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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 9h

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 2d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 5d

“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!

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 7d

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

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 8d

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!

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 9d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 12d

But due to the Irish embracing their independence from the UK and their Gaelic culture, they left their Viking culture behind.

You can embrace your Viking heritage at Dublinia, the Viking history museum of Dublin. Check out the link in my bio for more info on Dublinia.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 12d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 12d

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! 🧊🧊🧊

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 13d

Check out the link in my bio for more info on Dublinia.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 14d

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!

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 14d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 15d

Check the link in my bio to learn more about EPIC Museum, and use the code EPICJJXOTM20 when booking your tour to get 20% off.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 15d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 16d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 16d

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.

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 17d

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

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 17d

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! 🍀