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MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

Daily dose of Minnesota history - 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. Made possible by funding from the Minnesota Art"s and Cultural Heritage fund.

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Maya Moore

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/10

She soared on the court and shook up the courtroom. Maya Moore didn’t just change the game, she changed lives.Producer: Autumn HaegEditorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: A basketball sitting stationary on an outdoor concrete basketball court. [credit: Emily Krumberger]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. https://www.facebook.com/MN90Ampers/Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and

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Kirby Puckett

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/09

From the sandlots to the Metrodome, Kirby Puckett was more than a ballplayer. He was the heart and soul of the Minnesota Twins.Producer: Autumn HaegEditorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. https://www.facebook.com/MN90Ampers/Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made

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Lake Street's Puppet Theater

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/08

Where giant puppets meet powerful protest, Minnesota’s In the Heart of the Beast Theater brings stories to life with color and courage. Producer: Autumn HaegEditorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: In the Heart of the Beast Theater, Minneapolis, MN. [credit: Autumn Haeg]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. https://www.facebook.com/MN90Ampers/Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and

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The First Avenue Depot

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/07

Before all the stars and glamor, the iconic Minneapolis music venue had several other purposes.Image: Greyhound Bus Depot, located at First Avenue North and Seventh Street, Minneapolis, ca. 1935. [credit: Charles W. Howson Company, courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society]Music: "River Deep – Mountain High" by Ike and Tina Turner from River Deep – Mountain High. (A&M Records 1966) (0:10)Music: "Purple Rain" by Prince from Purple Rain (Warner Bros. Records, 1984) (0:16)

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The Blue Mounds Bison

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/06

In a small town in the southwest corner of Minnesota, you'll find Blue Mounds State Park, one of the few places in the state that visitors can see the historic bison up close and in a natural habitat year-round. Image: Bison ca 1880 [credit: Collection of the Minnesota Historical Society]

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Sleepy Eye vs. MTV

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/03

Madonna and Nirvana were just two of the many fan-favorite acts shown on MTV during the 80s and 90s. But one small town in Minnesota was not entertained.Image by: Autumn Haeg

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Melvin Calvin and the Life Cycle of Plants

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/02

Many high school students learn about photosynthesis in their biology classes. However, some may not know about one Minnesotan who was crucial to discovering plant life cycles. [Image credit: Autumn Haeg]

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The Great Mill Disaster

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/04/01

Minneapolis faced one of its most tragic events in 1878 after a cloud of flour dust got mixed up in a fiery situation. Image: Photograph altered by an artist to illustrate the Washburn A Mill explosion, 1878. [Credit: Minnesota Historical Society]

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Frances Densmore

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/31

What if the songs of a culture could disappear forever? Frances Densmore of Red Wing, Minnesota wanted to ensure they didn’t. A pioneer in ethnology, Frances Densmore helped preserve Indigenous stories and songs across the state.Image: Portrait of Frances Densmore, 1928. [credit: Minnesota Historical Society]

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Self-Inflating Life Preservers

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/30

After fears of drowning were rising among his customers, Peter Markus knew it was up to him to invent a new way of staying afloat should a boat capsize.

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The Haunted Mansion of Forepaugh

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/27

A popular restaurant in St. Paul has a hauntingly delicious history of romance, scandal, and death.[Image by: Autumn Haeg]

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Duane Hanson

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/26

Minnesota artist Duane Hanson captivated the country with his hyper-realistic sculptures depicting everyday people and events.

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Trumpeter Swans Make a Comeback

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/25

Swans used to be a popular game of choice for Minnesota hunters. But by the 1900’s, the entire population of trumpeter swans was gone.

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The Peavey Fountain

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/24

Grain giant Frank Peavey was a wealthy man who needed a way to boast his money. Following trends from other local philanthropists, he donated his money for a new horse fountain.

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Richard Wozniak Was Young at Heart

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/23

Richard Wozniak loved the Frank Sinatra recording of the Johnny Richards-Carolyn Leigh song "Young-at-Heart." So, in 1956, when he opened his Duluth business, there was only one name for it: Young at Heart Record Store.Image: Young at Heart record club business card. [credit: Collection of Minnesota Historical Society]

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The Mennonites of Mountain Lake, Minnesota

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/20

With the railroad expanding westward, Minnesota needed farmers and laborers to work in the new settlements along the railroad line. Minnesota State Board of Immigration member William Seeger advocated for a group of Russian Mennonites to come and live in the new settlement of Mountain Lake.Image: Evangelical Mennonite Church, half-mile north of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, 1959. [credit: MN Historical Society]

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1:30

Milk: Our State Drink

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/19

Many Minnesotans are familiar with our state bird, the loon, and state flower, the lady slipper. But did you know that milk is Minnesota's state drink? Here's how.[Image by: sommai | Adobe Stock ]

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The Red Wing Project

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/18

In 1923, the University of Minnesota launched the Red Wing Project, an experiment to bring electricity to rural farmers in the state. This experiment, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, inspired 23 other states to conduct their own electrification studies and led to the establishment of the national Rural Electrification Administration.Image: Farmer W.A. Benitt with electric pump, 1938. [credit: MN Historical Society]

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The Very Musical Founder of the Westgate Theater

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/17

While no longer standing, the Westgate Theater was a beloved arts space in South Minneapolis for over 40 years. The founder of the Westgate, musician Carl Fust, had a vision of bringing people together during the Depression Era. Image: Exterior of the Westgate Theater [credit: The Fust Family Collection]

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Welcome to the 4077th: Mike Farrell's M*A*S*H Debut

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds ·

2026/03/16

Actor and South Saint Paul native Mike Farrell was replacing a popular character in one of the 1970's most popular TV shows. He was thrilled for the job, but would M*A*S*H's devoted fan base hate him?Image: American GIs at a concert in Korea 1952. [credit: Collection Minnesota Historical Society]

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