Minnesota History

Minnesota is celebrating its 150th year as a state, but many American Indian residents are not joining the celebration.
New book tells story of world famous horse
A new book tells the story of Minnesota's own Dan Patch, one of the most beloved horses in American history. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Charles Leerhsen, the author of "Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America."
University Avenue: A work in progress
University Avenue, the route of the Central Corridor light rail line, has a colorful past that is still evolving. We wanted to know how the light rail line might impact University Avenue yet again, so we visited different points along the route to find the answer.
Renowned Minnesota photographer Wing Young Huie is working on a new installation highlighting life along University Ave. "The Language of Urbanism: A Six-Mile Photographic Inquiry," will be complete in 2010. Wing shares some of the photos he's taken so far.
Immigrants always welcome
The east end of University Ave. reflects the rich cultural diversity of the people who live and work here, and give this section of the avenue its distinct character. This area is the most ethnically diverse and fastest-growing neighborhood in the city of St. Paul.
The car culture
The automobile still rules on University Ave., but it may one day have to share the street with trains -- yet again.
The view from Prospect Park
The people along University Ave. in St. Paul and Minneapolis were told 25 years ago there was a light rail line in their future. Now with state bonding approved, the Central Corridor line is a step closer to reality. We visited the Prospect Park neighborhood to see how residents there view the project.
An entertainment destination
St. Paul's University Ave. has a history as an entertainment destination and a gathering place that changes with the times.
Duluth doctor remembers his service in a MASH
A Duluth doctor recalls serving in an Army MASH unit in the Korean War. His experience was similar to the popular M*A*S*H television show of the 1970s.
This Memorial Day, for the first time in nearly 50 years, a southern Minnesota community will celebrate Mass in a church abandoned half a century ago.