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“How To Tell a Tornado” by Howard Mohr

Here’s a deadpan look at quintessential Minnesota subject matter.

Deadpan humorist Howard Mohr is best known for his wryly written volume “How to Talk Minnesotan.” But Mohr also is a poet as he demonstrates in “How To Tell a Tornado” which appeared in a Twin Cities PBS production back in 1980. ??

AIR DATE 3/27/17

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About 30 Poets, 30 Days

Narrative poetry. Spoken word. Lyric poetry accompanied by music. Poetry that rhymes and poetry that slants, bends and winds. During National Poetry Month, TPT presents a poem from the archives every day: 30 Poets, 30 Days. Some of the featured poets are Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners. Most call Minnesota home. Every one of them represents a journey in language and culture.

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