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40th Anniversary Video Recordings Now Available

Stories and history preserved for future generations of advocates

3/2/2026 1:17:48 PM

Collage includes Sherri Rademacher, Jerry Nelson, Robert Harris, Mary Hartnett, and Rich Diedrichsen

In 2025, the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing celebrated its 40th anniversary with two special events: an observation in the Capitol Rotunda in March and a banquet in St. Cloud in November.

To mark this milestone, the Commission is pleased to share a series of video recordings captured during these events, preserving the stories and history shared.

All videos have captions, American Sign Language (ASL), English voiceover, and descriptive transcripts.

These recordings are shared with the permission of the individuals who generously agreed to participate.

Access the videos: 40 Years of History.

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