Curious Minnesota
Who was the first woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature?
Minnesota didn't have just one trailblazing woman at the State Capitol. It had four.
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640th Avenue? 180th Street? The backstory behind long rural addresses
Those large numbers convey a lot of information about the geography of greater Minnesota.
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Is Minnesota's recycled waste really being reused?
Recycling facilities must find a home for the glass, plastic, paper and other recyclable material we toss.
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Why hasn't a fire-damaged apartment building in north Minneapolis been repaired?
The charred remains have been sitting vacant for more than a year, leaving many concerned about safety.
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Listen: How did Nicollet Island become one of Minneapolis' most unusual parks?
The Curious Minnesota podcast delves into the island's transformation from a 19th Century industrial hub.
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Listen: What was the first movie filmed in Minnesota?
The Curious Minnesota podcast explores the 1920s silent film "Free Air," based on a book by Minnesota native Sinclair Lewis.
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Listen: Why isn't Minnesota's sacrifice at Gettysburg better remembered?
The Star Tribune's Kevin Duchschere discusses the First Minnesota regiment's heroism and legacy on the Curious Minnesota podcast.
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Listen: Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
The Star Tribune's Kevin Duchschere discusses the Minnesota native's controversial statements and actions preceding America's involvement in World War II.
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Listen: Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the reasons that Norwegian and Swedish immigrants left their home countries for Minnesota starting in the mid-1800s.
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Listen: Why has the Park Board allowed the 'birthplace of Minneapolis' to deteriorate?
The Star Tribune's Eric Roper and Ash Miller discuss the unique history of the John H. Stevens House on the Curious Minnesota podcast.
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Listen: How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota
The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the logistics behind Minnesota's booming 19th century logging industry.
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Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
The Minnesota native drew controversy for his remarks and actions preceding America's intervention in World War II.
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How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?
Fierce competition among teams in the 1800s helped fuel the transition to paid players. Growing competitiveness, race-based exclusion and cheating scandals marked baseball's earliest days in Minnesota.
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Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?
No state in the country has more residents of Swedish and Norwegian ancestry.
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How the heck did Minnesota end up with a state muffin?
Students at a northern Minnesota elementary school received a civics lesson they'll never forget.
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Why does Minnesota require new license plates every seven years?
Regularly replacing license plates is a hassle for drivers that dates back more than three decades.
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Listen: The hidden electrical system that keeps our lights on
Reporter Mike Hughlett joins the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss where Minnesota's electricity originates, and how it gets to homes.
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Listen: How an inside joke led to St. Cloud getting its name
Reporter Jenny Berg joins the Curious Minnesota podcast to share the tale behind St. Cloud's moniker.
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What is Minnesota's connection to the historic Dred Scott decision?
The U.S. Supreme Court case that laid the groundwork for the Civil War traces its roots to the frontier area that became Minnesota.
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Why is Minnesota a national leader in its share of women who work?
Minnesota has ranked among the top 10 in women's workforce participation for many years.
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Listen: Why do Minnesotans have accents?
The Curious Minnesota podcast delves into the accent's origins and what defines this uniquely Minnesotan way of speaking.
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Why can't Minnesotans bypass the Legislature to change state laws?
Several past attempts to allow citizen initiatives in Minnesota have failed at the ballot box.
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Why are there so many stucco homes in the Twin Cities?
The region's "love for stucco" is unique in the Midwest.
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What are Minnesota's most exported products?
From snowmobiles to Scotch tape, companies ship an eclectic mix of locally made products to other countries.
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What happened to Minneapolis' famous 'Mighty Kimball' organ?
One of the largest pipe organs ever produced in the U.S. fell silent when the Minneapolis Auditorium was demolished in the 1980s.
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