Step back in time with Nancy Vaillancourt and discover how Minnesota’s earliest settlers braved the bitter cold long before modern conveniences. From the challenges of frontier life to the ingenuity that kept families fed, warm, and alive through months of snow and ice, this evening will immerse you in stories of resilience and survival.
We’ll explore what daily life looked like in early Minnesota winters—how pioneers prepared their homes, preserved food, and endured isolation when the snow piled high. You’ll also hear accounts of some of the state’s most infamous storms before 1900, when blizzards struck suddenly and communities had to rely on one another to pull through.
Join us for a fascinating look at how courage, community, and creativity helped shape Minnesota’s cold-weather legacy!
This class is open for early registration on January 2 starting at 6am online and 8am in-person/phone.
Nancy Vaillancourt , Anne Peterson
