December 12, 1928

The Foshay Tower is finished.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

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December 11, 1876

The first dean of women at the University of Minnesota, Ada Louise Comstock is born.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 10, 1879

The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company of Minneapolis is organized.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 9, 1890

The University Avenue streetcar line from Minneapolis to St. Paul begins operation.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 8, 1863

The First National Bank of St. Paul is organized.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 7, 1864

The Eighth Minnesota Regiment helps defend Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from a Confederate attack, suffering ninety casualties.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 6, 1862

Lincoln authorizes execution of 38 Dakota after the Dakota War of 1862.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 5, 1875

Lincoln County, named for the Civil War president, is created.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 4, 1855

The city council establishes St. Paul’s first professional fire department.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

December 3, 1842

Flour magnate Charles A. Pillsbury is born.

Thanks to Anthony Middle School, Minneapolis, MN- teacher Paul Sommers and student Zachary Reidell, and Northeast middle school-teacher Patricia Nelson and the after-school History Club and MPS Community Educationfor the research on December’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.