Video Files

"Historic First Baptist Church Fundraiser Video"

Friends of the Historic Church Foundation (HCF) of Minnesota City produced this video in 2015 when the first major project, the restoration of the church foundation, was planned. That project and many others have since been completed, but help is needed for the next project, the exterior repairs and painting. The HCF is grateful for all help received.

"MInnesota City Baseball Stories" Presentation March 2025. Part 1

Former members of the Minnesota City baseball team and family members share stories about the team including the history, players and their own experiences. Filmed on March 30, 2025.

"MInnesota City Baseball Stories" Presentation March 2025. Part 2

Former members of the Minnesota City baseball team and family members share stories about the team including the history, players and their own experiences. Filmed on March 30, 2025. Part 2

Bob Bambenek 2009 MCHA Presentation Land Abstracts

Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek discusses abstracts related to Minnesota City and area. His presentation traces the history of individual Iand tracts/area parcels including the role of government, entrepreneurs, homesteaders, women and the changing landscape of Minnesota City area. He also provides an overview of the history of land markers. Filmed 03/15/2009

Bob Bambenek 2023 MCHA Presentation Housing Market Minnesota City

Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek discusses trends in the housing market in Minnesota City, MN. Filmed 3/26/2023.

Part 1 "Remember the Oaks" MCHA Presentation 2024

Walt Kelly presents the history of the Oaks supper club of Minnesota City, Minnesota through personal stories and photos. Filmed Oct 20, 2024. This is Part 1 of a three part series.

Part 2 "Remember the Oaks" MCHA Presentation 2024

Walt Kelly presents the history of the Oaks supper club of Minnesota City, Minnesota through personal stories and photos. Filmed Oct 20, 2024. This is Part 2 of a three part series.

Part 3 "Remember the Oaks" MCHA Presentation 2024

Walt Kelly presents the history of the Oaks supper club of Minnesota City, Minnesota through personal stories and photos. Filmed Oct 20, 2024. This is Part 3 of a three part series.

Fran Suilmann Orchestra Recorded Live at the Oaks

The Fran Suilmann Orchestra performed regularly at the Oaks on Saturday nights from 1967 to 1977. They made several reel to reel recordings during live performances on the Oaks stage during those years. These are two of those recordings. Courtesy of Annabelle Suillmann, wife of Lloyd Suillmann. Lloyd and his brother Fran founded the band in 1949.

"Old Wise Tales" 2024 Reissue (courtesy Riverway Learning Community)

Video interviews with long time Minnesota City residents produced by students of the Riverway Learning Community for the 2002 Sesquicentennial. The residents interviewed were also featured in the "Old Wise Tales" book. This is the original video. The music under the titles has been replaced due to copyright. Guitar solo by Jason Shaw Free Music Archive.

The Hunt for Minnesota City Depot Ruins

Mr. B's Hiawathaland Rails explores the location of the old Minnesota City train depot and discusses the trains that ran through the area.