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Friday, April 24
 

8:30am CDT

Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Reedy Gallery

Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Reedy Gallery

9:00am CDT

Welcome and Presentation of the Academic Innovator Award
Friday April 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium
Scavenger Hunt: https://z.umn.edu/ArbHunt
ARLD Day Powerpoint: https://z.umn.edu/ARLDDay2024
Friday April 24, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338

9:30am CDT

Library Voices in Campus Conversations
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Azalea Room
Librarians, with their core values and disciplinary expertise, can bring a unique perspective to campus conversations around critical issues in higher education and society. Join librarians from Gustavus Adolphus College as they share their recent experiences participating in campus discussions around generative AI, information literacy, and intellectual freedom in a democratic society. Learn how...
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Moderators
avatar for Alison Chabot

Alison Chabot

Business Reference Support Associate, University of Minnesota
I'm an associate for the University of Minnesota libraries and support the Carlson School of Management. I am also an avid gardener, climate activist, ceramic artist, and Star Wars fan.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Hulseberg

Anna Hulseberg

Electronic Resources Librarian, Gustavus Adolphus College
Anna Hulseberg is Associate Professor and Academic Librarian at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her work includes teaching information literacy, managing the library's e-resources collection, and serving on the library's Outreach & Promotion Committee.
avatar for Rachel Flynn

Rachel Flynn

Digital Liberal Arts Librarian, Gustavus Adolphus College
Rachel Flynn is Instructor and Academic Librarian at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her work includes teaching information literacy, managing the library's Digital Liberal Arts Initiatives, and serving on the library's Outreach & Promotion Committee.
avatar for Dan Mollner

Dan Mollner

Associate Professor, Library and Archives, Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
I have been a reference and instruction librarian, and a government documents librarian for many years, working at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN since 1988.
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Azalea Room Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55333
  Concurrent Sessions 1

9:30am CDT

Save Our Signs: Countering Censorship through Collaboration
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Teaching Classroom
Save Our Signs is a crowdsourced research project launched in response to the Trump administration issuing "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" an executive order that targets educational resources found in National Parks Service (NPS) sites across the country. We invite members of the public to visit NPS sites, engage with history, and take photos of interpretive signs to be preserved...
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Moderators
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Claire Heins

ARLD Communications Officer, SELCO
Speakers
avatar for Molly Blake

Molly Blake

Social Sciences Librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Molly Blake is a social sciences librarian at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. 
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Melinda Kernik

Spatial Data Analyst and Curator, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
AP

Amelia Palacios

Communications Manager, Mapping Prejudice, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Teaching Classroom Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55335
  Concurrent Sessions 1

9:30am CDT

Successes and Challenges with Teaching Data Literacy in Academic Libraries
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium
Join data literacy librarians, Jane Campbell and Kara Schleck, for an informal roundtable discussion about our experiences with advancing data literacy on our campuses. We encourage participants to join us in sharing examples of projects and initiatives that have worked well or not-so-well, and what you've learned from those experiences. All levels of experience with data literacy and areas of...
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Moderators
AH

Andy Herzog

RIM Librarian, University of Minnesota

Speakers
KS

Kara Schleck

Learning and Research Librarian, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
JC

Jane Campbell

College of St. Benedict and St. John's University
Friday April 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Concurrent Sessions 1

10:20am CDT

Break
Friday April 24, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am CDT
TBA

Friday April 24, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am CDT
TBA Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55332
  Breaks

10:30am CDT

Development and Implementation of a Research Journal in a First Term Seminar Course
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Azalea Room
In Fall of 2024, librarians at St. Catherine University developed and implemented a Research Journal to guide students through the research process in their first term seminar course. From brainstorming broad topics and writing appropriate research questions to finding, evaluating, reading, and citing sources, the journal scaffolds the research process and breaks it into manageable steps that make...
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Moderators
KS

Kate Sheridan

Publishing Librarian, University of Minnesota
Speakers
avatar for Anne Beschnett

Anne Beschnett

Research & Instruction Librarian, St. Catherine University
avatar for Preeti Gupton

Preeti Gupton

Online Learning Librarian, ST. Catherine University
avatar for Lizzy Tegeler

Lizzy Tegeler

Research & Instruction Librarian, St. Catherine University
ARLD Day 2026 Research Journal pptx
TRW Research Journal Fall 2025 pdf
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Azalea Room Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55333
  Concurrent Sessions 2

10:30am CDT

Implementing a "Publishing Workflow" in LibGuides
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Teaching Classroom
Ensuring LibGuides are accessible is trickier than Springshare wants you to think. UMN Twin Cities recently turned on the "Publishing Workflow" feature and learned some good lessons! But it's been a successful change. 
Moderators
avatar for Stephanie Sparrow

Stephanie Sparrow

Agriculture and Social Sciences librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
(she/they)

Talk to me about Libraries legislation in Minnesota!
Speakers
avatar for Kate McManus

Kate McManus

MN, University of Minnesota - Twins Cities
The User Experience and Virtual Reference Coordinator at the University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities. (I manage LibAnswers and LibGuides!)

Kate McManus is an alum of the AAPB NDSR program. Since 2007, she has held a variety of positions at organizations such as the Minnesota Historical Society, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis... Read More →
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Merete Christianson

Medical School Liaison Librarian, University of Minnesota
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Brooke Olson

Medical School Liaison Librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
AP

Andrew Palahniuk

University of Minnesota
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Teaching Classroom Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55335
  Concurrent Sessions 2

10:30am CDT

Leading from the Library: Developing and Implementing AI Strategy from a Student-Centered Perspective
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium
Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to take the lead on campus as AI reshapes teaching, learning, and scholarship. This session explores how our library has moved beyond reactive conversations to proactively shaping institutional AI strategy through the work of Concordia University, St. Paul's Library and Curriculum and Instruction Center (CIC). As the library and CIC staff have worked on...
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Moderators
AH

Andy Herzog

RIM Librarian, University of Minnesota

Speakers
avatar for Dan Hoiland

Dan Hoiland

Senior Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Concordia University, St. Paul


avatar for Elizabeth Jacobson

Elizabeth Jacobson

Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Concordia University, St. Paul


avatar for Rachel Wightman

Rachel Wightman

Associate Director of Library & Academic Support Services, Concordia University
avatar for Sammy Strootman

Sammy Strootman

Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Concordia University


Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Concurrent Sessions 2

11:20am CDT

Break
Friday April 24, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am CDT
TBA

Friday April 24, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am CDT
TBA Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55332
  Breaks

11:30am CDT

Breaking Down Silos: Leading an Integrated Writing, Tutoring, and Library Support Team
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Teaching Classroom
What does it look like to create an integrated team of writing services, peer tutoring support, and library instruction on campus? At Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP), we've spent the last several years building a unified academic support team that includes instruction librarians and writing and tutoring support managers. In this session, learn about the transition of separate, parallel...
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Moderators
avatar for Stephanie Sparrow

Stephanie Sparrow

Agriculture and Social Sciences librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
(she/they)

Talk to me about Libraries legislation in Minnesota!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Wightman

Rachel Wightman

Associate Director of Library & Academic Support Services, Concordia University
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Teaching Classroom Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55335
  Concurrent Sessions 3

11:30am CDT

The proof is in the failure
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
We have all failed at something. Most of us would acknowledge the importance of failure in learning. Then why is failing so hard?! Let's talk about the last time you tried something that you thought might fail. In this roundtable, we will share mistakes made and failures embraced, and explore supportive and constructive ways to deal with the flops.
Moderators
KS

Kate Sheridan

Publishing Librarian, University of Minnesota
Speakers
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Kat Nelson

Riverland Community College
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Concurrent Sessions 3

11:30am CDT

TREC-ing Along: Librarians' Journeys Serving Justice-Impacted Students
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Azalea Room
Dawn Wing (she/her) and Robin Gee (he/they) will share their experiences providing library research support to justice-impacted students in Metro State's Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community (TREC) program. They will provide a holistic overview of the challenges and realities in working within various correctional facilities in Minnesota. In addition, Robin and Dawn will...
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Moderators
avatar for Kate McManus

Kate McManus

MN, University of Minnesota - Twins Cities
The User Experience and Virtual Reference Coordinator at the University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities. (I manage LibAnswers and LibGuides!)

Kate McManus is an alum of the AAPB NDSR program. Since 2007, she has held a variety of positions at organizations such as the Minnesota Historical Society, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis... Read More →
Speakers
RG

Robin Gee

Research & Student Success Librarian, Metropolitan State University
avatar for Dawn Wing

Dawn Wing

Metropolitan State University
Hello! My name is Dawn K. Wing, and I’m originally from Queens, NY. I am currently a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul (MN).

I enjoy helping students develop their information, media and cultural literacy skills in engaging ways, particularly through media and graphic novels. At Metro State, I have the privilege of furthering students’ intercultural education by facilitating explorations of global issues... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Azalea Room Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55333
  Concurrent Sessions 3

12:30pm CDT

Break for Lunch
Friday April 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Reedy Gallery

Friday April 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Reedy Gallery
  Breaks

1:30pm CDT

How Prepared Are First-Year Students? Faculty Perspectives on Media and Information Literacy Readiness
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
How prepared are first-year college students to meet the media and information literacy expectations they encounter in academic coursework?This session will share findings from a multi-phase research study conducted in partnership with Minitex and the Multicounty Multiype Library Systems (MCMTs), alongside an advisory team of school and academic librarians. Wilder Research developed an assessment...
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Moderators
avatar for Kate McManus

Kate McManus

MN, University of Minnesota - Twins Cities
The User Experience and Virtual Reference Coordinator at the University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities. (I manage LibAnswers and LibGuides!)

Kate McManus is an alum of the AAPB NDSR program. Since 2007, she has held a variety of positions at organizations such as the Minnesota Historical Society, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Dress

Ashley Dress

SELS Librarian - School Media Center, SELCO
Ashley Dress is the SELS Librarian - School Media Center for the Southeast Library System, the multicounty multitype library system in the southeast corner of the state and based in Rochester. Previously, she worked as the library director of the Caledonia Public Library in Caledonia... Read More →
avatar for Ann Kaste

Ann Kaste

Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Minitex
Ann Kaste is an Outreach and Instruction Librarian and Coordinator of K12 Outreach at Minitex. Ann's interests are in all things libraries and making access to digital resources as seamless as possible for library users and educators. Ann has worked in academic, special, and K12 libraries... Read More →
avatar for Jenny Turner

Jenny Turner

Professor, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jenny (she/her/hers) is a Professor and Teaching & Learning Coordinator/Librarian at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
avatar for Stephanie Sparrow

Stephanie Sparrow

Agriculture and Social Sciences librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
(she/they)

Talk to me about Libraries legislation in Minnesota!
ARLD Day How Prepared Are First Year Students pdf
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Concurrent Sessions 4

1:30pm CDT

Patently obvious? A patent overview and guessing game
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Azalea Room
This session will begin with an overview of patents as an information source, covering the three main types of patents, sections within a patent, and tips for patent searching. The remainder of the session will be gamified, with attendees teaming up in small groups to examine diagrams or excerpts from patents and guess the identity or purpose of the mystery patents.
Moderators
CH

Claire Heins

ARLD Communications Officer, SELCO
Speakers
HC

Hannah Cabullo

Engineering Librarian, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Azalea Room Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55333
  Concurrent Sessions 4

2:20pm CDT

Break
Friday April 24, 2026 2:20pm - 2:30pm CDT
TBA

Friday April 24, 2026 2:20pm - 2:30pm CDT
TBA Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55332
  Breaks

2:30pm CDT

Vegetables in the hotdish: Using popular reading collections, study breaks, and wellness programming to reach students before and beyond the research paper
Friday April 24, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Azalea Room
Many new undergraduates enter college with vague preconceptions of academic libraries, namely that they are “book warehouses” and places for quiet study. Students also find library buildings intimidating and are often unaware of, or confused by library services. While new student orientation events and welcome week programming support students during their transition to University...
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Moderators
KS

Kate Sheridan

Publishing Librarian, University of Minnesota
Speakers
avatar for Kate Peterson

Kate Peterson

Undergraduate Services Librarian, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

avatar for Phil Dudas

Phil Dudas

Student Experience, Learning, and Accessibility Manager, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
I work primarily with undergraduate students as part of the Libraries Student Engagement, Learning, and Accessibility department. My responsibilities include user experience, student outreach, managing content for the Libraries website, teaching library research skills, accessibility... Read More →
avatar for Lacie McMillin

Lacie McMillin

Access and Information Services Specialist, University of Minnesota Libraries
Lacie McMillin (she/her) is the Undergraduate Services Specialist at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Her duties include frontline operations, supporting the Libraries’ Orientation and Welcome Week efforts, working with First Year Experience programs, co-coordinating the Libraries... Read More →
avatar for Theresa Heitz

Theresa Heitz

Library Assistant 3, University of Minnesota Libraries
Theresa is a Library Assistant at Wilson Library at the University of Minnesota. She coordinates k-12 National History Day field trips to Wilson Library, as well as PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) animal therapy visits to the Libraries. She also teaches information literacy sessions... Read More →
Vegetables in the Hotdish ARLD Day 2026 pdf
Friday April 24, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Azalea Room Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55333
  Concurrent Sessions 5

2:30pm CDT

Whatcha Mean, What's a [Library] Zine? Making and Using Zines in Library Instruction and Outreach
Friday April 24, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
Zines are a powerful tool for teaching critical information literacy concepts such as information access and authority, to connect students to library resources, and even as an assignment alternative to research projects. Whether you use them as a teaching tool, a way to connect with students, manage your own zine library, or just want to learn more, join us for an informal chat about working with...
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Moderators
avatar for Alison Chabot

Alison Chabot

Business Reference Support Associate, University of Minnesota
I'm an associate for the University of Minnesota libraries and support the Carlson School of Management. I am also an avid gardener, climate activist, ceramic artist, and Star Wars fan.
Speakers
RG

Robin Gee

Research & Student Success Librarian, Metropolitan State University
avatar for Dawn Wing

Dawn Wing

Metropolitan State University
Hello! My name is Dawn K. Wing, and I’m originally from Queens, NY. I am currently a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul (MN).

I enjoy helping students develop their information, media and cultural literacy skills in engaging ways, particularly through media and graphic novels. At Metro State, I have the privilege of furthering students’ intercultural education by facilitating explorations of global issues... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Concurrent Sessions 5

3:30pm CDT

Blacklight, fake candles, and a red herring: Creating your own library puzzle room
Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
In this lightning talk, we'll break down the steps and equipment needed to create a quick, easy, and cheap themed escape/puzzle room for a memorable community-building event. Easily customizable puzzles can tie in library elements while being compelling in their own right. We'll share how we have adapted and scaled this experience for different purposes and audiences, including student worker...
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Moderators
AH

Andy Herzog

RIM Librarian, University of Minnesota

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Bishoff

Carolyn Bishoff

Science & Math Librarian, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
HC

Hannah Cabullo

Engineering Librarian, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ML

Meghan Lafferty

Science & Engineering Librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

avatar for Kate Peterson

Kate Peterson

Undergraduate Services Librarian, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Lightening / Thunder Rounds

3:30pm CDT

E-books and Discovery: Usability Testing in Primo VE
Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
In 2024 and 2025, a team of Metro State librarians conducted baseline usability testing centered on discovery. E-books proved a particularly difficult resource for patrons to locate and identify. I will discuss our observations and next steps concerning e-books in Primo.
Moderators
AH

Andy Herzog

RIM Librarian, University of Minnesota

Speakers
KM

Katriel McLarn

Electronic Resource Librarian, Metro State University Library
Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Lightening / Thunder Rounds

3:30pm CDT

“You have my sword!” Forging a fellowship of the librarians (in a team-based liaison model)
Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium
One does not simply walk into a team-based liaison model. In this lightning talk, we'll share our process for transitioning from an individual liaison model to a team-based liaison model for one college (University of Minnesota Extension) in order to more evenly distribute workload. We'll share the informal research we did, the tools and workflows we considered, what we implemented, and how it's...
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Moderators
AH

Andy Herzog

RIM Librarian, University of Minnesota

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Bishoff

Carolyn Bishoff

Science & Math Librarian, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
HC

Hannah Cabullo

Engineering Librarian, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
avatar for Kristen Mastel

Kristen Mastel

Librarian, University of Minnesota Libraries
avatar for Stephanie Sparrow

Stephanie Sparrow

Agriculture and Social Sciences librarian, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
(she/they)

Talk to me about Libraries legislation in Minnesota!
avatar for Alex Wieker

Alex Wieker

Plant Sciences Librarian, University of Minnesota Libraries
I am the Plant Sciences Librarian at the University of Minnesota.
Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
McMillan Auditorium Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55338
  Lightening / Thunder Rounds

4:00pm CDT

Social Hour at Omni Brewing
Friday April 24, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Omni Brewing

Friday April 24, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Omni Brewing 1495 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
  Social Hour
 

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