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OTTER TAIL COUNTY VIRTUAL STORY MAPPING WORKSHOP

Tue, Jul 21

Zoom Webinar

Jul 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

What is your story? What is the story of your favorite place? Are there community stories you’d like to share or bring to life? Do you have project ideas around gathering community stories?

MAIN STREET BASIC TRAINING: ONLINE EDITION

Wed, Jul 22

Zoom Webinar

Jul 22, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Zoom Webinar

Typically held once annually, this training is crucial for new Main Street community’s volunteers, board members, and staff, and is also important for communities considering the Main Street approach in their downtowns.

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE 1950s AND 60s - 3 CE CREDITS

Thu, Jul 23

Zoom Webinar

Jul 23, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

This exhilarating class examines the social and historical influences that defined the unique residential styles and trends most associated with the mid-mod era.

REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD WINDOWS (BECKER)

Sat, Jul 25

Sherburne History Center

Jul 25, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sherburne History Center, 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308, USA

Hosted at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, this workshop considers the unique challenges facing homeowners hoping to tackle rehab or restoration projects in their older homes.

THE MAKING OF NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITIES IN DULUTH MN

Mon, Aug 03

Zoom Webinar

Aug 03, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

In this 2 hour class, we will explore the "making" of neighborhood identities in Duluth after the 1854 treaty. Rather than consider the city as a whole, we will focus on the western neighborhoods of the City (from the West End/Lincoln Park to Fond du Lac).

RACISM IN REAL ESTATE - 2 CE CREDITS

Tue, Aug 11

Zoom Webinar

Aug 11, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

Created in partnership with the Mapping Prejudice team, this class explores structural racism and the racial wealth gap as it applies to housing.

WHAT'S THAT HOUSE? ARCHITECTURAL STYLES OF MINNESOTA - 2 CE CREDITS

Thu, Aug 20

Zoom Webinar

Aug 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Zoom Webinar

Minnesota's cities, towns, and neighborhoods boast a wide variety of architectural styles. But can you name those styles and identify their characteristic features?

EGRESS EDUCATION: A DOOR AND WINDOW REPAIR WORKSHOP

Sat, Aug 22

Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum

Aug 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, 2151 Lindbergh Dr S, Little Falls, MN 56345, USA

Join local building specialist, Eric Cheever, at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls for an informative, hands-on workshop covering the basics of wood door and window repair.

REHAB LAB: REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD WINDOWS

Sat, Sep 19

Private home in south Minneapolis

Sep 19, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Private home in south Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Join window specialist Paul Schmidt for a day all about windows. Paul will dispel common myths about old wood windows, explain the difference between original and replacement windows, and demonstrate common repairs that you can do at home.

WHY OLD IS GREEN: SUSTAINABILITY IN OLDER HOMES

Wed, Sep 23

Stearns History Museum

Sep 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA

Beyond the buzzwords, this class breaks down the how and why of sustainability in homes. Instructor Alissa Pier, AIA, shows us how old homes are in fact green!

GARDEN SUBURBS OF THE TWIN CITIES - 2 CE CREDITS

Thu, Sep 24

Zoom Webinar

Sep 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Zoom Webinar

This brand new class uncovers the history of some of the most interesting neighborhoods in the Twin Cities: the garden suburbs of the late 19th century.

LEAD, ASBESTOS, AND RADON, OH MY! - 2 CE CREDITS

Wed, Sep 30

Stearns History Museum

Sep 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA

Do the words lead, asbestos, or radon have you (or your clients) running for the hills? These are common to older homes, and as long as you know how to identify and mitigate them safely, there's nothing to worry about!

REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD WINDOWS

September 12, 2020 - TIME TBD

Halfway Ranger Station Historic District

September 12, 2020 - TIME TBD

Halfway Ranger Station Historic District, 12223 MN-1, Ely, MN 55731, USA

Join window specialists Paul Freese and Bill Smith for a morning all about windows. Paul and Bill will dispel common myths about old wood windows, explain the difference between original and replacement windows, and demonstrate common repairs that you can do at home.

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