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Politics of the Past

Oct 27, 2016

Politics of the Past: Minnesota’s first congresswoman burdened by husband’s spite

Coya Knutson overcame toxic marriage to excel in House, but her husband's resentment led to her defeat

Oct 13, 2016

Politics of the Past: Seizing the day — and Senate chamber

The deft work of a blade-wielding lock-picker led to the occupation by protesters of the Senate chamber

Sep 22, 2016

Politics of the Past: Anti-Semitic red-baiting swayed ’38 governor’s race

A smear campaign featuring doctored photographs helped elect Harold Stassen as governor.

Sep 8, 2016

Politics of the Past: Before the soundbite, there was the bean feed

We looked back at campaigns past to offer a few old-fashioned, idiosyncratic tips for connecting with citizens

Aug 25, 2016

Politics of the Past: ‘Convention hustlers’ drew GOP to Minneapolis in 1892

Many Easterners were puzzled by the Republicans’ decision to hold their national convention in Minneapolis.

Aug 11, 2016

Politics of the Past: Putting politicians on the map

Atlas combined geography, narrative to help form Minnesota's cultural identity

Jul 28, 2016

Politics of the Past: Suffragists fought uphill battle in Minnesota

Taking a dip into the Minnesota Historical Society’s political archives.

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