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Jerry, Jeff and Marge Konkel talking about their fondest memories of Jo Konkel.

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.

this is an interview with my brother. he is someone I care deeply for and take care of.

Susan Amussen (65) interviews her mother Diane Amussen (89) about her community organizing and activism roots.

In this interview, I discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the community and the family with my father. Past similar experiences, present adaptions, and possible future effects are all highlighted.

An interview with my father after he recovered from a life threatening head injury.

Patrick, Shirley, Max, Aaron, and Jackey share memories about the house and hopes for its future.

One Small Step partners Chris Skildum (38) and Joshua Dix (42) talk about their families, capitalism, government regulation in the construction industry, their backgrounds, and how they came to live in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

I had the opportunity to interview my parents for a school project! Little did I know I’d learn a lot in just 30 minutes. This interview is raw, lighthearted, and heavy at times. It is a bit choppy towards the...

Memories with my grandma and my grandpa joins in adding a little rant

Why an immigrant from Switzerland/Indonesia appreciates the USA

Mark Farber (69) and John "Jack" Bush (67) talk about their relationships with religion and politics and connect on different moments in life where they felt misunderstood.

Natasha Herring (47) interviews her conversation partner Sandra "Sandy" Halvorson [no age given] about her experience getting into contact with her biological parents and how being adopted has impacted her sense of identity.

We talked about my mom’s memories and everything she is great fun for. This included her childhood memories in Minnesota and of her family.

I ask her some questions about her past life

Satchel Moss interviewed Grace Moss about many things in her life.

These are some highlights of my grandpa’s life. He is a retired pilot and is settling in to his house in marble falls.

Chris Romero interviewed his Dad Mark Romero on 12-12-17 about things like child hood and first jobs.

Partners Hali Calzadillas Andujo (29) and Elliot [No Name Given] (24) share a conversation about their work in legal and immigration services, their upbringings, and Hali’s experience growing up as an undocumented immigrant in New Mexico.

One Small Step conversation partners Stephen Skeels (52) and Sam Usem (36) talk about the effect of the pandemic on their lives, in particular their experiences related to owning and starting businesses. They also discuss their politics, Sam being a...

One Small Step partners Dennis Waldrop (66) and Annette Block-Valdivia (57) talk about their concerns for the future of their local community, Grand Marais, Minnesota. They share worries about housing, jobs, and healthcare and also talk about the importance of...

Growing up in the 1940s to 1960s, family connections.

The interview takes us through the life of Laurence Hartnett, my grandfather. In the interview we talked about his early life, his service in the military and his life as a grandfather. His early life included growing up in Melrose...

motherhood, medicine, and perfectionism

Tracey Fluegel (55) tells her son Oliver Fluegel-Murray (18) about her young adulthood after growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Going into her struggles in discovering her sexuality and identity while in a culture that...