Minnesota Historical Society

Culture

Change the name. Rewrite history. Redefine politics.

September 7, 2019 by Katherine Kersten

Why the Left wants to rewrite Minnesota’s history.

September 7, 2019 by Katherine Kersten

Culture

Q&A: The case for Midwestern history

January 11, 2018 by Jon K. Lauck, John Hinderaker

No region has suffered more from historical neglect than the Midwest.

January 11, 2018 by Jon K. Lauck, John Hinderaker

Culture

Is Truth the First Casualty of Art?

May 30, 2017 by John Hinderaker

The Walker Art Center has been in the news lately. The Walker has completely redone its sculpture garden, long a favorite haunt of families with children. But the garden’s re-opening…

May 30, 2017 by John Hinderaker

Culture

Painting of 1862 Dakota War Removed From State Capitol

December 28, 2016 by John Hinderaker

Since 1923, a painting by Anton Gag titled “Attack on New Ulm” has been on display at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul. The painting depicts an incident in the…

December 28, 2016 by John Hinderaker