Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
In the second half of the last century, Robbinsdale became an unlikely epicenter for professional wrestling talent, beginning with foundational icons like Verne Gagne and Larry Hennig. Gagne, who attended high school in Robbinsdale before … Read more
Verne Gagne (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was a celebrated figure in American sports. He was known for his accomplishments as an amateur and professional wrestler, football player, trainer, and promoter. As … Read more
Tracing its roots back to 1906 when the village fathers accepted a proposal to form a band, the Robbinsdale City Band has become the most widely known civic-sponsored musical organization in the Upper Midwest. Its … Read more