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What happens to hazardous waste Minnesotans bring to drop-off facilities?
Minnesota is a national leader for its extensive network of hazardous waste collection programs.
What happened during the takeover of the Minnesota State Capitol in 1937?
For 15 hours in April 1937, the Minnesota Senate Chamber was under the rule of protesters who'd been encouraged by the governor.
The voyageurs helped power Minnesota's historic fur trade. Who were they?
French-Canadian laborers were key to the Great Lakes fur trade, and were among the first Europeans to blend with Native tribes.
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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.
Did a TV debate decide one of Minnesota's most scandalous elections?
A sex scandal during the 1990 gubernatorial election resulted in a last-minute candidate becoming governor in an upset.
Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'?
The 3.5 billion-year-old rocks of southwestern Minnesota are known to geologists around the world.
How did Stillwater become home to Minnesota's first prison?
The east metro city was once home to Minnesota's primary lockup, which predates the state itself.
Why do Minnesotans call them 'parking ramps' instead of 'garages'?
The auto-related regionalism is unique to Minnesota and some nearby states.
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.
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.
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.
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What happens to hazardous waste Minnesotans bring to drop-off facilities?
What happened during the takeover of the Minnesota State Capitol in 1937?
The voyageurs helped power Minnesota's historic fur trade. Who were they?
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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.
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.
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.