Minnesota Experience

Girl from Birch Creek

Season 3 Episode 14 | 57m 44s | Video has closed captioning.

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Raised by her grandmother after losing her mother at the age of three, Rosalie Wahl trailblazed her way to become the first woman appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. After facing discrimination as one of few female lawyers in Minnesota, she fought for women's equality in the 1970's, which led the way to her 1977 court appointment.

Aired: 03/29/21

Expires: 02/29/24

Rating: NR

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