MN90: Alonzo J. Whiteman, Professional Scoundrel

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds · Jun 1, 2026 · 1m · transcript

Alonzo J. Whiteman, aka, AJ Whiteman, aka the Penman, was a Minnesota legislator from Duluth. By the time he died in 1922, he was wanted in 40 cities with 43 arrests and 11 convictions to his name. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

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Producer: Britt Aamodt

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Grand Opera House in Duluth (1910) [credit: Collection of the Minnesota Historical Society]

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