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MINNESOTA AND AMERICA 250

The first African-American born in the State of Minnesota, George Bonga, who was a fur trader, and also half Native American.
(Minnesota Historical Society)
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Minnesota and America at 250: The state's first African American resident, and the Rondo neighborhood

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As we approach the 250th Birthday of the United States next July, WCCO takes a looks back through the eyes of Minnesota over those same 250 years. This month we focus on the oldest frame house in the state, the Ard Godfrey House in Northeast Minneapolis.
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Minnesota and America at 250: Minneapolis' Ard Godfrey house stands as testament to city's pioneer roots

Godfrey was brought to Minnesota to construct the first dam and sawmill along St. Anthony Falls
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Railroads in the late-19th century and early 20th century in downtown Minneapolis helped make the Twin Cities a crucial hub for U.S. agriculture and made Minneapolis the world's "bread basket" with their flour-milling giants like Washburn Crosby, now General Mills.
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Minnesota and the U.S. at 250: The railroads turn the Twin Cities into a crucial hub for transporting agricultural goods

Each month, WCCO looks back on America's 250th birthday next July through the eyes of Minnesota
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This month for "Minnesota and America at 250", we focus on what is more than just a state phrase - it's something that shaped the entire history of Minnesota. This is the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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Minnesota and America at 250: The land of 10,000 lakes shapes the history of our state

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As we approach the 250th birthday of the United States next July, WCCO takes a looks back through the eyes of Minnesota over those same 250 years. This month we focus on Fort Snelling, a key cornerstone of Minnesota becoming part of the U.S. and also a key site for the indigenous population of the state going back much further.
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Minnesota and America at 250: Fort Snelling is 200 years old but the site's significance goes back much further

Land at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers is a cornerstone of statehood and the indigenous
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Part of an 1858 Dakota Indian treaty delegation. The Dakota are the original "native" inhabitants of Minnesota according to archaeological records going back some 13,000 years.
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Minnesota and America at 250: The Dakota who have called the state home for nearly 13,000 years

Each month leading up to next July's 250th anniversary of the U.S. we'll explore part of Minnesota's history too
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