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Nov. 7, 1909: 'Minnesota Rouser' is born

In the fall of 1909, the Minneapolis Tribune sponsored a contest seeking a new school song for the University of Minnesota. According to the rules, the song "must be light, without being flippant or slangy, and the music should be fairly fast and suitable for large gatherings." First prize: $100. More…

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