Jodi Carlson shed tears of joy last May as she watched the Minnesota Legislature overturn a gubernatorial veto for the first time in 17 years. It was a triumph for the Bemidji native, who has used a wheel chair ever since a 1995 accident. She spent weeks at the Capital convincing lawmakers to amend a law preventing her from suing a car manufacturer over an alleged defective seat-belt. But Carlson's legal battle is not over.
In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Efforts to digitize this initial assortment of thousands of historical audio material was made possible through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. A wide range of Minnesota subject matter is represented within this collection.
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