Postcards  Volstead Fever: Prohibition in Minnesota

Get a glimpse at the history of Prohibition in southwest Minnesota. Details

 

Program: Postcards

Episode: Volstead Fever: Prohibition in Minnesota

In the Prohibition-era of southwest Minn., get a glimpse at early 20th century history, visiting the home of Andrew Volstead and learning dark secrets about Granite Falls' supper club, Bootleggers. Hear from local brewers shaping the landscape of locally produced beers and find out how Schell's was able to survive Prohibition. So pour yourself a tall one and tune in to Volstead Fever.

Duration: (27:00)
Premiere Date: 02/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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