Crime and Calamity - Pat Lubeck
Pat Lubeck is a local author with a new book out, Crime and Calamity. It is a book about crimes in Yellow Medicine County in the 1800s. Pat's previous book was about crimes in Redwood County and she thinks patrons will also be interested in the crimes that took place in surrounding counties.
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As a result of attending this program, people will learn about Yellow Medicine County and some of the history of that county. People may have a new outlook on some of the history or happenings they have heard about in the past. Some people may find they have a new or renewed interest in crimes in Minnesota or the areas in and around Redwood County. This program will promote the history and culture of Yellow Medicine County and the surrounding areas. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
Participants learned a good deal about crimes in Yellow Medicine County, some about crimes in Redwood County, and some about crimes in Renville County as Pat's next book is about Renville County. Participants learned some general history of how crimes were dealt with, learned about the few hangings that occurred as a result of the crimes, and heard about some of the descendants of the criminals or victims.
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