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A once-divided Minnesota town now opens its doors to Indigenous riders honoring 38 Dakota men executed in 1862. Volunteers in New Ulm are transforming painful history into meaningful reconciliation.
Carter Young just made Minnesota high school wrestling history with 510 career takedowns and 190 wins. The Pierz senior is chasing one more milestone: becoming just the third wrestler in his school's history to reach 200 victories.
Families in Chisholm can travel back millions of years this Thursday at a free event featuring real dinosaur fossils, virtual reality, and hands-on activities. The Minnesota Discovery Center's Family Discovery Day celebrates the region's ancient history when dinosaurs roamed what's now the Iron Range.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Four Minnesota high school softball teams made history Friday, with two schools hoisting their first-ever state championships. The victories capped a season of unforgettable moments for players, coaches, and communities across the state.
A free community celebration in Alexandria, Virginia is helping fill gaps in Black history by turning family photos and documents into a digital archive. The event has already preserved over 3,000 pieces of history.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
A master skeleton builder from New York is assembling ancient bison bones into a full skeleton display at a small-town Minnesota museum. The 7,000-year-old bones were discovered in Anoka County in 1991 and have been waiting in storage for this moment.
A congressional candidate is training with hand grippers to break a 24-year-old world record for most handshakes. Matt Little plans to shake 29 hands per minute at the Minnesota State Fair.
College football player Javon Tracy made history Thursday night by becoming the first Minnesota Golden Gopher ever to return two punts for touchdowns in a single game. The rare feat tied the school's all-time career record in just one spectacular evening.
Future police officers across Minnesota can now access financial help for their education. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association is awarding 18 scholarships worth $2,000 each to aspiring law enforcement professionals.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
The Minnesota Vixen just ended a 27-year wait for glory, defeating Pittsburgh 42-14 to claim their first women's football championship. After four heartbreaking title game losses, the nation's longest-running women's tackle football team finally brought a pro football championship home to Minnesota.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
While their brothers became household names, these seven remarkable women were warriors, musical prodigies, and spiritual leaders who shaped history in their own right. Their stories deserve to be told.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
A Minnesota high school robotics team just shattered a state record that stood for over two decades, scoring 672 points in a single match. Their robot placed them in the top 1% worldwide after launching 346 balls in under two minutes.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are bringing Norway's viral World Cup celebration home. The state with America's largest Norwegian population now has a tradition to match.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
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