44. The man who attempted to build a 200 mile highway single-handedly
Release Date: 01/02/2024
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info_outlineIn episode 44 of Northlandia, Jimmy Lovrien looks into the history of the northland man who tried to build a Duluth-Fargo highway all by himself.
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The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.