Strolling musician makes living playing accordion in Minneapolis
Mark Stillman's love of playing accordion has lasted nearly five decades, with the strolling musician finding a way to carve out a living playing his squeezebox in the Twin Cities.
Meet the 'Flute Guy:' Iron worker brings soothing sounds to downtown Minneapolis
A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy.
Minnesota’s ‘frozen woman’ alive and well decades later
In 1980, Jean Vig became stranded and nearly froze to death, but despite the cold she still calls Minnesota home.
Minnesotans remember Grumpy Old Men, 1990's filming boom
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Minnesota man with sizeable arms becomes arm wrestling champ
From the beginning Jeff Dabe's life story is a tale of epic proportions, leading him to become an arm wrestling champion.
A picture a day: Minnesota man captures past 25 years of his life on film
A Minnesota man has captured the highs and lows of the last 25 years of his life on film.
93-year-old World War II vet sends thousands of fallen soldiers off on the right note
"Taps" has been offered as a final salute to military veterans since the Civil War. But the number of buglers available to play it are in short supply.
Zumbrota bridge plays special role in Minnesota history
Over the last 150 years, it’s been everything from a beer hall to a wedding venue, but a local landmark in Zumbrota is also something else - the last functional covered bridge in Minnesota.
'Oregon Trail' 50 years later: How 3 Minnesota student teachers blazed a new trail in gaming
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
Minnesota senior hockey players, ages 64-84, hit the rink together twice a week
A group of senior hockey players in the south metro is proving that "age is just a number." Even though they are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, they are showing no signs of slowing down.
Quadriplegic pro video gamer paving the way for accessibility in gaming
Randy Fitzgerald has made a career out of video games despite being a quadriplegic. Now, his success and efforts are paving the way for more accessibility in the gaming world.
Excelsior bar's 'Labor Inducer' burger credited with 31 births and counting
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
Dressed up dinosaur turns heads at Minnesota gas station
A gas station in the north Twin Cities metro has become a popular roadside attraction.
The Submergents: Group organizes daily dip into icy Minneapolis lake
A Twin Cities group called The Submergents takes a daily dip in a local lake for a jolt to get themselves going.
Minnesota 'Rocketman' makes face masks his pandemic passion
A Bloomington father and son have turned their love of rockets and need for speed into a passion for making masks.
Former North Minneapolis business Ewald Brothers Dairy honored by descendant
More than a century before food delivery services like Bite Squad and GrubHub, for four generations, a family-owned business cornered the market on delivering dairy products door-to-door in the Twin Cities.
'It just captivated me': Minnesota mom embraces BMX racing
On just about any night of the week, Rum River BMX in Isanti, Minnesota is full of riders. While many are in their teens, a mother of two in her late 40s also calls the track home.