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A timeline of Minnesota history from first contact to the present, complied by the

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Jul 26, 2008 5:12:59 PM
Very cool! One of the Dipity engineers is a Minnesota enthusiast too!
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Dec 1, 2010 1:09:38 AM
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Sep 9, 2011 12:14:32 PM
On October 12, 1918, Minnesota witnessed the largest natural disaster in its history. Fires raged from Moose Lake to Duluth. Between 32 and 38 towns or villages were wholly or partially destroyed by the fire plus a number of townships or communities (for example: Split Rock, Harney, Sturgeon Lake, Bruno, and Willow River). A total of 1,500 square miles were obliterated while fires encompassed 8,400 square miles. The effects on the population were great as 453 people died outright, 85 were badly burned, and 106 were killed by influenza and pneumonia (after the Fires, due to weakened immune systems). Over 11,382 families displaced and 52,371 people were injured, disrupted, or affected to some degree. The Relief Commission estimated property destroyed to be worth $30 million but between $65 and $73 million claimed in court cases alone. At least 4,089 houses, 6,366 barns, and 41 school buildings destroyed and 4,295 farm animals, and 54,083 chickens lost. The U.S. Railroad Administration was judged to be responsible because of fires started by sparks from locomotives but the federal government refused to pay compensation for losses. After 17 years of court battles before winning satisfaction, final court judgments $29,743,416.25 were awarded. For some reason, this event was overlooked in the creation of the Minnesota history timeline.
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