NEVER FORGET: 9/11 and the Days After in Images
2020 has been a year that will not be forgotten and for many people that has brought back memories of the horrific events of 2001, perhaps more so than in years past. Continue reading…
View ArticleDid You Know Walt Disney Made a Film About Paul Bunyan?
Being an avid Disney fan myself, I think it is so cool that this cartoon tells a Disney-fied story of how the lakes came to be in Minnesota. Continue reading…
View ArticleTwin Ports Couple Saves Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Home By Relocating It...
Minnesota is home to many famous Frank Lloyd Wright homes which all share the same unique design features, and one Twin Ports couple made sure their former home remained intact. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat's The Story Behind This Special Gas Station In Cloquet?
This isn't your ordinary gas station. Not even close! Continue reading…
View ArticleCheck Out What's Left of Al Capone's Minnesota Hideaway
Infamous mobster Al Capone had a hideaway in Minnesota that happens to be short drive from Duluth. Check out a video to see what's left of it. Continue reading…
View ArticleTake A Look Inside The Historic Duluth Armory [VIDEO]
Built in 1915, the Duluth Armory served as a military training facility for the Minnesota National Guard and Naval Militia. A few famous acts also performed here including Buddy Holly, Louis Armstrong,...
View ArticleDid You Know A Snowstorm Also Hit Duluth 100 Years Ago On February 22nd?
Some say history repeats itself. Duluth, Minnesota was impacted with a snowstorm in 2022. A snowstorm also impacted Duluth 100 years ago in 1922. Continue reading…
View ArticleAmazing! Watch 1930s Footage Of Duluth’s Streetcars and Incline Railway
Everyone in the Northland needs to check this out and those who are history buffs will find these video and images even more amazing. Continue reading…
View Article1963 Minnesota Newspaper Goes Viral Due To One Man’s Answer To ‘Would A Woman...
A 1963 Minnesota newspaper goes viral due to one man's answer to 'Would a woman make a good president?'. Of course the one Wisconsin person has a different answer. Continue reading…
View ArticleDid You Know Duluth Once Made A Bid For The Winter Olympics?
Apparently Duluth once made a bid to host the Winter Olympics. Continue reading…
View ArticleDo You Know How Many Earthquakes Have Happened In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
Natural disasters happen all over the world. Normally in Minnesota and Wisconsin you'll see blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, but how often do earthquakes occur? Continue reading…
View ArticleRemembering 9 Famous Shipwrecks That Now Lay At Rest In Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake and is home to about 350 shipwrecks. Let's break down 8 of the most famous wrecks including the Edmund Fitzgerald. Continue reading…
View Article31 Years Ago: Pantera Release ‘Power Metal’
In 1988, Pantera released their first disc with Philip Anselmo, an album called 'Power Metal.' Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Documentary Brings World War I Footage in 3D And Color
They Shall Not Grow Old is a documentary directed by Peter Jackson that brings to life World War I footage. Continue reading…
View ArticleFairlawn Mansion Offering Rare Pool Tour Opportunity
Get a behind the scenes look at one of Superior's most famous museums. Continue reading…
View Article‘Midway’ Movie About Epic World War II Coming on Veteran’s Day
Veteran's Day is November 8th, and what a great time to release this new movie 'Midway.' It's about the epic battle that was the turning point of WWII in the Pacific Theater. Continue reading…
View ArticleTony Dierckins’ Book On Duluth Getting Virtual Release
Read interesting stories about Duluth's history in this new book. Continue reading…
View ArticleSuperior Is Hoping To Get Wisconsin Point On The Register Of Historic Places
Most people know of Wisconsin Point as a great place to enjoy the beach and taking a dip into Lake Superior, but it also has a rich history as well. Continue reading…
View ArticleExploring The Historic Pottery Place In Red Wing, Minnesota
Duluth Urbex is at it again, this time exploring a historic building in Red Wing, Minnesota. They checked out the Pottery Place. Continue reading…
View ArticleDuluth Ghost Tours Are Being Offered In Canal Park
Nautical Tour Guide Kimberley Christine has moved back to Duluth and brought a cool supernatural experience with her. Continue reading…
View ArticleLooking At 17 Of The Oldest Restaurants In Minnesota
There are so many things to do in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but the variety of history and great restaurants have to be near the top of the list. Here are 17 of the oldest restaurants in Minnesota....
View ArticleTake A Trip To See Where Elvis Stayed & Played While In Duluth
With the new Elvis movie streaming, I decided to see what it was like when Elvis Presley was in Duluth, Minnesota back in the 70s. Continue reading…
View ArticleSee What Minnesota’s License Plates Looked Like The Year You Were Born
Just have cars have changed over the years, so too have the license plates that we place on them. Let's take a nostalgic look at how they've evolved. Continue reading…
View ArticleData Says This Is The Most Miserable Day Of The Year In Minnesota
One site looked at historical weather data and spoke to 3,000 Americans to determine which day of the year we are not thriving, to say the least. Continue reading…
View ArticleTwo Lost Lake Superior Shipwrecks From 1914 Have Been Discovered
After more than 100 years, two ships that were lost in the waters of Lake Superior have been discovered. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Intriguing History Behind The Names Of Iconic Duluth Locations
Duluth has a rich history dating back to 1000A.D. Many of the names of the settlers are still found around town. Continue reading…
View ArticleIf You See a Popular ‘Barn Star' in MN, This Is What It Means
Barns are located all across Minnesota, and if you see a barn with a star on it, this is likely the meaning behind why it's there. Continue reading…
View ArticleHistoric Native American Village Found During Wisconsin Construction Project
It's the largest discovery of artifacts ever in the area! Continue reading…
View ArticleIs Minnesota Home To The Shortest Skyway Segment In The World?
Due to differences in floor heights, the skyway connects the 17th floor of the First National Bank building with the 16th floor of the Merchants Bank Building. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow a Ghost Town Became a Minnesota State Park
You can find evidence of the ghost town there to this day. Continue reading…
View Article3 Locations & 150 Years Later This Central MN Bridge Still In Use
It's not every day that something 150 years old, that large, and has also survived being moved 3 times AND is still being used, every day! Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat is The Most Popular Last Name in Minnesota?
But do you have one of the most popular last names here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Dirty MN Secret Behind All Those Lilac Bushes In The Country
There are two MAIN reasons we see so many lilacs growing 'out in the country'. Continue reading…
View ArticlePHOTOS: How Minnesota License Plates Have Evolved Since 1909
It seems the blackout plates have been around before. Continue reading…
View ArticleMinnesota’s Oldest Town Is Also The Location Of Famous Movies
This little community is almost 200 years old! It's one of the oldest in the Midwest, and it's famous for a movie classic. Continue reading…
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