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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

In Duluth, community steps up to preserve Chester Bowl ski hill

In Duluth, community steps up to preserve Chester Bowl ski hill

The little hill at Duluth's Chester Bowl is a throwback to a time when skiing was more community than industry, a place where kids learn to ski without their parents needing a second mortgage.
by Dan Olson

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Once 'terrified' of ice fishing, Minn. man now carries on tradition

Once 'terrified' of ice fishing, Minn. man now carries on tradition

Ice fishing is old. You've seen the pictures. People for thousands of years have chopped a hole and waited for a fish to take a baited hook. Or they've stood silently, with their spear at the ready if they see a shadowy form move in the water.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. Historical Society archives hold treasures -- and surprises

Minn. Historical Society archives hold treasures -- and surprises

The historical society's treasure trove of history includes everything from 500-year-old travel histories by Father Louis Hennepin to bodice ripping romance novels, thrillers by Vince Flynn, and everything in between.
by Dan Olson

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For 90-year-old skier, subzero temps are of little concern

For 90-year-old skier, subzero temps are of little concern

When Roy Carlsted skis, he doesn't worry about the temperature. The 90-year-old's favorite winter activity is cross-country skiing, and on most winter days he's on the ski trails at the Como Golf Course just a mile or so from his St. Paul home.
by Dan Olson

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Counters head out for annual tally of Minn. birds

Counters head out for annual tally of Minn. birds

For birders, the Christmas bird count is equal parts adventure, fellowship and science -- the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world, according to the Audubon Society.
by Dan Olson

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El Sistema music program strikes against poverty

El Sistema music program strikes against poverty

These musicians are not ready for the concert hall just yet. The mission of this north Minneapolis program is to help youngsters learn to play and appreciate music. In a new episode of Minnesota Sounds and Voices, MPR News reporter Dan Olson tells us this is also a program designed to overcome poverty.
by Dan Olson

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Lloyd Johnson is 100 and fiddling fine

Lloyd Johnson is 100 and fiddling fine

Minnesota's latest centenarian Lloyd Johnson, a WWII veteran and local fiddler of Swedish heritage, had two dreams: to play at the Swedish Institute -- which he did this past summer -- and to fiddle with legendary mandolin and fiddle player Peter Ostroushko.
by Dan Olson

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Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Over coffee and cookies, 11 veterans recently shared stories with volunteers at Paradigm Court Reporting and Captioning. They will become part of the Veterans History Project which includes thousands of accounts, all available on line as transcripts, audio or video.
by Dan Olson

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