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Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 28, 20204 min read
Abigail Hunt Snelling was more than a helpmate at the early years of the fort bearing her name
By Curt Brown Special to the Star Tribune View original post A look at the pioneer woman, who arrived at the confluence of the Minnesota...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jan 2, 20203 min read
Local youth honor military with Fort Snelling wreaths
Every year, the Civil Air Patrol partners with Wreaths Across America to purchase wreaths that are placed on the graves of the country’s fal
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Dec 13, 20191 min read
Financial snag hits Fort Snelling Upper Post affordable housing project
A plan to turn 26 long-abandoned historic buildings at Fort Snelling's Upper Post into 200 affordable apartments has hit a financing snag th
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Join NSTT at the Final Event of the 2019 Walking Season!
NSTT will host the final event for the 2019 season. Members and friends will enjoy a guided walk at Fort Snelling State Park
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Oct 20, 20191 min read
MN House DFLers support adding Dakota word ‘Bdote” to Historic Fort Snelling
Forty-four Minnesota House Democrats sent a letter to the Minnesota Historical Society on Monday in support of adding the Dakota word...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Oct 18, 20194 min read
State relocates adoption event planned at Fort Snelling amid outcry from Minnesota Indian groups
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has canceled plans to hold an event promoting adoption at Fort Snelling,
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 30, 20192 min read
Historical Society Seeking Public Input on Fort Snelling Name Change
Join a statewide conversation Please join a conversation about the name of Historic Fort Snelling. While the name of the 1820s fort will...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 25, 20191 min read
Should The Name Of The Fort Snelling Property Be Changed?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Historical Society wants to know your thoughts on the name “Historic Fort Snelling.” The group is...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 17, 20191 min read
Fort Snelling State Park To Reopens September 17th
Fort Snelling State Park will reopen Tuesday September 17th, following a months-long closure due to flooding.
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 10, 20192 min read
Preservationists push for additional funds to finish Fort Snelling revitalization
Next year is the bicentennial for Fort Snelling, however parts of the state’s first historic landmark at the confluence of the...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 10, 20192 min read
Fort Snelling Bi-Centennial Letters to The Star Tribune Editor
In response to Stephen Osman's article: 200 years ago, change came up the Mississippi In his attempt to give public recognition to the...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Sep 3, 20193 min read
200 years ago, Fort Snelling was established, and with it came change
The change was profound, sometimes tragic and not wanted by all, but it began the settlement that would become Minnesota. By Stephen E....
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 30, 20194 min read
MNHS to gather public input on the name for Historic Fort Snelling
The Minnesota Historical Society will launch a statewide effort, now through Friday, Nov. 15, to gather public input on the name of...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 23, 20193 min read
Fort Snelling Name Change Sparks Funding Threat from Lawmakers
Lawmakers accuse Minn. Historical Society of “revisionist history” for adding Dakota word to sign.Lawmakers are threatening deep budget cuts
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 4, 20191 min read
Friends of Fort Snelling 2019 Annual Meeting: September 10, 2019
By John Croman @ Kare 11 Friends of Fort Snelling 2019 Annual Meeting – Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Northern Star Scouting at Base Camp...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 3, 20191 min read
Fort Snelling State Park remains flooded, Park Leaders hope to open by Labor Day
By John Croman @ Kare 11 August 2nd, 2019: The parked closed sign remains outside Fort Snelling State Park. The cars full of excited...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 2, 20192 min read
ICE Protesters Gather At Federal Building Complex Near Fort Snelling
By John Croman @ Kare 11 Protesters part of the Never Again movement blocked the exits Tuesday at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Aug 2, 20191 min read
Historic Fort Snelling Archaeology Update July 31, 2019
By John Croman @ Kare 11 This is your weekly notice of the status of archaeology at Historic Fort Snelling @ B’dote. Archaeologists...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jul 10, 20193 min read
Architects Designed an Active Scouting Community at Historic Fort Snelling
By John Croman @ Kare 11 A convincing case can be made that the most highly trafficked corner in Minnesota is the deep gorge where the...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Fort Snelling State Park Remains Closed Through the 4th of July Due To Flooding
By John Croman @ Kare 11 MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that Fort Snelling State...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Fort Snelling State Park: DNR Update
Here’s an update from the park: most importantly, the rivers have finally returned to a somewhat normal stage! The projects we are...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jun 20, 20192 min read
Historic Fort Snelling Archaeology Update
By Patricia Emerson @ Minn Historical Society June 17th, 2019 – In our letter of 13 March 2019, you were informed that the Minnesota...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jun 14, 20192 min read
Fort Snelling State Park closed until July because of flood damage
By Patricia Emerson @ Minn Historical Society One of Minnesota’s busiest state parks will be closed Memorial Day weekend and the...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
Jun 14, 20192 min read
Someone vandalized the ‘Historic Fort Snelling at Bdote’ sign
By Patricia Emerson @ Minn Historical Society The new sign at Fort Snelling that prompted controversy earlier this month was found...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
May 30, 20192 min read
Fort Snelling State Park remains closed due to spring flooding and damage
By Staff @ DNR DNR Press Release For more information, contact DNR Information Center, 888-646-6367 or info.dnr@state.mn.us. Due to...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
May 23, 20192 min read
Agreement to redevelop Fort Snelling buildings for veterans’ affordable housing
By Staff @ DNR Historic buildings at the Fort Snelling Upper Post will become affordable housing with preference given to military...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
May 21, 20194 min read
State Senators try to Cut Minnesota Historical Society’s Budget over “Bdote” Sign
By Jennifer Brooks @ Star Tribune Bdote. The Dakota name for this spur of land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
May 21, 20192 min read
Fort Snelling to Honor the “Vikings”, a Minnesota-based WWII Ski Battalion
By Cole Heath @ Fox 9 News ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Vikings, a Minnesota-based infantry battalion that fought the Nazis during...
Bruce A Peterson, Editor
May 21, 20192 min read
Minnesota Historical Society expands its work with veterans at historic Fort Snelling
By Staff @ Hometown Focus ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is working to expand its engagement with veterans and...
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