For once, the weather man was right. This has been a highly usual winter. But it has nothing to do with the lack of snow. More frightening than 40 degree Februaries is the reality that the Minnesota Timberwolves have garnered more press in just the last month than they managed over the last five years. [...]

PAM is sponsoring a team in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, and is looking for runners to help donate to the cause of preservation. We invite runners willing to participate in any of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon events (Medtronic TC Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile) to join Team PAM in support [...]

Apparently, the United States – along with the rest of the world – is mired in what many economists, politicians and unemployed young people call a “recession.” While preservation and development may not figure prominently in many headlines or stump speeches, it’s easy to feel pessimistic about their short-term futures when finalizing budgets is like [...]

This post originally appeared on Preservation in Pink, thanks to them for allowing us to share. I am a Historic Preservationist. I love historic buildings, districts, landscapes, historic bridges, comprehensive planning,  sidewalks, rehabilitation, revitalization of downtown, small and local businesses, proper infill, kitschy roadside  Americana, blue highways, heritage tourism, National Parks, open space, maps, coffee and [...]

Waste water treatment isn’t most people’s idea of a great time. Unless you’re a civil engineer…or a preservationist. Some treatment plants exhibit truly innovative engineering that should be saved for future generations. Case in point: the 1938 Hibbing Disposal Plant in northern Minnesota. Built partially with PWA relief funds in the Moderne style, the plant [...]

If you missed Part 1, click here. -Last Stop- Of course we could not leave Fergus Falls without a visit to the most popular destination, Otto the Otter. -Meeting- After our research, visit to the Treatment Center, and project underway, we were able to go to a meeting put on by the City of Fergus [...]

Amanda Marcott and Brittany Schomaker Why we picked Fergus Falls: Our architecture studio class was called Saving Minnesota 10 Buildings at a Time. In this class we were able to choose a building from the 10 Most Endangered List of historic buildings in Minnesota to research and to find a reuse plan. The Regional Treatment [...]

My heart always sinks a little when I receive a message like this one, from Jenny in Duluth: I am wondering if there are any programs, funding or loan options for purchasing a home that needs restoration. The home is not on the historic registry, but it is a beautiful brick house built in 1913 [...]

This is an correction to the article published in Issue 4, 2011. The original was not published in final draft form. Hope you enjoy! PAM’s 30th anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our success and the organization’s evolution since its inception in 1981. It is also a time to look forward and strategize [...]