World War II

Best Of Minnesota: Maple Syrup

Who makes the best maple syrup in Minnesota? WCCO viewers chose their favorite — St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minn., where monks have been tapping trees since World War II.

2013/03/30

Veteran Recalls Pearl Harbor, Being A Japanese-American Soldier

It was 71 years ago Friday that Japan attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. That attack brought America into World War II, and there are still veterans with us who were in Hawaii that day.

2012/12/07

Witness To Speak At Ceremony Marking Pearl Harbor

A man who witnessed the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, remembers the raid that drew the U.S. into World War II on Friday.

2012/12/07

Pillsbury Plant in Minneapolis. (credit: CBS)

George Pillsbury, Former Senator, Dies At 91

He was a philanthropist and long-time state senator — Sunday morning people are remembering George Pillsbury.

2012/10/14

Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit Brings History To Life

This weekend, families are getting the unique opportunity to learn about a piece of history that’s often overlooked. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American pilots to fight in World War II.

2012/09/08

Authorities Name Soldier Whose Ft. Snelling Grave Was Disturbed

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has named the soldier whose grave at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery was found disturbed Thursday morning.

2012/07/13

American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, western France. (Photo credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama’s Non-Commemoration Of D-Day Is Inexcusable

Wednesday of this week was a meaningful and historic day for Americans, and President Barack Obama was too busy campaigning and raising reelection funds to properly commemorate the day. Beyond being wrong, it is inexcusable. […]

2012/06/07

Veteran Vividly Recalls Deadly D-Day Invasion

Wednesday means it has been 68 years since 92-year-old Bill Harper and his American and allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. Artillery Capt. Harper was 24 years old when he survived one of the most brutal days of World War II.

2012/06/05

After 7 Decades, 88-Year-Old Veteran Officially Graduates

At 88 years old, Don Johnson feels like he has a hole in his heart due to not being able to walk across the stage with his graduating class in 1943.

2012/06/03

Minnesota’s Last Medal Of Honor Recipient Dies

Mike Colalillo, the last Medal of Honor recipient in Minnesota, has died. He was 86.

2012/01/02

In Third White House Bid, Paul’s Message The Same

Long before he discovered Friedrich Hayek and other free-market economists, Ron Paul got a lesson in sound money from his oldest brother, Bill.

2011/12/10

MN Man Famous For Role In Watergate Scandal Dies

Kenneth Dahlberg, who was 94, was a war hero, a successful businessman and an unwitting player in the Watergate scandal.

2011/10/05

Remains Of WWII Servicemen To Be Buried

Nine servicemen who died when their bomber was shot down over the Pacific during World War II have been identified, and their remains will be buried in a single casket at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

2011/09/21

Remains Of Minn. Airman Missing In WWII Identified

The U.S. Department of Defense says a Minnesota airman who was missing in action in World War II will be buried with full military honors Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery.

2011/09/20

MIA WWII Soldier’s Remains Finally Return Home

The remains of a Minnesota Army Air Force soldier who was killed in World War II are finally being brought back home to his family.

2011/06/20

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