Listen: Did teenagers 'riot' when the Beatles stayed in downtown Minneapolis in 1965?

The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the chaotic aftermath of the Fab Four's Bloomington concert.

December 15, 2023 at 2:00PM
Beatles fans at Metropolitan Stadium in 1965. (KENT KOBERSTEEN / STAR TRIBUNE/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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The Beatles' 1965 concert in Bloomington was a memorable evening for many young fans. But that event was just the beginning of a long night for some ardent followers of the Fab Four.

Reporter Zoë Jackson joins host Eric Roper on the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss what happened in downtown Minneapolis after the show.

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Eric Roper oversees Curious Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune's community reporting project fueled by great reader questions. He also hosts the Curious Minnesota podcast.

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