Richard Chin
Reporter
FeaturesAs a feature reporter, Richard Chin has flown on the Goodyear Blimp, driven the Wienermobile, sunk to the bottom of a lake in a one-man submarine, worn a giant urine specimen cup costume as a mascot for a health care company, rode a vintage Puch at the Sturgis of mopeds and was mistakenly arrested by police hunting for a serial killer. He also spent six weeks in Baghdad during the Iraq war and was a Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University.
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Things To Do
No need to stress: What to serve at your election watch party
Some suggestions for foods to reduce stress and anxiety.
November 5, 2024
Culture
The polls say the presidential election is a dead heat. But online bettors are leaning to Trump. Who’s right?
A University of Minnesota professor says polls are more accurate than so-called prediction markets.
October 28, 2024
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Does booze relieve pain? U researchers test inebriated Minnesota State Fair patrons to find out.
Researcher Jeff Boissoneault also has created a virtual reality bar for his drinking experiments.
October 7, 2024
TV and Media
Groundbreaking Hmong TV news anchor returns to the Twin Cities
Chenue Her will co-anchor the Fox 9 morning show.
September 23, 2024
Things To Do
Anoka player piano restorer shows silent films accompanied by 108-year-old photoplayer
Nate Otto shows silent films accompanied by a rare, vintage instrument that combines piano, pipe organ and percussion.
September 18, 2024
Things To Do
Sharing the magic of movies – from the back of a bike
A Minneapolis man projects family-friendly films in Twin Cities parks.
September 17, 2024
Culture
Why are there fewer reports of UFOs from Minnesotans?
A reporting app suggests our state is flyover country when it comes to flying saucers. Could it be because of our weather?
September 2, 2024
Culture
Should athletes pray to win a game? A praying, preaching, putting Minnesota pastor answers.
“I think God is a part of both victory and failure on the course or in a game,” he said. We wondered: Even the Vikings?
September 2, 2024
Things To Do
Anoka player piano restorer shows silent films accompanied by 108-year-old photoplayer
Nate Otto shows silent films accompanied by a rare, vintage instrument that combines piano, pipe organ and percussion.
September 18, 2024
Things To Do
Sharing the magic of movies – from the back of a bike
A Minneapolis man projects family-friendly films in Twin Cities parks.
September 17, 2024
Culture
Why are there fewer reports of UFOs from Minnesotans?
A reporting app suggests our state is flyover country when it comes to flying saucers. Could it be because of our weather?
September 2, 2024
Culture
Should athletes pray to win a game? A praying, preaching, putting Minnesota pastor answers.
“I think God is a part of both victory and failure on the course or in a game,” he said. We wondered: Even the Vikings?
September 2, 2024