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“Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat” Premiere

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	Kevin Kling, a proud denizen of the North Star State Still Kevin Kling from “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Local humorist Kevin Kling leads a quirky, informative, whirlwind tour of Minneapolis history in the new Minnesota Historical Society film collaboration “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Printable version(389 KB)
	The Legend of Franklin Steele Still image from “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” So how did Minneapolis become a city? Legend has it that in the1830s many people tried to acquire St. Anthony Falls because water meant power – power to run wheels, grind grain and turn saws. A crafty storekeeper named Franklin Steele outfoxed them all when he sneaked across the river in the night, built a cabin and made breakfast to share with the competition when they arrived the next morning. Printable version(607 KB)
	Steele builds a new city Still image from “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Franklin Steele used his claim of St. Anthony Falls to build a sawmill, and the new town of St. Anthony was born. Printable version(564 KB)
	A march through Minneapolis history Still image from “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Author and star Kevin Kling walks us through the humorous and historic tale of how Minneapolis harnessed a waterfall, survived grain explosions, built skyscrapers and skyways, danced to polkas, punk and Prince, won the World Series and along the way ate a lot of sauerkraut. Printable version(458 KB)
	#5 Uncle Sam needs our help Still image from “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” When Uncle Sam needed our help fighting overseas during World War II, Minneapolis sent its very best: Maxine, Patti and Laverne – the Andrew Sisters. Kevin Kling marches us through the history of Minneapolis in the film “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Printable version(678 KB)
	Kevin Kling roots for the home town Photograph by Therese Scheller. Kevin Kling hamming it up on location near the big marshmallow, also known as the Metrodome, during the filming of the new Minnesota Historical Society film “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Printable version(145 KB)
	Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Photograph by Assassi Productions. This awarding-wining architectural marvel, located in the heart of Minneapolis’ (new) booming riverfront district, is home to exhibition galleries, breathtaking views, the ‘Flour Tower,’ a baking lab, and now “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Printable version(1,481 KB)