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Filming Sacred Minnesota

“Grace” was taken by Eric Enstrom around 1920 in Bovey, MN on the Iron Range and became the state photograph in 2002. Composed to inspire faith and thankfulness after World War I, “Grace” quickly became popular and was displayed in homes,…

Five days after George Floyd’s death in May 2020, Bethel Lutheran changed its sign to display the involvement of religious communities in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and speaking out against racism and police brutality in Minnesota.…

Military members and their families in Lakeville, MN gathered for the 2012 Yellow Ribbon Summit at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church. The Summit recognized Dakota County’s support for service members and military families, highlighting the dynamic…

The Shakopee location is one of eight ‘campuses’ that make up the River Valley Church, part of the Assemblies of God and a megachurch. Regarding its aspect as a megachurch, this church caters to families and young adults through casual indoor and…

First Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis, pictured here, is aligned with the Conservative Baptist Association of America. This association stems from the Fundementalist-Modernist Controversy Movement. Fundamentalists (Conservative) insist on…

Widely famous and influential evangelical preacher Rev. Billy Graham had a significant impact on evangelicalism in Minnesota. He was president of the University of Northwestern from 1948-52, founded the Christian radio station KTIS in 1949, and…