It's been nearly two years since the flood of '97 washed through the Red River Valley, chasing thousands of people from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks and causing widespread destruction. For many the flood is quickly sliding into history. The communities are busy rebuilding. but an alarming number of residents are now struggling with financial and emotional debt. Mental health workers say there is an epidemic of depression.
In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Efforts to digitize this initial assortment of thousands of historical audio material was made possible through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. A wide range of Minnesota subject matter is represented within this collection.
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