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In light of the Ahmaud Arbery murder, what is Minnesota's citizen's arrest law?
State law allows people to make an arrest in certain situations. But doing so carries many risks.
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Why did Minneapolis' famous flour boom go bust?
The Mill City dominated the flour market for half a century. But it came to an end in 1930.
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Listen: Meet the Curious Minnesota superfan behind some of our best questions
The Curious Minnesota podcast talks with Sharon Carlson about questions she has submitted to the column.
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The Jolly Green Giant has moved on from Minnesota. So who is maintaining his iconic billboard?
Roughly a century after its creation, the mascot continues to have a big presence in two Minnesota cities.
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From hidden gold to stadium repairs — your most popular questions of 2021
Curious Minnesota tackled more than 50 reader-submitted questions this year.
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What is the oldest building in Minnesota?
The storied 200-year-old structure is much older than the state itself.
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What does 'Minnesota' mean and how did the state get its name?
Long before Minnesota was a state, the name referred to a major body of water in the area.
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Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole?
How Minnesota's geography makes it particularly prone to extreme temperatures.
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What was the first movie filmed in Minnesota?
Released a century ago, Minnesota's entrance on the silver screen has since become a history mystery.
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Listen: Was organized crime behind the demise of Twin Cities streetcars?
The Curious Minnesota podcast examines how underworld characters influenced the region's transit company in the mid-20th Century.
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Why do Minnesotans have accents?
The state's well-known accent has come to symbolize folksy charm. But it has also been gradually evolving.
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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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