The University of Minnesota; Current Problems, Vol. 5 : Social and Economic Survey of a Community in Northeastern Minnesota (Classic Reprint)

A detailed look at a Northeastern Minnesota community in the early 20th century, showing how people lived, worked, and organized local life.

This nonfiction work compiles a comprehensive social and economic survey of a rural Minnesota community around Braham. It examines how farming, small-scale industry, markets, education, and civic life shaped daily life and opportunities. The volume presents historical context, local conditions, and the methods used to study them, offering readers a clear window into the era’s everyday realities without presuming broad generalizations.

Structured to be both informative and accessible, the book combines descriptive chapters with data-driven sections on population, industry, schools, religious and social activities, and transportation. It aims to illuminate the fundamental facts of rural life and to provide a basis for constructive discussion about policy and community development.

• Detailed accounts of farming practices, labor, and local industries.
• How residents bought and sold goods, including markets and transportation.
• Educational and civic life, including schools and community groups.
• Historical context for the region’s settlement and growth.

Ideal for readers interested in local history, rural sociology, or early 20th‑century Minnesota life.