Clayton Trutor
Clayton Trutor holds a Ph.D. in history from Boston College, teaches at Norwich University in Vermont, and is an author of multiple books. He’d love to hear from you on Twitter/X: @ClaytonTrutor
The Indestructible Jim Marshall
The Vikings' "Iron Man," Jim Marshall, had at least nine lives
The Minnesota Author Who Rejected the Pulitzer
A century ago, Sinclair Lewis shocked the literary world by rejecting the Pulitzer Prize—and changed American letters forever
Minnesota’s Forgotten Football Giant
From Minneapolis to Yale to the first paid game in football history, the story of Pudge Heffelfinger is the origin story few people know
The Underdog North Stars of ’91
Thirty-five years ago, the Minnesota North Stars delivered one of the most unlikely playoff runs in NHL history
Long Live the Minneapolis Lakers: How One Team Changed the Trajectory of Minnesota Sports
Minneapolis lost its first NBA team to Los Angeles 65 years ago, but not before it left an indelible mark on the state
The Remarkable Story of Frank Elli and ‘The Riot’
How an incarcerated St. Paul man wrote one of the most popular novels of the 1960s while serving time in Stillwater
Springtime Fun Awaits in Douglas County
The Alexandria area teems with tranquil lakes, picturesque golf courses, and family-owned wineries and breweries
Happy Chef Restaurant Remains a Fixture in Mankato
A deep-dive into the beloved restaurant chain's storied past, present, and future
Trailblazers: How a Minnesota Team Helped Pioneer Professional Women’s Basketball
Decades before the WNBA and the Lynx, the Minnesota Fillies laid the foundation for professional female athletes
Where Are They Now? Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Forty years ago, the earliest iteration of The Jayhawks, one of Minnesota’s most beloved bands, began playing in clubs around the Twin Cities. The...
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