Minnesota and government
eResources and online databases related to Minnesota and Government
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Digital Newspapers at MN Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society holds the largest single collection of Minnesota newspapers, with publication dates ranging from 1849 to the present day.

Minnesota Digital Library
Collection of images and documents from historical societies, public libraries, special archives, universities, and colleges that depict the history of Minnesota.

Universal Class:
500+ lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units, designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Courses include videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for interaction with other learners. Take multiple classes, video-audit a course, learn at your own pace.*
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Selected websites:
- Census — Access to the U.S. Census Bureau, including the 2010 census
- City Data — Profiles of U.S. cities; stats on housing, income, real estate, businesses, and more
- Federal Government — Links to federal agencies, Census Bureau, National Archives, the White House, state governments, and more
- Lawhelpmn.org — Free self-help legal resources for Minnesotans. Use the LawHelp Minnesota LiveChat feature to ask questions from a Minnesota State Law Librarian.
- Minnesota Help — Human services, financial and food assistance; links to services for the homeless, seniors, and others, including “immediate help”
- Minnesota State Resources — Official state website, contact elected officials, business and jobs, education, social services, transportation, natural resources
- Ordinances (Minnesota State Law Library) — Minnesota town, city, and county laws
- Social Security Administration — Benefits, retirement, disability, Medicare/Medicaid
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