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Minnesota: A History of the Land
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Minnesota: A History of the Land

2005-02-21 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

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Brings to life the epic story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota - from the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs - using nature videography from across the state, never-before-seen historic images, state-of-the-art animations, and historic recreations.

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Twin Cities Public Television, Bell Museum
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Lansing ShepardSelf - Narrator (voice)

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