Cover of “Minnesota’s Ten Thousand Lakes: the Nation’s Summer Playground” brochure, circa 1926. Credit: Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society In 1835, artist George Catlin traveled from St.

After three straight national championships from 1934-36, the University of Minnesota suffered its first losing season under legendary coach Bernie Bierman in 1939 when it finished 3-4-1. The ...

The "Storm of the Century" seemed to appear from nowhere. The weekend had been mild; some described Sunday as "shirtsleeve weather." But by Monday morning, Nov. 11, 1940, the wind out of the northwest ...

The Armistice Day blizzard of 1940 is widely regarded as one of, if not the most, severe blizzard to hit Minnesota in recorded history. One element that made the storm so devastating was that it was ...

BAE Systems' new facility will develop advanced capabilities for warfighters. Minnesota provides $4.2M in funding for three projects.

1940 Armistice Day Blizzard a day that started out warm in the 60 degrees and the... 1940 Armistice Day Blizzard a day that started out warm in the 60 degrees and the temperature dropped so quickly ...