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In 1961, Minnesota gained its first professional sports team when the Washington Senators moved to Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington and became the Minnesota Twins.The team enjoyed relatively quick success, winning the American League pennant in 1965 behind the hitting of Tony Oliva and Harmon

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Minneapolis Alderman John Derris moderates animal neutering ordinance meeting

1974
May 23, 1974 —

A neutering ordinance is discussed in a heated townhall meeting moderated by Minneapolis Alderman John Derris. Veterinarian Dr. James Crockett says mandatory neutering will not work because of the sheer number of animals.

Ralph Nader says energy shortage is an oil company fabrication

1974
May 23, 1974 —

Ralph Nader says Exon is the entity telling America it has an energy shortage. Nader posits that three things are needed to "orchestrate" a shortage: oil company monopolies, White House co-operation, and a cover--in this case,the Arab oil embargo.

William Kunstler says Symbionese Liberation Army deaths unecessary

1974
May 23, 1974 —

Attorney William Kunstler says Symbionese Liberation Army members were murdered by authorities without trial, referring to the death of six SLA who died in a house fire/ shootout.