20 Best Minnesota History Podcasts

1. Minnesota's Most Notorious: Where Blood Runs Cold

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Erik Rivenes, host of the Most Notorious Podcast (and creator of Saint Paul's original Gangster Tours) has for years been fascinated with long-ago tales of crime, tragedy and disaster from his home state of Minnesota. In this podcast Erik interviews authors who have written some sensational historical stories centered in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and researches and shares a few himself.MORE Host Erik Rivenes
Producer/Network Blue Ewe Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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2. Howl History

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Derek Harper and Chad Cox explore the past and present of the Minnesota Timberwolves to see how where we've been can help us understand where we're going.
Host Derek Harper
Producer/Network howlhistory
Email ****@hotmail.com
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 15Instagram 7 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Ramsey County History podcast

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The podcast that highlights the history of St. Paul and Ramsey County Minnesota and keeps you up to date on the work of the Ramsey County Historical Society.
Producer/Network Paul Nelson
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 5.8K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 10,000

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Uff Da! It's the land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota Nice, and lots of history. This is the 10,000 podcast, a show where your host will take you on a journey through the histories of the Northstar State.MORE Producer/Network St. Olaf Digital History Students
Email ****@stolaf.edu
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 44.3KInstagram 22.2K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Haha Wakpadan / Bassett Creek Oral History Project

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In Mni Sóta Makoce (Minnesota), Indigenous people have lived, worked, and played near Ȟaȟa Wakpadaŋ (Bassett Creek) for thousands of years. Through an oral history project, 15 Indigenous people share how they experience the watershed as part of their historic and contemporary cultures. These interviews were conducted by Dr. Kasey Keeler with support from Valley Community Presbyterian Church (VCPC) and partners.To learn more, please contact Hennepin History Museum (https://hennepinhistory.org) or visit VCPC's land acknowledgment webpage (https://www.valleychurch.net/land-acknowledgement).MORE Host Dr. Kasey Keeler
Producer/Network Hennepin History Museum
Email ****@att.net
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 8.4KTwitter 450Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Wandering Naturalist

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Explore the history and present of over 27,000 acres of park land inside Minnesota's Hennepin County and surrounding areas. Hosts Angela (wildlife biologist) and Brandon (interpretive naturalist) guide you through this suburban wilderness managed by the Three Rivers Park District.MORE Hosts Angela Grill, Brandon Baker
Producer/Network Three Rivers Park District
Email ****@threeriversparks.org
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 86Facebook 1.3KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 12K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. North Star Journey

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A journal exploring the history and culture of Minnesota communities. Inform these stories: mprnews.org/nsj
Producer/Network MPR News
Email ****@americanpublicmedia.org
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 361.6KInstagram 329.3K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Grim Cities

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Frights, terrors, haunts, and spoops; two Minnesota friends explore paranormal history in the Twin Cities and beyond. Starring Dan Laschansky, Madeline Ramirez, and a host of entities.New episodes every Wednesday. Available on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!MORE Hosts Dan Laschansky, Madeline Ramirez
Producer/Network The Grim Cities
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 85Twitter 26Instagram 336 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Minnesota Sports History Show

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Each episode explores the rich history of Minnesota sports and considers its impact on the current cultural zeitgeist. The Minnesota Sports History Show strives to entertain as well as inform, tickle the sense of nostalgia, and share the joy and hardships of triumph and heartbreak. Episodes will range from musings about the Dome Dog era to interviews with athletes and sports personalities.MORE Producer/Network Sports History Network
Email ****@sportshistorynetwork.com
Location Minnesota, United States
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Facebook 296Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries

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Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons are a bit of a mystery. Countless books and movies only fuel the mystery behind this 'ancient craft.' But to many people in need, the Masons are no mystery. Whether it's cancer research, children's healthcare, elder services, scholarships, or numerous other philanthropic ventures, Minnesota Freemasons have become synonymous with building community and giving back to the greater good. Join Reed Endersbe (Grand Lodge of Minnesota) and John Schwietz (CEO, Minnesota Masonic Charities) as they explore the many unique things about Freemasonry in Minnesota.MORE Hosts John Schwietz, Kevin Gorg
Producer/Network Reed Endersbe and John Schwietz
Email ****@mnmasonic.org
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 1.2KTwitter 281 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Minnesota Unraveled: Pulling on the Threads of Minnesota History

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Minnesota history is a rich tapestry, weaving together the diverse experiences, cultures, and events that tell the story of our state. It's a story that affects—and includes—all of us. Minnesota Unraveled, a podcast by the Minnesota Historical Society, pulls on the threads of the past to reveal new perspectives and expand our knowledge of the history we share. Host Dr. Chantel Rodriguez and her guests invite listeners to think like historians and recognize that learning about other people's lives in the past can be a powerful way to reveal our place in the present...MORE Producer/Network Minnesota Historical Society | Pod People
Email ****@podpeople.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Trek Through Time

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A deep-dive into the local eras, 'Trek Through Time' opens a portal to the past to discover the richly abundant history of Northfield, Minnesota. Featuring an absorbing monthly topic and interviews with one-of-a-kind expertise from the town's knowledgeable Memoir Maestros, all aspects of the archives are analyzed. Hosted by Kosmo Esplan, produced by the Northfield History Center, and broadcast by KYMN 95.1 FM, 'Triple T' offers a fun and fascinating voyage of bygone days.MORE Producer/Network Kosmo Esplan
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Getting Bridged with Gar and Kelli

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Gar and Kelli, lifelong Duluth, Minnesota, residents, chat over the places in Duluth with stories that need to be told. It's light on history and heavy on nostalgia, and when you're waiting in line for the Arial Lift Bridge to come back down as a Laker is heading through, this might be just what you need.MORE Hosts Kelli Hallsten Erickson, Jerry Hallsten
Producer/Network Jerry Hallsten and Kelli Hallsten Erickson
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

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Daily dose of Minnesota history - MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds' is a history program airing on Ampers stations in Minnesota. It is a co-production of Ampers and the Minnesota Historical Society. Made possible by funding from the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund.MORE Producer/Network Ampers
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15. Minnesota Unknown

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From the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Duck Duck Gray Duck, and perpetual road construction, welcome to Minnesota Unknown — a regional history podcast.Join local historians and tour guides Alex Weston, Josie Bergmann, and Hannah Norton for deep dives into Minnesota's storied past, with a special emphasis on the surprising, the unusual, and little-known history hidden in plain sight.www.minnesotaunknown.comMORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Minnesota Uncovered

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Learn about historic events in Minnesota's history, events that might've been overlooked by local government.
Producer/Network Post Podcasting
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Location Minnesota, United States
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17. History Happy Hour

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History Happy Hour delves into the rich history of the Ely, Minnesota Area with pint-sized stories that are informative and entertaining in less than a half an hour. Join host, Jess Edberg, executive director of the Dorothy Molter Museum as she scratches the surface of a local history topic, inspiring listeners to take a deeper dive on their own. This program is also offered as a free, in-person, 30-minute or less presentation October through May, typically on the third Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant in Ely, Minnesota...MORE Producer/Network Jess
Email ****@rootbeerlady.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact