You probably haven't spent a lot of time thinking about the origin story of McMinnville. Who founded this town we love so much? What were the first businesses and buildings were built that anchored the growth of this community? Like many towns, ours has unique founders and interesting industries that lit the spark of what we became McMinnville. So on this week's Episode 48: How Mac Came to Be, we are talking with local historian Kory Knutz on some of the more interesting moments in our history that really shaped the town that we know now. Whether you have lived here your entire life or have moved here from your own hometown, this episode is full of interesting local history. And next time you hear the name Newby, Baker or Cozine, you will have a little more knowledge about the early days and how Mac came to be.