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MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

MN90 is fun exploration of wide-ranging topics including sports, politics, environment, business, entertainment, pop culture, and more.

August 21, 2023
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MN90: Pushed Out of Congress

Coya Knutson made history as the first woman from Minnesota to serve in Washington. But, as MN90 producer Marisa Helms reports, Knutson’s estranged husband and a coterie of political rivals conspired against her. They wrote the infamous “Coya come home!” letter, which caused Knutson to lose re-election and return to Oklee, Minnesota. [Read Transcript...]

August 21, 2023
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MN90: Zing Went the Strings of Her Heart

Born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Judy Garland was destined for show business from the ripe old age of 2. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel takes a closer look at Garland’s career, and discovers what else one of our most famous Minnesotans is best remembered for [Read Transcript...]

August 14, 2023
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MN90: The Maidens and the Cult Leader

Victor Barnard was not only a religious leader but Jesus in the flesh. That’s what he told his followers in rural Pine County. Now he wanted them to offer up their first-born daughters to be his maidens. Because that’s what God wanted. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

August 14, 2023
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MN90: Elk River’s Secret Chef

Josh Walbolt lost his restaurant job in the COVID pandemic and found himself working for DoorDash. It paid the bills. But he had other irons in the fire. And one would pan out when Hulu’s Secret Chef came calling. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

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