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Epic production explores history of Afghanistan

Epic production explores history of Afghanistan

The politics of Afghanistan have confounded the West for centuries. A new production opening tomorrow at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is designed to provide some explanation. "The Great Game: Afghanistan" is an epic show, lasting seven and a half hours.
by Euan Kerr

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Fort Snelling: Gun powder, fuses and the boom of a cannon

Fort Snelling: Gun powder, fuses and the boom of a cannon

When Fort Snelling was an actual workaday fort, soldiers never fired the cannon in battle. But these days, soldiers fire the old gun all the time. In this audio feature, you can hear how reenactors use period equipment to set off a big boom.
by Marc Sanchez

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The unusual history of Irish immigrants to Minnesota

While most Irish immigrants in the U.S. came to large cities, in Minnesota Archbishop John Ireland encouraged them to create rural settlements. Historian Annette Atkins discusses the unusual way that Irish immigrants settled in Minnesota. She joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about all things Irish.
by Cathy Wurzer

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All the news from Northern Minnesota

All the news from Northern Minnesota

A cellphone tower in the boundary waters sparks a lawsuit, nurses picket in Duluth and the Splitrock lighthouse turns 100. Bob Kelleher joins Cathy Wurzer to discuss all the news from Northern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Bob Kelleher

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Duluth prepares for tall ships festival

Duluth prepares for tall ships festival

The city of Duluth is preparing for big crowds this week as nine tall ships from across North America and Europe sail into the harbor, bringing a piece of sailing history to the Twin Ports.

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New novel could make David Mitchell a household name in the US

New novel could make David Mitchell a household name in the US

While he's hugely popular around the world, British novelist David Mitchell is still somewhat of a cult figure in the U.S. His new novel, "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet," may well change that.
by Euan Kerr

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63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe

63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe

Tomorrow marks the 63rd anniversary of a speech given by former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall calling for American assistance in rebuilding Europe after World War II. Marshall went on to craft the Marshall Plan and became an eminent figure in 20th century history. Historian, author and University of Vermont Professor Mark Stoler spoke earlier this year about Marshall and his illustrious career at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.

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