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Comment on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1958: Salt in Verne Gagne’s eye by danove

danove — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:43:00 +0000

Hard Boiled Haggerty. At one time I believe he was Verne’s number one nemesis. Lou Thesz: I seem to remember Verne battling Thesz for a title and had the sleeper hold applied as time ran out. I can still see Verne stomping around the ring, protesting. Thanks for all the good memories.

Comment on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1901: Roosevelt at the fair by amber weston

amber weston — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:33:18 +0000

i dont understand whats going on in this but i guess thats why i am failing US History

Comment on Nov. 18, 1903: The hazards of photography by David Middlecamp

David Middlecamp — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:18:31 +0000

Oh and if taking the picture weren’t dangerous enough you could get mercury poisoning from developing tintypes. I say digital is the golden age of photography.

Comment on July 11, 1901: 25 years behind bars by Tom

Tom — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:31:33 +0000

My Grandfather was the Stillwater prison Doctor where the Youngers were. If you google M.E. Withrow there is a article from the Oct 24,1938 KC newspaper about them and his times with them.

Comment on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1940: Armistice Day blizzard by Don Ward

Don Ward — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:59:59 +0000

Lois Sanden lives in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is 86 years old now.

Comment on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1940: Armistice Day blizzard by Greg Lang

Greg Lang — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:36:54 +0000

the Minikahda Golf Club overpass in Minneapolis shown in the picture above is still there. Just west of Lake Calhoun, veer right. It can give perspective to see it today.

Comment on Nov. 11, 1903: Attacked by an eagle by Ben Welter

Ben Welter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:17:02 +0000

Spot on, B Serious, spot on.

Comment on Nov. 11, 1903: Attacked by an eagle by B Serious

B Serious — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:31:33 +0000

New headline: Guy makes up story after getting caught poaching eagle.

Comment on Nov. 11, 1903: Attacked by an eagle by Mona Rozycki

Mona Rozycki — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:19:53 +0000

my advice; Don’t try to shoot a bald eagle with small shot at close range.

Comment on Sunday, Dec. 28, 1969: Viking surge dumps Rams by Ron NaSal

Ron NaSal — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:36:06 +0000

I was at the game with friend Tom Gross. Exciting game all the way through. Joe Kapp wasn’t pretty but he was a leader and delivered when it mattered.
Led to our first Super Bowl and loss. Well, it’s the Minnesota luck!
Live in California, but still a homer for all Minnesota Sports.