St. Paul
Cherokee Park
Micheal 'Eyedea' Larsen
Stand at the memorial of the gifted Twin Cities hip-hop artist and learn about the life and legacy of one of Minnesota's most distinctive voices (1981–2010).
Minnesota Then
Minnesota Then
A free mobile web app. Travel to the exact coordinates — your phone unlocks the story beneath your feet.
No app to download, no subscription. Open the map in your phone's browser, travel to a marked location, and the exhibit unlocks the moment you step on-site.
Open the web app on any smartphone. Every historic marker across Minnesota appears on the interactive map — ready for your field trip.
Navigate to any marked location. Your GPS is the key — arrive at the coordinates and the exhibit unlocks automatically.
Read the story, view historic photographs, and hear the audio docent. History is no longer somewhere else — it's right where you're standing.
St. Paul
Cherokee Park
Stand at the memorial of the gifted Twin Cities hip-hop artist and learn about the life and legacy of one of Minnesota's most distinctive voices (1981–2010).
Northfield
Downtown Northfield
Visit the site of the 1876 raid and hear how the people of Northfield rose up against the notorious James-Younger Gang — and won.
Stillwater
St. Croix Boom Site
Where rushing waters once powered Minnesota's legendary logging empire. Stand on the banks and experience the industry that built the state.
The full map is free. No app store required — open it in your phone's browser, travel to the site, and step into history.
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