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Minnesota History

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CHanover Minnesota

City of Hanover: A Brief History

At one point, the area of Hanover, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the…

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CGreenfield Minnesota

City of Greenfield: A Brief History

At one point, the area of Greenfield, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and…

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CDayton Minnesota

City of Dayton: A Brief History

Dayton, Minnesota started as an early settlement.  Like much of the surrounding area, Dayton was mostly an area…

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CMaple Grove Minnesota

City of Maple Grove: A Brief History

The city of Maple Grove, Minnesota is located in the north-central part of Hennepin County. At one time, the…

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CShakopee Minnesota

City of Shakopee: A Brief History

The City of Shakopee is so rich in history, that it is difficult to discuss in a brief manner. The city was…

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CSt. Paul Minnesota

City of St. Paul: A Brief History

Overview of History of St. Paul Saint Paul is the second biggest city in the state of Minnesota, the county…

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CCorcoran Minnesota

City of Corcoran: A Brief History

The first people living in the region now known today as Corcoran were members of diverse American Indian…

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CChamplin Minnesota

City of Champlin: A Brief History

The name Champlin was derived from the name of a U.S. Navy Commodore who was known as Stephen Champlin. He was…

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CBrooklyn Park Minnesota

City of Brooklyn Park: A Brief History

"This is Paradise," Pierre Bottineau exclaimed, he took a look at the beautiful prairie and woods before him.…

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CBrooklyn Center Minnesota

City of Brooklyn Center: A Brief History

The area known today as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota was originally owned by the government, and was not made…

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CSaint Anthony Minnesota

City of Saint Anthony: A Brief History

St. Anthony, Minnesota started out as a township in 1861, and then became a village in 1945. It was officially…

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HRogers Minnesota

History of Rogers Minnesota

Rogers, Minnesota started as an early settlement in 1884.  Like much of the surrounding area, Rogers was mostly…

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