Lake Minnetonka’s Polish Pioneer of the Plains – Frank Grygla

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Speaker/Author: Carolyn H. Grygla

Location:
The Marsh in Minnetonka
15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Learn about a Hero:

• Escapee from a Russian death march in 1865 Siberia
• Founder of Minneapolis’ first ironworks (Grygla & Selden)
• 1st Polish American on Lake Minnetonka (Breezy Point)
• Pioneer leader of the PNA national fraternal group
• Advocate for Native tribes in Alaska & New Mexico
• Exposed a Russian spy & Minneapolis fraud
• Helped settle Northwest MN
• Represented Minnesota at the 1894 Lwow Exposition in Ukraine

There will be a book signing by the author after the presentation. There is no cost to attend, however, seating is limited. To register or for more information:

Email:  secretary@polishmuseumwinona.org