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While most Irish immigrants in the U.S. came to large cities, in Minnesota Archbishop John Ireland encouraged them to create rural settlements. Historian Annette Atkins discusses the unusual way that Irish immigrants settled in Minnesota. She joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about all things Irish.

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While most Irish immigrants in the U.S. came to large cities, in Minnesota Archbishop John Ireland encouraged them to create rural settlements. Historian Annette Atkins discusses the unusual way that Irish immigrants settled in Minnesota. She joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about all things Irish.


Historian Anette Atkins discusses the history of Irish immigration to Minnesota.

The unusual history of Irish immigrants to Minnesota

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