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Establishment of the Minneapolis Waterworks, 1867–1910

In 1871 Minneapolis built the first public waterworks in Minnesota to pump water from the Mississippi River. The city's attempts to provide clean, safe water led to decades of efforts to improve and expand the waterworks.

Sister Kenny's Polio Solution

In this brief radio documentary, MN90 producer Andi McDaniel learns how Aussie-Minnesotan Elizabeth Kenny revolutionized polio care.

Seals, Sister Kenny Foundation

Sister Kenny Foundation seals used for fundraising campaign, 3 different presentations, date unknown.

Seals, Sister Kenny Foundation

Sister Kenny Foundation seals used for fundraising campaign, 3 different presentations, date unknown.

Seals, Sister Kenny Foundation

Sister Kenny Foundation seals used for fundraising campaign, 3 different presentations, date unknown.

Therapist assists elderly stroke victim with a walker, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Sister Kenny Pavilion

Therapist assists elderly stroke patient with a walker, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Sister Kenny Pavilion. 2/21/1981.

Iron lung used at Kenny Institute

Iron lung used at Kenny Institute. 'The Emerson Respirator' manufactured by the J.H. Emerson Co., Cambridge 40, MA, 1953. Juvenile size iron lung used at Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, to treat polio patients.

Iron lung used at Kenny Institute

Iron lung used at Kenny Institute. 'The Emerson Respirator' manufactured by the J.H. Emerson Co., Cambridge 40, MA, 1953. Juvenile size iron lung used at Sister Kenny Institute, Minneapolis, to treat polio patients.