Minnesota History

Picture Minnesota in 1832, a land of wilderness and Indigenous wisdom. Meet the explorer who changed how we see the Mississippi River.

Seeing as Minnesota has been a state for nearly 167 years, there have been many important moments since 1858. But only one event has been called *the* most important event in the history of the North Star State.

From the northern notch to the western notch and more, why are we shaped like this?

Explore six ghost towns in Minnesota - some eerie, others touching, but all filled with mystery.

"Mayslack's Bar, located at 1428 4th Street NE in Minneapolis, was used for the interior shot of Slippery's Tavern when Maria walked into the bar to persuade the boys to leave her restaurant alone."

While we haven't had a typical winter this year in Minnesota, exporting 'winter'-- or a part of it, anyway-- used to be a big business in the North Star State.

There are 87 counties and around 850 cities in Minnesota. Many of these towns and cites have nicknames. How many of these did you know?

A handful of these laws are just ridiculous. Why would anyone need a chicken to cross a Minnesota road?

Minnesota known as the land of 10,000 lakes has one of the most unique old bridges still in use today. Check out these great pictures!