POSTCARDS EXTRAS
Fladeboe Auctioneers (Sold!), Jordan Rodgers (Drawing Your Own Story), Franz Richter (Art Through Graphite), WWII Story (Harlan Rosvold) | 1406 Meet a family that has turned auctioneering into a thriving family business; Jordan Rodgers, who is a BIPOC and queer illustrator and graphic artist; the late, great Franz Allbert Richter, whose pencil drawings made him one of the most influential artists of the Upper Minnesota River Valley; and Harlan Rosvold, a WWII Marine Corps veteran who served in Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. State of Polka | 1407 Polka has been part of Minnesota’s rich music history for a long time. In this half-hour special, learn about Minnesota’s polka music scene.
EXTENDED INTERVIEWS Charlie Hettling | June 22, 2023 Royal Hettling | June 13, 2023
YOUTUBE SHORTS
Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow | May 15, 2023 Ray Fagen Airshow in Granite Falls MN is a biyearly event held at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum.
Tanner Charles (He Goes Toward the Sirens), Blayze Buseth (Passing On the Art of Clay), WWII Story (Paul Fynboh) | 1408 Meet storm chaser Tanner Charles from Kingston, ceramics artist Blayze Buseth from Fergus Falls, and WWII veteran Paul Fynboh from Granite Falls. Bible Camp History (Green Lake Bible Camp), Norwegian Log Church (Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association), Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow (History in Flight) | 1409 Explore Green Lake Bible Camp’s history in Spicer, MN; Norwegian Lake Lutheran Historical
10 WWII VETERAN ORAL HISTORIES
Fred Livesay in his studio
Harlan Rosvold | April 6, 2023 Harlan Rosvold, U.S. Marine veteran, operated tanks in the Pacific theater, including during the battle of Iwo Jima, where he personally witnessed the iconic flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. Paul Fynboh | April 17, 2023 Paul Fynboh, WWII U.S. Navy veteran, served as an electrician and first loader on a destroyer ship in the liberation of the Philippines. Fay Hendricks | April 27, 2023 Fay Hendricks, WWII U.S. Army veteran, talks about his time in the Philippines and his poetry related to the war. Bill Friberg | May 1, 2023 Bill Friberg, WWII U.S. Marine veteran, was an airplane mechanic and served for over four years during the war. William Homan | May 3, 2023 William Homan, WWII U.S. Air Corps veteran, served as a mechanic on a B-17 bomber. David Wooden | May 8, 2023 David Wooden, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, flew a variety of WWII aircraft under instruction of WWII pilots and took many of the planes to their final resting place at the “boneyard” in Arizona.
Tanner Charles chasing storms
Association, which hosts an event with a Norwegian theme; and Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow, which teaches future generations about World War II.
Teresa Peterson (Grasshopper Girl), Fred Livesay (The Art of Everyday Living) | 1410 Teresa Peterson writes a children’s book inspired by her heritage and Fred Livesay demonstrates Scandinavian crafts. Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra, Olav Luksengård Mjelva | 1411 Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra and listen to interviews from members of the group. Plus, a performance by Olav Luksengård Mjelva from the coast of Norway.. Dan Rieppel & Bill Holm (Iceland) | 1412 Watch a preview of a documentary about a project led by Southwest Minnesota State University’s Dr. Daniel Rieppel to pair the work of the late Bill Holm to music entitled “Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death.” Plus, see a clip from their performance in Iceland. Vietnam Memorial History Center, WWII Story (Paul Wojahn) | 1413 The Vietnam Memorial and History Center is dedicated to telling the stories of the Vietnam War. The museum’s founders, Royal and Charlie Hettling – brothers and Vietnam War veterans themselves – do this by collecting and curating private photographs, newspaper articles, and personal accounts of the war that highlight people’s different, and often conflicting, experiences during the Vietnam War era.
Bob Brix | May 11, 2023 Bob Brix, WWII U.S. Marine veteran, served in many areas of the Pacific.
Delvin Owen | May 15, 2023 Delvin Owen, WWII U.S. Naval Reserve veteran, operated test flights on a variety of WWII aircraft during the war. Paul Wojahn | May 18, 2023 Paul Wojahn, WWII U.S. Marine veteran, fought as a pioneer soldier and fought in the Pacific on various islands including Pavuvu, Peleliu, and Okinawa. “Fabulous story of friendship with Paul. Thanks for your service.” – Larry B. Dennis Boldt | May 25, 2023 Dennis Boldt, WWII U.S. Army veteran, worked on an M7 director, which helped aim 90mm artillery fire in an anti-aircraft unit.
Teaser for Granite Falls Coal Plant Demolition | October 27, 2022 Teaser for Franz Albert Richter (with Memorial) | December 6, 2022 How Much Could this Guitar be Worth | February 9, 2023
A Day in a Baker’s Life | February 17, 2023 Thai vs U.S. culture | February 24, 2023
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