Medtronic was founded as a medical equipment repair shop by Earl Bakken and his brother-in-law, Palmer Hermundslie
In 1953, Medtronic was founded as a medical equipment repair shop by Earl Bakken and his brother-in-law, Palmer…
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The Salk Institute for Biological Studies was founded in La Jolla, California
In 1953, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was founded in La Jolla, California. For more than a…
Drs. Lillehei and Lewis at the University of Minnesota performed the world’s first successful open-heart operation
On Sept. 2, 1952, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei professor of surgery at the University of Minnesota, and colleague…
Dr. C. Walton Lillehei performed surgery using the world’s first small, portable, battery-powered pacemaker
In 1950, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei at the University of Minnesota (UMN) performed surgery on Mike Shaw from…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Dallas Mayor ordered all public and private schools, churches, and other public gatherings closed due to influenza
On Oct. 12, 1918, Dallas Mayor Lawther ordered all public and private schools, churches, and other public gatherings…
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…
Cleveland Health Commissioner recommended suspending all public gatherings and to close all places of public assembly
On Oct. 9, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Rockwood met with Acting Mayor W. S. FitzGerald and Director of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Congress passed The Margarine Act of 1886
On Aug. 2. 1886, the U.S. Congress passed the Oleomargarine Act which among other things, directed the Secretary…
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…
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…