Did union rules prevent Leonard Bernstein from joining the Minnesota Orchestra?
The "West Side Story" composer's career might have unfolded very differently had he worked with his mentor in Minneapolis.
Listen: How did Minnesota become the nation's top turkey state?
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses how a turkey turnaround a century ago made Minnesota birds a Thanksgiving staple around the country.
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What happened to Paul Wellstone's green campaign bus?
The vehicle became famous for its central role in an underdog campaign. It has survived two decades out of the spotlight, but its future is uncertain.
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What does it mean when Minnesota courts sentence offenders to 'the workhouse'?
Minnesota is one of the few states that still uses this term, which some feel is outdated.
Listen: How much flour would it take to turn Lake Superior into bread?
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses how a teenager's question sent us down a leavened labyrinth.
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How do small animals survive Minnesota's brutal winters?
Birds, squirrels, frogs and other small critters adapt to frigid temperatures in different — and sometimes surprising — ways.
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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.
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