The Minnesota Book of Days is a entertaining and educational day-by-day
account of Minnesota history, chronicling important events, famous
firsts, notable individuals, and interesting incidents.
Tony Greiner's thorough research and keen sense of the offbeat combine
to produce a book that is both serious history and unexpected fun, a
perfect gift and a handy compendium. Did you know that the mercury sank
below freezing on the Fourth of July in 1859? Or that on August 18,
1929, a 350-pound bear wandered into the lounge of the Hotel Duluth? Or
that on October 8, 1956, the world's first fully enclosed shopping mall,
Southdale Shopping Center, opened in Edina?
This handy guide explores famous and not-so-famous aspects of
Minnesota's history in lively entries for each day of the year. Whether
you're a visitor or a lifelong resident, these tidbits about noteworthy
events and people just might inspire you to explore Minnesota history in
greater depth.