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Minnesota History

Battles of Belief in World War II

Battles of Belief in World War II

It's easy to look back on World War II and get the impression that America was united in fighting "The Good War." Battles of Belief, a new documentary from American RadioWorks, tells two little-known and remarkable stories that reveal the struggle for hearts and minds in wartime.

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Producer Stephen Smith talks about Battles of Belief

Battles of Belief, the latest American RadioWorks documentary, examines a starvation experiment conducted at the University of Minnesota after World War II. The participants, conscienctious objectors to the war, starved for science, so that others might live.

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Ken Burns' fresh look at World War II

Ken Burns' fresh look at World War II

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns speaks at the National Press Club about his newest documentary series, "The War." The series, which begins Sunday night on PBS, takes a different approach to World War II. Luverne, Minnesota is one of the four towns featured in the series.

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Take a 'Right on Lake Street'

Take a 'Right on Lake Street'

A new exhibit opening Tuesday at the Minnesota History Center explores the continuing transformation of Lake St. in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Luverne prepares for 'The War'

Luverne prepares for 'The War'

Thursday is a big day in the city of Luverne, in southwest Minnesota. The town will host the world premiere of Ken Burns' new film "The War."
by Mark Steil

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Ken Burns on 'The War'

Ken Burns on 'The War'

Ken Burns' latest project, "The War," documents the lives of men and women in four towns, including Luverne, Minnesota, who carried on with everyday life while their soldiers were overseas during World War II.

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Pioneering heart patient returns to the U of M to say thanks

Pioneering heart patient returns to the U of M to say thanks

Cindy Lander was just 11 years old when she underwent pioneering open heart surgery at the University of Minnesota. That was 50 years ago, and Lander is visiting the university Friday to mark the anniversary.
by Lorna Benson

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150 years of Minnesota history

150 years of Minnesota history

Minnesota's Constitution was signed 150 years ago on Aug. 29, and the state is preparing to celebrate its sesquicentennial next year. What was Minnesota like 150 years ago? What were the events and trends that changed Minnesota since then?

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The Great Minnesota Get-Together

The Great Minnesota Get-Together

A new book chronicles the Minnesota State Fair since its start in the 1850s. Mother-daughter team Kathryn Strand Koutsky and Linda Koutsky have put together an illustrated history using pictures from all eras.

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Jonis Agee imagines criminal life on the Mississippi

Jonis Agee imagines criminal life on the Mississippi

Author Jonis Agee's new novel, "The River Wife," actually tells the story of several wives, five generations of women who live on a piece of land on the Mississippi River in southern Missouri.
by Euan Kerr

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