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Listen: Who was Hennepin and why did Minnesota name so many things after him?
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the 17th century Catholic priest whose name is prevalent in the Twin Cities.
October 28, 2022 at 2:18PM
Father Louis Hennepin's name is prevalent around the Twin Cities. The state's most populous county is named after this 17th century Catholic priest, as are a prominent Minneapolis avenue and countless public facilities.
So who was Father Hennepin? Kevin Duchschere joins Ash Miller to discuss Hennepin's travels in Minnesota, and why his name became so closely affiliated with the area.
Further reading:
Who was Hennepin and why did Minnesota name so many things after him? (October 2022 Curious Minnesota story)
The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.
