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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

It is time to make your plans for attending the 170th Grand Lodge Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. This year’s festivities will again be held at The Park Event Center in Waite Park, Minnesota. Grand Master Tony R. Krall urges all Minnesota Lodges to send their full quota of delegates to the

Share your story with us! In commemoration of our 170th Anniversary, we are launching a new outreach campaign to our members, the MN Freemasons Oral History Project. You can expect to be contacted by Publishing Concepts Inc (PCI), our partner who will help us develop our stories into a formal legacy book (hardbound and digital)

It’s Not a Hand out, It’s a Hand Up Melony Butler is the Director Of Eagles Healing Nest, over 124 acres in Sauk Centre with over 24 buildings on-site for veterans from all over the county to heal. Melony says, “we don’t tell them how long they can be here, and when they come here,

MN-TX Reunion Winter Texans gather in South Texas The Annual Winter Texan Masonic Reunion is sponsored this year by MN Masonic Charities and the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. The Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club in Laferia, Texas. The social hour will begin at Noon, followed by

Grand Lodge Education Officer Leadership in Freemasonry: Lessons from Military Service Just as our rituals, customs, and traditions have often borrowed from multiple other teachings, philosophies, and even religious beliefs, it bears fruit for Masonic leaders to look to other groups to learn from their leadership teachings.  As any Brother or Sister who is still