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August 27, 2019 12:30 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How much does it cost to clean a lake of pollution?

We're asking folks at the State Fair what they're most curious about, then asking folks around MPR to find the answer. Here’s a question close to many Minnesotans’ hearts.

by Sara Porter and Matt Mikus

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August 26, 2019 2:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: Does Minnesota really have more shoreline than California?

A curious fairgoer wants to know. It turns out, one programmer from Minnesota found the answer.

by Matt Mikus

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August 26, 2019 11:30 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How many craft breweries can our state handle without closures?

Does it seem like we're at max brewpub? Not quite, says John Garland, deputy editor of The Growler Magazine.

by Matt Mikus

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August 22, 2019 12:23 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How many fish species are there in Minnesota?

We’re collecting questions from audience members at the State Fair about what they’re most curious about. One question we received: How many types of fish are in Minnesota?

by Matt Mikus

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June 3, 2019 4:00 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How racially diverse is Minnesota?

A Minnesotan answers an audience question about the diversity of state's population.

by Matt Mikus and Andi Egbert

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May 17, 2019 4:00 AM

Ask a 'sotan: Why can't Minnesota voters bring an issue to the ballot?

Why can't Minnesota voters petition to put a law or constitutional amendment on the ballot? It's not for lack of trying.

by Matt Mikus

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February 14, 2019 9:42 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How can I be a better neighbor this winter?

We asked Minnesotans from around the state for ideas on how to help your neighborhood when the snow banks pile up and the big chill settles in.

by Matt Mikus

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January 24, 2019 4:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How did George Hormel, grandfather of Spam, get to Minnesota?

Hormel, the company that brought the world Spam (the eating kind) and other meaty meals, makes its home in Austin, Minn. The writings of a young George Hormel reveal just why this international food giant ended up here.

by Matt Mikus

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August 17, 2018 1:16 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How many lakes in Minnesota have their native language name?

Have you ever wondered if a lake name is inspired by a native language?

by Matt Mikus

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