On this date in 1855, the area west of the Mississippi River excluded from the Fort Snelling Reservation when it was reduced in 1852 was sold to settlers. $24,668 was paid for the 19,774 acres. A large part of present day Minneapolis now covers that area.
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1886-02-01
On this date in 1886, the first St. Paul Winter Carnival opens showcasing a 102 foot tall Ice Palace. The palace, built at a cost of $5,210, was designed by Alexander Hutchinson who had designed ice palaces for Montreal’s winter carnivals the previous three years. The idea of the St. Paul Winter Carnival was developed […]
1823-05-10
On this date in 1823, the steamboat Virginia arrives at Fort Snelling. The Virginia travelled to within 8 miles of St. Anthony Falls and the trip marked the first successful navigation of the Upper Mississippi by a steamboat. The 118 foot stern-wheeler made the 729 mile trip from St. Louis in 20 days.
1910-05-08
On this date in 1910, Governor Adolf O. Eberhart declares Minnesota’s first Mother’s Day holiday. (MNopedia)
1800-05-07
On this date in 1800, The Indiana Territory, created by an Act of Congress, is signed into law by President John Adams. This expansive territory included land north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River. This ecompassed the eastern region of Minnesota which today includes the metro counties of Anoka, Ramsey, Washington […]
