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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 to St. Paul from the Selkirk Settlement in the Red River Valley — describing the 1842 battle in which Ojibwe warriors launched a surprise attack on the Dakota village of Kaposia near present-day South St. Paul, Minnesota, which he personally witnessed.

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

ACADIAN ENTERTAINMENT

Attached is list of twelve cajun bands from Louisiana and three speakers available to talk about Acadian Heritage and history. 

Feature Article Nov 2025

My Grandfather Alfred LaGrandeur enlisted in the army on March 29th, 1918, at the age of 26. He became a

Dayton with a French Accent

Dayton with a French Accent

Reflections of French-Canadian Roots in Dayton, Minnesota. Our newest publication (July 2025) exploring the deep ancestral roots of the Dayton community.
Price: $25.00 at events / $29.00 on Amazon.

Where the Waters Meet

Where the Waters Meet

A Story About Where Minnesota Was Born. A historical narrative of the sacred confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers and the French influence on the state’s formation.

They Spoke French

They Spoke French

French Heritage in Minnesota. The Foundation’s definitive guide to the explorers, settlers, and cultural impact of the French in the North Star State.

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