Category: Minnesota
The Bishop who Persuaded Lincoln
The situation was bad, for all involved. But what was about to take place in Minnesota was an injustice to the Dakota who the US…
A New Bishop For a New State
Henry Whipple perhaps had no plans to move west as a young man. But when he married, his wife encouraged him to become active in…
Where the Straight Cannon Rivers Unite
Today the meeting of the Straight and Cannon Rivers is probably not as important as it was 200 years ago, when Native Americans and frontiersman…
The Founder of Faribault
He was born on the frontier, and the frontier life is perhaps all he ever knew. So it should be no surprise that when Alexander…
Names Carved in Stone
There is something about seeing someone’s name in stone. That may be on a grave side marker, or in this case a memorial to those…
Finding a Place on the Lake
A lot of people enjoy heading to the lake. In fact, some like it so much, they buy land or a home there. But what…
Home of the Lakes
Lots of people head to the lake for summer vacation. That’s certainly the case in this county, but unlike a lot of places, they have…
Working Together at Pipestone
This place is so important in native American culture, that even when warring tribes arrived here, they put down their weapons and worked together…
A Farmer on the Big Screen
Most farmers would not consider themselves movie stars. This Minnesota hog farmer certainly doesn’t. However, that hasn’t stopped him from fielding autograph requests and tv…
More on Lake Bemidji
Wednesday’s show featured information on the statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe, his trusty blue ox sidekick, on the shores of Lake Bemidji. That’s a…
