Category: Minnesota
Minnesota’s Northwest Angle
The northernmost point in the lower 48 states was created when the maps of the era weren’t accurate in determining exactly where some important landmarks…
Living Well Past 100 Years Old
These days it’s not that uncommon to find people who live to be 100 years old or more. In this northern Minnesota town, there was…
Making the Trip to Warroad
In northern Minnesota you’ll find a town with an interesting name – Warroad. So was this truly a road to war?
Bronco Nagurski
You know you probably had a special football career when your old high school adopted your name as its mascot. This is the story of…
A Museum Honoring a Hometown Hero
He was in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first class and his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears saw him star on both sides…
Voyageurs Gold Mining
When you think of gold mining towns in the U.S., you probably don’t think of this area of the country. The gold rush was short,…
No Falls in International Falls, Minnesota
If you go to International Falls, Minnesota looking for a picturesque waterfall, you’ll be disappointed. This is the story of the falls on this international…
The Nation’s Northern Border
When we think of rivers that form the border of the Unites States, we often think of the Rio Grande in the southwestern U.S. However,…
The Mystery of the Ruby Red Slippers
One of the most visited exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution is the red slippers worn by Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz. There are actually…
Known for One Role
Sometimes celebrities in showbiz are known by one particular role they played, no matter the entirety of their life’s work. That is the case for…
