The one constant through 150 years: Storytelling.
Our first edition was published on May 25, 1867,
nine years after Minnesota was granted
statehood.
These stories are your stories.
Opening video by Nate Miller, for the Star Tribune
INNOVATION
From milling to med-tech, from Twister to Rollerblades, innovation marks Minnesota’s history from the tracks of the Great Northern Railway to the swath of Southdale mall.
CULTURE
L'Etoile du Nord has produced a constellation of stars, from Prince and Dylan to Wellstone and HHH, in a mix of cultures from Dakota to German, Hmong to Somali.
SEASONS
We enjoy 4 distinct seasons, and to us, it’s more than weather. The outdoor life brings us leisure, livelihood, disaster, and a little pride — it's extreme, but we like it here.
SPORTS
Minnesota sports fans take their teams to heart, through Twins Magic to Purple Heartbreak. Local talent runs deep, in names like Nagurski, Winfield and Whalen.
WITNESS
When big news happens, reporters and photographers are there, to bring readers the moments in history we need to know and can't ever forget.
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