Only in Minnesota [Hardcover]

Roxanne Kjarum (Author), Berit Thorkelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003

Only in Minnesota is a pictorial tribute to all that makes the state unique. Combining the natural, historical, and cultural facets of life in Minnesota, it showcases the people and what they do for fun (the Uptown Art Fair, ice fishing), where they live (from the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester to smaller towns and rural regions in between), their favorite places (Mille Lacs, Split Rock Lighthouse), and more. More than 160 dazzling, four-color photographs, showing a variety of subjects--from farms and churches to tourist destinations and state parks; from nature scenes to city festivals and cultural events--are the focus of Only in Minnesota. These photographs are accented by lively captions and fun facts. The result is a homage to the Gopher state from a local author and photographer whose love for Minnesota comes through on every page. Roxanne Kjarum is a freelance photographer who shoots advertising for money and the natural world for love. Her first published work was in Sierra Club magazine in 1988; since then her photography has appeared in numerous publications, including MPLS.ST.PAUL Magazine, Lake Superior Magazine, and Metropolitan Home.

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About the Author

Roxanne Kjarum is a freelance photographer whose images have appeared in numerous publications, including "Sierra Club" magazine, "MPLS.ST. PAUL Magazine," "Lake Superior Magazine," and "Metropolitan Home." Berit Thorkelson is a native Minnesotan whose job combines her love of travel with her love of writing. She has written about Midwestern travel for many publications, including "MPLS.ST. PAUL Magazine", for the "Star Tribune," and "Midwest Living" magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896585344
• ISBN-13: 978-0896585348
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful tribute to minnesota, April 9, 2007

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Robin Michelle Goodwin (mpls, mn usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only in Minnesota (Hardcover)

i found this book to be a wonderful guide to the newly transplanted and for folks like me, who have lived here all my life. i had no idea there is so much beauty & long lived traditions. i mostly spend my time going to the ne corner of the state-lake superior but now i have had a glimpse of what other fabulous places are here in minnesota and will begin to explore what is 'only in minnesota'. thank you for creating this book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Minnesota Best, November 5, 2006

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Jane Caroline "Minnesota girl" (Pierre, SD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only in Minnesota (Hardcover)

I love this book, I recently moved out of Minnesota and miss it dearly. This book is a beautiful tribute to the scenic views, great places to visit and the charismatic people who live there.

1 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont waste your money, August 3, 2008

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Kyle E. Whitney (NE usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only in Minnesota (Hardcover)

I don't think I will ever understand why people from MN think that its so unique. Minnesota does not have much going for it.