On this date in Minnesota history: June 17

June 17, 1859 – “The Stillwater Guards militia company presented a Grand Military Display that featured a review by Governor Henry Sibley, a grand parade with the Washington Artillery and the pioneer Guards of St. Paul, all followed by a grand Brass band, parties present from all over, and no expense spared it was the occasion of the season.”

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Governor Henry Sibleyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Hastings_Sibley2.jpg