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Finding Minnesota: Poop-Powered Turkey Farm
No state produces more turkey each year than Minnesota. It's partly because of the many family farmers who have passed down the practice through three, four or even five generations.
Finding Minnesota: Piano Man In His Workshop
When it comes to music, the piano is one of the most familiar and versatile instruments around. Many people have childhood memories of taking piano lessons or singing along as someone played a piano in church or at school. So in this week's Finding Minnesota, travel to a place where old pianos from around the country are delivered and then restored to their original glory.
Finding Minnesota: 'Maiden' Minnesota Inventor
Minnesota companies turn out innovative new products all the time and we don't just mean the big ones like 3M and General Mills. This week an event called "Maiden Minnesota" will celebrate smaller companies, run by women.
Finding Minnesota: Ghosts In The Twin Cities
This is the time of year when ghost stories are especially popular. Some of those stories are completely made up, but others may leave you wondering. A volunteer group known as the Twin Cities Paranormal Society claims to have evidence that several buildings in the Twin Cities are indeed haunted.
Finding Minnesota: The Snow, Lawn Care Revolution
The early snowfall last week may have had you heading to the garage to check on your winter tools. The shovels, the ice scrapers and the all-mighty snow blower.
Finding Minnesota: Halloween Capital Of The World
It's October, which means Halloween decorations are starting to pop up. Those that have lived in Minnesota for a while have probably heard the city of Anoka referred to as the "Halloween Capital of the World."
Finding Minnesota: Stadium Murals Celebrate State
When Minnesota Twins fans begin filing through the gates of Target Field next spring, they will notice tributes to some of the team's all-time greats, like Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett and Rod Carew. But Twin Cities artist Craig David is also creating some elaborate stadium murals that will celebrate the state, its baseball fans and some of the lesser-known Minnesotans in Cooperstown.
Finding Minnesota: Luxury Hotel In Unknown Spot
In the last two years, there have been a lot of luxury hotels opening in downtown Minneapolis that offer high-end accommodations for business travelers and tourists. But outside of the Twin Cities there is another fancy hotel, one that caters to an even choosier crowd and really knows how to treat people like royalty.
Finding Minnesota: Story Of Hermann The German
By now, many Minnesotans have seen the famous statue of Hermann the German overlooking the city of New Ulm. But how many of you know Hermann's story?
Finding Minnesota: Cruisin' The Fall Leaves
A sneak peak of fall has already started. The leaves have just begun to change colors, but soon enough, we'll be looking at bright bursts of yellow, orange and red in trees all over the state.
