Category: Minnesota
Viewing a Car With an Unusual Story
It was late August of 1979 and there was a large, yet strange light near the rural intersection where a deputy’s car was patrolling. When…
The Father of the Army Jeep
Between the time of World War I and World War II, most armies moved away from the use of horses and mules, to motor powered…
A Red River Trail
Before highways crisscrossed this nation, trails linked remote communities to one another. One such route connected today’s Manitoba, Canada with the state of Minnesota and…
Semi Loads of Hats
Every farmer needs a hat – and many farm supply companies provide them all the time. But Scott’s dad enjoyed getting those farm hats so…
Hats…Beyond Their Usual Purpose
A farm hat is a necessity for many people- something to keep the sun out of your eyes or perhaps the top of your head…
A State with Two Flags
The state of Minnesota has a state flag, a flag flown above many sites in the state. They also have one flag that once belonged…
A Successful Stand Against Pickett’s Charge
The Battle of Gettysburg is often referred to as the turning point of the Civil War, and within the battle it was the successful stand…
The First State to Volunteer for the Civil War
When Ft. Sumter was fired upon in April of 1861, in signified the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. Interestingly, the first state to send…
Where the Mississippi and Minnesota Meet
It’s the place where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet – a place that has been important for centuries of travelers by water and land…and…
Heisman Winner Bruce Smith
December 7th 1941. It was a day of travel for this standout college football player, but as the events of Pearl Harbor unfolded, he knew…
