When Eric realized Clementine Robinson never got the headstone that she wanted, it felt wrong. And he wasn’t the only one who felt that way. This is the story of how a group of strangers got together to grant the last wish of a woman they never met.

When Eric realized Clementine Robinson never got the headstone that she wanted, it felt wrong. And he wasn&rsquo;t the only one who felt that way. This is the story of how a group of strangers got together to grant the last wish of a woman they never met.

When reporter Eric Roper buys a lovely 113-year-old house in Minneapolis, he wants to find out everything he can about its history. But he quickly becomes obsessed with one couple who owned the house 100 years ago. Harry and Clementine Robinson send him down a surprising rabbit hole into an incredible history he never heard before. As he artfully and meticulously pieces together the remarkable story of their lives, we find out what the Robinsons reveal about a history of race in Minneapolis -- the city that became ground zero for an unprecedented global racial reckoning.

New episodes available on Mondays. For more information on Ghost of a Chance, head to our website: http://startribune.com/ghostofachance

When reporter Eric Roper buys a lovely 113-year-old house in Minneapolis, he wants to find out everything he can about its history. But he quickly becomes obsessed with one couple who owned the house 100 years ago. Harry and Clementine Robinson send him down a surprising rabbit hole into an incredible history he never heard before. As he artfully and meticulously pieces together the remarkable story of their lives, we find out what the Robinsons reveal about a history of race in Minneapolis -- the city that became ground zero for an unprecedented global racial reckoning.
New episodes available on Mondays. For more information on Ghost of a Chance, head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="http://startribune.com/ghostofachance" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://startribune.com/ghostofachance&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736547742078000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pvdScVgoj4blRXASVmptR">http://startribune.com/ghostofachance</a>

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We’re excited to introduce Worth It, a new show from The Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media.

 

Each week, editor Nicole Norfleet and columnist Aaron Brown are joined by people who know Minnesota inside and out – reaching into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, and the events worth your time – and money.

 

In this episode, whether you kayak, canoe or paddleboard - or you want to - we’ll hear the best paddling routes to try in the Twin Cities metro. There’s a new show about a real-life Minnesota woman-cowboy-detective from the 1800s. Plus, why you should think “salvage” for home remodeling and the cost to raise a kid here.

 

After you listen, be sure to follow Worth It wherever you get your podcasts, or head to:https://lemonada.lnk.to/WorthItStarTribunefd

We&rsquo;re excited to introduce Worth It, a new show from The Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media.
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Each week, editor Nicole Norfleet and columnist Aaron Brown are joined by people who know Minnesota inside and out &ndash; reaching into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, and the events worth your time &ndash; and money.
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In this episode, whether you kayak, canoe or paddleboard - or you want to - we&rsquo;ll hear the best paddling routes to try in the Twin Cities metro. There&rsquo;s a new show about a real-life Minnesota woman-cowboy-detective from the 1800s. Plus, why you should think &ldquo;salvage&rdquo; for home remodeling and the cost to raise a kid here.
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After you listen, be sure to follow Worth It wherever you get your podcasts, or head to:<a href="https://lemonada.lnk.to/confessionsofafemalefounderfd"> </a><a href="https://lemonada.lnk.to/WorthItStarTribunefd">https://lemonada.lnk.to/WorthItStarTribunefd</a>

Introducing: Worth It

Eric finds a book that includes a jaw-dropping piece of history from a prominent Black woman who lived in Minneapolis in the 1920s and 30s. Her words become the name of this podcast. This is the speech that inspired the title “Ghost of a Chance.”

Eric finds a book that includes a jaw-dropping piece of history from a prominent Black woman who lived in Minneapolis in the 1920s and 30s. Her words become the name of this podcast. This is the speech that inspired the title &ldquo;Ghost of a Chance.&rdquo;

BONUS: The Speech

Episode 6 -- To find out what happened to the Robinsons in the 1960s, Eric doesn’t need old records anymore. People alive today tell him the story of the historic moment when the jack hammers and bulldozers arrived. Eric learns what is left of Harry and Clementine Robinson’s lives.

For documents, photos and other source material related to this episode, go to https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960

Episode 6 -- To find out what happened to the Robinsons in the 1960s, Eric doesn&rsquo;t need old records anymore. People alive today tell him the story of the historic moment when the jack hammers and bulldozers arrived. Eric learns what is left of Harry and Clementine Robinson&rsquo;s lives.
For documents, photos and other source material related to this episode, go to <a href="https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739291936045000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10Hu1hzFW4OaV7xN0GBTsu">https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960</a>

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