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How Minnesota became home to a very sticky situation

  • 3M was founded in 1902 in Two Harbors with a focus on sandpaper, later evolving into a household name with the invention of Scotch Tape by Richard Drew in 1925.
  • Scotch Tape became essential during the Great Depression and World War II, with 3M producing over 100 types of tape for military use.
  • Scotch Tape became a household staple and was named a 'Humble Masterpiece' by the Museum of Modern Art in 2004.
  • Heather Green from 3M stated that Scotch Tape helped families with vital repairs and everyday needs during tough economic times.
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How Minnesota became home to a very sticky situation

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — It all started with sandpaper, but a little stick-to-itiveness turned it into something much bigger. When Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing — better known as 3M — was founded in Two Harbors in 1902, its focus was on producing high-quality sandpaper. By the 1920s, the company had built a strong reputation in the abrasives industry. So no one could have predicted that a banjo-playing engineering student would be the one to tr…

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