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6/18/25: Before Juneteenth, the North Country was a key stop in the Underground Railroad - Story of the Day
(Jun 18, 2025) Well before June 19, 1865, when the last slaves were notified they were free, the North Country was a crucial step for slaves seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. With the federal celebration of Juneteenth tomorrow, we look at our region's role in the quest for liberty for all. Also: The state has found a developer for a new solar project at the Benson Mines site near Star Lake.
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By Various (aggregated by Player FM)(Jun 18, 2025) Well before June 19, 1865, when the last slaves were notified they were free, the North Country was a crucial step for slaves seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. With the federal celebration of Juneteenth tomorrow, we look at our region's role in the quest for liberty for all. Also: The state has found a developer for a new solar project at the Benson Mines site near Star Lake.