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MSU Museum turns construction work into steam tunnel exhibit

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The parking lot in front of the MSU Museum has disappeared. In its place, there are steam shovels, enormous piles of dirt and a deep, deep hole. Workers are in the midst of an ongoing project to maintain the university’s extensive steam tunnel system.It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the folks at the MSU Museum have turned these lemons into lemonade. They’ve turned the fencing around this construction project into a pop-up display where you can learn more about the history of steam tunnels on campus.

Acting Director Lora Helou explained it all to Current State’s Scott Pohl.

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Scott Pohl is a general assignment news reporter and produces news features and interviews. He is also an alternate local host on NPR's "Morning Edition."