Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries

Take 2! We relaunch the MMH&M Podcast with Reed Endersbe serving as Co-Host. A great addition. We discuss plans for future podcasts. Please make topic and guest suggestions to John. Schwietz@mnmasonic.org or Reed. Endersbe@mnfreemasons.org

We review the test run of Civility School with Reed Endersbe. See y'all at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication.

We visit with MW Grand Master, Dayton Berg.

We visit with Past Grand Master and blogger, MWB Tom Hendrickson about his Masonic journey, the future of Masonry and his unique blog.

Past Grand Master, Masonic Charities Board Member and all-around good guy takes us on his Masonic  journey.

Reed Endersbe's 2023 Grand Lodge Annual Communication Oration.

Reed Endersbe joins in a special visit with PGM Neil Neddermeyer. His career and Masonic heritage are equally fascinating.

From the 2023 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication, Annual Banquet Keynote Speaker Illustrious Brother, James D. Cole, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council 33* Southern Jurisdiction joins us for an energetic and enlightening chat.

Apparently there is no such thing as a Grand Photographer, but the newest Grand Lodge Hiram award recipient, Terrence Schaffer, is absolutely a grand photographer...little 'g' and little 'p' (and don't call him Terry!)

Roger McNear updates us on the Dave Vice Memorial Shoot  April 29! 

Demolay Leaders, Justin Glass (State Master Councilor) and Kaiden Troy (District Representative) share a bit about DeMolay Minnesota

Audrey Mayer, Grand Bethel Honored Queen of Minnesota Job's Daughters and Todd Mayer, Associate Grand Guardian enlighten us regarding Jobies.

It is Grand Lodge Annual Communication week! Keith Reierson gives us a little peek into Masonry for my friend and co-host of the Kindness Chronicles, Steve Brown.

An impressive group of 4th graders who participated in a version of Shark Tank, pitching their charitable interests to a group of "Minnows." One of the charities was the Masonic Cancer Center. 3rd place...the Congressional investigation is under consideration.

We visit with Kristi Flanagan Villar from the Masonic Children's Hospital, Masonic Cancer Center and the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. She gives us a fascinating update one the progress being made at one of our most meaningful partnerships.

We visit with Niki Lampi, Director of the Minnesota Masonic Clinic for Childhood Communications Disorders (MMCCCD). She share some stories that demonstrate just how meaningful our support is for the children and families we serve.. Heartwarming!

Heritage Center Library and Museum Coordinator, WB Mark Anderson tells us about his work at the Heritage Center

Masonry is often a family affair. I visited with MWB Dave Olson and "the wind beneath his wings," his bride, Marilynn. 

Newly appointed East Metro Area Deputy shares a few of his plans for his new assignment and shares a bit about his unique profession...Corrections Officer in  a women's prison.

The legend, Most Worshipful Brother Donald Severson reflects on some of his nearly 60 years of Grand Lodge memories.

Masonry works in some mysterious ways...as evidenced by the appearance of the 26th President of the United States, Brother Theodore Roosevelt. Eric Neetenbeek and Markus Muller join in on this entertaining interview. 

We open the 2022 Minnesota Grand Lodge Annual Communication with a legend of many things Masonry, most notably Minnesota Masonic Charities, Museum and Heritage Center...and plenty of other things.

MWB Steve Johnson and MWB Dave Olson visit with a "Star in the Constellation of Masonry," 96-year old, Verne Long. Verne served as Grand Master in 1974, Served the State Legislature, served as a regent at the University of Minnesota.

Get to know newly elected Grand Master, MWB Rolf Widstrand.

Masonic Home Administrator reflects of the last year and shares stories about her team of healthcare heroes. Great stuff!