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Still making a pitch for region, state
Catching up with former DFL Rep. Joe Radinovich and former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.
Read More »Blue Moon Monday: Know your (Minnesota) Constitution?
Here's a pop quiz on what you know about the Minnesota Constitution.
Read More »Historic farm’s leaky visitor center will soon be history
The 1970s-era visitor center at the Oliver Kelly Farm will soon be replaced as the Minnesota Historical Society gets ready to launch a $10.5 million project that will include a new visitor center and other upgrades.
Read More »Extra cash leads to increased Historical Society hours, programs
The Minnesota Historical Society has big plans for the additional $2 million the Legislature has appropriated to it over the next biennium.
Read More »Historical Society’s Revolutionary War documents to be auctioned
There has always been a mismatch between the document collection donated to the Minnesota Historical Society by the late Minneapolis businessman Allyn K. Ford and MHS’ Minnesota-centric mission.
Read More »Capitol mall memorial to military families planned
A Twin Cities philanthropist and telecom mogul is trying to raise $1 million in private funding to build a first-of-its kind tribute honoring military families on the state Capitol Mall.
Read More »Historical Society to publish Gilman’s new book
St. Paul author, activist and historian Rhoda Gilman's new book, tentatively titled "Political Maverick: An Overview of Minnesota's Protest Tradition," will be published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.
Read More »Historical Society stages Stoeckeler exhibit
A 40-painting career retrospective is on display at the James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave. in St. Paul until Jan. 17.
Read More »MN Dems, GOP weren’t so chummy 150 years ago, either
Things were so raucous in 1857 that each party drafted its own state constitution. Reproductions are on display.
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