Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole?
How Minnesota's geography makes it particularly prone to extreme temperatures.
What was the first movie filmed in Minnesota?
Released a century ago, Minnesota's entrance on the silver screen has since become a history mystery.
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Listen: Was organized crime behind the demise of Twin Cities streetcars?
The Curious Minnesota podcast examines how underworld characters influenced the region's transit company in the mid-20th Century.
Why do Minnesotans have accents?
The state's well-known accent has come to symbolize folksy charm. But it has also been gradually evolving.
Is there place in Minnesota where you can have your body frozen for the future?
Some Minnesotans want their bodies frozen and placed in long-term storage after death. No one knows if they will ever be revived.
How is the sheriff's office different from the police department?
From performing water rescues to selling foreclosed properties, county sheriff's offices handle a wide range of tasks.
Curious Minnesota
Was organized crime behind the demise of the Twin Cities streetcar system?
The transit system was plagued by scandals before and after the switch from streetcars to buses.
Curious Minnesota
West, North, South, Park: Why are there so many suburbs named St. Paul?
Many east metro locales are named after Minnesota's capital city, though not all of their names neatly line up with the compass.
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