Tag: History
Minnesota’s Alcohol Laws: A Brief History
From the 100-year-old Volstead Act to arguments about 3.2 beer, here are six key moments
Native-Curated Exhibit Opens at Minnesota History Center
New exhibit "Our Home: Native Minnesota" explores the state's complex Indigenous history—and, for the history center, faces historic wrongs
Duffy: “Enriching” Design, Then and Now
Minneapolis design firm Duffy reflects on more than three decades of world-class work
Kräftskiva: Lots of Crayfish
The American Swedish Institute does this delicious tradition right
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Traditional Powwow This Weekend
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe welcomes the public to enjoy traditional dancing, drum ceremonies, and contests
New Ways to Explore 3 Classic MN Destinations
From Fort Snelling to the North Shore, check out this summer's technological updates to historic and wild Minnesota places
Calhoun, Mud Lake, and Pig’s Eye: A Brief History of Renaming Minnesota Places
Lake Calhoun is on its way to becoming Bde Maka Ska, but it's only the latest in the history of Minnesota place renamings, which includes N-word lakes, Pig's Eye, and a middle school almost named after Prince
Make Fall Bold With A Trip to Banning State Park
Take some of your beloved outdoor activities to the next level with a trip to Banning State Park.
'Suburbia' at the Minnesota History Center Explores the Exodus from the Cities
The many facets of American suburbia appear in the Center's new exhibit
A Look Back at Dayton’s Holiday Displays in Photos
Nostalgia for the Minnesota retailer’s holiday traditions.