History of Minnesota - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of the U.S. state of Minnesota is shaped by its original Native American residents, European exploration and settlement, and the emergence of industries made possible by the state's natural resources. Early economic growth was based on fur trading, logging, milling and farming, and later through railroads and iron mining.
Minnesota ‑ Immigration, Minneapolis & Mall of America - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · The first people arrived in the area now known as Minnesota around 12,000 years ago. By the 1600s, two main Indigenous groups lived in Minnesota: the Dakota and the Anishinaabe. They relied on...
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WEBHistory shapes, inspires, and informs the present. We strive to bring forward, share, and preserve the diverse histories that make up Minnesota’s complex past. Experience Minnesota history through our network of historic sites, museums, and exhibitions, our extensive collections and research, and our thought-provoking educational programming.
Minnesota | History, Map, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Minnesota, constituent state of the United States of America that became the 32nd state of the union on May 11, 1858. The most northerly of the 48 conterminous U.S. states, it consists of extensive woodlands, fertile prairies, and innumerable lakes, which led to the state’s nickname ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes.’.
Minnesota - Native American, Fur Trade, Pioneers | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Native Americans from as far away as the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains met in a sacred place in southwestern Minnesota to quarry a hard red rock that was used for making peace pipes; today this area is …
Explore - Minnesota Historical Society
WEBThe Minnesota Historical Society has been preserving and sharing content since 1849 — nine years before Minnesota's statehood. This set of source-rich projects, stories, and tools represent a gateway into our efforts to bring Minnesota history online.
Minnesota Historical Society - Wikipedia
WEBThe Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was founded by the territorial legislature in 1849, almost a decade before statehood .
Oral History - Minnesota Historical Society
WEBSince 1948, the Minnesota Historical Society has used oral history to document Minnesota’s past and present. MNHS's oral history collection includes more than 1,600 interviews with Minnesotans from across the state. Beginning in 1984, MNHS has also operated a video history program to complement a number of its oral history projects.
MNopedia | Minnesota Encyclopedia
WEBColonization: 1585-1763. Revolution and a New Nation: 1754-1800. Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861. Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877. Development of an Industrial United States: 1870-1920.
Timelines | Minnesota Digital Library
WEBLearn about Minnesota history using the Minnesota Digital Library’s interactive timelines. Each timeline features images, documents, maps, and more from key moments in the past. These primary and secondary sources come from MDL’s contributors from all …