Kayleen Larson

Favorite famous Minnesotans

Ann Bancroft: A respected leader, educator, and polar explorer; and the first woman to reach both the North and South poles. http://www.bancroftarnesen.com/explore/ArcticOcean2007/annbiography.jsp

Ethan and Joel Cohen: Those amazing writer/director brothers whose films include Raising Arizona and Fargo. More about Ethan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001053/ and Joel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001054/

Forrest Mars: Creator of M&M’s. Thank you Forrest! http://www.hbs.edu/leadership/database/leaders/568/

Prince: He turned the music world upside down in the 1980’s and continues to amaze. http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/prince

Louie Anderson: He’s funny, he’s smart, and he’s generous. A true Minnesotan! http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=Louie+Anderson&x=21&y=8

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Her books are a sweet, wonderful window into Minnesota’s past.
http://www.lauraingallswilder.com/

Tippi Hedren: Best known for her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. She is also the mother of actress Melanie Griffith. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001335/