Secrets of the Congdon Mansion Murders

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$863
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2020
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Project Overview

Secrets of the Glensheen Mansion Murders Featuring Reporter Joe Kimball - Fans of true crime will enjoy this presentation by reporter Joe Kimball who covered the infamous Congdon murders at the Glensheen Mansion since the day the bodies were discovered in 1977. Kimball is the author of the best-selling ?Secrets of the Congdon Mansion,? a first-hand account of Minnesota's most infamous murder case, where one of the state's wealthiest women was smothered to death in her 39-room Duluth mansion, and her night nurse was bludgeoned to death on the stairway. In this fascinating presentation, Kimball will discuss his experiences covering the story from start to finish as a reporter for the Star Tribune and gives inside details of the victims, investigators and perpetrators, bringing the tale to life in a virtual presentation.

This event will take place online on October 29 and available for viewing for 5 weeks following. This program was originally scheduled to an in person event, due to COVID-19 the event was rescheduled as a virtual event.

Project Details

N/A

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$863
Other Funds Leveraged
$19
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about one of our state's most famous murders. Attendees will learn the history of the investigation into the murders and about all of the players in the story. Attendees will learn about the history of a famous piece of MN architecture.
Attendees will learn about a prominent family in our state's history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

N/A - The event takes place in October 2020

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200