Ghost of a Chance

When Eric realized Clementine Robinson never got the headstone that she wanted, it felt wrong. And he wasn’t the only one who felt that way. This is the story of how a group of strangers got together to grant the last wish of a woman they never met.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re excited to introduce Worth It, a new show from The Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media. Each week, editor Nicole Norfleet and columnist Aaron Brown are joined by people who know Minnesota inside and out – reaching into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, and the events worth your time – and money. In this episode, whether you kayak, canoe or paddleboard - or you want to - we’ll hear the best paddling routes to try in the Twin Cities metro. There’s a new show about a real-life Minnesota woman-cowboy-detective from the 1800s. Plus, why you should think “salvage” for home remodeling and the cost to raise a kid here. After you listen, be sure to follow Worth It wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/WorthItStarTribunefdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric responds to listeners' requests to honor Clementine and Harry Robinson in real life. Neither has a marker honoring their life or death -- and that's about to change. Plus, we have details on a Ghost of a Chance storytelling event on May 29th, marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder and the racial reckoning that followed. Show Notes: To learn more about the GoFundMe and contribute to the Robinson’s memorial, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-honor-the-robinsons-and-the-old-southside To learn more about the May 29, 2025 event, visit https://tix.startribune.com/e/ghost-of-a-chance If you want to email the team behind Ghost of a Chance, you can reach us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric finds a book that includes a jaw-dropping piece of history from a prominent Black woman who lived in Minneapolis in the 1920s and 30s. Her words become the name of this podcast. This is the speech that inspired the title “Ghost of a Chance.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 6 -- To find out what happened to the Robinsons in the 1960s, Eric doesn’t need old records anymore. People alive today tell him the story of the historic moment when the jack hammers and bulldozers arrived. Eric learns what is left of Harry and Clementine Robinson’s lives. For documents, photos and other source material related to this episode, go to https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.