In a quiet corner of rural Minnesota, archaeology students excavated old saloon sites and trash pits to uncover forgotten artifacts that date back more than a century. Led by Dr. Amanda Butler, the Fieldwork in Archaeology course give students hands-on training, public engagement, and research opportunities to prepare them for a meaningful career in archaeology and beyond. “As long as […]
By Drew BergJune 27, 2025 HAWLEY, Minn. — Just four miles northeast of Hawley, the remnants of a once-bustling railroad town are resurfacing, thanks to a summer archaeological dig by Minnesota State University Moorhead students. Winnipeg Junction, established in 1887, was a small town built at the crossing of Northern Pacific’s east-west route and a line heading north into Canada. When […]
Celebrate archaeology and community by joining our archaeology students and the community of Winnipeg Junction for a Hootenanny! Potluck style meal with music by Kohlrabi Soup. We’ll have a history harvest for community members with stories and/or photos of Winnipeg Junction plus a small traveling exhibit set up for the public. All are welcome! When: June 27 | 6-8 p.m. What: Potluck […]
Archaeology student scholars win the Council for Minnesota Archaeology Undergraduate Poster Prize for their poster presentation on the importance of community collaboration. Their poster, titled “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: The Importance of Collaboration Between Archaeologists and Indigenous Communities,” details collaborative and volunteer work completed at the request of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
On Friday, March 7 the Women’s and Gender Studies Program will be celebrating International Women’s Day with some tasty soup and bread, and treats besides. The event will be held in MA 373 from 11 -1:30. Everyone is invited.