding Fight Over Senate- Report on the plane crash which killed Senator Wellstone, his wife and daughter, and five others. Includes brief tribu… Paul Wellstone, 58, Icon of Liberalism in Senate, Dies Paul Wellstone, 58, Icon of Liberalism in Senate, Dies- Full-length obituary of the firebrand, by David E. Rosenbaum. Requires free registration. [New York Times] Wellstone, Paul David (1944-2002) Wellstone, Paul David (1944-2002)- Curriculum vitae and portrait. IMDb: Jesse Ventura IMDb: Jesse Ventura- The former wrestler's filmography. Taking Jesse Seriously Taking Jesse Seriously- A columnist with the gay press explains why he admires the Governor as a spokesman for common sense and individual liberty. Wikipedia: Jesse Ventura Wikipedia: Jesse Ventura- Encyclopedia article on Ventura's life, including education, entertainment career, and political career. Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Minnesota's Governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Minnesota's Governor- One-on-one interview with Ventura. Sons of Norway Sons of Norway- Fraternal benefit society, largest Norwegian organization outside Norway. Based in Minneapolis. Promoting Norwegian heritage, engaging in humanitarian outreach. No… Norwegian-American Genealogical Association Norwegian-American Genealogical Association- Affiliated with the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Kensington Rune Stone Discussions Kensington Rune Stone Discussions- Subtitled "Why Kensington Runestone Is Authentic." Yuri Kuchinsky's contributions to some rather heated arguments on Usenet. The Kensington Runestone: A Minnesota Mystery The Kensington Runestone: A Minnesota Mystery- Video from the Minnesota Historical Society about this controversial part of Minnesota history. Just over 5 minutes. Authentic Medieval Elements in the Kensington Stone Authentic Medieval Elements in the Kensington Stone- Keith and Kevin Massey consider the inscription "AVM". Runestone Museum Runestone Museum- Offers exhibits which demonstrate early pioneer life of the 1870s. Gift shop, membership information and special events. Alexandria. Kensington Runesmith Kensington Runesmith- Peter Sjolander offers a working translation and an earlier attempt, both of which are very different from the usual translations. Includes rune graphics. Runestone debate shifts to Sweden Runestone debate shifts to Sweden- Interview of geologist Scott Wolter, who will be taking the Kensington Runestone to a scientific conference in Sweden. 4.5 minutes, RealAudio. […