The Mother of ‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Was Born in Minnesota
The man who created The Simpsons has a special connection to a small town in northern Minnesota.
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The Little Town of Kinney, MN Once Tried to Secede from the U.S.
Just over a three hour's drive from St. Cloud -- way up in the Iron Range and 50 miles NE of Grand Rapids -- is Minnesota's most rebellious town: Kinney, MN.
Kensington Runestone in Alexandria the Subject of a New TV Show
A piece of central Minnesota history tied back to the Vikings of the 1300's is going to be the center of attention on a new Science Channel show.
10 Moments From 2020 That Don’t Seem Real
2020 put everyone through the wringer. Here were 10 of the moments that we lived through that don't even seem real.
Olmsted County History Center Nails It All and Other Funny Signs
What are you doing for New Year's Eve?
See Inside the Golden Valley House Prince Built for His Mom
The house in Golden Valley that Prince bought for his mother back in the 80s has just hit the market.
You Probably Don’t Know How the Zumbro River Got Its Name
The mighty Zumbro River winds its way through downtown Rochester and across much of southeast Minnesota. But the story of how it got its name is kind of embarrassing.
Take the ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Road Trip Across Minnesota
Fans of 'Little House on the Prairie' (both the TV show and books) will love checking out these significant locations in Minnesota.
Owatonna Church Wins Preservation Award
The Steele County Historical Society awarded the 2020 Preservation Award to Sacred Heart Church.
Do You Know The Real Story of Valentine's Day?
From rather dark beginnings to Chaucer and the way we celebrate Valentine's Day in this present day, there's more than meets the eye