Minnesota: A History of the Land

Brings to life the epic story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota - from the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs - using nature videography from across the state, never-before-seen historic images, state-of-the-art animations, and historic recreations.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Minnesota: A History of the Land
First Air Date	February 21, 2005
Last Air Date	October 18, 2006
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Twin Cities Public Television Bell Museum
Networks	PBS

S01E05

The Northern Forest (1910s – Early 21st Century)

With its majestic pines, glittering lakes, and rich human history the northern forest is central to many Minnesotans' sense of place. But at the turn of the 20th century, the landscape lay in ruins; decades of unchecked logging had been followed by catastrophic fires. This new episode chronicles efforts to understand and restore this important landscape just as a new threat looms.

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