Explore one of the most famous Twin Cities landmarks, St. Anthony Falls, where the city of Minneapolis began. From the waterfall's origins millennia ago, through its continuing importance to indigenous people, to its role at the heart of the local economy, and to the current revival of riverfront activity, we'll consider the natural beauty, spiritual meanings, and economic power of the falls and the river at the heart of Minneapolis.

Session 5: Decline and Renewal

The mills nearly closed off access to the riverfront for most people, and when the mills went into decline, the area became largely unknown to—and rarely visited by--many Twin Cities residents. However, beginning in the 1960s, a few pioneers recognized the potential of the river and the falls, planting seeds for a revitalization of the area.

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If you are interested in attending a single session, please email the Selim Center (selimcenter@stthomas.edu) to be added to the class list for this day. The single-session fee is $30, payable at the door by cash only/ in exact change.