Minnesota Nice

Episode 25 | Tom Petters

Interested in a true crime story that's murder-free? This week, Abby brings you the ridiculous tale of Tom Petters and how he (almost) pulled off the largest Ponzi scheme in Minnesota history. We are still sending postcards!! If you would like to receive a MN (or Fargo) postcard, email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com [mnnicepod@gmail.com]! Follow our Instagram @mnnicepod Please follow, like, share, rate, review, and subscribe! If you are interested in fostering a shelter animal, reach out to your local rescue! Some of our favorite shelters include: * Homeward Animal Shelter in Fargo, ND (where Winnie and Horace were adopted) https://www.homewardonline.org/ [https://www.homewardonline.org/] * Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud, MN (where Tom was adopted) https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/ [https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/] * Carver Scott Humane Society in Chaska, MN (relocating soon to Hopkins) (where Flower and Honey are from) https://www.carverscotths.org/ [https://www.carverscotths.org/]

Episode 24 | The Minnesota Frost

This week, Alyssa is joined by her husband, Alex, to chat all things Frost hockey! Tune in to find out more about Minnesota's own PWHL team and a little history on women's hockey! If you would like a postcard, email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com [mnnicepod@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod Please subscribe, follow, comment, rate, and review! Everything helps! :)

Episode 23 | Midwest Mobsters

In this week's episode, we're covering mobsters in the Midwest! Tune in to learn about why St. Paul was such a hotspot for organized crime (spoiler: it's police corruption) and which famous gangsters operated in the area! We cover everyone from Al Capone to Ma Barker. Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com [mnnicepod@gmail.com] Follow us on Instagram @mnnicepod

Episode 22 | The CCC in Minnesota

Have you ever enjoyed a state park trail? Or wandered through a national forest? Much of Minnesota state park structures are there thanks to the work of the Civilian Convservation Corps! Tune in to find out more about the CCC's work in Minnesota! Follow us on Instagram: @mnnicepod Email us at mnnicepod@gmail.com [mnnicepod@gmail.com]

Episode 21 | The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

This week, we are joined by a very special guest, COUSIN EMILY!!! Join us as we talk about the 1995 kidnapping of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, as well as some personal connections to the case. You can follow Emily's dogs on Instagram @sidandgeorge You can follow our Instagram @mnnicepod Send us an email at mnnicepod@gmail.com [mnnicepod@gmail.com] and include your name and mailing address to get a postcard!