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Are more wild animals moving into Minnesota's cities?
Drought conditions may embolden animals looking for food in the urban core.
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Listen: What do State Fair attendees want to know about Minnesota?
Fairgoers spoke to the Curious Minnesota podcast about what questions they would like to see us answer.
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Why don't farms water their crops at night?
Keeping fields properly watered is a complex challenge for Minnesota farmers — especially during this year's drought.
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Listen: What is the future of COVID-19 and the delta variant?
Reporters Jeremy Olson and Glenn Howatt join the Curious Minnesota podcast to answer reader questions about the latest phase of the pandemic.
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What did the topography of the Iron Range look like before it was mined?
The extraction of ancient iron deposits in northern Minnesota has left its mark on the region.
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Where does Twin Cities electricity come from and how is it delivered to homes?
A sophisticated network of power plants, transmission lines and regional grid operators ensures power is available when we need it.
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Is it safe to swim in Twin Cities rivers, or are they all too polluted?
Swimmers should take precautions when taking a dip in rivers and creeks that are considered impaired for recreation.
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Who controls the colorful lights in Minneapolis' night skyline?
Colorful lighting displays on downtown buildings often commemorate major holidays and events.
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How did St. Cloud get its name? It's a strange story
An inside joke in the 1850s had a lasting impact on central Minnesota's hub.
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Why is the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame located in tiny Eveleth, Minnesota?
The Iron Range attraction is one of two hockey halls of fame in North America.
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Why a slice of I-94 west of the Twin Cities is a 'candyland for researchers'
Freeway traffic near Albertville helps engineers across the country design roads that last.
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Listen: How did MSP Airport evolve from a bankrupt racetrack to an aviation hub?
Curious Minnesota podcast host Eric Roper discusses the long history of the region's airport with transportation reporter Janet Moore.
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Why is U.S. Bank Stadium in a constant state of repair?
Ongoing construction on the building includes replacing 35,000 zinc panels.
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The truth behind St. Paul's legacy as a safe haven for Prohibition gangsters
A strategy to control crime in the capital city grew into a police scandal involving some of the country's most-wanted criminals.
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Who dug the sandstone caves along St. Paul's riverfront?
The city's extensive underground spaces have been home to sand mines, mushroom farms and even nightclubs.
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Did modern Minnesota roads evolve from Native American trails?
Some routes have been providing passage since long before the introduction of paved roads.
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How did the North Loop neighborhood get its name?
Now one of the city's most popular entertainment destinations, its name has surprising transit origins.
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Listen: Why does Minnesota test tornado sirens on the first Wednesday of the month?
Curious Minnesota podcast host Eric Roper discusses Civil Defense and the Cold War history of tornado sirens with writer Dave Kenney.
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From bankrupt racetrack to aviation hub — what remains from MSP Airport's early days?
Planes have been flying at MSP — formerly Wold-Chamberlain Field — for roughly a century.
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Why is there a new cellular pole in my Minneapolis neighborhood?
The transition to 5G wireless technology is having a visible impact on some city streets.
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How did Dinkytown in Minneapolis get its name?
The unusual moniker for the commercial district near the University of Minnesota dates to the 1940s.
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How much gold is hiding underground in northern Minnesota?
The precious metal has not been mined in Minnesota since the turn of the 20th century.
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Listen: Was Minnesota home to nuclear missiles during the Cold War?
Curious Minnesota podcast host Eric Roper discusses the 1950s initiative to install missile sites around the Twin Cities.
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Why does Minnesota test tornado sirens on the first Wednesday of the month?
Siren testing began amid fears of a Soviet atomic bomb attack during the Cold War.
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