Archive Hoppers Podcast

The final chapter in Minneapolis's history: The industrial giants pivot to corporate retail. We detail the demolition of the magnificent Metropolitan Building and the subsequent rise of the IDS Center. Learn how the city's progressive politics and a wave of new immigrants forged a complex, dynamic metropolis still fighting for a more equitable future.

It was a time of breathtaking wealth, beautiful Art Deco skyscrapers, and the creation of Betty Crocker. But Minneapolis's golden age hid a core of corruption. Uncover the dramatic explosion of the Washburn A Mill, the scandalous reign of "Doc" Ames, and the bold grand jury foreman who exposed the "Shame of Minneapolis" to the entire nation.