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 ...

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 ...
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 ...