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Northwest Airlines turns 100: Twin Cities Museum preserves the iconic carrier's legacy
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Maury Glover , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The airline has been in operation for 100 years, and this group is working to keep its story alive.
A local group in the Twin Cities is preserving the legacy of Northwest Airlines, which recently marked a significant milestone. The airline has been in operation for 100 years, and this group is working to keep its story alive. The group's efforts are aimed at ensuring the iconic carrier's history is remembered for generations to come.
Further details about the group's work and the preservation of Northwest Airlines' legacy are available from the Twin Cities Museum. More information can be found through local sources, including the museum, for those interested in learning more about Northwest Airlines' history and the efforts to preserve it.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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