Curious Minnesota
Is there place in Minnesota where you can have your body frozen for the future?
Some Minnesotans want their bodies frozen and placed in long-term storage after death. No one knows if they will ever be revived.
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How is the sheriff's office different from the police department?
From performing water rescues to selling foreclosed properties, county sheriff's offices handle a wide range of tasks.
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Was organized crime behind the demise of the Twin Cities streetcar system?
The transit system was plagued by scandals before and after the switch from streetcars to buses.
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Listen: Why a slice of I-94 is a 'candyland for researchers'
The Curious Minnesota podcast examines how real-world traffic west of the Twin Cities is helping engineers build better roads.
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West, North, South, Park: Why are there so many suburbs named St. Paul?
Many east metro locales are named after Minnesota's capital city, though not all of their names neatly line up with the compass.
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How did Minnesota get its shape on the map?
Minnesota could have extended into present-day South Dakota, with a chunk bitten out by Wisconsin. Each of the borders is a separate tale.
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What are the most haunted places in Minnesota?
Ghost hunters believe many locations across the state are hotspots for paranormal activity.
Listen: The mysterious wall that holds St. Anthony Falls in place
The Curious Minnesota podcast explores the questions being raised about a 145-year-old wall located deep beneath the Mississippi River.
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Which Indigenous tribes first called Minnesota home?
Archeologists and historians believe Native Americans have lived in Minnesota since the glaciers receded 13,000 years ago.
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Historic wildfires once destroyed entire cities in northern Minnesota. Could it happen again?
More than a century after the deadly blazes of 1894 and 1918 killed hundreds of people, wildfires continue to threaten the North Woods.
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Why do military cargo planes regularly fly in pairs over the Twin Cities?
The large aircraft with four propellers are easy to distinguish from passenger air traffic.
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Listen: Why are there so many new 5G cell antennas in some neighborhoods?
The Curious Minnesota podcast explores the evolution of cellular technology and the reason for all the new antennas.
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Twin Cities area is recycling more than ever. Why hasn't landfilling declined?
Nearly half of the metro area's waste is recycled. But a significant share continues to be buried.
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Did political shenanigans derail an effort to move Minnesota's capital?
The well-known tale about an 1850s proposal to move the capital to St. Peter has been passed down for generations.
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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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