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Minnesota Genealogical Society

1385 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, MN  55120-1367
(651) 330-9312 • info@mngs.org



30-31 OCTOBER 2026
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN

Pre-Conference Day on Thursday, October 29th
at the Minnesota Genealogical Center, Mendota Heights

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Meet our Featured Speaker: Katherine R. Willson!

Katherine Willson is a dynamic genealogy educator who presents at regional, national, and international events and is widely regarded for her engaging presentations. Her presentations explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the lives and decisions of past generations. As a full-time researcher for private clients, she specializes in Michigan’s pre-statehood families, the early pioneers of the Northwest Territory, and those who journeyed west during America’s expansion from 1787 to 1890.

Meet our Featured Speaker: Mark Thompson!

Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist and educator specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to family history research. As co-host of the Family History AI Show podcast alongside Steve Little, Mark helps genealogists bridge the gap between high technology and practical family history research. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Mark is a frequent presenter on technology-centric genealogy topics including AI, Genetic Genealogy, and Family Archiving. He also posts information on his website blog at www.makingfamilyhistory.com.



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