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Being Minnesotan
What does it mean to be Minnesotan? Hosts Emmaline Childs and Bryan Clapper tell the stories that bring that answer to life: celebrating the people, places, and passions that make this state home.
Episodes
Being MinnesotanEpisode 5: Extremes
Is weather the only "extreme" thing about Minnesota? Maybe. In this episode, we're talking with legendary meteorologist Paul Huttner, climbing to Minnesota's…
Being MinnesotanEpisode 4: Road Trip
Join us as we seek out the best roadside attraction in Minnesota and catch up with our friend That Midwestern Mom in her hometown of Frazee. Hosted by Emmaline…
Being MinnesotanEpisode 3: St. Paul Landmarks
Join us as we explore Minnesota's greatest city (Bryan's words) with a tour of the state capitol with public television's Mary Lahammer, a unique perspective…
Being MinnesotanEpisode 2: Folklore
What is folk culture? Delve into folk lore, folk music and folk art with state auditor Julie Blaha, comic Phoebe Bottoms, and singer-songwriter Emmy Woods.
Being MinnesotanEpisode 1: Birth and Beginnings
In our first episode, we explore the birth of the Minnesota state parks system with interpretive naturalist Sandra Lichter, hear an exclusive live performance…