Twin Cities Hip Hop Day 2025 turned the Minnesota History Center into a living archive, honoring more than 40 contributors to the culture. Organized by Ryan “Stage One” Dillard, the celebration bridged generations and affirmed Minnesota hip hop’s legacy of community, creativity, and truth.
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Mending 101 with Curiosity Studio: A hands-on workshop for Earth Day
The Minnesota History Center will host a Mending 101 workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025, where attendees can learn beginner-friendly mending stitches and practice techniques on their own garments.
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North Star Voices: Breaking barriers thru-paddling with Cory Maria Dack
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Minnesota History Center will host a free event featuring Cory Maria Dack, an Indigenous Latina educator and outdoor adventure guide, who will share her 134-day journey paddling the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico and discuss the importance of inclusive outdoor narratives.
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‘It’s not just music. It’s preservation. It’s heart.’
Minnesota Jazz Legends will celebrate the music of four titans of the Twin Cities jazz scene, Jay Epstein, Grant West, Art Katzman, and the late Debbie Duncan, on April 13 at the Minnesota History Center, in partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Administrator athlete enjoys best of both worlds at St. Thomas
Amy Olson-Cooper, a former multi-sport athlete and lupus survivor, has made history in athletic administration, receiving the 2025 Wilma Rudolph Courage Award for her efforts in ensuring opportunities for girls and women in sports, and is now the only Black female in senior athletic administration at St. Thomas University.
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Mill City Museum: A Chance to Make History Again
The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis is a finalist in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards and is asking for community support to win the title of the Nation’s Best History Museum.