Governor Wendell Anderson signs a 1971 legislation package (the Minnesota Miracle) into law. Looking on are (from left to right): John Haynes, Anderson’s tax aide; Sen. Harold Kalina; Rep. Irv Anderson, Rep. Martin Sabo, and Rep L.J. Lee. Photo by Duane Braley for the Minneapolis Tribune, October 31, 1971, 1A. From the Minneapolis and St. Paul newspaper negatives collection, Minnesota Historical Society.

Governor William Marshall and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1866. Photo by Joel Emmons Whitney.

Governor William Marshall and members of the House of Representatives, 1868. Photo by Joel Emmons Whitney.

Governor Luther Youngdahl setting fire to restraints at Anoka County Hospital, October 31, 1949. Photograph by Hi Paul. Published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on November 1, 1949, with the article, “Halloween Fire Heralds Reform—Anoka State Hospital Burns Straitjackets.” Original caption: “A flaming pile of strait jackets, manacles, and straps marked the end of the use of restraints at the Anoka State Hospital Monday night. Gov. Youngdahl, the moving force behind Minnesota’s mental health program, is shown personally setting the torch to the devices.