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Duluth prepares for tall ships festival
The city of Duluth is preparing for big crowds this week as nine tall ships from across North America and Europe sail into the harbor, bringing a piece of sailing history to the Twin Ports.
New novel could make David Mitchell a household name in the US
While he's hugely popular around the world, British novelist David Mitchell is still somewhat of a cult figure in the U.S. His new novel, "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet," may well change that.
63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe
Tomorrow marks the 63rd anniversary of a speech given by former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall calling for American assistance in rebuilding Europe after World War II. Marshall went on to craft the Marshall Plan and became an eminent figure in 20th century history. Historian, author and University of Vermont Professor Mark Stoler spoke earlier this year about Marshall and his illustrious career at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
Remembering the heyday of the Soo Line
Winton Forsberg started working for the Soo Line in 1953. In this 1973 interview with Hugh Morgan, the station agent reminisces about the days of carrying passengers and connecting with people.
Stalin's daughter lives in Wisconsin, new film says
An independent film is bringing to light a well-kept secret: Soviet dictator Josef Stalin's only daughter has lived incognito for much of the past two decades in small towns in Wisconsin.
Minn. veteran recalls his role in revealing Holocaust to the world
Red Wing resident Gordon Fisher enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 to avoid being drafted into the infantry. Toward the end of World War II, he received an assignment that would unveil the atrocities of the Holocaust.
The Supreme Court after Justice Stevens
Hear the latest news and analysis of Justice Stevens' announcement that he's retiring, followed by former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Justice Stephen Breyer discussing judicial selection at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival.
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