The Minnesota Historical Society recently acquired a Confederate shirt used to bind the wound of a Minnesota soldier and recently received a donation of a US Cavalry uniform worn by Grover Cleveland Cooper in 1906 when he was stationed at Fort Snelling.
Fort Snelling, built to defend America's northern frontier in the early 19th century will soon see several of its buildings converted into affordable housing.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says Fort Snelling State Park is reopening after a three-week shutdown caused by torrential June rains and flooding.
Members of Memorial Rifle Squad at Fort Snelling National Cemetery are planning to attend Memorial Day ceremonies in Virginia as President Barack Obama's guests.
After decades of neglect, five old buildings at Fort Snelling will be renovated into apartments for homeless veterans and their families. The buildings saw service from the Spanish-American War to World War II, and are going to be rehabbed.
Some vacant buildings at one of Minnesota's most historic sites could be getting new life. The state is asking for redevelopment proposals for 32 acres of Fort Snelling's Upper Post.