The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely intertwined. Here's a look at immigration in Minnesota, ...

Six months out from retirement, Charles Spevacek has an estimated $2,000 on the floor of his Minneapolis law office. It’s got to leave the office when he does. But Spevacek doesn’t want the money, now ...

The restored fort welcomes you to the 1820s. Soldiers, fur traders, servants, cooks, tradesmen, officers and laundresses are eager to share their stories with you. Take part in the fort's everyday ...

In south Minneapolis lives the oldest Black newspaper in Minnesota. Ninety years after its founding, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continues its legacy of telling stories of the Black community in ...

The Vietnam War started in 1955, nearly 8,000 miles away from the U.S. in the dense and remote jungles of South Vietnam. While the U.S. slowly deployed into Vietnam in the 1950s, the full deployment ...

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STILLWATER, Minn. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history and contributions of Spanish-speaking people in the United States. “I think about the term Hispanic, I don’t usually use ...

Over the years, more than a few Minnesota turkeys have made their way to the White House and have been saved by the leader of ...