Ancel Keyes, MD founded the University of Minnesota’s Laboratory of Physiologic Hygiene
In 1949, Ancel Keyes, M.D. founded the University of Minnesota’s Laboratory of Physiologic Hygiene for research on physiology,…
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A patient at Saint Marys Hospital received the first injection of Compound E (Cortisone) for rheumatoid arthritis
On Sept. 21, 1948, a 28-year-old woman at Saint Marys Hospital (Mayo Clinic) in Rochester, MN received the…
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Ancel Keyes, MD wrote on founding the University of Minnesota’s Laboratory of Physiologic Hygiene
Feb 8, 1945, Ancel Keyes, M.D. wrote on the founding of the University of Minnesota’s Laboratory of Physiologic…
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The Hormel Institute was founded
In 1942, The Hormel Institute was founded by Jay C. Hormel in Austin to research and find a…
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Dr. Baldes at the Mayo Clinic Constructed a Human Centrifuge
In 1941, Dr. Edward J. Baldes at the Mayo Clinic constructs a human centrifuge to simulate blackout, a…
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Baseball legend Lou Gehrig delivered the famous farewell speech bidding to fans
On Jul. 4, 1939, baseball legend Lou Gehrig delivered the famous speech bidding farewell to the ballpark and…
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Smallpox epidemic claimed the lives of 500 Minnesotans
Between 1924-1925, smallpox hit Minnesota and more than five hundred people died – four hundred in the Twin…
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Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota
In 1924, Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota. Rigler obtained full…
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Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association (Land O’Lakes) was founded
On Jul. 8, 1921, the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association (Land O’Lakes) was founded in Saint Paul as a…
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Dr. Albert C. Broders, a surgical pathologist at the Mayo Clinic, published a description of a system for grading cancer on a numerical basis
In 1920, Dr. Albert C. Broders, a surgical pathologist at the Mayo Clinic, published a description of a…
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Minneapolis officials closed more schools due to a second spike in influenza cases among children
On Dec. 3, 1918, Minneapolis officials closed more schools due to a second spike in influenza cases among…
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Both Minneapolis and St Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted
On Nov. 15, 1918, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted. Vaudeville and burlesque and movie…
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St. Paul officials voted to close schools, churches, theaters, and other places of assembly
On Nov. 3, 1918, it was becoming clear to all that St. Paul’s influenza situation was not improving,…
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St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases
On Oct. 23, 1918, St. Paul health officer Dr. B. F. Simon proudly announced that there had only been…
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Kansas City Mayor ordered a second closure and gathering ban due to increased influenza cases
On Oct. 17, 1918, Kansas City Mayor Cowgill, after recognizing the earlier closure was premature, ordered a second…
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Minneapolis Health Commissioner banned on all unnecessary public meetings due to influenza
On Oct. 9, 1918, due to the influenza spread, Minneapolis Health Commissioner Dr. H. M. Guilford ordered a…
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Kansas City Mayor declared a public emergency order for the influenza pandemic
By Oct. 7, 1918, Kansas City Mayor James Cowgill declared a public emergency order, granting the Board of…
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Minneapolis civilian, military, and school officials announced arrival of the influenza epidemic
On Sept. 29, 1918, Minneapolis civilian, military, and school officials announced the arrival of the influenza epidemic to…
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The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research was establish in affiliation with the University of Minnesota
In 1914, University of Minnesota president Dr. George E. Vincent approached Drs. William and Charles Mayo to form…
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Dr Arthur J Movius founded a medical clinic in Billings
In 1911, the Billings Clinic evolved from the general practice of Dr. Arthur J. Movius who founded his…
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Typhoid Fever Epidemic struck Mankato, Minnesota
On Jun. 26, 1908, a typhoid fever epidemic struck Mankato, Minnesota with 5,000-6,000 cases of diarrhea reported between…
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Dr. Henry Plummer joined the Mayo practice as the fourth partner
In 1901, Dr. Henry Plummer joined the Mayo practice as the fourth partner, and urged the Drs. Mayo…
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Typhoid struck Minnesota Volunteer Infantry camping at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
On Jul. 16, 1898, 400 members of the Fifteenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry were hospitalized with typhoid after camping…
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The Saint Marys Hospital opened with 27 beds in Rochester
On Sept. 30, 1889, the Saint Marys Hospital opened with 27 beds in Rochester. William Worrall Mayo and…
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Cargill was founded as a small grain elevator in Conover, Iowa
In 1865, Cargill was founded by William W. Cargill as a small grain elevator in Conover, Iowa. In…
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William Worrall Mayo opened a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota
On Jan. 27, 1864, William Worrall Mayo announced in the area newspapers that he was opening a private…
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The University of Minnesota was founded as a preparatory school
In 1851, The Minnesota Territorial Legislature and Governor Alexander Ramsey chartered the University of Minnesota and elect a…
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Tornado struck Rochester and the Sisters of Saint Francis proposed building a hospital
In 1840, After a devastating tornado ripped through Rochester, Mother Alfred Moes and the Sisters of Saint Francis…
