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The Secret History of Donnelly

Learn about the history and the life of Donnelly, Minnesota's namesake Ignatius Donnelly.

05/06/2021

Postcards

The Secret History of Donnelly

Clip: Season 12 Episode 13 | 16m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn about the history and the life of Donnelly, Minnesota's namesake Ignatius Donnelly.

Ignatius Donnelly was an American congressman, populist writer and amateur scientist known for his writings about the lost continent of Atlantis. Duluth-based filmmaker Mike Scholtz’s short story about Donnelly begins near the town of Donnelly and takes viewers on a wild ride from there, exploring the amazing legacy of the man.

05/06/2021

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Lac qui Parle County Park

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Clip: S12 Ep13 | 6m 32s | Learn about the history of Lac qui Parle County Park. (6m 32s)

Lac qui Parle State and County Parks; Ignatius Donnelly

Preview: S12 Ep13 | 40s | Learn about the history of Lac qui Parle State and County Parks and Ignatius Donnelly. (40s)

Lac qui Parle State Park

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Clip: S12 Ep13 | 6m 32s | Lac qui Parle State Park (6m 32s)

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Postcards is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Production sponsorship is provided by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Explore Alexandria Tourism, Shalom Hill Farm, Margaret A. Cargil Foundation, 96.7kram and viewers like you.

Margaret A. Cargill96.7 KRAMWest Central Initiative
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