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
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
Culture
A gay, multi-ethnic, farming family is part of Minnesota’s emerging polyamorous community
The rural household is part of a nonmonogamous movement that some say is going mainstream.
August 20, 2024
Variety
I stayed at the fanciest hotel in Minnesota – with my dog
My rescue mutt and I were welcome at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.
August 12, 2024
Food & Culture
University of Minnesota professors gene sequenced a corn dog. Guess what they found.
There is actually corn in the Minnesota fair favorite, but what about that “dog” part?
August 6, 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
Culture
A gay, multi-ethnic, farming family is part of Minnesota’s emerging polyamorous community
The rural household is part of a nonmonogamous movement that some say is going mainstream.
August 20, 2024
Variety
I stayed at the fanciest hotel in Minnesota – with my dog
My rescue mutt and I were welcome at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.
August 12, 2024
Food & Culture
University of Minnesota professors gene sequenced a corn dog. Guess what they found.
There is actually corn in the Minnesota fair favorite, but what about that “dog” part?
August 6, 2024