Today in Minnesota History

Travel with Jack and Kitty presents "Today in Minnesota History" - a quick, daily history lesson from the Land of 10,000 Lakes!
“Today in Minnesota History” is a quick, daily history lesson from the Land of 10,000 Lakes!

Introduction: Today in Minnesota History

Hello from Jack and Kitty! 👋

Are you ready to take a trip back in time every day with “Today in Minnesota History”? Be sure to bookmark this page so you can find out what’s happening today! 🎉

We think knowing the history of a place is like reading the backstory of a gripping novel. It adds layers, depth, and context to the sights and sounds around you. You don’t just see a building; you see a landmark with a tale to tell. You don’t just taste food; you taste centuries of culture and tradition. History brings the destination to life, transforming it from just a spot on a map to a rich tapestry of human experience. It’s not just travel; it’s time travel! ⏳

So as you dig into Minnesota‘s past, your journey to the Land of 10,000 Lakes will be all the more rewarding. 😍 Looking for fun things to do in Minnesota? We’ve gotcha covered! If you need more help, check out our best-selling Minnesota Guidebook. On weekdays, be sure to listen to our Travel with Jack and Kitty podcast which is recorded in our hometown of Winona, Minnesota – from culture to cuisine, history to mystery, we share the BEST in the Midwest! 🎙🌎

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Note: This is an ongoing project we launched in October. Every week over the next year (2024), we will be adding to the pages below. By the end of 2024 we will have a daily record of all major historic events in Minnesota! Uff da, it’s a big project. Thankfully, we have gallons of lutefisk lattes ready to fuel our creative passions! Hehe.


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