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A northern Minnesota celebration of Paul Bunyan enters its 75th year

A northern Minnesota celebration of Paul Bunyan enters its 75th year

FromMinnesota Now


A northern Minnesota celebration of Paul Bunyan enters its 75th year

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week our summer festival spotlight series takes us to Akeley, a small northern Minnesota town of 400 people, located just 40 miles south of Bemidji. Akeley claims to be the birth place of Paul Bunyan. So it’s only fitting the town celebrates the giant lumberjack every summer. This year will be the 75th year of Paul Bunyan Days. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to Akeley Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Davies about the festivities, which kick off Friday and last all weekend.
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.