Coal has been mined in S.E. Minnesota and N.E. Iowa. There is some oil deposits in northern Minnesota, not sure if it’s enough to try to extract it. In the 80’s there was some oil drilling in west central Minnesota. Apparently there are some deposits but not enough to be worthwhile to go after. Also in the 80’s there was drilling for oil in N.W. North Dakota. They said that they knew there was oil there but didn’t know how to get it out of the ground.
I was already familiar with early oil exploration in Minnesota but yours was an informative video. A question remains though. If the geology of this state in not favorable for oil or gas deposits how is the formation of such deposits and at realitively shallow depths explained? Especially given the scrubbing most of this state received at the end of the last Ice Age.
Very informative video, thank you! Question- is this footage current? I'm a little taken aback by the fall-ish looking foliage. Everything is still pretty much green up here in the East Metro.
Even if someone discovered oil in Minnesota, the state government wouldnt let anyone profit off of it. Look at what happened to the iron range currently.
I enjoyed your commentary!!
That deck of cards ❤ is so cool! I used to work in Eagan.
Great channel!
Very interesting, fun video. Thank you!
Coal has been mined in S.E. Minnesota and N.E. Iowa.
There is some oil deposits in northern Minnesota, not sure if it’s enough to try to extract it. In the 80’s there was some oil drilling in west central Minnesota. Apparently there are some deposits but not enough to be worthwhile to go after.
Also in the 80’s there was drilling for oil in N.W. North Dakota. They said that they knew there was oil there but didn’t know how to get it out of the ground.
I never knew about this! Thanks for sharing!!!
Great quote from Matt Walton! 😅
I'm a little disappointed you didn't find the old remnants of some derrick or pipe or something.
I was already familiar with early oil exploration in Minnesota but yours was an informative video. A question remains though. If the geology of this state in not favorable for oil or gas deposits how is the formation of such deposits and at realitively shallow depths explained? Especially given the scrubbing most of this state received at the end of the last Ice Age.
Very informative video, thank you!
Question- is this footage current? I'm a little taken aback by the fall-ish looking foliage. Everything is still pretty much green up here in the East Metro.
You're correct...the video of Thomas Lake Park was taken last fall...either the end of September or early October. It's just about a year old now.
@@eldertrekker Thank you for replying, just had to level-set for my own mind in our great State of Minnesota. Great content, please keep it coming 💯
I love the accent.
There is an abandoned gold mine on an island in Rainy Lake
Even if someone discovered oil in Minnesota, the state government wouldnt let anyone profit off of it. Look at what happened to the iron range currently.
What happen to the iron range
@@alexroberts6206 EPA put the kibosh on the steel industry in northen MN
@@KMaN5150 damn I’m from Minnesota I never know about that. But sounds about right. Smh
Did you guys change your license plate to Land of 10,000 Riots yet?
@@Zzus321 No just the flag that looks like a pack of Marlboro smooths lmao