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This Day in Minnesota History

January 4, 1864

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ISBN: 0873514165
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The steamboat John Rumsey explodes near the lower levee in St. Paul, killing seven of the crew. Explosions, usually caused by excessive steam pressure, were a common occurrence on Mississippi riverboats.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: July 1, 2015