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This Day in Minnesota History

January 25, 1875

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ISBN: 0873514165
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On Thanksgiving Day, the St. James Hotel in Red Wing opens. Conceived by eleven local businessmen who made their fortunes in the grain industry and contributed $60,000 to the cause, the establishment is an expression of community pride and identity.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: November 25, 2020