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First Aired: 21/02/20051 Season

Minnesota: A History of the Land

Series Overview

Brings to life the epic story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota - from the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs - using nature videography from across the state, never-before-seen historic images, state-of-the-art animations, and historic recreations.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

Air Date Window

2005 – 2006

Premiered: 21/02/2005

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: 18/10/2006

Season 1, Episode 5: “The Northern Forest (1910s – Early 21st Century)”

With its majestic pines, glittering lakes, and rich human history the northern forest is central to many Minnesotans' sense of place. But at the turn of the 20th century, the landscape lay in ruins; decades of unchecked logging had been followed by catastrophic fires. This new episode chronicles efforts to understand and restore this important landscape just as a new threat looms.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Whitehead

Screenplay & Story

Lansing Shepard, Polly Fry, Tim Brady

Original Score & Music

Peter Ostroushko

Film Editing

John Whitehead

Producers

Barbara Coffin, John Whitehead

Department Leadership Roster

Lansing Shepard

Writer

Peter Ostroushko

Original Music Composer

John Whitehead

Editor

John Whitehead

Producer

John Whitehead

Director

Polly Fry

Writer

Tim Brady

Writer

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What is Minnesota: A History of the Land about?

Brings to life the epic story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota - from the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs - using nature videography from across the state, never-before-seen historic images, state-of-the-art animations, and historic recreations.

How many seasons does Minnesota: A History of the Land have?

Minnesota: A History of the Land comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Minnesota: A History of the Land?

Key cast members in Minnesota: A History of the Land include Lansing Shepard.

Who created or directed Minnesota: A History of the Land?

Minnesota: A History of the Land was developed and directed by John Whitehead.