Jam & Lewis
Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III) and Terry Lewis are a highly influential and prolific American songwriting and production duo in the music industry who both grew up in Minneapolis, 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.
Wanda Gág
Wanda Gág was a prominent American artist, author, and illustrator, best known for her children’s book “Millions of Cats.” She was born on March 11, 1893, in New Ulm, Minnesota, USA, and was the eldest of seven children in her family. [Read Transcript...]
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Midwest Pioneer
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Throughout Laura's childhood, her pioneer parents moved the family seeking a better life in different parts of the country– including Minnesota. She later went on to become the famous and loved author of the “Little House” book series. [Read Transcript...]
Waseca Horse Thief Detectives
The Waseca Horse Thief Detectives were a group of vigilantes in Waseca County, Minnesota, formed in 1864 in response to the rampant horse thefts occurring in the area. The detectives were primarily local farmers, businessmen, and ranchers who had suffered from repeated horse thefts on their properties. [Read Transcript...]
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