Dianne and Jennie share news of Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota, and how residents and the cemetery board are clashing when it comes to its care and maintenance. They also share some ordinary tales and extraordinary stories of Oakland's permanent residents: From relatives of Charles Lindbergh; to a lumber company lawyer; to a two-time Superbowl champion. Join them for this episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast.
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Photo Credit: www.findagrave.com - Quincy Stroeing