Book Details History Of Faribault Woolen Mill

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Faribault Woolen Mill has been keeping people warm with wool blankets since 1865. It is Minnesota's oldest manufacturer.

Now you can learn more about this company's long history in a new book called "Faribault Woolen Mill: Loomed in the Land of Lakes."

The book's author, Lisa Bolt Simons, appeared on WCCO 4 News At Noon on Tuesday, and will be available for book signings over the next few weeks. Here are the locations and times:

Wednesday, Dec. 9: Faribault Woolen Mill from 4-7 p.m. [Book tour launch.]
Saturday, Dec. 12: Subtext, St. Paul, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Content, Northfield, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19: Barnes & Noble, Mankato, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016: Magers & Quinn, Minneapolis, 7 p.m.
January: Eat My Words, Minneapolis [Exact date and time TBD.]