Meet Megan Marsnik, the author of "Under Ground," the exciting novel based on true events during the 1916 miners' strike on Minnesota's Iron Range. Marsnik will be at the Minnesota History Center's 3M Auditorium, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, at 6 p.m. Aug. 5.

She will read from her book, chat with Star Tribune books editor Laurie Hertzel and take questions from the audience.

The event is free, but registration is required. Go to startribune.com/undergroundevent.