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In the Shadow of a Father
Before their was a U.S. cavalry, this man was noted to be the top mounted military man in the nation. His skills were so impressive…
Daniel Boone’s Son
Most of us remember the frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone from our history books. However, we may not be familiar with his children and their…
Strong Man Steeve
Every dentist that has ever advised not to crush ice or hard candy with one’s teeth will not want to meet Steve Schmidt. His teeth…
The Hero
You probably have not heard of a man named Joseph Lee Haywood. He died on September 7th, 1876 trying to prevent a bank robbery. But…
Courage at Northfield
Banks have many security measures to thwart would be robbers. But in Northfield, Minnesota the best way to prevent a holdup was the courage of…
The James Gang in Minnesota
Everyone knows of the exploits of the Jesse James gang. They held up banks and trains all across the Midwest. But perhaps no other robbery…
The Hinkley, Minnesota Firestorm
Imagine a fire that could consumer about 500 square miles in just four hours. Such a firestorm has not been seen since 1945. It was…
A Wall of Fire
It sounds like the script of an action adventure movie. A wall of fire approaches a city as townspeople rush to board trains that can…
A Fire Building for 24 Years
We’re all familiar with Smokey Bear and his warnings to prevent forest fires. But imagine a fire with fuel that had been building, not for…
A Long Bus Ride to School
Some students must ride a bus to school. But imagine a school district where a student might spend nearly six hours simply riding to and…