On this date in 1934, two people are killed and sixty-seven are injured in a clash between Minneapolis police and the truck drivers Union 574 during the Minneapolis “trucker’s strike”. The strike grew from a walkout by Teamsters against most of the trucking companies operating in Minneapolis, the major distribution center for the Upper Midwest […]
General
1847-07-19
On this date in 1847, Harriet Bishop opens the first public school in the Minnesota Territory. Having arrived in Minnesota from her home state of Vermont the day before, Bishop opened the school in a former blacksmith shop at the corner of what is today St. Peter Street and Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul.
1840-07-18
On this date in 1840, the first postmark, aside from Fort Snelling, is established in what is now the state of Minnesota. The postmark for Lake St. Croix, Wisconsin Territory would eventually become Point Douglas, Minnesota.
1858-07-16
On this date in 1858, the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota is adopted. The original state seal design depicted a man plowing eastward and looking over his shoulder at a Native American on horseback riding toward the setting sun. On a ribbon above are the words “L’Etoile du Nord”, which means “The […]
1863-07-10
On this date in 1863, Charles N. Mackubin passes. Mackubin, originally from Anne Arundel County, Maryland moved to St. Paul in June of 1854.
