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This Day in Minnesota History

May 26, 1861

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, traveling west to preserve his health, arrives in St. Paul and spends two weeks exploring the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: February 26, 2025