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  • How did meat raffles become a Minnesota tradition?
  • Can you guess the most popular names for babies in Minnesota?
  • One bat, two bats: Minnesotans are invited to help scientists track a species in decline

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startribune.com /1 month ago

How did meat raffles become a Minnesota tradition?

The beloved bar game of chance has earlier roots in the U.S. than many realize.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Can you guess the most popular names for babies in Minnesota?

Also: Look up how your name’s popularity has changed over the last century.

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startribune.com /1 day ago

One bat, two bats: Minnesotans are invited to help scientists track a species in decline

Plus, a race in Winona where runners can take their time and an outdoors author visits St. Paul.

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startribune.com /1 week ago

The forgotten quarry history behind Sandstone’s river bluffs and climbing cliffs

The Kettle River region’s salmon-colored stone fueled an industry in Minnesota before the days of concrete and steel.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

Roundup: Call of the Loon

Answer it with quirky, giftable picks inspired by our state’s signature bird.

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startribune.com /5 days ago

Researchers ponder mysterious buried wall holding up St. Anthony Falls

University of Minnesota scientists spent two years investigating the status of a hidden but critical piece of infrastructure beneath the falls.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Why is there a little dog perched in a hole in the wall at St. Paul’s Fitzgerald Theater?

Visitors often mistake Vienna for a sculpture or animatronic. The truth is much cuter.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

Minnesota Culture in a Can

Inspired by sauna culture, spruce tips, and the spirit of the Northwoods, Jeff Vondenkamp's Sauna Water has grown from a small-batch experiment into a fast-expanding brand.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

MSP Jr.: Start Your Adventure

Calling all Minnesota kids: From thrill seekers to chill seekers—discover the path for you.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

Minnesota Art Crawl

Weekend road trippers and local art hunters, take note: these colorful walls (and silos) are worth a stop.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

A Summer for the Senses

Summertime in Minnesota is a veritable feast of experiences. From budding flowers and birding to cold cones and splashy falls, read on for the best places to stop and smell—taste,...

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startribune.com /3 days ago

A giant package, a helicopter and high winds: Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s wild Minneapolis art experiment

The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design helped the famous artists fulfill their vision in 1966. It wasn’t easy.

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startribune.com /4 days ago

How’s the water? Researchers try to gauge public perception of Twin Cities lakes.

St. Thomas and U of M researchers are surveying visitors at 17 lakes in the Twin Cities to see what the public thinks of water quality and how it matches reality.

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thetruckersreport.com /19 hours ago

Is it my imagination or does it seem like Minnesota has a high percentage of shady companies?

I haven't seen any statistics or stories that can confirm, but lately here in Nebraska I've heard a few people complaining about Minnesota companies. As I've never worked for any,...

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startribune.com /3 weeks ago

Minnesota counties look to regulate the ‘wild west’ of data centers

Regulations governing data centers vary by location across Minnesota, and now some counties are considering their own policies.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

Minnesota Leads Nation in Quality of Life

A new study by the State of the Nation Project puts the North Star State above the rest.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Nine boutique hotels around Minnesota where you must stay this summer

From Stillwater to Fergus Falls to the North Shore, these rising boutique stays have local personality and flavor alongside the comforts of a hotel.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

What was this unprecedented school year like? We asked students.

Minnesota schools have been at the epicenter of high-profile incidents this year, from the Annunciation shooting to the immigration crackdown.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

How expensive is your part of Minnesota? Compare your basic cost of living.

It’s cheaper to live in greater Minnesota, according to data from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development, but some areas of the state are cheaper than others.

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startribune.com /3 weeks ago

Small-town ride showcases Minnesota’s gravel cycling surge

The WoodTickr Gravel Fondo is part of a new statewide effort to promote gravel cycling. Plus, explore Sax-Zim Bog and sharpen your kayaking skills.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Do loons ever attack people?

Minnesota’s beloved state bird is territorial by nature. Still, humans pose more of a threat to loons than they do to us.

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mspmag.com /1 month ago

What to Know About the Minnesota Aurora Season

Looking to continue an unbeaten regular-season streak but yet to win a national title, the women's soccer team opens its season against Rochester FC.

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ksn.com /1 month ago

Is your name Ryan? You're needed for an unofficial world record attempt in Minnesota

The Ryans are at it again.

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american-rails.com /5 days ago

Jul 10, Minnesota ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides

Murder mystery dinner trains offer an enticing blend of suspense, culinary delight, and perpetual motion, where passengers become both detectives and dining companions on an unforg...

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