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Minnesota History

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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Minnesota history: The Civil War and training at Fort Snelling

Minnesota history: The Civil War and training at Fort Snelling

It was 150 years ago this month when hundreds of young Minnesota men began their training at Fort Snelling to fight in the Civil War. Minnesota was the first state to offer troops for the Union effort. At the Minnesota Capitol today, those who fought will be honored during Minnesota's Civil War Sesquicentennial Day.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Remembering Ferraro's historic run for vice president

Remembering Ferraro's historic run for vice president

Former New York Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro died on Saturday at the age of 75. Midday presents an encore broadcast of a conversation with her and Vice President Walter Mondale at the University of Minnesota, about their history-making run for the White House in 1984. Ferraro was the first woman to be nominated as a vice presidential candidate by a major political party.

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From the MPR archive: Mondale announces Ferraro as running mate

From the MPR archive: Mondale announces Ferraro as running mate

A rough transcript of Walter F. Mondale's announcement of Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro as his choice for vice presidential running mate in 1984.

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Mondale on Ferraro: 'I think she changed America'

Mondale on Ferraro: 'I think she changed America'

Geraldine Ferraro died Saturday at the age of 75. Ferraro made history 27 years ago when she joined Walter Mondale's presidential campaign, accepting the vice presidential spot on the ticket.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Wis. historical group acquires rare Taliesin images

Wis. historical group acquires rare Taliesin images

The Wisconsin Historical Society has purchased 25 rare photographic proofs of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin estate in Spring Green, Wis., providing a fresh glimpse into the famed architect's home built about 100 years ago.

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