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Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Susie Greenberg of the Jewish Community Relations Council tells about the exhibit at the American Swedish Institute, "Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War." And we hear the words of Minnesotan Benno Black, who at age 13 was transported from Nazi Germany to Great Britain in 1939.
by Cathy Wurzer

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History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

In the 1920s, a Black couple tried to buy their dream home in an all-white neighborhood in St. Paul. They were not welcomed, but intimidated, harassed and threatened. Their story is being told on stage at the History Theatre in St. Paul through Oct. 24.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photos: Colin Powell's life in public service

Photos: Colin Powell's life in public service

Colin Powell died at age 84 on Monday. He spent much of his life in the military and served in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush administrations.
by Tien Le

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Holocaust survivor Benno Black dies at age 96

Holocaust survivor Benno Black dies at age 96

Holocaust survivor and educator Benno Black died on Wednesday. Black was one of 10,000 children evacuated to Britain and other countries during the "Kindertransport," an effort to save Jewish children from what became the Holocaust.
by MPR News Staff

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Creepy dolls are back at Olmsted Co. museum (just don't turn your back on them)

Creepy dolls are back at Olmsted Co. museum (just don't turn your back on them)

This year's contest features nine more antique dolls from the History Center of Olmsted County’s collection. They're in various states of repair, adding to their charm or creepy quality, depending on how you see them.
by Ava Ewald

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Profile: Historian Rodolfo Gutierrez says too many people stereotype Latinos as outsiders

Profile: Historian Rodolfo Gutierrez says too many people stereotype Latinos as outsiders

Rodolfo Gutierrez arrived in Minnesota 23 years ago from Mexico to pursue his Ph.D in history. He came with his wife and their two young children. When he finished the Ph.D program, Gutierrez became a history instructor.
by Vicki Adame

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Split Rock Lighthouse will welcome visitors to this year's Fitzgerald beacon lighting

Split Rock Lighthouse will welcome visitors to this year's Fitzgerald beacon lighting

The annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting at Split Rock Lighthouse is one month away. This year the historic site along Minnesota's North Shore will welcome visitors back in-person for the ceremony.
by Andrew Krueger

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