Episode 12: Part 2 of Minneapolis

Archive Hoppers Podcast · Nov 12, 2025 · 7m

It was a time of breathtaking wealth, beautiful Art Deco skyscrapers, and the creation of Betty Crocker. But Minneapolis's golden age hid a core of corruption. Uncover the dramatic explosion of the Washburn A Mill, the scandalous reign of "Doc" Ames, and the bold grand jury foreman who exposed the "Shame of Minneapolis" to the entire nation.