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Minnesota History

New African American Museum opens in Minneapolis this weekend

New African American Museum opens in Minneapolis this weekend

The new Minnesota African American Museum and Cultural Center in Minneapolis opens this weekend, in an old Victorian era mansion known as the Coe House. MPR's Tom Crann talked today with the founder of the museum, Roxanne Givens.
by Tom Crann

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The Dakota War, and Gov. Henry Sibley in retrospect

The Dakota War, and Gov. Henry Sibley in retrospect

As we head into the somber commemoration of the Dakota War this year, we thought it appropriate to call in historian Annette Atkins to help us learn more about Gov. Henry Sibley and his times, and the events that laid the groundwork for the war.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Video: Eichten reflects on a lifetime on the radio

Video: Eichten reflects on a lifetime on the radio

Minnesota Public Radio host Gary Eichten reflects on his 45-year career in radio, as he approaches his retirement on Jan. 20, 2012.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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A day of Gary

A day of Gary

It's over, then. Gary Eichten has hosted his last Midday call-in program, this one with guest Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Bob Collins

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WWII Medal of Honor recipient laid to rest Saturday

WWII Medal of Honor recipient laid to rest Saturday

Funeral services are tomorrow in Duluth for the last living Medal of Honor recipient in Minnesota. Mike Colalillo earned the honor during World War II. The West Duluth resident died last week at the age of 86. Nearly four years ago, Colalillo spoke with MPR's Mark Steil about his experiences during World War II. Steil's original report aired in January 2008.
by Mark Steil

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A photographic history tour of the St. Paul Ford plant

The Ford assembly plant in St. Paul is closing down for good on Dec. 16, after a century of auto manufacturing in the Twin Cities. The history of the plant mirrored the development of the entire auto industry. Historian Brian McMahon takes us on a photographic tour.

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Restoration project brings war relic, memories back to life for veterans

Restoration project brings war relic, memories back to life for veterans

A 46-year-old war relic is being brought painstakingly back to life by a group of Minnesota military veterans. The veterans have volunteered hundreds of hours of their time for almost a year to restore an UH-1H helicopter flown in Vietnam.
by Jessica Mador

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Minnesota History: A chain of lakes that wasn't always linked

One hundred years ago today Minneapolitans watched a floating parade to celebrate the creation of the Minneapolis park system, with the linking of Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Humphrey Minnesota knows took shape in S.D.

The Humphrey Minnesota knows took shape in S.D.

Hubert Humphrey is a political icon in Minnesota, but he was born 100 years ago -- May 27, 1911 -- in South Dakota, where his small hometown of Doland still fondly remembers its favorite son. As he climbed the political ladder, Humphrey remembered his roots in Doland -- a place that instilled in him the values that would define him and steer him toward public service.
by Mark Steil

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