Minnesota History

Recipes from the Iron Range
Here are recipes for some of the most popular ethnic dishes served on the Iron Range.
The Great Hinckley Firestorm story retold
Author Daniel James Brown has written a new book that recalls one of America's most devastating fires -- the Great Hinckley Firestorm, which occurred on Sept. 1, 1894.
A dance barn revival
An open house is planned this weekend in honor of a well-known barn near Glenwood, Minnesota. During the Depression, the big white barn was used for milking cows. On Sunday nights, the barn's huge hay mow became a hot dance spot.
Fort Snelling buildings listed among most endangered
Preservationists hope some fresh national attention can help save more than two dozen buildings that are falling to pieces in one of Minnesota's most historic locales -- Fort Snelling.
Two barns, one fire station, a hotel, and one Minneapolis street are among the most endangered historic places in Minnesota, according to a list announced by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.
A timeline of the Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis closes a chapter in its history this weekend, with the final performance of "Hamlet" at its longtime home on Vineland Place. Next month, it will move to a new and expanded facility along the Mississippi River. Here are some highlights of the Guthrie's rich history.
Memories of the Guthrie
This Sunday night, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis will close after more than four decades as a celebrated theater and music destination. In a few weeks, the Guthrie will reopen in its dazzling new complex on the Mississippi River. But memories of the old Guthrie will linger for a long time.
Historic sites reopen
Restored state funding for seven Minnesota historic sites, including the James J. Hill House and the Lower Sioux Agency means regular operations at the locations this summer. The state cut money for the sites three years ago.
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Midday presents Voices of Minnesota interviews with two women who survived the Holocaust and ended up in Minnesota: Sabina Zimering and Lucy Smith.
Remembering the Holocaust
A Holocaust survivor and her daughter talk about memory and how future generations will remember the event.