MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

Series produced by Ampers

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MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds" is a history program airing on Ampers stations in Minnesota. It is a co-production of Ampers and the Minnesota Historical Society.

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds" is a history program airing on Ampers stations in Minnesota. It is a co-production of Ampers and the Minnesota Historical Society.


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Mudbaden Sulphur Spa
From: Ampers
Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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Near the Sand Creek township in Scott County, Minnesota, there stands a building with a history, in mud. Patients would visit the spa in hopes of r...

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  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
The Horse Buried at Fort Snelling
From: Ampers
Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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In 1921, a 10-year-old wagon trained horse named "Whiskey" was introduced to Fort Snelling. He was a wild and restless horse, often overlooked beca...

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  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Tilt-A-Whirl
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Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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The Tilt-A-Whirl, one of the most iconic and gut spinning amusement park rides, was invented by Herbert W. Sellner, an entrepreneur from Minnesota.

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  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
Godmother of the Nail Industry
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Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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Acclaimed actress and Minnesota Native, Tippi Hedren, transformed the nail industry in the United States. In 1975, while working as an internationa...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Peavey-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator
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Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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Wooden grain elevators in the early 1900s had issues with starting on fire leading to lost crops and explosions. In response, the Peavey–Haglin Exp...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Handicraft Guild of Minneapolis
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Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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The Handicraft Guild of Minneapolis forever changed the arts and crafts community in the early 20th century. Founded around 1905 and active until 1...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Longest Running AA Club
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Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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Alano Society of Minneapolis, also known as 2218, holds a significant place in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in Minnesota. Established...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Uncle Harvey’s Mausoleum
From: Ampers
Series: MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
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Uncle Harvey's Mausoleum, also known as "the icebox" or "the cribs," is an intriguing structure located just off the shoreline in Duluth's Canal Pa...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7

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