History 21 The Podcast! - 4.17 The Electoral College with Mel Aanerud

Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution establishes the Electoral College as the method of electing the President and Vice President of the United States. Since the state began, Anoka County has had five such electors. Mel Aanerud of Ham Lake was one of the state electors in 2020.

In this episode Mel explains the history of the Electoral College, how it works, why it was established, and how the 2020 experience was different from others.This episode is part of a program given August 20, 2024 at the Anoka County History Center.

Host Rebecca Desens, ACHS Director, and Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator.

History 21 The Podcast, History 21: The Podcast, PodcastSara GivenSeptember 6, 2024Anoka County Historical Societyseason 4, episode 4.17, Mel Aanerud, election, Anoka County

History 21 The Podcast - 2.14 Ham Lake History with Mel Aanerud

The history of Ham Lake’s name begins with Scottish settlers and a town named Glen Carey before Minnesota even became a state. Join Mel Aanerud as he tells stories from Ham Lake’s history including the origins of Soderville and how the construction of Highway 65 demolished the small town within Ham Lake.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator

History 21 The Podcast, History 21: The Podcast, PodcastSara GivenJuly 15, 2022Anoka County Historical SocietyEpisode 2.14, Ham Lake, Mel Aanerud, Soderville

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