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Special Collections

These collections have been curated to reflect important events in Minnesota history. Content for these collections, and the collections themselves, have been created with the help of the MPR Newsroom, reference librarians at the Minnesota Historical Society and the MPR Archives Team.

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Minnesota Politicians

963 stories

Minnesota has been host to a cast of famous politicians. From the honored Walter Mondale, to the infamous Jesse Ventura, Minnesota has made its mark on the national political scene.

Minnesota Weather

707 stories

Climate change, industry, parks, air and water quality are issues that are debated in congress, compete for funding and enpassion many Minnesotans.

Immigration & Diversity

686 stories

When Minnesota was a new state, thousands of settlers arrived, many of them from Europe. But in recent decades, the state has attracted large numbers of Hmong and Somali refugees.

35W Bridge Collapse

267 stories

On Aug. 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring more than 140. 

Future Tech Past Tense

226 stories

In 1996 MPR News saw big changes coming to the world of digital technology, and figured listeners could use a daily guide to the new, rapidly changing landscape.

Midday

220 stories

Midday was a daily two-hour news program broadcasting a variety of public affairs programming covering politics, education, business, world affairs, and sports.

Gary Eichten

176 stories

Gary Eichten has spent more than 40 years with MPR, serving in a variety of roles including station manager, news director and his current role as host of Midday.

Civil Rights in Minnesota

152 stories

Minnesota has one of the most comprehensive non-discrimination laws in the nation, but it hasn't always been the case.

Jesse Ventura

113 stories

James George Janos, better known as Jesse Ventura, is an American politician, actor, author, and former professional wrestler who served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. Ventura served as a Navy UDT member during the Vietnam War.

Minnesota Twins

111 stories

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

Classical Interviews

100 stories

Since MPR was founded in 1967, our studios have been a regular stop for the world's master musicians, composers, and conductors.  Here is a sampling from our collection of unique interviews.

Pine Ridge Reservation

60 stories

Pine Ridge Reservation, located in South Dakota, is home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The reservation covers 2 million acres, with an estimated population of close to 40,000. The needs of the reservation are immense as a result of grinding poverty.

Hubert Humphrey

48 stories

Hubert H. Humphrey served as the 38th vice president of the United States and as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota.

Minnesota State Fair

43 stories

The Great Minnesota Get-Together, as the fair is also known, has been held every year with a few exceptions since 1859, the year after Minnesota became a state.

Women in the 1970s

26 stories

Women in the United States made major headway in the 1970s as more and more women entered the workforce, enrolled in colleges and took the spotlight in some professional sports.  Major events during the 1970s include:

Tim Pawlenty

24 stories

Tim Pawlenty served as the 39th governor of Minnesota. Pawlenty was first elected governor in 2002, after serving 10 years in the state House of Representatives, and re-elected as governor in 2006.

Walter Mondale

8 stories

Walter Mondale was the 42nd vice president of the United States. Born and raised in Minnesota, Mondale’s political success has made him one of the most notable Minnesotans.

Mystery Audio Clips

6 stories

History sleuths, here's a challenge for you.  Can you identify the speaker or the event in these mystery audio clips?    Answers are available on the Mystery Audio Clips Answers  page.

Early MPR Recordings

4 stories

Minnesota Public Radio was founded in 1967 by Bill Kling and Colman Barry, president of St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn. After the first station, KSJR 90.1-FM, went on the air, Kling began building a statewide network.

Paul Wellstone

3 stories