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Minnesota History

Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

A new book blows some dust off the history of the Great Plains. "900 Miles from Nowhere" reveals the lives of early homesteaders through their own letters and photos.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Excerpt of Vern Mikkelsen's biography

Here is the preface Vern Mikkelsen wrote for his book, "The Vern Mikkelsen Story," by John Egan. Nordin Press, 2006.

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Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers

Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers

A new biography of Basketball Hall of Famer Vern Mikkelsen recalls his days playing alongside George Mikan and Jim Pollard with the champion Minneapolis Lakers. Read an excerpt.

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South Dakotans honor their favorite son

South Dakotans honor their favorite son

The life and legacy of George McGovern was recounted as a new library in his name was dedicated this weekend.
by Cara Hetland

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Past GOP convention in Minnesota roiled like a 'boiling cauldron'

Past GOP convention in Minnesota roiled like a 'boiling cauldron'

Minnesota last hosted a national political convention in 1892, when Republicans bickered over the re-election of President Benjamin Harrison. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with local historian Iric Nathanson about Minnesota's moment in the political spotlight.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Couple wants to preserve historic battle site

Couple wants to preserve historic battle site

A group has organized to recognize the last battle site in the 1862 U.S.-Dakota Conflict. The landowners are willing to open the scene of the Wood Lake battle to the public.
by Mark Steil

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Who was the real Jay Gatsby?

Who was the real Jay Gatsby?

Not much is known about the origin of the character Jay Gatsby, but a St. Paul author is writing a biography about a dashing Minnesotan who may have been F. Scott Fitzgerald's inspiration.

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100-year anniversary of Dan Patch's state fair record

100-year anniversary of Dan Patch's state fair record

Saturday is Dan Patch Day at the Minnesota State Fair, celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the horse's world pacing record. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Tim Brady, author of "The Great Dan Patch and the Remarkable Mr. Savage," about Minnesota's most famous horse and his owner.
by Cathy Wurzer

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150 things that shaped Minnesota

150 things that shaped Minnesota

Is there one thing without which Minnesota just wouldn't be the same? What about 150 people, places, events and things? The Minnesota Historical Society is accepting nominations for an exhibit next year celebrating the state's sesquicentennial.

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Remembering William Norris

Remembering William Norris

William Norris was one of the business leaders who helped put Minnesota on the map. Control Data Corp., the company he founded, was one of the pioneers in the mainframe computer industry and employed 60,000 people in its heyday. Norris died Monday of Parkinson's disease at the age of 95.

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