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Why is Minnesota So Liberal? Exploring the North Star State’s Progressive Roots

March 17, 2024May 8, 2024

Minnesota’s politics have long marched to a more progressive beat compared to its Midwestern neighbors. While states like North…

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Why Do Minnesotans Have Accents?

Why Do Minnesotans Have Accents?

March 16, 2024May 8, 2024

One of the most recognizable and distinct accents in America is the so-called “Minnesota accent” or “Upper Midwest dialect.”…

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Why Are Car Tabs So Expensive in Minnesota?

Why Are Car Tabs So Expensive in Minnesota?

December 19, 2023May 8, 2024

Minnesotans looking to renew their vehicle registration are often shocked when they receive their renewal notice and see the…

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What Does “Minnesota” Mean and How Did the State Get Its Name?

What Does “Minnesota” Mean and How Did the State Get Its Name?

December 18, 2023May 8, 2024

Minnesota, known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is a Midwestern state with a name rooted in the language…

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Brown Christmas in Minnesota

How Often Does Minnesota Have a Brown Christmas?

December 17, 2023May 8, 2024

As Minnesotans gear up for the holiday season, one question is top of mind: Will we have a white…

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Why Does Minnesota Get Colder than the North Pole?

December 12, 2023May 8, 2024

Minnesotans pride themselves on surviving brutal winters, but few realize that parts of the state sometimes dip below temperatures…

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Was Harry Hayward America's First Serial Killer?

Was Harry Hayward America’s First Serial Killer?

December 11, 2023May 8, 2024

One of the most sensational crimes in Minneapolis history could have ended the life of America’s Frist Serial Killer….

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132. Photocopy of photograph, 1915 (Chrysler) MAIN BUILDING #1, CHASSIS ASSEMBLY LINE, VIEW SOUTH - Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company Plant, Between Joseph Campau & Conant Avenues, Hamtramck, Wayne County, MI

Could St. Cloud Have Rivaled Detroit as the Motor City of the Midwest?

December 5, 2023May 8, 2024

In 1917, St. Cloud was poised to become a major hub for automobile manufacturing, led by the ambitious vision…

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Why Was the Mall of America Built in Minnesota?

December 4, 2023May 15, 2024

The Mall of America is one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, drawing over 40 million visitors a…

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Can Sharks and Alligators Live in Minnesota Lakes?

Can Sharks and Alligators Live in Minnesota Lakes?

October 5, 2023May 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered if creatures like sharks or alligators could live in Minnesota’s lakes? After all the Mississippi…

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