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Minnesota Rocks & the Surface of Mars
By McShane, Sophie at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Minnesota Live welcomed back University of St. Thomas geology professor Tom Hickson, who first captivated viewers in March with the hidden geological drama that makes our state’s landscape so beautifully unique. This time, the conversation goes even further out of this world with a fascinating co...
Key takeaway Thomas geology professor Tom Hickson, who first captivated viewers in March with the hidden geological drama that makes our state’s landscape so beautifully unique.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? Minnesota Live welcomed back University of St. Thomas geology professor Tom Hickson, who first captivated viewers in March with the hidden geological drama that makes our state’s landscape so beautifully unique. This time, the conversation goes even further out of this world with a fascinating co...
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