Wicked Minnehaha | The Unexpected History of Minnehaha Falls | You Are Here Episode 1

There was a time when Minnehaha Falls flowed with whiskey, crime, and debauchery. Settlers of all kinds found beauty, entertainment, libation, and company nearby, opening a class rift that nearly tore young Minneapolis apart. From ladies of the night, to corruption in the highest office, it was all there. Come along on a lively walking tour through the raucous history of this wicked waterfall. 0:00 Mayham at Minnehaha Falls 2:20 The Song of Hiawatha brings people to Minnehaha Falls 4:47 Visiting Minnehaha Falls 7:38 Debauchery at the Falls 9:49 Should Minnehaha Falls be a park? 11:07 The Minnesota Veterans Home 12:25 What should Minnehaha Falls be? 16:21 Wicked Minnehaha ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS... Instagram:   / twincitiespbs   TikTok:   / twincitiespbs   Facebook:   / tptpbs   "You Are Here" is funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #minnesota #history #minneapolis