In this episode of Northlandia, we look at how 17 Carlton third graders made the blueberry muffin a state symbol in Minnesota. The "Blueberry Muffin Gang from Carlton" wrote letters, drew pictures and visited the Capitol with homemade goodies to share.

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In this episode of Northlanida, we learn how the Black railroad car attendants made a lasting impact on American history, and how one leader of the Pullman porters' labor movement settled in Bayfield County, and his legacy is coming to new light.

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In this episode of Northlandia, we explore the Greyhound Bus Museum, discussing how it has "something for everyone." Among the topics, we also answer why is the museum in Hibbing, what are hupmobiles, why are they called greyhounds and wait, what about the ghosts?

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In this episode of Northlandia, learn how a converted Iron Range church became a music haven. Sparta Sound, located in its namesake former mining town, is celebrating 20 years as one of Minnesota's most cherished recording studios.

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For more than two decades, a particle beam has been aimed at the Arrowhead, where researchers have been trying to understand neutrinos. But it will soon be pointed to South Dakota.

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Soudan Underground Mine: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/soudan-mine-tours-reopen-after-4-years-of-work-waiting

Blue Heron: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/proposed-noaa-cuts-put-great-lakes-research-safety-at-risk-experts-say

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The fraternal organization, over 115 years old, has recently seen a surge of young members.

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The Hill of Three Waters outside of Hibbing is one of half a dozen places in the U.S. where two continental divides intersect and waters flow into three watersheds.

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More than 1,000 travelers were stranded in the area, 500 in Cloquet alone. But residents stepped in to help.

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Since 1947, a single family has run Ryden's Border Store in Grand Portage. "Not everybody could, probably, live here," says owner Lori Boomer, "but I love it."

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George Haddad was treated like royalty when he visited Winter Park for a pro-am celebrity ski event in 1978 because everyone thought he was a Lebanese sheikh.

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