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Angie Rollet interviewed her mother, Ellen Rollet, about growing up on a dairy farm in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Ellen tells of her ancestors from Norway and Nova Scotia, childhood friends, and life after the farm.

Arnold Duevel talks about growing up in Central Minnesota. Born in 1918, he shares vivid memories of his childhood and teen-aged years. A decorated World War II veteran, Arnold has led a long and momentous life.

I wanted to know more about my grandmother's life. So I asked her.

You never know who you will meet . . just stick to what you love to do.

Wade, nearing 40 years old, tells of growing up on a dairy farm, working with his dad and grandfather, and getting bit at age 12 by a baby rattlesnake.

Grandma Marie Markowski, age 92, shared memories from her childhood, education, courting days, and the experience of her parents/grandparents as Croatian immigrants with her son, Jack, and his family.

I chose to interview my Grandmother. She tells me about her childhood, marriage, and more! She uses a lot of expression during our interview. Our interview isn’t boring. We enjoyed doing this project

The day the baby got stuck in the high chair, courtship disaster and more.

Dad & Mom

Nana tells us about her children’s (our parents) dating lives. We also talk about what we are thankful for.

I interviewed my father about growing up in a small town on a dairy farm. We also discussed his childhood and school.

Her youth, meeting her husband, kind person.

Questions about how Dad met Mom

Events that took place during the flood of 1997 in Grand Forks, ND as remembered by my mother.

Dr. Glenn Thoreson recalls becoming stranded on rural roads during the 1966 blizzard.

Jean Octave Gabriel Deschâtres (business name: Jean Phillipe) begins by reflecting on his parents’ meeting and circumstances surrounding his birth in France. He moves on to outline a few of his father’s specific experiences during WWII, then discusses how those...

Getting to know your partner in quarantine after 6 months of dating is a lovely adventure!

The Armada Grain Company owned talked about the history of his business and how it's changed over the years.

My 73-year-Old aunt tells the story of her first date when she was 15 then ends with her sharing wisdom from a 50 year marriage.

I interviewed my mom, Susan Baltrus, about an event from her childhood, the Blizzard of ‘78. She talks about what it was like, what she did, and interactions within her family.

Grandpa talked about when he was a child and the most difficult times in his life

Thanksgiving Day listening session with my grandfather, Virgil Yoder.

We talked about the Blizzard of 1978 Ana d how it affected my grandfather

Just an interview between me and my grandmother.

My Uncle Steve grew up on my grandparent's dairy farm in central New York State and is now a Dairy Consultant. We talk a bit about why he left the farm and the changes that he has seen over his...