What Does “Minnesota” Mean and How Did the State Get Its Name?
Minnesota, known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is a Midwestern state with a name rooted in the language…
Was Harry Hayward America’s First Serial Killer?
One of the most sensational crimes in Minneapolis history could have ended the life of America’s Frist Serial Killer….
Why Was the Mall of America Built in Minnesota?
The Mall of America is one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, drawing over 40 million visitors a…
Debunking the Myth: The Real Story Behind the Naming of St. Paul, Minnesota
The origin stories of cities and places often take on lives of their own, with myths and legends obscuring…
On This Day in MN History: Tong Violence Erupts in Minneapolis
On October 30, 1924, the city of Minneapolis was disturbed by a brazen act of violence rarely seen outside…
The Minnesotan Who Ushered In Prohibition on This Day in History
Over a century ago, Prohibition got teeth when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Volstead Act on October 28, 1919….