It Happened in Minnesota

True Tales from Minnesota’s History From the Milford Mine tragedy to the creation of SPAM, It Happened in Minnesota gives readers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the North Star State. Live through the blinding, deadly blizzard of 1873. Meet J. R. Watkins, the former cure-all potion peddler who founded a company that eventually pushed more than two hundred legitimate products. And learn why New Yorkers packed their bags for Minnesota City—the grass was definitely greener over there!