It is known as the sailing capital of the U.S.  It also happens to be a state capital…a former national capital…and home to some of…

After a failed bank robbery attempt in Northfield, Minnesota, the James gang headed west toward the Dakota Territory.  Near what is today’s border between South…

Next to Delilah’s shearing of strongman Samson, it’s perhaps the most famous haircut in history.  Many young ladies wondered if Elvis would lose his musical…

From 1958 to 1960, Elvis Pressley was part of the active military.  He spent time at Ft. Hood, Texas and in Germany.  His entrance into…

He was a founding father – a contemporary of men like Washington, Jefferson and Franklin.  We know that he talked, argued and wrote with them…

They are known as “Letters from a Farmer.”  Perhaps you have not heard of them, but if you lived in colonial America in the 1760’s,…

In the 1800s, many college and universities sprang up across the Midwest.  Some were short lived, yet others managed to stay alive and even thrive. …

With a name like “Storm Lake” you would suppose there has to be a major storm somewhere its history.  That is the case, but the…

This lake was a draw for people as far back as there were people living in the area.  But the lake is a bit different…

While individuals compete in track and field events, there is often a team component to the standings, with points awarded for each team member for…