Seventeen Years

Paul and Sheila Wellstone died 17 years ago today in a plane crash, along with their daughter Marcia, three campaign aides, and two crew members. It was a devastating day in Minnesota, and in many ways its effects are still felt here.

I just found out that Mason Jennings, a locally based but nationally known singer-songwriter, released a song about them in 2015. Here it is.


Thanks for the song, Mason.
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Some earlier thoughts on Wellstone and my modified Wellstone! bumper sticker.