Tilt-A-Whirl
The Tilt-A-Whirl, one of the most iconic and gut spinning amusement park rides, was invented by Herbert W. Sellner, an entrepreneur from Minnesota. [Read Transcript...]
MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
MN90 is fun exploration of wide-ranging topics including sports, politics, environment, business, entertainment, pop culture, and more.
The Horse Buried at Fort Snelling
In 1921, a 10-year-old wagon trained horse named "Whiskey" was introduced to Fort Snelling. He was a wild and restless horse, often overlooked because of his rebellious personality. But that didn’t stop him from going down in Fort Snelling history. [Read Transcript...]
Mudbaden Sulphur Spa
Near the Sand Creek township in Scott County, Minnesota, there stands a building with a history, in mud. Patients would visit the spa in hopes of relieving sprains, skin irritations, and other ailments. [Read Transcript...]
The Mother of Women’s Rights: Nellie G Francis
The early 20th century in Minnesota, was a time when the battle for women’s suffrage and racial equality was in full swing. Then emerged Nellie Griswold Francis, a force to be reckoned with. [Read Transcript...]
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