History

Vinyl Records [INFOGAPHIC]

November 15, 2017

This infgraphic from illustrates and examines the resurgence of vinyl records. Following this infographic, you’ll find a documentary of the phonograph.

The Lady In Number 6 Trailer [VIDEO]

October 15, 2013

The Lady In Number 6: 109 year old, Alice Herz Sommer, the world’s oldest pianist & oldest holocaust survivor, shares her views on how to live a long happy life.

8 Panoramic Photos Of Minnesota From The 1900s [GALLERY]

July 1, 2013

At the turn of the century, photographer George R. Lawrence traveled the United States and took panoramic photos along the way, eight of them in Minnesota.

1959 Fender Guitar Factory Tour [VIDEO]

November 23, 2012

1959 8mm film tour of the Fender Guitar factory by Forrest White. Leo Fender is in the second shot. All the instruments were hand-crafted and every guitar made that year is now worth a small fortune.

My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

April 15, 2012

David Erickson’s favorite sports moment was the ability to see the effect Hank Aaron’s 715th home run had on his African American friend’s family.

Minnesota Twins Spring Training, 1987

April 6, 2012

Home video of the 1987 Minnesota Twins team at Spring Training in Orlando, Florida, that would go on to win Minnesota’s first World Series Championship.

Pride (In The Name Of Love) by U2

January 16, 2012

Music video for U2’s tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Pride (In The Name Of Love).

FLASHBACK: Jason DeRusha Reports On 35W Bridge Collapse

August 1, 2011

WCCO TV reporter Jason DeRusha’s coverage of the 35W bridge collapse tragedy that occurred four years ago today.

Throwback Thursday: Birth Of Hip Hop, Disco & Punk

July 14, 2011

The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk – How the squalid streets of ’70s New York gave birth to music that would go on to conquer the world – punk, disco and hip hop.

Hubert H Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion

May 25, 2011

On the date of the 100th birthday of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Minneapolis City Hall will host a series of discussions about politics and policy that Humphrey has influenced locally and nationally.

The day will conclude with a reunion of former Humphrey staff and Humphrey family members and presentation of Humphrey Liberalism awards to a number of dignitaries who influenced Humphrey or carried on his work.

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