The Domed City that Never Was

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

The 1976 film Logan’s Run posited a utopian city under a dome. But that science fiction nearly became reality in Northern Minnesota. Producer Britt Aamodt tells the story of visionary Athelstan Spilhaus and his domed city.

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Producer: Britt Aamodt

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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