On This Date in Minnesota History: October 29

October 29, 1959 – “After years of holding regional shareholder meetings, General Mills decided to try something new. On [this date], the company connected stockholders across the country in one meeting via closed-circuit television. General Mills executives presided at each location, and two-way communication was maintained throughout. It was the first nationwide closed-circuit meeting.”

http://www.generalmills.com/~/media/Files/history/history_book.ashx

General Mills Headquarters
Golden Valley, Minn.

                                          General Mills Headquarters
                                               Golden Valley, Minn.

Photos taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain October 29, 2012, as long as acknowledgement included.