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The Mall of America is one of Minnesota's most well-known landmarks, three decades after it was built in Bloomington. But why was the country's largest indoor shopping center constructed in Minnesota?
Former Star Tribune intern Nadine Manske joins Curious Minnesota podcast host host Eric Roper to discuss the history of this unique place.
Further reading:
Why was the Mall of America built in Minnesota? (December 2022 Curious Minnesota article)
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