Introduction

The Minnesota National Guard takes great pride in being a vibrant participant in shaping Minnesota’s history.   Since the days before statehood, the National Guard has embraced whatever role history would unveil:  protector of settlers; guardian of freedom;  provider of relief; peacekeeper to nations; or homeland defender.

Minnesota National Guard history 2001-Present
Minnesota National Guard history 1990 – 2000
Minnesota National Guard history 1970 – 1989
Minnesota National Guard history 1954 – 1969
Minnesota National Guard history 1946 – 1953
Minnesota National Guard history 1941 – 1945
Minnesota National Guard history 1919 – 1940
Minnesota National Guard history 1916 – 1918
Minnesota National Guard history 1866 – 1915
Minnesota National Guard history 1861 – 1865
Minnesota National Guard history 1850 – 1860
National Guard history 1636 – 1849
Oral histories
This day in history
Unit histories
Video histories