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The Isanti, Chisago, Pine and Kanabec County Historical Societies are together sponsoring a program in observance of the sesquicentennial of the Dakota Conflict of 1862 on June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Rushseba Town Hall. The speaker for the evening is Dean Urdahl. Dean has written about the Conflict and was appointed by Governor Dayton as the co-chair of the Civil War Task Force for Minnesota, in conjunction with the nation's observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War 1861-1865. The Dakota Conflict of 1862 is listed officially as a part of the Civil War.
About the Speaker
Dean Urdahl taught American History for thirty-five years at New London-Spicer Middle School in New London, Minnesota. He also coached cross-country running there for twenty-six years. In 2002, he was elected as a member of the Minnesota State House of Representatives. Dean resides with his wife and editor, Karen, on a hobby farm near Grove City, Minnesota. Dean’s published works include Uprising, Retribution, Pursuit, Touching Bases with Our Memories and Lives Lived Large.
The Rushseba Town Hall located a mile north of the historic Grant House of Rush City on old highway #61. The address is 50838 Honeysuckle Lane, Rush City, Minnesota. Call 763-689-4229 for questions regarding this event.
About the Speaker
Dean Urdahl taught American History for thirty-five years at New London-Spicer Middle School in New London, Minnesota. He also coached cross-country running there for twenty-six years. In 2002, he was elected as a member of the Minnesota State House of Representatives. Dean resides with his wife and editor, Karen, on a hobby farm near Grove City, Minnesota. Dean’s published works include Uprising, Retribution, Pursuit, Touching Bases with Our Memories and Lives Lived Large.
The Rushseba Town Hall located a mile north of the historic Grant House of Rush City on old highway #61. The address is 50838 Honeysuckle Lane, Rush City, Minnesota. Call 763-689-4229 for questions regarding this event.
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