Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries

Heritage Center Library and Museum Coordinator, WB Mark Anderson tells us about his work at the Heritage Center

Masonry is often a family affair. I visited with MWB Dave Olson and "the wind beneath his wings," his bride, Marilynn. 

Newly appointed East Metro Area Deputy shares a few of his plans for his new assignment and shares a bit about his unique profession...Corrections Officer in  a women's prison.

The legend, Most Worshipful Brother Donald Severson reflects on some of his nearly 60 years of Grand Lodge memories.

Masonry works in some mysterious ways...as evidenced by the appearance of the 26th President of the United States, Brother Theodore Roosevelt. Eric Neetenbeek and Markus Muller join in on this entertaining interview. 

We open the 2022 Minnesota Grand Lodge Annual Communication with a legend of many things Masonry, most notably Minnesota Masonic Charities, Museum and Heritage Center...and plenty of other things.

MWB Steve Johnson and MWB Dave Olson visit with a "Star in the Constellation of Masonry," 96-year old, Verne Long. Verne served as Grand Master in 1974, Served the State Legislature, served as a regent at the University of Minnesota.

Get to know newly elected Grand Master, MWB Rolf Widstrand.

Masonic Home Administrator reflects of the last year and shares stories about her team of healthcare heroes. Great stuff!

WB Roger McNear shares a bit about the journey he and his family traveled in deciding to make a Planned Gift to  Minnesota Masonic Charities

The ultimate storyteller, Retired Chief of The Minnesota State Patrol and Master Mason.

KFAN personality, Carly Zucker shares a bit about her and husband,, Pittsburg Penguin (Former Minnesota Wild star),Jason Zucker's connection to the Masonic Children's Hospital.

Most Worshipful Brother, Donald Severson has lived nearly the entire history of the Masonic Cancer Center. He shares his recollections of the Masonic Cancer Center Fund and his role in negotiating the early contributions to the University of Minnesota. 

Grand Secretary Keith Reierson shares some insights about managing a fraternity during a pandemic and tees up the 168th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota April 9-10.

MMC's CEO, Eric Neetenbeek gives us a primer on the history and current works of Minnesota Masonic Charities 

We must, of course, start with our Grand Master, Ethan Seaberg. Join Hosts Kevin Gorg (Fox Sports North) and John Schwietz (Minnesota Masonic Charities) as they explore all things Masonic in our great state of Minnesota. Kevin recently petitioned St. John's Lodge No. 1 and looks forward to learning more about Masonry as he begins his Masonic journey. He and Brother John Schwietz look forward to visiting with people who help make Masonry in Minnesota special.