Staff
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Mary Agnes Ratelle - Interim Executive Director
Raised in Edina, Edina's historic sites have had a profound impact on Mary Agnes and inspired her love of history since childhood. Mary Agnes is a graduate of the Art History and Museum Studies MA program at the University of St. Thomas, and she enjoys using her knowledge to enrich the broader community. Much of her research focuses on historical fashion, women's history, and the impact of the visual arts on society. |
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Mikayla Sarie - Museum Registrar and Collection Manager
Since graduating with her BA in anthropology, Mikayla has volunteered for various local museums processing special collections and archives, supporting genealogy and exhibit research, and organizing repositories and online databases. She aspires to preserve informational and cultural resources and utilizes her experience to enhance the accessibility of Edina's growing history within the museum’s collection. |
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Roan Twomey - Historic Interpreter
Roan is a native of Saint Paul and a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BA in Art History. She is inspired by her work with the Historic Fort Snelling Fifes and Drums Corps, a group that performs period music from 1820 to 1945, to pursue a career in living history interpretation. Roan looks forward to working in Edina's beautifully preserved sites and exploring Edina's contributions to Minnesota history. Roan's studies focus on early US history, music, Asian art and historic costuming. |
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John Flynn - Research Coordinator
A 40-year resident of Edina, John attended Morningside Elementary, Wooddale Elementary, Concord Elementary, South View Junior High and Edina High School. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Medical Institute of Minnesota. John is passionate about education and has a particular interest in the early history of Morningside, 50th & France, the Edina Mill area, and the old streetcar lines. In his spare time, he enjoys research, working out and watching golf.
A 40-year resident of Edina, John attended Morningside Elementary, Wooddale Elementary, Concord Elementary, South View Junior High and Edina High School. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Medical Institute of Minnesota. John is passionate about education and has a particular interest in the early history of Morningside, 50th & France, the Edina Mill area, and the old streetcar lines. In his spare time, he enjoys research, working out and watching golf.
Internships
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