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.
Latest from Richard Chin
Stage & Arts
Art exhibit at St. Olaf College is devoted to people who failed to become president
The yard signs representing unsuccessful candidates document defeat and redemption.
November 22, 2024
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
Things To Do
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
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