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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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Minnesota history: The rise of 3M

Minnesota history: The rise of 3M

Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer paid a visit to the old St. Paul headquarters of 3M recently with St. John's University historian Annette Atkins.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Aunt Jane' to Chinese immigrants is honored this weekend

'Aunt Jane' to Chinese immigrants is honored this weekend

A Minneapolis woman known for her decades-long work with Chinese immigrants in the city is being honored this weekend for her contributions as an "honorary Chinese Minnesotan."
by Laura Yuen

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Timeline of MPR's history

Timeline of MPR's history

A brief history of Minnesota Public Radio, under the leadership of President and CEO Bill Kling.

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Living in a Lustron, the '50s 'house of the future'

Living in a Lustron, the '50s 'house of the future'

In the late 1940s, a dwelling made of prefabricated steel panels called the Lustron, was hailed by promoters as the house of the future. About 19 Lustrons were built in Minnesota, including a handful in the Twin Cities.
by Chris Roberts

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Central Corridor: In the shadow of Rondo

Central Corridor: In the shadow of Rondo

Some African-Americans in St. Paul see parallels between the light-rail line planned for University Ave. and the construction of Interstate 94 in the 1950s, which plowed through the old Rondo neighborhood and still stirs emotions.
by Laura Yuen

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