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curious minnesota

Why do Minnesotans call them 'parking ramps' instead of 'garages'?

Cars drove into the Apple Valley Transit Station parking ramp in 2010.

The auto-related regionalism is unique to Minnesota and some nearby states.

  • How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?
  • How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota
  • What is causing the mysterious 'Longfellow Boom' in south Minneapolis?

Listen: Why has the Park Board allowed the 'birthplace of Minneapolis' to deteriorate?

Peeling paint on the exterior of the John H. Stevens House in Minnehaha Park.

The Star Tribune's Eric Roper and Ash Miller discuss the unique history of the John H. Stevens House on the Curious Minnesota podcast.

Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?

Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?

Help us answer questions that matter to you.

  • What do you wonder about our state and the people who live here?
  • Our new podcast will make you smarter in 15 minutes

How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?

The Renewal By Andersen replacement windows factory in Cottage Grove is one of Minnesota’s many manufacturers of windows and doors.

Minnesota's window industry is one of the most productive in the U.S.

How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota

Minnesota was a world leader in lumber production until the state's abundant white pine forests were largely erased.

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.

What is causing the mysterious 'Longfellow Boom' in south Minneapolis?

Neighbors near the Mississippi River have been searching for the cause of these "house-shakingly loud" noises for decades.

Was the Minneapolis Park Board created to benefit wealthy land owners?

Critics said the 1880s proposal to create the park-focused government amounted to "cunning trickery."

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.

Why has the Park Board allowed the 'birthplace of Minneapolis' to deteriorate?

The storied, 172-year-old structure in Minnehaha Park is in need of exterior repairs.

How did the Twin Cities become such a theater hot spot?

The region has earned a reputation as one of the nation's premier regional theater hubs.

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.

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.

640th Avenue? 180th Street? The backstory behind long rural addresses

Those large numbers convey a lot of information about the geography of greater Minnesota.

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.

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.

Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?

The Minnesota native drew controversy for his remarks and actions preceding America's intervention in World War II.

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.


Local

Family members Chee Nou Xiong and Joua True Xiong spoke Thursday at the Hmong 18 Council office in St. Paul.

Family members say no signs of trouble before St. Paul murder-suicide

A Hopkins psychic admits to swindling $130K from 2 clients
Cambridge, Minn., recovering after floods
Minneapolis nonprofit Appetite for Change receives record $1.5M gift

Current Conditions Minneapolis

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Sports

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and general manager John Lynch watch their team during a joint practice Wednesday with the Vikings

49ers had 'great hopes' for Adofo-Mensah. Now he's on the opposing team.

Neal: Gardenhire's antics helped keep the Twins clubhouse loose
What could new Big Ten media rights deal mean for the Gophers?
MRI shows no damage to shoulder of Twins starting pitcher Mahle

Business

3M corporate headquarters in Maplewood.

3M earplug bankruptcy: Shrewd plan or sham?

Companies are tracking workers' productivity more, including UnitedHealth and Allina
Minnesota adds 19,100 jobs; jobless rate still at historic low
Stocks end higher on Wall Street after more choppy trading

Opinion

Author Salman Rushdie speaks during the Mississippi Book Festival on Aug. 18, 2018.

Counterpoint: No double standard, just free speech for all

Up to date on polio, other vaccinations?
Editorial cartoon: Christopher Weyant on the state of America
Readers Write: Renaming Patrick Henry High School, Rep. Liz Cheney, hearing aids, First Amendment

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    How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota
  • In this March 1, 1927, photo, Charles A. Lindbergh poses for a photo in front of a Ryan monoplane in San Diego, Calif. Photos tucked away for 90 years
    Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
  • At the Eco Experience Building at the State Fair, plastic bags are being turned into landscaping products .] Richard Tsong-Taatarii/rtsong-taatarii@st
    Is Minnesota's recycled waste really being reused?
  • Norwegian immigrant Beret Hagebak in front of the sod home her family built in 1872 in western Minnesota. This photograph was taken in 1896.
    Listen: Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?

    Variety

    Duran Duran: (from left) Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor

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    Neal Justin: 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law' makes a strong opening statement
    Our Friday best: Kendrick Lamar, 'To Sit Awhile,' Chastity Brown and A.R. Rahman
    Expect glorious music and a bug or two at 'Magic Flute' in gardens and parks

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    Politics

    DFL Gov. Tim Walz, left, and GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen debated for the first time at Farmfest on Aug. 3. Moderating the debate was Bloi

    Campaign check: Did Gov. Tim Walz cancel candidate debates?

    Trump executive pleads guilty in tax case, agrees to testify
    Campaign check: A deeper look at 2022 Minnesota election cycle claims
    2022 Minnesota Primary Election Results

    Nation

    The Elkhorn River, just west of Omaha.

    Brain-eating amoeba suspected in 2nd Midwest death

    3 charged with killing Boston gangster Whitey Bulger in 2018
    Judge appears willing to unveil some of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
    US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

    World

    South Korean army soldiers prepare for an exercise at a training field in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Wednesday, July 27, 202

    North Korea dismisses Seoul's aid offer as 'foolish' repeat

    Saudi doctoral student gets 34 years in prison for tweets
    Police: Death toll in Afghan capital mosque bombing now 21
    Placido Domingo's name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe

    Curious Minnesota

    Cars drove into the Apple Valley Transit Station parking ramp in 2010.

    Why do Minnesotans call them 'parking ramps' instead of 'garages'?

    Listen: Why has the Park Board allowed the 'birthplace of Minneapolis' to deteriorate?
    Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
    How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?

    Duluth

    Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Gov. Tim Walz and Castle Danger Brewery co-owner Lon Larson toured the brewery Thursday.

    Gov. Tim Walz celebrates 'Free the Growler' push, July job creation Up North

    Duluth City Council approves park levy referendum on November ballot
    Charge: Iron Range driver was extremely drunk when he caused crash that killed other motorist
    Jury finds Chisholm man guilty of murder in 1980s cold case

    Celebs

    Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser posed for a picture before the Guthrie Theatre 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

    'Mad Men' actor Vincent Kartheiser, 'Gilmore Girls' star Alexis Bledel end their marriage

    Woman says it was her, R. Kelly in key video at 2008 trial
    Placido Domingo's name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe
    CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network

    Inspired

    Old friends Tom Edelstein and Larry Bans took a seat at St. Paul’s Highland Park Junior High where they met in 1964.

    Inspired by a Simon & Garfunkel song, two old friends travel the world to sit on a bench together

    Author-coach encourages us to broaden our definition of happiness
    People with autism speak through poetry
    'Stray' cat video game brings some benefits to real cats

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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.


    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.


    Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?

    No state in the country has more residents of Swedish and Norwegian ancestry.


    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.


    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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