Frank Bures

We are losing something by having newsrooms where everyone who has more than a few years’ experience has gotten fired. I don’t fault a young writer for not knowing about things that happened before she was born. But now there are no editors to help give context to these stories, either.

YouTube video by Twin Cities PBS Wicked Minnehaha | The Unexpected History of Minnehaha Falls | You Are Here Episode 1

I was honored to get to be part of this documentary for Twin Cities Public Television, along with Andy Sturdevant, Tane Danger , Katie Thornton, Chris Montana and Karen Cooper herself. Very fun to watch!

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Shop Talk: See the (Sky)Light in a Vistabule Teardrop Going inside the manufacturing facility of Vistabule Teardrops at the company's facility located in St. Paul, MN.

I've always thought of myself as a tent camper, but writing this story made me rethink that a bit: Shop Talk: See the (Sky)Light in a Vistabule Teardrop
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Tweet from Dan Satterfield Ok, I keep getting asked about how to complain about Kimmel. The best way to complain that will have the biggest impact? See if you have a Sinclair or nexstar station in your area. 2. Watch the local newscast tonight or some time this week. 3. Note the companies that bought tv adverts. 4. Call them and let them know you will boycott them until they quit supporting that media company. Trust me. I worked in tv for 45 years. Nothing you do will have greater impact.

and a retired meteorologist shall lead us

Pushing the River: Video Podcast with Frank Bures - Paddle and Portage

Had a really nice chat with Joe Friedrichs of Paddle and Portage in Duluth about Pushing the River, the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby, etc: paddleandportage.com/2025/09/16/p...

Tonight at Next Chapter at 6pm!

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If you’re looking for something to do on on Labor Day in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth or Madison, why not take an audio tour! voicemap.me/publisher/fr...

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden tour is getting really nice reviews: voicemap.me/tour/minneap...

EVENT: Frank Bures in conversation with Scott Miller Join us for a conversation between Frank Bures, author of Pushing the River, and Scott Miller.

Want to know about Guinness World Records, the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby and more? Come hear me and Scott E. Miller at Next Chapter Booksellers on Tuesday!

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Watch Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure online – Prime Video A team of four paddlers races against time to break the Guinness World Record on the mighty Mississippi-2,340 miles of brutal conditions and sleep deprivation, paddling 24/7 for over two weeks. With a...

When I was on the support crew for the Mississippi Guinness World Record attempt in 2023, I met two young filmmakers, Alex Maier and Amy Robin. Their film, Mississippi Speed Record: And Epic Adventure, is now on Prime: www.primevideo.com/detail/Missi...

Guinness Grudge Match In Pushing the River, I tell the stories of the 2021 and the 2023 Guinness World Records for paddling the length of the Mississippi River. 2021, the record was set by team Mile Marker Zero, led by …

Last summer, two world record canoes went head to head:

frankbures.com/2025/07/08/g...

Is the Secret to Ultrarunning Success Downing Crazy High Carbs? Carbs are rising. Records are falling. David Roche is putting himself in the path of either victory or disaster to find out how related those facts are.

Yesterday, David Roche destroyed the Leadville course record (again!), which he set last year. He finished the 100-mile race in 15 hours, 12 Minutes and 30 seconds.

In June, my profile of Roche ran in Men’s Health. Posting here again in case you missed it:
www.menshealth.com/fitness/a654...

Reading now...agreed!

Minnesota's Best Sites For Camping With Kids As we move through the digital age, there’s nothing better for kids than getting out in the woods.

I've got another story over at Explore Minnesota. Our kids are a little old for the playground now, but we've got great memories at a lot of these spots: www.exploreminnesota.com/outdoors/cam...

Minnesota's Best Remote Camping Sites See Places on a Map Sometimes you want to get away from it all. Other times, you want to get really, really far away from it all.

I've got a new story over at Explore Minnesota: www.exploreminnesota.com/outdoors/cam...

I've got a story in the summer issue of North Magazine. It's a profile of Ojibwe artist Star WallowingBull. Check it out here on p. 120: https://issuu.com/tracyramsay/docs/north_summer_2025?fr=sNjc4ZTg2MjY5OTU

Guinness Grudge Match In Pushing the River, I tell the stories of the 2021 and the 2023 Guinness World Records for paddling the length of the Mississippi River. 2021, the record was set by team Mile Marker Zero, led by …

This summer, two world record holding canoes went head to head in the Mississippi River 145:

frankbures.com/2025/07/08/g...

Is the Secret to Ultrarunning Success Downing Crazy High Carbs? Carbs are rising. Records are falling. David Roche is putting himself in the path of either victory or disaster to find out how related those facts are.

I've got a new story over at Men's Health about David Roche and the high carb revolution:

www.menshealth.com/fitness/a654...

Author Frank Bures on canoeing, forgotten races and a brush with death on the Mississippi Minnesota author Frank Bures discusses his new book “Pushing the River,” a blend of personal adventures, historical research and rediscovered stories about the state’s forgotten canoe racing culture, ...

Minnesota writer Frank Bures is the latest to draw inspiration from the Mississippi River. His new book, “Pushing the River,” blends narrative with forgotten history, spotlighting the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby and the often-overlooked role of Ojibwe paddlers in shaping Minnesota’s canoeing legacy.

Twin Cities folks: If you're looking for something to do this Saturday, I'll be giving a free talk on Pushing the River, the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby, the Minneapolis Aquatennial (which starts next week) and more at the Minnesota History Center:

www3.mnhs.org/events/29364039597

Frank Bures | Pushing the River | Reading, Q&A, and Signing! | Dragonfly Books Decorah's local independent bookstore since 2011

If you happen to be in the Iowa driftless area, I'll be speaking at Pulpit Rock Brewing in Decorah tomorrow for Dragonfly Books: dragonflybooks.com/events/23329...

Yappy Hour Music & Author Reading | Honest Dog Books Independent, locally owned, dog friendly bookstore with use and new books.

If you happen to be in Bayfield, Wisc. this afternoon, come on by!

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Author presentation coming to the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum SPOONER — On Friday, July 11, at 6 p.m., the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner will be hosting author Frank Bures on his new book “Pushing the River: An

If you happen to be in Spooner, Wisconsin tomorrow, stop by the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum to hear about the history of canoe racing

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Building a Bark Canoe at Grand Portage (U.S. National Park Service)

More on National Canoe Day: www.nps.gov/articles/000...

Mississippi Riverfront Loop The Mississippi River runs through the heart of Minneapolis, and this two-tour bundle will take you into the city's culture and history, as well as the history of the river itself. The two tours form ...

If you were thinking of doing any of my audio tours this summer, (and I know you were!) you can save some money with these tour bundles. Full list here: frankbures.com/2025/06/20/a...

Explore Minneapolis with Frank Bures (5 Tours)
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YouTube video by Mötley Crüe - Topic Home Sweet Home (feat. Dolly Parton)

I was making a playlist for our daughter coming home from Spain when I came across this song, which had only been out a couple days. It's the anthem the world didn’t know it needed!

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Pushing the River Coverage I’ve also been lucky to have gotten some great coverage and excerpts of Pushing the River in local papers and magazines, including stories by the legendary Mary Ann Grossmann and one of my fa…

I put together a round up of some of the coverage Pushing the River has gotten. Nice pieces from Harvard's Nieman Storyboard, Outside Magazine, The Star Tribune, Michael Perry, Gear Junkie and Big River Magazine. In case you're interested, here are some links:

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All Aboard the Minneapolis Queen | Minnesota Monthly Experience the hidden beauty of the Mississippi River on a Minneapolis Queen river cruise, featuring scenic views, tacos, and history in the heart of the city’s river gorge.

Have a new story out about taking a ride on the Minneapolis Queen, which was very fun:
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Feed: "Minnesota Monthly"
By: Frank Bures on Monday, June 16, 2025

Endurance Athletes and Adventurers, This is Your Summer Reading List A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

Thank you Alex! Very nice to be included in such esteemed company! www.outsideonline.com/culture/book...

Pushing the River An Epic Battle, a Lost History, a Near Death, and Other True Canoeing Stories Frank Bures Minnesota Historical Society Press (April 2025) Description Tales of ambition, terror, rivalry, adventure, end...

Does your dad like canoeing? The BWCA? The Mississippi River? History?

If so, I've got the perfect gift for him, currently in stock at most Twin Cities bookstores (including almost all the area Barnes & Nobles):
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