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MinneCulture explores the people, culture, and art that are inspiring, shaping, and changing Minnesota every day. We go beyond the gallery walls to tell stories about artists and people who live, work and create here.

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The Almost Forgotten but Enduring Impact of Meridel LeSueur

Posted June 2, 202200:19:06

Meridel LeSueur was a writer and activist whose influence has long shaped the Twin Cities' populist movements. Although the McCarthy era blacklist attempted...

Moose Tracks: The Decline and Plateau of Minnesota's Moose

Posted May 26, 202200:25:42


From about 2006 to 2013, the moose population in northeastern Minnesota dropped dramatically, from almost 9,000 animals to about 2,700....

Fanfare, Fire, and Fun: A Tale of Two Local Amusement Parks

Posted May 26, 202200:25:45

When you think about the industrial revolution you may think of trains, factories, and assembly lines. The image of billowing smoke and giant machines...

Coming soon: MinneCulture season 6

Posted May 23, 202200:01:28

The MinneCulture Podcast is BACK! On season 6, we'll be riding long-lost roller coasters, meeting a feminist activist, learning about efforts to protect...

Ep. 35: The Toonsmith: Dave Mruz, Minnesota’s Cartooning Historian

Posted August 30, 202100:18:58

Superman. Charlie Brown. Donald Duck. The existence of these 'toons all have roots in Minnesota. In this episode of the MinneCulture Podcast, KFAI's...