Hibbing Historical Walking Tour

The following podcasts were recorded between August 2012 and December 2012 as a collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society, Iron Range Tourism Bureau, and residents of Hibbing.  A group of Hibbing teens interviewed adults about businesses and points of interest in and around Hibbing. Click on the “Tracks” below to download and listen to the podcasts.

Track 1: North Hibbing (1 minute 45 seconds)

Storyteller: Craig Hattam, Retired Hibbing School District Social Studies Teacher

Track 2:  Hull Rust Mine (1 minute 45 seconds)

Storytellers: Jack Croswell, Hibbing Taconite Company & Judy Whitlock, Mine Worker

Track 3:  Bob Dylan Drive (2 minutes 28 seconds)

Storytellers: Linda Strobeck Hocking, Owner of the Former Zimmy’s Restaurant & Angel Marolt, Former Owner of Bob Dylan’s Boyhood Home

Track 4:  Hibbing High School (1 minute 54 seconds)

Storyteller: Bob Kearney, Retired Hibbing High School Custodian

Track 5:  Former Zimmy’s Restaurant (2 minutes 5 seconds)

Storyteller: Linda Strobeck Hocking, Owner of the Former Zimmy’s Restaurant

MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY A MINNESOTA HISTORICAL ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT