Minnesota Unraveled: Pulling on the Threads of Minnesota History

Minnesota Historical Society

Minnesota history is a rich tapestry, weaving together the diverse experiences, cultures, and events that tell the story of our state. It’s a story that affects—and includes—all of us. Minnesota Unraveled, a podcast by the Minnesota Historical Society, pulls on the threads of the past to reveal new perspectives and expand our knowledge of the history we share. Host Dr. Chantel Rodriguez and her guests invite listeners to think like historians and recognize that learning about other people’s lives in the past can be a powerful way to reveal our place in the present. Join us on a jou...

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Minnesota Unraveled: Pulling on the Threads of Minnesota History

Episodes (27)

Apr 16th We Live On: Telling Queer History and the Transformation of Silence
Apr 2nd The Power of a Waterfall: A History of Owámniyomni and Fuji Ya Restaurant
Mar 19th She is Here Now: Eliza Winston and Slavery in Minnesota

Minnesota Unraveled: Pulling on the Threads of Minnesota History

Apr 16, 2026
1¼ hours
57 MB

Silence was once a form of survival for many in the LGBTQIA+ community. But in Minnesota, a group called Telling Queer History set out to change that, by creating spaces where people across generations could share their stories openly, often for the first time. So how did Telling Queer History transform silence into language and action? What made those spaces feel safe, welcoming, and worth the risk of vulnerability? And why is intergenerational storytelling vital to LGBTQIA+ history? In this episode, host Chantel Rodríguez and her guests – TQH founder RJ Lawrence, and members Harry Wat...

Minnesota Unraveled: Pulling on the Threads of Minnesota History

We Live On: Telling Queer History and the Transformation of Silence

Minnesota Historical Society

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