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Minnesotan Charles A. Lindbergh, Junior, was the twentieth century’s first international celebrity – a tall, photogenic aviator who soared into the spotlight in 1927 when he was the first to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. MN90 producer Marisa Helms reminds us that overall, Lindbergh’s life was far from lucky. His first son was kidnapped and murdered, and his reputation as a Nazi sympathizer has recently eclipsed his earlier fame as an aviator.

If you’ve lived in Minnesota for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the St. Olaf Choir. They’re internationally acclaimed for the quality of their music, as pioneers of a capella singing over the past 75 years, and their embodiment of the Lutheran choral tradition in America. MN90 producer Marisa Helms reports the man behind the choir is Norwegian musician F. Melius Christiansen (1871-1955). Among Christiansen’s legacies is the much-loved St. Olaf Christmas Festival; a tradition he started in 1912 that continues today.

In addition to long underwear and hot dish, Minnesotans have another secret to staying warm in the winter: Skyways. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel finds out about skyways’ Minnesota debut, and how they continue to shape our city streets.