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Minnesota History

The letter calling for an end to girls competitive sports

The text of a letter written by Minnesota state education official in 1938, calling on the state's schools to drop interscholastic sports for girls in favor of the non-competitive Girls Athletic Association.

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Tough times for the beacon of St. Paul

One of the city's landmarks, the First National Bank Building, reflects both the uncertainty and the promise of Saint Paul's business future.

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The origin of Floyd of Rosedale

One of college football's most famous trophies has its roots in a courageous decision by a football player, who decided to cross the color line of 1930s America. He set in motion a series of events which lead to the establishment of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, contested each fall by the Minnesota and Iowa football teams.

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Rudy Perpich, the people's governor

Minnesota's longest serving governor is still remembered by many in the state for his out-of-the-box ideas and his emphasis on education and jobs. A new book tells the story of Rudy Perpich, from his childhood on the Iron Range through his years in Minnesota politics. Betty Wilson is the author of "Rudy! The People's Governor." She spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Warroad Ojibwe want federal recognition

A group of Ojibwe Indians who have lived in and around Warroad for centuries is not recognized by the U.S. government. Now, the Warroad Ojibwe community is beginning the long and daunting task of seeking that federal acknowledgment.

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'One bright shining moment'

The 1972 presidential campaign and former Sen. George McGovern's life and work, are the focus of a new documentary, "One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern." All Things Considered host Tom Crann talks with McGovern.

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Churches reflect Minnesota's history

From one-room chapels to grand cathedrals, churches all over the state are part of Minnesota's landscape. Now nearly 100 of those churches are showcased in a new book, "Churches of Minnesota."

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Glenwood's ballroom comes back to life

People in the west central Minnesota town of Glenwood are celebrating the grand opening of a community centerpiece, the Lakeside Ballroom. In 2003 the original Lakeside Ballroom, which stood on the shores of Lake Minnewaska for 90 years, burned down.

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Remembering Rondo with music

Some 45 years after the predominantly black St. Paul neighborhood of Rondo was bulldozed to make way for Interstate 94, the community's history is celebrated in a new composition, "The Rondo Oratorio."

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Playwright August Wilson has liver cancer

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson has been diagnosed with liver cancer and told a newspaper in his native Pittsburgh that he is dying. Wilson, 60, who lives in Seattle, was diagnosed with the ailment in June.

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