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curious minnesota

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
  • What is causing the mysterious 'Longfellow Boom' in south Minneapolis?
  • Was the Minneapolis Park Board created to benefit wealthy land owners?

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

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.

  • What is causing the mysterious 'Longfellow Boom' in south Minneapolis?
  • Was the Minneapolis Park Board created to benefit wealthy land owners?
  • Why has the Park Board allowed the 'birthplace of Minneapolis' to deteriorate?

Listen: Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?

Norwegian immigrant Beret Hagebak in front of the sod home her family built in 1872 in western Minnesota. This photograph was taken in 1896.

The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the reasons that Norwegian and Swedish immigrants left their home countries for Minnesota starting in the mid-1800s.

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 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.

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.


Local

St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard earned high marks in his latest job review and is expected to receive a new contract.

St. Paul Public Schools superintendent in line for new contract

Charge: Unlicensed driver speeding before killing motorist in Plymouth crash
Authorities ID boy who drowned in south Minneapolis pool in June
18-year-old driver dies in collision with semi at southern Minnesota intersection

Current Conditions Minneapolis

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Sports

Kirk Cousins worked out last Friday at Vikings training camp.

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins leaves training camp because of illness

Learning from mistakes, Gophers linebacker emerges as defensive standout
Twins fall to second as Dodgers sweep season series, win 10th in a row
'Great atmosphere.' Minnesota's job hosting MLS All-Star Game lauded

Business

Workers were updating CenterPoint Energy natural gas lines in Minneapolis.

Minnesota consumers will pay $600M in extra costs from 2021 storm

UnitedHealthcare expands ownership stake and rebrands Bind Benefits
Minnesota Nurses Association sets date for strike vote in contract dispute with hospitals
U.S. wholesale inflation fell in July for 1st time in 2 years

Opinion

An aerial view of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Wednesday in Palm Beach, Fla.

The Mar-a-Lago search, from the perspective of a retired FBI agent

Close win carries a message for Omar
Editorial cartoon: Rivers on the raid
Readers Write: FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, primary results, mental health

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    How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?
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    How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota
  • The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis celebrated the lifting of the majstang (maypole) in 2009. Minnesota has more residents of Swedish and No
    Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?
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    How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?
  • A lighthouse featuring the Park Board logo stands on Hall’s Island beside the Mississippi River. The agency recently restored the historical island,
    Was the Minneapolis Park Board created to benefit wealthy land owners?

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    Attorney General Merrick Garland said he personally approved the search warrant, which was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into th

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    Nation

    In this image taken from video, FBI officials gather outside the FBI building in Cincinnati, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

    Armed man tries to breach FBI office, is injured in standoff

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    World

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    Curious Minnesota

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

    How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?

    How lumberjacks harnessed an 'ocean of pine' to build Minnesota
    Listen: Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?
    Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?

    Duluth

    Two Harbors mayor Chris Swanson’s recall is listed on the primary election ballot.

    Two Harbors voters oust mayor after contentious recall campaign

    First-timer Alicia Kozlowski will face Becky Hall in House District 8B race
    Duluth school district sells Central High School for $8 million
    Northeast Minnesota's Native communities adapting to climate change

    Celebs

    Fox News chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall attended the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 1, 2017,

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    Mashkiki Waakaa’igan Pharmacy in Minneapolis is a fully tribal-funded pharmacy for members of federally recognized Native American tribes living in

    Tribal pharmacy dispenses free medications for Native Americans in Minneapolis

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    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.


    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.


    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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