In this episode of One Hour Detours, I sit down with Liz Collin — Alpha News reporter and creator of "The Fall of Minneapolis" — for an unfiltered conversation about our city.

It feels like Minnesota is on the frontlines right now.

I have taken an expansive view on Minnesotanness. I think of it as a name we assign to a geography and appreciate together. That's how I get to the place where I'm speaking of a people that were here long before MN was a political body. Is that misguided? See comments for more.

The face-down porcelin nursing dolls: Practical for an archivist, a bit unsettling for me.

The Virginia Piper kidnapping remains an unsolved Minnesota mystery. The kidnappers were never convicted. We have a full Hidden Middle episode covering the story of this kidnapping up on YouTube.

I got to hang out with Trung Pham, owner of Pham's Rice Bowl in the Midtown Global Market. They are one of the original vendors at the market!

Local comedian MJ Matheson joined me on the podcast to talk about everything from break ups to guilty pleasures to Catholic mass.

At the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, you can take a Mississippi River pontoon tour and learn how to identify wild rice.

Cargo Road is my go-to spot to drive to get my kiddos to fall asleep, and on this particularly interesting day I managed to meet Alex from MSP Live.

Local Minnesota comedian MJ Matheson breaks down how he creates jokes within a full comedy set for the ultimate reward: making people laugh.

#NBA East Playoffs, Round 1 - Game 3 Celtics @ Sixers

A movie about sacrificing men for OUR GREATEST ALLY in obedience to Trump. (See my Love and War book for a discussion of what I call “sacrificial masculinity.”)

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Mark Cuban Partners with Trump RX with Cost Plus Drug Company #news #politics #trump #markcuban #trumprx

YOUTUBE TEASER Today, 24rd of January on CTNews… 🔥 Capetonians are ‘gatvol’ as tourism frustration explodes 🌍 Western Cape wildfires and water shortages trigger disaster response 🚔 Gang violence surges as police admit resource crisis 📱 New app reveals where groceries are cheapest

The moment every Bolton fan dreamed of 🤍 Playoff trophy lifted at Wembley. Championship football secured 🏆

The knicks looking at Cleveland defense.

Er ist wieder da. Und es gibt Protest gegen die Neuaufstellung des Lueger-Denkmals #wien

A sumptuous cover drive from Jason Roy! 💥 Surrey 18/0 after 3 overs. WATCH LIVE 🔗 www.kiaoval.com/match-centre... 🩵 | #VitalityBlast

People deserve to know how candidates actually get onto ballots, who controls access and how institutional power works inside political parties. You get the right to vote, but who chooses who you get to vote for? If you’re in CT, you can sign up through the link in my bio to petition!

I want what they have (a hot dog)

Hi, hi brother @6cats4adomino.bsky.social! 👋💖 We are off to see The Mandalorian & Grogu. You know This Is The Way! 🤣 Be back later - hopefully there are still some shenanigans going on. 💖😁😂

[ 🇲🇲 MYANMAR ] 🔸 Le groupe « Joker Guerrilla Army » affirme avoir bombardé par drones un bâtiment abritant des soldats de la junte à Myaing (région de Pakokku), en utilisant des hexacoptères équipés de charges explosives improvisées.

Being Gay 🌈

A Neofeudal galactic empire in retreat squeezes its vassals, will Canadia IV break free? - Find out in Neofeud 2, my sci-fi #adventuregame coming soon! NF1: store.steampowered.com/app/4611140/... #indiedev #visualnovel #scifiart #art #artist #steam #retrogame #indiegame #scifi #NoAI

🚨 BREAKING: At least one killed and a dozen injured in massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv.

Das war eine schöne letzte Vorstellung von BÜLOWSTRASSE im #GRIPSTheater Hansaplatz! 🦊💖💕

Pakistan High Commission London and Gerrys Visa Services' agreement led to senior journalist Chaudhry Tabrez Aurah receiving legal threats after disclosing Sensational facts #GerrysVisaServices #PakistanHighCommission #London #BreakingNews

Tina: I gotta tell you something, Tyson. First of all, i dream about this guy, you are in my dreams at LEAST once a month. Tyson: That’s by design, Tina. I’ll sit at home and be like “who should I haunt tonight?” Ethan: That used to be me. 😢 I used to be in her dreams every night #Survivor50 😂

Graduates, take it from alumnus and Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch: Your liberal arts education has prepared you for all windows that open. #USCgrad

🪶 time for a hummingbird of the day📼 A few pairs on the feeder, & even a full hummingbird call Be warned the neighbor kids are screaming in part of it Enjoy ⏳ with our 🐦 See yourself in a 🔵bubble feel your heart beating💓 Breathe🫁 in Joy Breathe😮‍💨 out sorrow let it go We will PERSEVERE #birds

#OTD in 2003, AC Milan claimed their sixth European Cup triumph and their first in nine seasons after edging out Juventus in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at Old Trafford. 🇮🇹 Juventus 0-0 Milan 🇮🇹 #UCL #JuveMilan | May 28, 2003

After 6 years, we made it back to #IslaMujeres #Mexico. Over the next week, we’ll show you what we miss about this charming island and then we will give you a glimpse of why we sold. We love our Mexican Family! It was magical to see you all and spend time with you again!!! 🎶Music by #CCnDocMusic 🎶

Starting Resident Evil like: "okay this seems fine. . ." *the hag appears* 🌸 MEDIA 🌸   - beacons.ai/pixelvixx   🌸 JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER 🌸   🌸 TAGS 🌸 #ResidentEvil9 #HorrorGame #PixelVixx #FrostyTools #GamingClips #StreamerMoments

The curl on it

【 Live2D Showcase 】 Here's another basic tier model! (＞ｖ＜)ゞ゜+☆ Art: @rubydianarts.bsky.social Vtuber: @spaceconfession.bsky.social ❤️/🔁REALLY appreciated!

Hey, anyone seen the cat? Dog: Nope. You sure you haven't seen the cat? Dog: Not lately. 😂

#IT'SidioticTObelieveWTPareBORNintoTHEsameDYNAMICS WTP're All1Race of Humans🍑WTP Do🚫Grow up w/The same Privileges&'re survivors of the free will of pedophiles. #LIVElifeINhonesty&letLIVE 🤯GESTATE‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ 🌎ÀHO🌐 TRUST Gaia&USAs-Constitution&Jesús‼️ Pillars to YWHW|JEHOVAH-IN-JESUS-CHRIST|ALLAH‼️‼️ ✡️🗽🦁✝️☪️

The ultimate cozy wellness hack! Ginger tea isn't just delicious—it’s a powerhouse for reducing inflammation and easing cold symptoms. A simple, plant-based way to keep your defenses strong. 🍵🌿 What’s your favorite rainy-day brew? #WellnessCommunity #GingerTea #HealthyHabits #HealCity

Haven't done a silly animation in a while... my wrist hurts but I'm happy with how bouncy it turned out 🎀 #Sonic #animation #Sonicoc

An ‘omega block’ will keep Massachusetts cooler than average into the weekend. Cindy is tracking Impact Weather for the weekend, but says this pattern will be slow to break down early next week. https://www.wcvb.com/article/impact-weather-wet-breezy-saturday-expected-across-massachusetts/71429498 

Η SpaceX μόλις "άναψε" τους κινητήρες και o πυραυλος δεν είναι πια sci-fi, είναι το επόμενο calendar event μας. Το Starship ετοιμάζεται για την επόμενη πτήση και εμείς είμαστε ήδη στο mission control! 🛰️💥 Βάλε ακουστικά και νιώσε το rumble. Ποιος περιμένει την εκτόξευση; 👇

⚖️ ¿La justicia es más bien de derechas? 🎙️ "Hay mucho descaro por parte de algunos jueces, han perdido la vergüenza. La justicia es un desastre", opina Mercedes Milá en #MalasLenguasN

Here’s a taste of what was discussed with Prof Janice Morphet discussing local government reorganisation & the need to create a model that is clear and understandable for citizens. Read the full summary for more ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/summary...

Tuff E Nuff - Jaleco (1993, SNES/SFC) Available on Polymega Collection Volume 18. Link in Bio.

Spring Break Nightmare: Democrats' DHS Shutdown Causes Massive Airport Delays.

1/ Europe’s water is at risk and needs your help! Sign the petition now 👇 The @ec.europa.eu has threatened to weaken the EU law that has been protecting our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater for the past 25 years. Ursula von der Leyen

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ mother. ⠀⠀

Fantasy Recap: Avalanche vs Golden Knights (2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final) #fantasyhockey #nhl #vegasgoldenknights #coloradoavalanche #stanleycup http://dlvr.it/TSm91t

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The MADVoters Voter Guide - Primary Edition is available now at MADVoters.org/voter-guide! Use our guide to view all the candidates running in some of the most important races around the state.

Fühlst du dich an Bahnhöfen sicher? #polizei #deutschland #gefahr #gewalt #bahnhof #news

At Park Planet the princess is always near. in every corner, every shadow, every dream.

A new orange went out, Mr Finch was the first one on it. #birds

Stop playing the last game in your head. #fyp #gaming #cs2 #mindset #gamingperformance

Los ingresos máximos que marcan las comunidades autónomas para acceder a una vivienda protegida son, en general, bastante altos. ➡️ Madrid: Más de 6.560€/mes. ➡️ Islas Baleares: 5.000€/mes. Muy superiores al salario más frecuente en España, que en 2023 era de 15.574,85€ brutos anuales. 👀 ⬇️ 🧵

🚀 Not long to go for the 2nd International Conference on Clinical Research Networks! 🚀 A key global event on clinical research networks, with great speakers & chairs lined up! Full programme & registration👉 https://loom.ly/1fhf8zI 🚨 Limited in-person spots available!

You did it! You did it! YOU DID IT! YOU… DID… IT!

Les Gardiens de la Révolution iraniens ont annoncé lundi avoir ciblé une base utilisée par l'armée américaine pour des frappes contre son territoire. Les précisions de Siavosh Ghazi, notre correspondant à Téhéran ⤵️

Smooooooooth. #PCA #Cubs #GoCubsGo #WrigleyField