Your Minnesota History for today

Yet again, another busy day for Minnesota History

Here is what has happened on March 30th through the years

1844-Stillwater's First Sawmil, cut its first boards and stayed cutting for over 60 years.  The owner, John McKusick

1917-Mayor Louis A. Fritshe holds a meeting at the New Ulm Armory to support the US Neutrality in WW1

1924-Minnesota Industrialist Lewis S. Gillette dies at his home near Natchez, Mississippi. Gillette Graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1876 with a bachelor degree in both science and engineering.

1930-James H. Doolittle, touring with his Shell Oil Company Plane, visits St. Paul in 1942.

1992-Former Governor Harold LeVander dies at age 82.  He served as governor from 1967-1971.