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One arts critic unimpressed with Minnesota's sesquicentennial

More than 25 historic aircraft will soar over the State Capitol this weekend to mark Minnesota's 150th anniversary as a state. It ends a week of events commemorating Minnesota's sesquicentennial. Morning Edition arts commentator Dominic Paptola has been unimpressed with the celebration.

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1858, in music

1858, in music

Spend an hour listening to the music of 1858, and discovering some interesting connections between the music and Minnesota's history and landscape.
by Rex Levang

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A history of conflict in Minnesota

A history of conflict in Minnesota

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Sesquicentennial history series, Midday explores the history of American Indians in Minnesota, including a rebroadcast of an MPR special report about the U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862 titled "Minnesota's Uncivil War."

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Jesse Ventura's take on politics in America

Jesse Ventura's take on politics in America

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura joins Midday to talk about his new book, "Don't Start the Revolution Without Me."

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A taste of yesterday

A taste of yesterday

The general store is mostly a memory now, but it's still an important part of one small Minnesota town.
by Dan Gunderson

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151 years of Olson family history

151 years of Olson family history

The land is what attracted many settlers to Minnesota even before it was a state. It's the land that keeps many families here including a family that's farmed near Albert Lea for more than 150 years.
by Cara Hetland

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From Cannon Falls to St. Paul, wagon train marks Sesquicentennial

From Cannon Falls to St. Paul, wagon train marks Sesquicentennial

Celebrations in honor of Minnesota's 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the union kicked off this weekend. As part of the Sesquicentennial, a wagon train drove 100 miles from Cannon Falls to St. Paul, where it arrived for the official opening ceremony on the Capitol grounds.
by Jessica Mador

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Sesquicentennial history quiz

Sesquicentennial history quiz

Test your knowledge of Minnesota history! MPR's Gary Eichten and Cathy Wurzer host a special Sesquicentennial quiz, with questions compiled by local historians.

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The marketing of Minnesota

The marketing of Minnesota

How do you convince people to move to your state? You come up with a clever marketing plan. And that's just what Minnesota did in the 1800s.
by Nikki Tundel

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Radium Girls remembered

Radium Girls remembered

A new production at the History Theatre in St. Paul brings to life the story of some very courageous women called the Radium Girls, and their important role in U.S. labor history.
by Marianne Combs

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