On This Date in Minnesota History: February 21

*February 21, 1970 – “A Minneapolis woman who won $2,000 was the only prize winner among the nine Minnesotans competing in the Pillsbury Bake-Off finals.” Stella Gilbertson won with molasses bread flavored with oatmeal and ginger. 

Minneapolis Tribune; One of nine Minnesota Bake-Off Contestants wins $2,000 prize”; February 22, 1970, p.10B.

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