Commercial Logging, 1838–1949
An industry that reshaped Minnesota's land, water, and people
DesJarlait, Patrick (1921–1972)
A modernist painter who depicted his Red Lake Ojibwe kin in a contemporary style
Deformed Frogs in Le Sueur County, 1995
An environmental mystery discovered by Minnesota middle-school students
Minneapolis-Moline Company
The "whole line" farm-equipment firm that dominated its industry in the mid-twentieth century
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Walleye
The state fish of Minnesota and a perennial fan favorite
Vietnamese Community of Minnesota
A nonprofit organization active since 1981
Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby
A 450-mile race that took place on the Mississippi River between 1940 and 1960
Minnesota Lynx
The women's basketball team that won four WNBA championship titles in six years.
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