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Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)Set career goals, build a resume, search for jobs, and plan your education path with this database. Resources include occupation descriptions, job search tools, college information sources including financial aid planning. Data provided is Minnesota specific. Available only on library workstations.
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Minnesota Grantmakers OnlineSearchable database of Minnesota grantmakers and grants. Accessible only at
Central Library, 4th floor -- please ask staff for assistance.
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MnLink – Minnesota Library Information NetworkSearch for materials at public and academic libraries across the state of Minnesota.
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Websites
Immigration History Research Center
Research international migration and explore archives documenting immigrant and refugee life, especially in the U.S. Accessible to students, teachers, and the public.
Library Subject Guide: Minnesota
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
MN Public Radio (MPR)
Our award-winning regional public radio station is one of the best in the country, sharing local, national and international news as well as cultural programming, discussion forums, political debates and more.
MN State College and Universities (MnSCU)
Locate information about all the community and technical colleges and state universities that are part of this statewide system. Link directly to the homepage of a specific school.
MN Video Vault
Interviews, documentaries and more created by Twin Cities Public Television on Minnesota subjects.
MN.gov
Quick access to maps, history, hard-to-find facts and trivia about Minnesota and its people.
MNopedia
Online encyclopedia about Minnesota created by the Minnesota Historical Society.
Roadside America | Minnesota
A list of all the wonderful and weird things you can find in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, including giant statues, the Hormel Spam Museum, giant balls of twine, and the story of
St. Urho, Grasshopper Chaser.
Twin Cities Public Television (tpt)
In addition to sharing national programming created by PBS (Public Broadcasting System),
tpt develops and shows programs, documentaries and newscasts about local topics.
Workday Minnesota
Issues that face Minnesota works, labor unions, and organizations. Topics include immigrant workers,trade and jobs, and more.
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