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Minnesota History

Memories of World War II

We commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II with stories from a variety of viewpoints, including a program from radio dramatist Norman Corwin. We also hear remarks by Tom Brokaw, author of "The Greatest Generation," and World War II recollections from two former Minnesota governors, Orville Freeman and Harold Stassen.

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Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Celebrations this weekend will mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Events are planned in Minnesota as well. In conjunction with the anniversary, the Minnesota Historical Society is launching "Minnesota's Greatest Generation," a project designed to collect and preserve the stories of Minnesotans who fought in the war, or lived through the era at home.

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Reflections on race from a World War II veteran

The Minnesota Historical Society is observing the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II this weekend. One event features music by World War II veteran Charles Beasley and his big band. Beasley was an Army musician during the war, in an all-black unit. The anniversary gives Beasley a chance to reflect on race relations in this country.

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Mystery ship found

The Benjamin Noble disappeared into Lake Superior an April 1914 storm, and it's been the target of a lot of unsuccessful searches over the years. But now a few people know exactly where it is.

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In their own words

A new museum will feature the stories of veterans in their own words. The project, planned for Perham, will collect oral histories from people all around Minnesota.

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In another time of war, Minnesota suspended civil liberties

It was 88 years ago when the U.S. entered World War I, a conflict far more unpopular than the current war in Iraq. Then, as now, officials worried how the country could protect itself at home, and how many civil liberties should be restricted in the interest of national security. The reaction by Minnesota officials was extreme.

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StoryCorps: Extraordinary stories from everyday people

The StoryCorps project is in the Twin Cities. People from all walks of life are stopping by a mobile recording studio on Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis to tell their stories, which will eventually end up in the Library of Congress. People talk about all sorts of things, including how the pope affects local liquor laws. Minnesotan Amy Trojanowski told a story about being in the Peace Corps in Poland during the reign of Pope John Paul II.

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Empty mansion reopens in Hastings

A 15-room mansion in Hastings, designed by Andrew Jackson Downing, a man considered this country's first well-known writer on the subjects of domestic architecture, gardening, and "genteel living," is opening for tours after standing vacant for 20 years.

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Minneapolis Lakers great George Mikan dies

George Mikan, professional basketball's first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, has died, family members said Thursday. He was 80.

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Twin brothers in western Wisconsin make noise with their cannons

Twin brothers in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, are known nationwide for their restorations of antique cannons.

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