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Minnesota Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent collection of historical facts, stories, and photographs pertaining to Minnesota history. Student can also learn about Minnesota's settlers and the generations that have come after them.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: May 11: The Star of the North

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a general overview of the history of Minnesota, complete with a wealth of supplementary photos, primary source documents, and maps.
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Forests, Fields, and the Falls: Connecting Minnesota

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click Launch to view this presentation about Minnesota at the turn of the century. You will see the cartoon histories about lumbering, sawmilling, farming, and flourmilling.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Minnesota

For Students 3rd - 5th
America's Story features fun facts about Minnesota, such as how Minnesota's nickname and interesting places such as Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the world and important cultural happenings like the Spam Festival.
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University of Virginia

Iath: Historical Architecture of Minnesota

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of digital models of several of Minnesota's historically significant buildings. Features a 3D model of the Washburn A Mill and the surrounding Mill City area of Minneapolis in 1885. Following this work, IATH created models of...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Minnesota State History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this webpage, students learn about the history and timeline of the state of Minnesota including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, and the Twin Cities.