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How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?
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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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Reporter Jenny Berg joins the Curious Minnesota podcast to share the tale behind St. Cloud's moniker.