Language Resources in Minnesota
German Resources
Organizations
MN-AATG
MN-AATG is the Minnesota affiliate of the American Association
of the Teachers of German. This membership organization
offers a newsletter published three times a year, a Testing
and Awards program, the Duestsches Spachfest each spring,
a high school student exchange program, and several professional
development opportunities for teachers.
Contact: Ginny Steinhagen, President
E-mail: paschons@stthomas.edu
Website: http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/paschons/
language_http/German/MNAATG.html
Germanic American Institute
Language courses for all ages and German events.
Phone: 651-222-7027
Fax: 651-222-6295
Web: http://www.gai-mn.org/
Events
Deutsches Sprachfest der MN-AATG
Annual gathering for high school students in March. Students
have the opportunity to share projects in a variety of areas
as well as compete for prizes.
Contact: Marcy Zachmeier-Ruh
Phone: 952-469-2362
E-mail: mzachruh@spacestar.net
Website: http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/paschons/
language_http/German/MNAATG.html##chapterservices
Deutscher-Tag
Celebration in June with German food, music, and entertainment.
Contact: Germanic American Institute
Phone: 651-222-7027
Fax: 651-222-6295
Website: http://www.gai-mn.org
Concordia’s Frühlingsfest
Demonstrations, exhibits, competitions for students in junior
high and high school. Held in mid-May.
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Contact: German Dept. - Concordia College
Phone: 218-299-3603
German Day at the Minnesota Zoo
Exhibits are presented in German, French, and Spanish on
World Language Days. Held in February, the zoo offers a
day of exhibits, presentations, and entertainment designed
for high school language students. Curriculum packages available.
Phone: 952-431-9200
Website: http://www.mnzoo.com
Festival of Nations
The International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-647-0191
or St. Paul Chamber of Commerce:
651-223-5000
Website: http://www.festivalofnations.com
Held at the beginning of May in the St. Paul Civic Center,
this is a weekend of international exhibits, entertainment,
food, marketplace, and educational activities for all ages.
Weekday hours are scheduled for student groups.
Theaters
University of Minnesota German Dept. Play
Phone: 612-625-2080
A German play is produced every two years by the Department
of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch. The play is performed
on campus, and is open to the public.
Restaurants
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant
8390 Lofton Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-439-7128
3 miles north of Highway 36, County Rd. 15 at 64
Black Forest Inn
1 E. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-872-0812
Strudel und Nudel Deli
2605 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-874-0113
Schumacher’s Hotel
212 W. Main Street
New Prague, MN 56071
Phone: 952-758-2133
Website: http://www.schumachershotel.com
Email: snph@schumachershotel.com
Gift
Shops/Markets
Deutsches Haus Imports
Sunray Shopping Center
Woodbury, MN 55119
Phone: 651-731-2826
Domeier’s Store
1020 S. Minnesota Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: 507-354-4231
Foreign Candy Co.
910 Main Street
Hull, IA 51239
Phone: 712-439-2802
Gift Shop at the Germanic American Institute
301Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-222-7027
Fax: 651-222-6295
Only open during Institute events.
Language and
Culture Study
St. John’s Summer German Camp Program
Summer programs for students aged 8-16. German and Austrian
language, culture, music, games, and sports.
Phone: 320-363-3315
Volksfest Haus
Entertainment, education, and family activities.
Contact: Germanic American Institute
Phone: 651-222-7027
Fax: 651-222-6295
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