Do you own a piece of Minnesota history?

Kate Hujda, a senior curator for the Minnesota Historical Society, isn’t necessarily looking for Viking runestones. She’ll ...

Hundreds honor Vietnam War, Secret War veterans in Minnesota

For decades, Ha Toung kept quiet about his experience in Southeast Asia. Toung, a former officer of the Army of the Republic ...
Star Tribune

Here’s a delicious way to learn about Minnesota history

From the Oliver Kelley Farm to the Split Rock Lighthouse, the Minnesota Historical Society’s summer program is an all-you-can-eat buffet of activity, with main dishes of exploring and fun and a side ...
Grand Forks Herald

Minnesota won a Confederate battle flag from Virginia at Gettysburg. Here's why it won't give it back.

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized battle flag. Union Soldier Marshall Sherman of Minnesota stands in front of ...
The Minnesota Daily

‘Luminiscence’ draws Minnesotans into the history and beauty of The Basilica of Saint Mary

Thousands of Minnesotans drive past The Basilica of Saint Mary during their commutes to work every day, according to Johan van Parys, the Basilica’s director of liturgy and the ...
West Central Tribune

Looking to play football, Granite Falls, Minnesota, man helped make Gopher history

Paul Benson, of Granite Falls, Minnesota, was among members of the national champion Gophers football team that celebrated ...