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Reflections of Honey Bradley Phelps, Grand Lodge Education Officer Many of us face challenges balancing our interests and needs with the demands of everyday life. In response to this struggle, I revisited the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Available in both print and audio formats, I highly recommend it for its valuable insights about […]

 In Retrospect …  I can no longer believe in coincidence. Strengthsfinder tells me that I have a propensity for connectedness, and I’ll admit that I may biased because of that. None the less, I think it is safe to say that this is a bias shared by many in our fraternity. Throughout our teachings, we

It’s that time of year when new officers are being installed in lodges across the state. I’ve had the privilege of attending numerous lodge installations, and it’s always a refreshing experience. Participating in these ceremonies serves as a reminder of the significant responsibilities that lodge officers willingly assume. I understand firsthand that, amidst the nervousness

A Time for Reflection Summer has passed us by at a rate that seems like it is approaching 299,792,458 meters/second.  If it went much faster, perhaps I could go back in time and re-live it; something that I’m sure the Einstein fans in the audience would agree would be quite something.  All that said, I find myself

The Ku Klux Klan and Freemasonry in 1920s America, by Miguel Hernandez The Ku Klux Klan originated after the Civil War during Reconstruction to intimidate formerly enslaved persons.  It became inactive but was chartered as a new fraternity in 1915.[1]  Three novels in the early 1900s, as well as the rise of the myth of

Bradley Phelps, Grand Lodge Education Officer When I was young, I thought it would be neat to be an astronaut.  The trouble is, I didn’t have the discipline or grades to pursue that dream. I was inspired by the Apollo missions containing Brothers John Glenn, Buzz Aldren, Gordon Cooper, Donn Eisele, Gus Grissom, Jim Irwin,

A Journey Through Time: The History and Evolution of the Minnesota Masonic Home The Minnesota Masonic Home (MMH) stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of its founders and the compassionate spirit of its residents and staff. From its humble beginnings in 1920 to the grand establishment it has become today, MMH has undergone

On Tuesday, July 11th, Field Elementary School PTA was honored to receive a donation check totaling $15,610 towards the advancement of the physical and educational programs of Field Elementary School, located in south Minneapolis. The PTA had been ambitiously raising funds for a playground system that is more appropriate for the school-aged children now attending

April 20, 2023 TO BE READ IN EVERY CONSTITUENT LODGE AT THE FIRST COMMUNICATION AFTER ITS RECEIPT AND BE FILED BY THE LODGE SECRETARY FOR READY REFERENCE SUMMARY OF THE 170th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF MINNESOTA APRIL 14 and 15, 2023 – THE PARK EVENT CENTER,

Leadership in Masonry: The Importance of Travel One of the great necessities of operational Masons was the need to travel. This is a key piece of the origin story of our craft and translates into a great privilege that we enjoy today: we enjoy the ability to visit other lodges. I am sad to report