Jerry Ganfield tells us how the Steele County Historical Society acquired the Pillsbury Cannon from its location at the former Pillsbury Academy at South Grove and East Main Street. It was restored and installed on the historical society grounds in Owatonna near the Dunnell House.

New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio.com each Sunday at noon, with information courtesy of the Rice and Steele county historical societies. You also can find previous episodes of A Look Back and AM Minnesota and Will Jerry Eat It?, as well as other videos, on the KDHL YouTube channel. Subscribe and follow KDHL on YouTube to stay up-to-date on our newest shows!

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