Don't forget to check out the Oral History and Sugarbushing page!
A documentary about the 1918 fire that swept through MN and destroyed much of Carlton County.
A documentary about the 1963 Cloquet VS Marshall state basketball tournament.
We currently have the trophy on display!
This video narrates the life of Hans Solem from his birth in Norway in 1880 to his life in Cloquet until 1960. He is the creator of the Solem Hotel which still stands today.
The MDL has created new online exhibits featuring letters, photographs, diaries, videos, and interview recordings. These exhibits highlight stories of Minnesotans who experienced war, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. Items from our collection are featured in War Stories: World War I.
Check out the Story map to find Carlton County resident "Pants Mary" (Mary Winter's) story!
Help out the Minnesota Historical Society with their Story Map project!
History is local. Join us in contributing your local community stories as part of our shared and diverse history of LGBTQIA+ communities in Minnesota. The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking collaboration with community organizations, groups, and individuals to expand our StoryMap of LGBTQIA+ sites, specifically including sites in Greater Minnesota. We would love to hear your stories!
Check out the website and the map here!