The yellow tinted windows are said to mimic ski goggles and give the view a sunny haze even on the greyest of days.

That autumnal feeling of the bus shelters being pleasantly warm.

The newest public housing development doesn't look like what you would expect. #MinneapolisPublicHousingAuthority

Tomorrow the funding runs out for food stamps — nowadays known as SNAP — in Minnesota. Food shelves like @theopendoor are anticpating a much higher demand from families that can't use SNAP, a demand they sounded the alarm about with the press this week.

Are the new lights at the Target Center an improvement, or distraction?

This morning, the #MinneapolisPublicHousingAuthority unveiled their newest project — it's a conversion from single family home to a triplex, only possible because of the Minneapolis 2040 plan.

It was so interesting to see how places like The Open Door operates — it was such a hive of activity and fascinating for me to learn how much food would go to landfill if not for places like this.

Okay this will be the last hard news thing I do — back to your regularly scheduled programming here at One Minute Tours.

Leaving Kristi Noem's press conference in Minneapolis was really something. After being sequestered with media members for two hours, I didn't realize there was a huge demonstration happening just outside.

Kristi Noem's visit amonted to an absolute nothingburger. Name calling, but nothing at all of substance.

Set decoration reveal for the DHS announceent from Kristi Noem.

Is the National Guard coming to Minneapolis?

Born in Redwood Falls and raised on the Lower Sioux Reservation in Minnesota, Dallas Goldtooth now stars in Apple TV’s “The Last Frontier.” This episode of One Hour Detours is a candid and deeply thoughtful look at how culture, identity and entertainment collide. Link in bio for the full interview.

I made my stand-up debut at the Easy Speak Comedy Showcase last week! I used this as a platform to pitch my plan to Annex Edina. Click the link in my bio to watch my full set!

There’s a reason everyone loves this ride! I rate the Spongebob Squarepants Rock Bottom Plunge a 9.2/10. Check out my other Nickelodeon Universe ride ratings via the link in my bio!

The same land that is used for pheasant hunting is also used as a natural way to filter our water without it going to a water treatment plant.

Rustic architecture is a philosophy about embodying your surroundings. In northern Minnesota, this takes the form of log cabins. In other parts of the country, it’s quite different.

Have you ever been lucky enough to see Tara, the Queen Spinner of Shell Shock in action? We talk to Tara in this episode of Hidden Middle. Watch at the link in bio!

“Wow, that’s really… nice.” In this episode of Hidden Middle, we uncover the exact spot John Lennon and the Beatles sat in a sauna in the former Met Stadium, where the Mall of American stands today. I presented the Mall with a plaque commemorating this spot. Do we think Dan called the owners?

In this episode of One Hour Detours, R.T. Rybak discusses his career transition from journalist to mayor of Minneapolis, why he ran for mayor, and how he thought he’d lose the race. Watch or listen to the full podcast conversation at the link in bio.

In 1950, a Northwest Airlines airplane wing struck a flagpole at Fort Snelling National Cemetery while attempting to land at the airport during a snowstorm. The damaged wing completely detached while flying over south Minneapolis and the aircraft crashed to the ground.

Watch or listen to my full One Hour Detours podcast conversation with former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak at the link in bio.

Minnesota may be known for our lakes, but we should really be known for our rivers as well.

In this episode of One Hour Detours, former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak joins me for an unfiltered conversation about the emotional cost of leadership, the changing face of Minneapolis, and how social media is reshaping civic power. Watch or listen to my full interview at the link in bio.

There’s a whole system underneath the Mall of America that helps to make it work, and to create a specific customer experience. Have you ever thought about that while shopping? Watch this Hidden Middle episode that uncovers even more Mall of America secrets at the link in bio.

Dam! If you’re looking for rapids in Grand Rapids today you won’t find any due to the Pokegama Dam and the Blandin Paper Mill Dam. But you can learn all about their history at the Minnesota Historical Society’s Forest History Center in Grand Rapids.

This episode of Hiddle Middle is a quick walking tour with Beatles trivia, Minnesota history, and a pop-culture mystery. We trace the origins of U.S. mall culture and find the exact spot where John Lennon once sat in a sauna—where Mall of America stands today. Watch this episode at the link in bio.

I recently sat down with longtime Minnesota media voice Jason DeRusha for a candid One Hour Detours conversation about his career, the state of journalism, and the messy line between authenticity and ego. Tap the link in bio for the full conversation.

Have you ever noticed the marker at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America for the 50 yard line at the former Metropolitan Stadium? The very first Hail Mary pass was thrown by Roger Staubach in 1975 near this very spot and history was made. Watch this Hidden Middle episode at the link in bio!

On this episode of One Hour Detours, Jason DeRusha and I test our Boyd Huppert storytelling abilities. Check the link in my bio to watch the full interview.

“No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing.” - Julia Child And YOU can learn all about this culinary icon’s journey at the “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” exhibit, now open at the Minnesota Historical Society!

In this episode of One Hour Detours, I ask Liz Collin, creator of “The Fall of Minneapolis,” what things she likes to do in Minneapolis. Check the link in my bio to watch the full conversation.

Mayor Carter: What we’ve been told about poverty is a lie. Watch my full One Hour Detours conversation with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter at the link in my bio.

Which rides at Mall of America’s Nickelodeon Universe are worth the $85 day pass? I loved the Pepsi Orange Streak Coaster! What’s your favorite ride? Check out the link in my bio for my full ride review and which rides are worth the money.

A presidential trip to Minneapolis in the 1960s changed the trajectory of democratic politics in America. Did you know this piece of Minnesota history?

On this episode of One Hour Detours, I sit down with the Mayor of St. Paul, Melvin Carter. Watch or listen to my full interview with Mayor Carter at the link in my bio!

Dead air on the podcast = me using a random conversation starter from my notecards. Watch my full interview with @comradetripp.bsky.social at the link in my bio.

Minnesotans embrace their Scandinavian and Viking heritage, which is quite different from folks in Ireland. The most significant historic Viking heritage site ever found outside of Scandinavia is Woodquay in Dublin. 1/2

This skyway connecting Christ’s Church to the former Synod Hall that now houses Dublinia, the Viking History Museum of Dublin, was built in 1875 and is a heck of a lot more beautiful than the ones we see in downtown Minneapolis. Check out the link in my bio for more info on Dublinia.

I love a good craft cocktail, and I love nerding out over… ahem, cool… things at pubs. The Sackville is a historic pub in Dublin dating back to 1914. You can enjoy a cocktail in an intimate space while admiring the giant ice cube! 🧊🧊🧊

The Minnesota Vikings should be the official team of Ireland, shouldn’t they?? The NFL has made the Pittsburgh Steelers the unofficial team due to their Irish-American ownership. But take a peek inside Dublinia, the Viking history museum of Dublin, and you’ll notice a familiar purple and gold logo.

Lemuel’s, the bar inside the Conrad Hilton in Dublin, was named after the main character in Gulliver's Travels. And not too far away from here is MoLI, the Museum of Irish Literature, where you can learn about Gulliver’s Travels and more. Thanks again to Conrad Dublin for hosting my stay in Ireland!

What’s your favorite part about staying at a hotel in Europe? One of mine is definitely breakfast. Thank you to Conrad Dublin for hosting my stay! Check the link in my bio to learn more about the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Dublin.

EPIC Museum, the Irish Emigration Museum, highlights the Irish diaspora and how they helped shape the world today. Visiting the museum is a unique immersive experience, as they utilize digital audio-visual technology to help tell the stories of the Irish people.

The Jeanie Johnston was a ship that carried 2,500 Irish emigrants on 16 transatlantic voyages to North America throughout the potato famine in the mid-1800s. Check the link in my bio to learn more about Jeanie Johnston, and use the code EPICJJXOTM20 when booking your tour to get 20% off.

Do you know your family history? I knew what had been spoken about in my family regarding my great grandfather, but it was so fascinating to see the documented records of him at the Irish Family History Centre. Learn more about the Irish Family History Centre’s services via the link in my bio.

Viking history is Irish history. Dublinia is a museum located in an 800 year old church that is dedicated to Viking and Medieval history in Dublin. Checking out this museum was a key part of my trip to Ireland! Check out the link in my bio for more info on Dublinia.

History is being made at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland next week and the Minnesota Vikings get to be a part of it! 🏈

It’s Dublin week here on One Minute Tours in honor of the Minnesota Vikings playing in Ireland next Sunday, September 28! Stay tuned for all kinds of fun Irish content! 🍀

Imagine the pressure of having Tara the Queen Shell Spinner watch me try to break her record! Spoiler: it didn’t happen!