New book ‘Winter’s Children’ details skiing tradition

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Holly Brooks, right, leads a group of skiers early in the women’s division of the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Cable, Wis. Brooks won the race. Paul M. Walsh/ AP Photo

Wisconsin and Minnesota have a storied tradition in cross-country skiing. From the Berkie to the Strand Ski Company in New Richland. We talk with the author of a new book, “Winter’s Children,” about the origins of Nordic skiing and how it flourished in America.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Ryan Rodgers Guest

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