Minnesota River Flood 2024
The rising waters of the Minnesota River have long posed a challenge for the History Center, reminding us of the constant vigilance needed to protect our heritage. Since the 1993 floods, when the waters surrounded the construction trailers, high-water closures have become a routine part of our lives. But this
MARCH 29, 1998 TORNADO
On March 29, 1998, tornados swept through southern Minnesota, devastating our region. Just after 5:00 PM, residents had only about ten minutes to take shelter once they heard the warning sirens. Propelled by 150-mile-an-hour winds, the tornado cut a mile-wide swath through town. We remember where we’ve been, what we’ve