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I Walked in the Footsteps of Ancient Natives on This New Minnesota Trail

Wanhi Yukan Trail at the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry in southern Minnesota is one of the state's newest trails. It explores an ancient quarry site with thousands of years of history.

by Trent Jonas
on Jul 31
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I Walked in Bob Dylan’s Childhood Footsteps and This Is What I Saw

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 25
A large, colorful Bob Dylan mural featuring geometric patterns and a guitar on a building in Minneapolis, MN.
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Rumor Has It That the Glensheen Mansion Is One of the Most Talked About Estates in Minnesota

by Megan Shute
on Oct 22
A large, elegant brick mansion with multiple gables, surrounded by lush gardens and greenery under a clear blue sky.
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The Underrated Driving Tour Every Minnesota History Buff Needs To Add To Their Bucket List

by Trent Jonas
on May 6
A round stone structure with a flat roof, surrounded by grass and under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Many Folks May Not Realize This Iconic Brand Is Made Right Here In Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 14
Two mascots in green jackets pose with a large pink character at a fair, surrounded by a crowd.

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Few People Know The Story Behind Minnesota Becoming The Iron Mining Capital Of The United States

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 24
A large cargo ship docked at a port, with industrial structures in the background and calm water in the foreground.
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Most People Didn’t Know That Pizza Rolls Were Invented Right Here In Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 18
A close-up of golden-brown, crispy stuffed pastries arranged on a silver surface.
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Most People Don’t Know That Charles Lindbergh’s Childhood Home Is Found Right Here In Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 4
A young man stands in front of an airplane with "Spirit of Louis" written on it, wearing a suit and tie.
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The Little-Known Story Of White Bear Lake In Minnesota Is Unlike Any Other

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 27
A sepia-toned image of a woman in a long dress by a river, standing beside two canoes and holding a basket.
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There’s an Abandoned Airbase Near This Tiny Minnesota Town

Explore the history of the abandoned Finland AFS radar station in Minnesota. It's a unique Cold War relic surrounded by the Superior National Forest.

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 27
Abandoned prefab homes surrounded by forest, overgrown grass and a cracked pavement under a clear blue sky.