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How to Pronounce the New Name for Lake Calhoun

Minneapolis’ largest lake is now called Bde Maka Ska. Joe Bendickson explains why.

Aired 05/05/2017

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How to Pronounce the New Name for Lake Calhoun

Clip: Season 2017 Episode 34 | 3m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Minneapolis’ largest lake is now called Bde Maka Ska. Joe Bendickson explains why.

Minneapolis’ largest lake is now called Bde Maka Ska. Joe Bendickson explains why.

Aired 05/05/2017

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