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The History of the Suomi Area
Barbara Bunch, local historian and volunteer for the Itasca
County Historical Society, has put together an exhibit about
the history of the Suomi area.
The Oneida Nation's Contribution to Valley Forge
Cass Lake author, Greg Chester, likes digging for stories that
are often lost in the telling of our history. His new book,
"The Oneida Nation's Contributions at Valley Forge",
tells how the Oneida nation, based in what is now upstate New
York, came to the rescue of George Washington and the
Continental Army during the difficult winter of 1777-78.
The Story of George Bonga
Barry Babcock, a local historian, talks with us about George
Bonga and his family. George Bonga was an important, and
often forgotten, Native/African American who was important and
influential in early development of the MN Territory and the
State of MN.
The Milford Mine Disaster
Iron Range historian Pam Brumfeld on the Milford Mine Disaster
on the Cayuna Range near Crosby on Feb, 5th, 1942, an
explosion caused water from Foley Lake to fill the Milford
Mine.
Ku Klux Klan in Minnesota
Local historian Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle talked with us about the
KKK in MN in the 1920's.
Birth of Hockey in MN
Northern Minnesota hockey pioneer Cliff Kauppi talks about
the birth of MN hockey in Eveleth.
Split Rock Light House
Terry Tobey talked about the history of the Split Rock
Lighthouse as they celebrate their centennial.
Chief Esh-ke-bug-e-coshe
Local historian Barry Babcock tells us about the great
Anishinabe leader Esh-ke-bug-e-coshe, a.k.a. Chief Flatmouth.
Flatmouth lived c. 1774 to 1860, was a great warrior, and
negotiated some of the early treaties between the Anishanaabe
and the U.S. government.
Remembering Rudy
Betty Wilson, journalist and author of "Rudy! The
People's Governor" - the biography of former MN Governor
Rudy Perpich talks with us about his story and legacy. Gov.
Perpich was the only Iron Range Gov. of MN, the longest
serving Gov. of MN, the only Catholic Gov. of MN and was the
first to have a woman running mate.
Oscar and Aleksandra with Finnish Christmas Music
Oscar (dad) and Aleksandra (daughter) Forsman with Finnish
Christmas music live on the Morning Show. Accordian,
fiddle and lipiakala (lutefisk).
Duane Krenz and MN Lumber
Duane talked with us about the Virginia / Rainy Lake
Lumber Company who ran the largest White Pine mill in the
world around 100 years ago.
1836 Murder of Alfred Aitken
Barry Babcock, a local historian from LaPort about the
murder of Alfred Aitken in 1836 and its impact.
Murder & Mayhem in Cass County
Cass County historian Cec McKeig previews her newest book
"Murder & Mayhem in Cass County." Cec has
written many books on the history around northern MN.
Making History Meaningful
Author James Loewen on teaching
history in a way that is exciting and relevant. Loewen
is the author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me".
This interview is based on his new book, "Teaching What
Really Happened: How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks and Get
Students Excited About Doing History".
Talkin' Taters
Lilah
Crowe, director of the Itasca County Historical Society, and
Joan Fricke talk about the history of potatoes in Itasca
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