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Jeremy Jackson’s inquiry began shortly after Brainerd officials renamed the city’s newest park after the man once known as the “Father of Brainerd,” Lyman P. White. Misinformation printed in the 19th century found new life online, making troubling claims about White’s dealing with Indigenous peoples.

The Great Northern Railway Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, study and history of one of America's greatest railroads, the Great Northern Railway, including the Great Northern Depot, the history center’s home.

Jenny Robertson grew up in the woods of Lake Shore, Minn. Her new book Hoist House: A Novella and Stories is described as weaving tales of immigrant life, worker exploitation and the tensions and dangers of growing up with the American dream.

Women were scarce in the developing Midwest, and advertisements for “mail-order brides” helped bridge the miles between husbands and brides-to-be.

Despite possessing about 1 million images, the collection isn't complete. The organization is seeking documentation of Indigenous weddings as well as interracial and same-sex marriages in the region.

This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. This is the third episode of a new series looking at the history of our local forests.

Tova Friedman is one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz concentration camp and uses her vivid memories to write and speak against anti-Semitism and prejudice. She has written a new book with veteran correspondent Malcom Brabant called The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival, and Hope. She joined the host of KAXE/KBXE's Morning Show, Heidi Holtan, to talk about her experience, her new book, and Jewish culture. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.

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Historian Nathaniel Philbrick Takes a Road Trip With George Washington in Travels With George.

Historian Nathaniel Philbrick Takes a Road Trip With George Washington in Travels With George.