Discover the true story behind The Spirit Lake Massacre as two historians share accounts from those who lived through it.

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Guests: Dr. Paul Beck, History Professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College
Mary Dreier, Director of The Dickinson County Museum

True stories (and tall tales!) from thousands of years of Okoboji fishing.

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Guests: John Grovesnor, Professional Fishing Guide
Mary Dreier, Director of The Dickinson County Museum
Clark Lingbeek, Owner of Lost Gar and Paddlefish Bar
Blain Andera, CEO of The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce

How a mythical university brought a community together… and funded essential services for The Iowa Great Lakes.

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Guests: Emil Richter and Matt Richter from The Three Sons.
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