A Living Archive of Minnesota’s French-American Experience
Our Articles du Fond represent the core of our mission: to preserve and share the depth of Minnesota’s French heritage. Through original research and close collaboration with historians, genealogists, and partner organizations, we provide deep-dive analysis into our shared past. From the early fur trade to modern cultural preservation, these initiatives serve as an enduring record of our collective heritage.
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La Societe Canadienne Francaise du Minnesota (LSCF)
An organization active from 1979 to 2001; a history of its impact is documented in a featured article.
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Voyageur Story
Mark Labine’s narrative of the life and culture of the French-Canadian voyageurs.
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Historical Timeline
A detailed chronological timeline of French-American events in Minnesota.
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La Langue de Chez Nous: Mae Collette
February 8, 2026
A linguistic study of the French-Canadian dialect preserved by the Collette family in MN.
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WHEN PHILLIP CAME MARCHING HOME: A World War I Story
A biographical narrative of a French-American soldier’s experiences during and after the Great War.
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Isaac Labissonière
“Battle of Kaposia by Isaac Labissoniere” is a firsthand account written by Isaac Labissoniere — a French-Canadian settler who came…
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Significant Dates in French Minnesota History
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French Names Changed to English
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The 79 French Towns of Minnesota
For almost two hundred years before Minnesota became a state, French was the primary European language spoken here. After Minnesota…
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Oakwood Sacred Heart Centennial
Centennial book (1981) for the Oakwood Sacred Heart community in North Dakota.
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