Another Little known Fact about Minneapolis
The first fully automatic pop-up toaster was invented in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1926. Minnesota’s stringent bread-control laws currently only allow residents to own semi-automatic toasters.
Gone Fishing: The 1968 West Bank Music Scene
Created as part of an IFP Media Arts youth workshop, Gone Fishing tells the story of Minneapolis’ West Bank music scene circa 1968. Through interviews with musicians Spider John Koerner, Papa John Kolstad, scenester Red Nelson and writer Cyn Collins, the film introduces that vibrant era to a new generation.
The Standing Resolution Of Fourth Baptist Church
Standing Resolution Of Fourth Baptist Church 2105 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA as adopted April 1, 1959 WHEREAS: Interdenominational philosophy has ascribed to itself the church’s divinely appointed task of evangelism; AND WHEREAS: Interdenominational philosophy is expressed functionally by various groups guided by the principle that real soul winning service for Christ is best accomplished [...]
The Hotel Nicollet
After the old Nicollet House was torn down in 1923 it was replaced with a grand new hotel. In addition to housing guests and bringing in notable performers to entertain customers a, the new Nicollet was the home to WCCO radio for many years. By the 1960s the Nicollet was facing difficult times in the [...]
Greeting From St. Paul
Q: Why did everyone in Minneapolis quit going to church and lose their faith? A: There are a dozen or so pages in the Bible about St. Paul, but nothing about Minneapolis.
