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  The Catholic Encyclopedia - Louis Hennepin
Hennepin's captors were on their way to make war against the Miamis and the Illinois, but abandoned their design and turned back toward their homes carrying with them the three explorers.
Hennepin and his companions had then to undergo all of the hardships which would naturally be the lot of civilized men thrown into close associations with barbarians.
At that time Hennepin had lost the favour of the French king, and the archives of the French government contain an order from Louis XIV directing the governor of New France to arrest the famous missionary and traveller in case of his appearance in America and to send him home.
jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Catholic_Encyclopedia/07215c.htm   (2372 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Louis Hennepin.
The highest waterfall on the Mississippi River, the Saint Anthony Falls, discovered by Louis Hennepin, are in Hennepin County next to downtown Minneapolis, but in the 19th century, the falls were converted to a series of dams.
Fort Snelling Bloomington is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, a suburb south of Minneapolis.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hennepin-County,-Minnesota   (3008 words)

  
 Chronic Disease - CDNR Winter/Spring/Summer 2004 - Hennepin County, Minnesota: County-Level Data Key to Effective ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin County, Minnesota, is one of four counties in the United States identified by CDC for their exemplary reports on local health-related quality of life (HRQOL) data.
Hennepin County is thoroughly researching and reporting on community health not only to determine the health status of its residents and assess their health needs, but also to identify community factors (e.g., access to care, social support, social connectedness, economic distress) that affect the physical and mental health of the population.
Hennepin County is establishing a wealth of useful data that can be applied to improving the physical and mental health of its residents, as well as their overall quality of life.
www.cdc.gov /nccdphp/cdnr/cdnr_winter0404.htm   (2109 words)

  
 The Virtual Museum of New-France: Louis Hennepin
He was not highly thought of in the colony where he lived for a few months at the beginning and end of his sojourn, but he painted a portrait of himself as a daring and courageous missionary.
In early spring 1676, Hennepin was sent to Fort Cataracoui, renamed Frontenac in honour of the governor.
The explorer had also obtained permission for Hennepin and two of his colleagues to come along and perform their duties in the wake of the discoveries.
www.civilization.ca /vmnf/explor/henn_e2.html   (1343 words)

  
 Hennepin.
Father Hennepin, a Fleming, of the same order of Recollects, who seems to know the country well, and who took part in great discoveries; although the truth of his Relations is very much contested.
The claim is made that Hennepin's narrative is truthful, and that the inconsistencies and differences between the first and subsequent editions of his work are caused by unauthorized interpolations by the editor.
The explanation made by the apologists of Hennepin that the literary piracy was committed, not by Hennepin, but by "some stranger" or ignorant editor, is weak and unsatisfactory.
www.geocities.com /BourbonStreet/8230/Surnames/Hennepin.html   (2140 words)

  
 Hennepin County Library - Annual Report
The Hennepin eLibrary launched the WorldLinks collection of selected websites, databases, and community information in English and the seven other most common languages in the county, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Hennepin County Library will seek new and expanded mutually beneficial collaborations and new and in-kind volunteer services to achieve success in providing new technologies, information resources, and outreach services.
With funding from The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, the Read Team was launched in three school districts, Richfield, Robbinsdale, and Mound-Westonka, to students in kindergarten-grade two.
www.hclib.org /pub/info/annual_report.cfm   (1397 words)

  
 Hennepin County Property Information Search Main page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin County makes reasonable efforts to produce and publish the most current property information available.
The viewer should understand, however, that Hennepin County makes no representation or warranties, either express or implied, or as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose regarding the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained herein.
Hennepin County reserves the right to deny access to the site to any individual or party determined to be misusing the site.
www2.co.hennepin.mn.us /pins   (179 words)

  
 DNR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Hennepin and its sister canal, the I and M, tied the Illinois, Des Plaines and Mississippi river systems into a transportation network connecting Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Hennepin Canal, which at one time was known as the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, was open to boat traffic until 1951.
Although the Hennepin enjoyed limited success as a waterway, engineering innovations used in its construction were a bonus to the construction industry.
dnr.state.il.us /lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/HENNPIN.HTM   (1942 words)

  
 Hennepin Canal Paddling/Fishing Page
Hennepin was mercilessly tormented by one of the Indians (who was later admonished for his actions by a Sioux Chief) for the winter.
Hennepin and his companions were marched on a hunting expedition and thus became the first Europeans to see the Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi near Minneapolis.
After the deaths of Sieur de la Salle and Father Marquette, Hennepin wrote a new book, one in which he claimed to have discovered the Mississippi, its source, its mouth, the things that are still to this day credited to de la Salle and Father Marquette.
pages.ripco.net /~jwn/hennepin.html   (1560 words)

  
 Famous Belgians - Louis Hennepin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin was born in Ath, Belgium on 12 May 1626.
From there Hennepin was sent by La Salle on a voyage to explore the upper Mississippi River, which he did by canoe.
After returning to France in 1683, Father Hennepin published “A Description of Louisiana”, an account of his travels, which was later exposed as plagiarism of La Salle's own accounts.
www.famousbelgians.net /hennepin.htm   (221 words)

  
 Louis Hennepin, Illinois (People)
Louis Hennepin was one of the more well-known explorers of the "New World" in the latter portion of the 17th century.
Hennepin's first outpost in Canada was in Quebec and soon was drawn to learning the native languages that would be so vital in the months and years to come.
The most famous of Hennepin's expeditions set sail in August of 1679 when laSalle traveled the western shores of Lake Michigan eventually traveling down the Illinois River (which was so named by the young priest).
www.ohwy.com /il/l/lhennepi.htm   (181 words)

  
 Hennepin, Louis. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
A Franciscan Recollect friar, Hennepin came to Canada in 1675, meeting on the journey La Salle, who made him chaplain of his proposed Western expedition in 1678.
La Salle crossed to the Mississippi by the Illinois route and from there sent Hennepin with the expedition, led by Michel Aco, which was the first to explore the upper Mississippi valley.
In the course of his captivity Hennepin first saw and named the Falls of St. Anthony, where Minneapolis was located afterward.
www.bartleby.com /65/he/Hennepin.html   (250 words)

  
 Louis Hennepin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Louis Hennepin (b.1640) was born in Ath, Belgium.
Father Hennepin was the historian on La Salle’s first expedition in 1678 and the first European to describe Niagara Falls.
By locating the origin of these great rivers in close proximity in the mountains, Hennepin’s maps affirm the pyramidal height-of-land theory which dominated the geographic concepts of North America in the eighteenth century and had a major influence on the planning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
www.lib.virginia.edu /small/exhibits/lewis_clark/exploring/ch2-8.html   (475 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Louis Hennepin
The members of this expedition were the intrepid Récollet and two Frenchmen—Antoine Augelle, born at Amiens at Picardy, and surnamed Picard du Gay, and Michel Accault, a native of the province of Poitou.
At St-Ignace, Hennepin was agreeably surprised to meet a Jesuit named Father Pierson, whose birthplace was also Ath.
At the request of the govenor-general and his guest, Hennepin proceeded to Quebec.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/07215c.htm   (2303 words)

  
 Brewery Ommegang. Belgian brewing in America.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Feel the way Hennepin is bright and lively in your mouth with a warming mix of spicy gingersnap and citrusy hops.
It's true: no matter where you are, Hennepin is the perfect ale for all seasons.
Hennepin's coriander and ginger notes lend themselves to the composed spicing in Asian cuisines.
www.ommegang.com /index.php?mcat=1&scat=3   (319 words)

  
 Fourth Judicial District Court - Criminal Court FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Printed Hennepin County adult court records are available to the public at any court location for a fee of $5.00 per document or name search.
Hennepin County computer case histories are available through the mail from any court location for a fee of $5.00 per name search.
All felony charges for Hennepin County are heard in the Hennepin County Government Center or the Public Safety Facility.
www.courts.state.mn.us /districts/fourth/Criminal/crfaq.htm   (991 words)

  
 New Designs for Hennepin Technical College - New Designs for Learning
During the 1996-97 school year, Hennepin Technical College President, Sharon Grossbach, decided to undertake a planning process that would coordinate and support the development of an overall design to continually improve HTC and strategically position it for the next 25 years of its operation.
In addition to clarifying and seeking consensus in such critical areas as learning context, outcomes, process, and organization, the process was to consider systematically the use of educational partnerships and institutional finance.
A briefing session was held on each campus in order to reach all staff members for the purpose of gaining awareness of and soliciting suggestions for improvements in the design process and sharing the commitment to build on previous planning efforts.
newdesigns.oregonstate.edu /Reports/Hennepin/Future.html   (535 words)

  
 Metadata: Digital Soil Survey - Hennepin County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
It is strongly recommended that you use the SSURGO soils data for Hennepin County instead of this dataset.
The Hennepin County soil data set can be used for many diverse applications in the areas of agriculture, forestry, and urban and land-use planning.
The Hennepin County Digital Soil maps represent an ArcInfo coverage that was generated through a series of steps that included transferring soil map information to a mylar medium, digitizing the soil boundaries off the mylar using a scanner, then vectorizing and editing the lines.
www.datafinder.org /metadata/soils_henn.htm   (2712 words)

  
 Custody in Hennepin County
In Hennepin county custody cases, where the parties cannot reach an agreement on physical custody, the matter will be referred over to the Hennepin County Court Services' office located in the Family Justice Center for a custody evaluation.
A custody evaluation performed by Hennepin County is much less expensive than a private custody evaluation by a psychologist.
In the Hennepin County custody process each party is ordered to pay $250 for the custody evaluation.
www.nvo.com /beaulier/custodyinhennepincounty   (644 words)

  
 Hennepin County Jobs on MinnesotaJobs.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin County offers the benefits of a strong employer.
A Hennepin County employee is eligible for benefits if scheduled to work full-time, or part-time at least 40 hours per two-week pay period, in a permanent position.
Hennepin County uses an online system to post all positions and accept applications.
minnesotajobs.com /hennepincounty   (326 words)

  
 Hennepin Province   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Hennepin Province covers Michigan and Ohio for the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Members (view history).
The Fourth Degree was established on February 22, 1900, on the principle of patriotism - love for and devotion to one's country - and Fourth Degree Knights focus the majority of their activities on this principle.
Louis Hennepin, a famous explorer of North America in the 17th Century.
www.hennepin.org   (101 words)

  
 Hennepin History Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin History is a quarterly magazine featuring articles on the history of Hennepin County.
The magazine is a benefit of membership in the Hennepin History Museum.
Excerpts from "Betty Crocker" in the Spring 1999 issue of Hennepin History.
www.hhmuseum.org /mg/mg.htm   (75 words)

  
 County Hennepin Property Tax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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www.bestnetguide.info /Tax/Property-Tax/County-Hennepin-Property-Tax.cfm   (638 words)

  
 Hennepin County Attorney - About Amy Klobuchar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
On January 7, 2003, Amy Klobuchar was sworn in to serve her second four-year term as the Hennepin County Attorney.
The mission of the Hennepin County Attorney is to protect the rights and safety of people in Hennepin County.
The County Attorney is also responsible for advising the Board of Commissioners and all county departments, as well as representing the county government in civil lawsuits, child support matters, child protection actions and mental health commitments.
www.hennepinattorney.org /about.htm   (795 words)

  
 Hennepin County Library - About Hennepin County Library
Hennepin eLibrary offers interactive live Web reference services and a growing collection of electronic resources, such as subscription databases and website links, selected and organized to meet the diverse information needs of Hennepin County residents.
Hennepin County citizens have access to information services in person at the libraries, by telephone, and via the website.
The Library is a department of Hennepin County Government.
www.hclib.org /pub/info/AboutHCL.cfm   (314 words)

  
 Hennepin Volunteer Fire Department
Hennepin is the on the far west of the county.
The Hennepin Fire Department covers 30 square miles of the county.
LTV Steel's Hennepin plant is the biggest producer of galvanized steel in the Tri-State area.
www.ivnet.com /~firehaus/HennepinFire   (368 words)

  
 Louis Hennepin -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
He became Frenchman in 1659, when (United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)) Béthune, the town where he lived, was captured by the army of (Click link for more info and facts about Louis XIV of France) Louis XIV of France
(Click link for more info and facts about Hennepin County, Minnesota) Hennepin County, Minnesota, whose seat is (Largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities) Minneapolis, is named after him, as is a street, Hennepin Avenue, in Minneapolis.
Also named after him is (Click link for more info and facts about Father Hennepin State Park) Father Hennepin State Park, in central Minnesota.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/lo/louis_hennepin.htm   (286 words)

  
 Hennepin County Library replaces catalog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Somone writes "On March 5, 2002 Charles Brown, the director of the Hennepin County Library System announced that they are going to replace their innovative internationally acclaimed catalog and use the Library of Congress Subject Headings instead.
Charles Brown's decision to remove Sanford Berman's subjects from the existing Hennepin County Library Catalog and to replace it with the Library of Congress Subject headings is censorship.
Most troubling of all is that this decision is yet another example of the attitude held by the Hennepin County Library Administration, that they are not a publicly funded institution accountable to the public.
www.lisnews.com /article.php3?sid=20020402120648   (991 words)

  
 Hennepin County GenWeb Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hennepin County was named after Father Louis Hennepin, a Catholic friar of Belgian birth and an explorer in the service of France.
Father Hennepin named the falls of the Mississippi "St. Anthony" after his patron saint, Anthony of Padua.
Father Hennepin, in 1683, published his memoirs of the exploration in a publication, Description of Louisiana, Newly Discovered of the Southwest of New France Father Louis Hennepin
www.rootsweb.com /~mnhennep   (85 words)

  
 Louis Hennepin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Subsidies not always a given; In St. Louis, the Cardinals put up nearly all of the funds for their new ballpark.
A quick, crowded County Board race; The open Hennepin County Board seat has attracted candidates with a broad range of viewpoints and experiences.
Hennepin County is studying a link to several suburbs MORE WORK ON HWY.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0823353.html   (423 words)

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