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A Minnesotan reflects on creating The Oregon Trail as the game turns 50

By A Mystery Man Writer

Chances are you’ve played the legendary educational computer game The Oregon Trail, which turns 50 years old this month and was actually developed right here in Minnesota. Host Cathy Wurzer sat down with Paul Dillenberger, one of the three co-creators of the original game, to take a look at its history and impact.

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