B) On July 23, 1924, St. Paul's fire department phased out its last horse-drawn fire engine, with the last team retired from Station House 13 at Raymond and Hampton Avenues.
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On Sept. 27, 1888, this Catholic Bishop would be named St. Paul's first Archbishop, and in the years ahead would oversee the building of a city landmark. Was it: A) Bishop Joseph Cretin B) Bishop John Ireland C) Bishop John Roach For the answer, click on the headline above...
What event led to the collapse of St. Paul's High Bridge on Aug. 22, 1904? For the answer, click on the headline above...
Edina's Interlachen Country Club once hosted one of the most prestigious men's tournaments in professional golf, the U.S. Open. What year? A) 1910 B) 1920 C) 1930 D) 1940 For the answer, click on the headline above...
On Aug. 13, 1893, the biggest fire in Minneapolis history burns more than 150 buildings, leaving 1,500 people without shelter. How widespread was the fire? A) It burned 23-square blocks. B) It burned 43-square blocks. C) It burned 63-square blocks. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On Aug. 31, 1929, Wilbur Foshay, dedicated his Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis. But the party didn't last long for this utilities king. It wouldn't be long before he'd end up in federal prison. What happened? A) He was convicted of a pyramid scheme. B) He was caught laundering money for a Norwegian mob. C) He was caught sneaking into the Fair once too often. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On Nov. 6, 1860, Albert Lea was named the county seat in Freeborn County over Itasca. How was it decided? A) By a horse race. B) By the Minnesota Legislature. C) By the flip of a coin. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On Oct. 10, 1918, a fire along a well-traveled railroad line results in the deaths of 435 people and burns 38 communities. Which area was affected? A) Duluth to Hibbing. B) Minneapolis to Rochester. C) Stillwater to St. Paul. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On July 4, 1999, a monstrous windstorm devastates the BWCA. How many acres of land were destroyed? A) 175,000 acres B) 478,000 acres C) 824,000 acres For the answer, click on the headline above.