The two-story buildinghad been built in 1853. The second Capitol building, larger and fancier, is built on thesame site. Following 12 years of planning and construction, the present-dayCapitol, designed by Cass Gilbert, is completed. As World War I nears, hostility and prejudice toward Germans erupts in many parts of Minnesota. Spanish Influenza strikes in the fall, limiting public gatherings.
Face masks become a required accessory.
Minnesota women play a major role as community volunteers, becoming fervently involved in such issues as the right to vote, Prohibition and social issues. They set up public drinking fountains, found precursors of schools' parent-teacher associations and make inroads in business and the professions. Near vs. Minnesota. Two Minnesota politicians play pivotal roles in presidential politics. U.S. Sen. Eugene McCarthy challenges President Johnson's Vietnam policy by mobilizing anti-war college students.