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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.

April 25, 2023
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MN90: Uncle Sam Wants LGBTQ Recruits

2018 – When Stephen Rocheford was an Army officer, gays were not allowed in the military. Now the CEO of an LGBTQ magazine wanted to see if the Minnesota National Guard wanted to place an ad for gay recruits in his publication. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

April 25, 2023
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MN90: Pizza and Kimchi

2010 – When Ann Kim was a first grader, kids made fun of the Korean kimchi in her box lunches. But now as the new owner of Pizzeria Lola, she made sure there were always wood-fired pizzas—and kimchi—on the menu. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

April 25, 2023
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MN90: Martinez and His Maps

1950 – Tony Martinez went into the Army for a fresh start and a chance at becoming a draftsman. The Army was full up on draftsman but it offered him aerial mapping, which would lead Martinez to the path that would define his civilian career. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

April 25, 2023
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MN90: The Getaway

1945 – To the State Reformatory for Women in Shakopee, Beulah Brunelle and Edna Larabee were troublemakers, always trying to escape. But Beulah and Edna just wanted to be free to live and love as they wanted. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

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