8 historic sites in Minnesota are free to visit this weekend

Locations that normally have an admission fee, but will be free on Jan. 10, include these historic sites: Forest History ...

Minnesota Historical Society closes Fort Snelling as ICE raids continue in Minnesota

The Minnesota Historical Society will close Historic Fort Snelling to the public on Saturday, Jan. 10. The announcement was ...
Star Tribune

History often excludes Native Americans. The Minnesota Historical Society is trying to change that.

George Growingthunder looked at the ancient rock carvings and wept as the sun rose over Jeffers Petroglyphs, a historical site in southwestern Minnesota. He was thankful to visit the land of his ...
Star Tribune

Here’s a delicious way to learn about Minnesota history

From the Oliver Kelley Farm to the Split Rock Lighthouse, the Minnesota Historical Society’s summer program is an all-you-can-eat buffet of activity, with main dishes of exploring and fun and a side ...
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We asked readers what pieces of Minnesota history they owned. Here’s what they found.

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 ...
Grand Forks Herald

Minnesota won a Confederate battle flag from Virginia at Gettysburg. Here's why it won't give it back.

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized battle flag. Union Soldier Marshall Sherman of Minnesota stands in front of ...
West Central Tribune

Minnesota Historical Society conservator shares tips on how to protect family history

Minnesota Historical Society conservator shares tips on how to protect family history Megan Brakob Narvey, outreach conservator with the Minnesota Historical Society, spoke at the Kandiyohi County ...