Curious Minnesota
Curious Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune
What's the history of the abandoned Cold War station in Finland, MN?
15 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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An abandoned Air Force station on Lookout Mountain above Lake Superior has become a ghost town. But during the Cold War, it was seen as a crucial spot to watch the skies in case of a Russian attack. Reporter Christa Lawler talks with host Erica Pearson about the station and Minnesota's once-secret Cold War history.