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Minnesota’s Norwegian history: A primer as the crown prince visits

Minnesota’s Norwegian history: A primer as the crown prince visits

In preparation for the prince’s visit, a professor provides a primer, or perhaps a refresher, on Norwegian history in Minnesota. Visiting assistant professor of Norwegian at St. Olaf College Caitlin Sackrison spoke to Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty

On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty

Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.
by Ari Daniel

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Inside the lab working to identify the remains of 9/11 victims

Inside the lab working to identify the remains of 9/11 victims

1,100 people killed on 9/11 in New York City have not had any of their remains identified by authorities. The medical examiner's office is using new technology to identify more people.
by Joe Hernandez

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Bound by loss, split on justice: 9/11 families reflect 24 years later

Bound by loss, split on justice: 9/11 families reflect 24 years later

 Elizabeth Miller and Brett Eagleson both lost their fathers on September 11, 2001. On the 24th anniversary of the day, they remain divided on how justice should be done.
by Sacha Pfeiffer

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From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed ‘disparaging’ to U.S.

From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed ‘disparaging’ to U.S.

Does Florida’s Everglades National Park represent a slight to development in America? Does mentioning missionaries, who sought to destroy the language and culture of Alaska Natives, cast American history in a negative light?
by The Associated Press

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