Curious Minnesota
Curious Minnesota, produced by the Minnesota Star Tribune, answers listener questions about the state's people, places and history through newsroom research. The show has 146 episodes on a biweekly cadence, typical length around 14 to 16 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $60 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Minnesota listeners asking questions, backed by a newsroom
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 248 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
- 146 episodes on a steady biweekly schedule keep the show in regular rotation.
- Roughly 14 to 16 minute episodes suit a focused, low-clutter host-read placement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, explainer, listener question research
- Tone
- curious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 12 to 19 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Minnesota Star Tribune
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by the Minnesota Star Tribune with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover history, nature and local culture, such as 'Why do loons sometimes charge swimmers?'.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.startribune.com/podcasts/curious-minnesota/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1490484115 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/STB1320741359 |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why does Minnesota seem to have so many water towers? | 2026-10-13 | 14 min |
| The secret creek flowing beneath downtown Minneapolis | 2026-09-29 | 16 min |
| What are the stories behind the two harbors of Two Harbors? | 2026-09-15 | 16 min |
| When Christo and Jeanne-Claude tried to fly a giant artwork over Minne | 2026-09-01 | 12 min |
| The incredible story of a 40-ton grain elevator that crossed a Minneso | 2026-08-18 | 17 min |
| Why do loons sometimes charge swimmers? | 2026-08-04 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
What do you wonder about the people, places and culture of Minnesota? Listen to our community-driven reporting project, which invites listeners to ask questions that our newsroom researches and answers.
About Curious Minnesota
Curious Minnesota is a community-driven podcast from the Minnesota Star Tribune in which listeners submit questions about the state's people, places and culture, and the newsroom researches and answers them. Episodes cover topics such as water towers, lake ice safety and the history of local landmarks, according to the show's feed and website.
The show has 146 episodes on a biweekly release schedule, with a median episode length of about 15 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average rating from 248 ratings. The audience is estimated rather than measured: Minnesota residents and history-minded listeners are the likely core, and the estimate is 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
The feed shows no sponsors so far, and the show is produced by the Minnesota Star Tribune. A host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $60 to $200 per episode. Brands with a Minnesota connection, including tourism, local services and education-focused products, are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Curious Minnesota can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Curious Minnesota
How much does Curious Minnesota charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $60 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement offered.
What is Curious Minnesota about?
Curious Minnesota is a Minnesota Star Tribune podcast in which listeners submit questions about the state's history, places and culture, and the newsroom researches and answers them in short episodes.
How do I contact Curious Minnesota about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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