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Walter Mondale and Gary Eichten at the Fitzgerald Theater in 2012

Gary Eichten's "Midday at Night" farewell
Retiring Midday host Gary Eichten, right, listens as former Vice President Walter Mondale congratulates him for his 45 years of service to Minnesota Public Radio during a farewell party Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at the Fitzgerald Theater.
Jennifer Simonson | MPR Photo 2012

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Walter Mondale is the featured guest on stage at the Fitzgerald Theater for the “Farewell MIDDAY Program” hosted by MPR’s Gary Eichten.

He shared his wit and wisdom in a wide-ranging interview on January 19, 2012.

This hour you’ll also hear a 12-minute obituary by MPR’s Matt Sepic.