Last night brought another fine evening of discussion on my “Overburden” Iron Range book tour. This time the venue was the lecture hall at Vermilion Community College. Though the audience was primarily “captive” (my colleague and host Pam Brunfelt’s Minnesota History class) many community members and other students also came out for the reading and lecture. It was nice to do the dog and pony show for a mixed age group. It’s amazing how different the generational perspective on the Iron Range is between today’s college students and their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Thanks to everyone who came out and to the Ely Winton Historical Society for co-sponsoring the event. And an additional thank you to Pam Brunfelt for her contribution to my book and for organizing this event. If you’re in Ely, you can buy a copy of “Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range” at Lisa’s Upstairs Bookstore at the Piragis Northwoods store or through the Ely Winton Historical Society.
Next up: Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Grand Rapids. The KAXE Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. at the studios for a potluck discussion of the book. Then we trek across the parking lot at 7 p.m. for the big, free community lecture at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Come for one event or both!
Christmas shopping season is here. Hint, hint!
My daughter, a student at Vermilion Community College, attended this event. She called me afterwards and said how much she enjoyed it, and how much she appreciated the message you were sending. She, too, after travels to Alaska, New Zealand, and two years in the Twin Cities, has decided to keep her roots here on the Range and contribute to making it a better place to live. Your message was great support for her. Thank you.