Famous Historic Homes in Every State
Visit architect Frank Lloyd Wright's masterwork, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst's castle, and one of the last surviving sod homes in the Great Plains—without leaving the comfort of your own...
View ArticleDid You Know Walt Disney Made a Film About Paul Bunyan?
Being an avid Disney fan myself, I think it is so cool that this cartoon tells a Disney-fied story of how the lakes came to be in Minnesota. Continue reading…
View Article50 Powerful Images That Capture Winning Moments From Sports History
Whether these memories recall our favorite teams' victories, Olympic and World Cup triumphs for our country, or career-defining plays for the athletes from posters on our walls, they're often imprinted...
View ArticleTwin Ports Couple Saves Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Home By Relocating It...
Minnesota is home to many famous Frank Lloyd Wright homes which all share the same unique design features, and one Twin Ports couple made sure their former home remained intact. Continue reading…
View Article9/11 Then and Now: 20 Ways America Has Changed
From language to air travel to our handling of immigration and foreign policy, read on to see just how much life in the United States was affected by 9/11. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat's The Story Behind This Special Gas Station In Cloquet?
This isn't your ordinary gas station. Not even close! Continue reading…
View ArticleCheck Out What's Left of Al Capone's Minnesota Hideaway
Infamous mobster Al Capone had a hideaway in Minnesota that happens to be short drive from Duluth. Check out a video to see what's left of it. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Brief History of Black Country Music, From Tee Tot to Breland
Because country music is a descendant of blues and folk music, the Black musical tradition in the genre extends to the 17th century, well before the genre’s established 1920s roots. Continue reading…
View ArticleTake A Look Inside The Historic Duluth Armory [VIDEO]
Built in 1915, the Duluth Armory served as a military training facility for the Minnesota National Guard and Naval Militia. A few famous acts also performed here including Buddy Holly, Louis Armstrong,...
View ArticleDid You Know A Snowstorm Also Hit Duluth 100 Years Ago On February 22nd?
Some say history repeats itself. Duluth, Minnesota was impacted with a snowstorm in 2022. A snowstorm also impacted Duluth 100 years ago in 1922. Continue reading…
View ArticleAmazing! Watch 1930s Footage Of Duluth’s Streetcars and Incline Railway
Everyone in the Northland needs to check this out and those who are history buffs will find these video and images even more amazing. Continue reading…
View Article1963 Minnesota Newspaper Goes Viral Due To One Man’s Answer To ‘Would A Woman...
A 1963 Minnesota newspaper goes viral due to one man's answer to 'Would a woman make a good president?'. Of course the one Wisconsin person has a different answer. Continue reading…
View ArticleDid You Know Duluth Once Made A Bid For The Winter Olympics?
Apparently Duluth once made a bid to host the Winter Olympics. Continue reading…
View ArticleDo You Know How Many Earthquakes Have Happened In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
Natural disasters happen all over the world. Normally in Minnesota and Wisconsin you'll see blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, but how often do earthquakes occur? Continue reading…
View ArticleRemembering 9 Famous Shipwrecks That Now Lay At Rest In Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake and is home to about 350 shipwrecks. Let's break down 8 of the most famous wrecks including the Edmund Fitzgerald. Continue reading…
View ArticleToys of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Exhibit At The MN History Center Shatters...
Remember these cute little bugs? The Cootie Bug game was one of my favorites as a child, along with Parcheesi, Yahtzee and Life! (not a fan of Monopoly due to my crappy math ability, although it did...
View ArticleToys of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Exhibit At The MN History Center Extends...
Remember these cute little bugs? The Cootie Bug game was one of my favorites as a child, along with Parcheesi, Yahtzee and Life! (not a fan of Monopoly due to my crappy math ability, although it did...
View ArticleCan You Guess Who This Portrait of A Famous Northland Person Is?
History is pretty cool, and I love learning about local history. The other day I had a chance to learn quite a bit of stuff, including a lot about this man. Who was he? Continue reading…
View ArticleOver or Under? Age Old Toilet Paper Question Answered!
My take is: the toilet paper should come OVER the top. That way when you can't find the end or you're in the dark you can just spin it downward and the end will eventually come off leaving it easy to...
View ArticleThe Portland Malt Shoppe Is OPEN! Did You Know What The Building Was...
We drove past the Portland Malt Shoppe on Superior Street and I was surprised to see the OPEN sign illuminated! It sparked excitement because that's the gateway to summer, but also evoked a giggle...
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