MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

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Daily dose of Minnesota history - MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds" is a history program airing on Ampers stations in Minnesota. It is a co-production of Ampers and the Minnesota Historical Society. Made possible by funding from the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund.

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Mr. Cool

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/15/20 • 1 min

Frederick McKinley Jones was an inveterate tinkerer. So it wasn’t surprising that after a sweltering summer drive in Minnesota, he hit upon an idea. Britt Aamodt looks at the inventor behind the refrigerated truck.

Texting Away History

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/14/20 • 1 min

You hardly ever hear about kids writing in diaries anymore because paper and pencils seem to have been replaced by computers and text messages. As MN90 producer Marisa Helms explains, the technology that makes it easier for our children to communicate may be destroying their legacies.

The Artist In Red Wing

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/13/20 • 1 min

Charles Biederman was one of the great abstract artists in the 20th century. Britt Aamodt tries to discover why this Cleveland-born artist has more art in Minnesota museums than anywhere else.

The Automatic Pop-up Toaster

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/10/20 • 1 min

Charles Perkins Strite was tired of burnt toast. So the Minnesota inventor set out to do something about it. Britt Aamodt offers up a tale of a new kind of toaster.

Death by Hearse

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/09/20 • 1 min

To prepare lectures for his course on Death and Dying at Hamline University in St. Paul, Mark Berkson visited religious centers around the Twin Cities. But on a lunchtime walk near school, he nearly met his own death. Britt Aamodt has the anecdote of the professor and the hearse.

The Beatles' Minnesota Guitar

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/08/20 • 1 min

The Beatles' press conference in Minneapolis, August 1965, played a part in—or rather, added guitar to—the group's 1966 album Rubber Soul. Britt Aamodt opens up the case on the 12-string Rickenbacker guitar with the Minnesota provenance.

The Cereal Shot from Guns

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/03/20 • 1 min

Everybody would like to have the kind of accident botanist Alexander Anderson had at the turn of the 20th century. He went looking for starch granules and discovered breakfast cereal with a bang. Britt Aamodt gets the scoop.

The Citizens League

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/02/20 • 1 min

What makes Minnesota unique? The lakes, the weather...and the Minnesota Citizen's League. For over 60 years, the Minnesota Citizens League has helped tackle some of the toughest problems in the state. MN90 producer Allison Herrera tells us more about this influential organization.

The Death of Superman

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/01/20 • 1 min

Dan Jurgens had a Clark Kent childhood in Ortonville, Minnesota. But Britt Aamodt reveals that Jurgens's relationship with the Man of Steel didn’t end there.

Sweating It

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

04/16/20 • 1 min

Minnesota weather isn’t known for its steaminess. So Britt Aamodt wonders how the state ended up with the oldest Finnish steam bath in North America.

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How many episodes does MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds have?

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds currently has 69 episodes available.

What topics does MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Podcasts and Minnesota.

What is the most popular episode on MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds?

The episode title 'Minnesota's Homegrown Communist, Gus Hall' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds?

The average episode length on MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds is 1 minutes.

How often are episodes of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds released?

Episodes of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds?

The first episode of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds was released on Feb 25, 2020.

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Top 10 MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds Episodes

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How many episodes does MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds have?

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What is the average episode length on MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds?

How often are episodes of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds released?

When was the first episode of MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds?

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