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3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.
by Ayana Archie

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Infantoriums, embalmed whales and the Minnesota Ice Man: Weird State Fair tales

Infantoriums, embalmed whales and the Minnesota Ice Man: Weird State Fair tales

The Minnesota State Fair, established in 1859, is known for its unique and beloved quirks such as butter sculptures and crop art, but it has also hosted some truly bizarre events.
by Max Sparber

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Chicago ’68 recalls a Democratic convention and a political moment like no other

Chicago ’68 recalls a Democratic convention and a political moment like no other

In the months leading up to DNC 2024, "Chicago ‘68" has been repeatedly conjured. But there is nothing in this political climate to compare to '68 and the all-encompassing anxiety over Vietnam.
by Ron Elving

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This Minnesota man won rowing gold at 1924 Paris Olympics, but it didn’t define him

This Minnesota man won rowing gold at 1924 Paris Olympics, but it didn’t define him

Liam Goff’s great-grandfather, Minneapolis native Alfred Wilson, was on the team representing the U.S. in men’s eight rowing at the Paris Games a century ago.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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‘Let’s turn the page and let’s make it normal’: Marney Gellner on her milestone play-by-play for the Twins

‘Let’s turn the page and let’s make it normal’: Marney Gellner on her milestone play-by-play for the Twins

Marney Gellner called the three-series game against the White Sox, making her the first woman to serve as the Twins’ play-by-play announcer in a regular season game.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Going old school on travels across Minnesota

Going old school on travels across Minnesota

In communities across Minnesota, old schools may be boarded up or falling apart. They may be completely renovated into apartments or a home or some other use. But no matter their present state, they have stories to tell.
by Andrew Krueger

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