• Episode 22: Minnesota's New Flag & Sharks in the Midwest?!

  • Jul 31 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Episode 22: Minnesota's New Flag & Sharks in the Midwest?!

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  • First, Amanda will do her first update to her state flag series. Minnesota’s flag got a makeover, and she’s gorgeous. While the public submissions led to some hilarious entries, a simple and sleek look was chosen. Were some people salty that the ugly flag was replaced? Sure, but those haters can keep that trash on their front porch. Who knew that talking about flags could get us so fired up? Then, Kaylie will discuss the roots of an urban legend. There are two shark attacks on record in the Midwest: one a mishap at a petting zoo and the other a total fabrication. There are also two supposed instances of bull sharks being caught near St. Louis, but you just have to trust them on that! Was there a market that sold sharks in St. Louis? Yes, but that has nothing to do with this conversation! Kaylie will explore what experts have said about bull sharks’ ability to make it to the Midwest and what dangers actually await swimmers on our shores. Sources: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/about-minnesota/state-symbols/state-flag/ https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-new-flag-design-explained/ https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/new-flag-minnesota-explanation-history/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/03/08/a-straightforward-explanation-and-defense-of-the-new-state-flag-and-seal/ https://racketmn.com/new-mn-state-flag-design-submissions https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/12/new-state-flag-design-narrowed-to-3-finalists/ https://fox4kc.com/news/the-story-of-missouris-one-and-only-shark-attack/ https://www.wbez.org/stories/getting-to-the-bottom-of-lake-michigans-legendary-shark-attack/939d4ecf-2dcc-4450-9ba7-5ca51a106e82 https://apnews.com/article/Fact-Check-Bull-Sharks-Great-Lakes-701871821910 https://www.thetravel.com/is-lake-michigan-dangerous/#:~:text=It's%20estimated%20that%20nearly%20300%2C000,Let's%20answer%20that. https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2022/08/lake-michigan-drownings-in-2022-outpacing-prior-years.html https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/09/the-deadliest-great-lake-an-mlive-documentary-video.html https://www.thetelegraph.com/insider/article/Researchers-affirm-two-bull-shark-sightings-16308838.php https://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/article/The-real-story-behind-Alton-s-bull-shark-legend-16314613.php https://ojs.inidep.edu.ar/index.php/mafis/article/view/181/233
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