# Episode 56 | Sofia Talvik, Robert Randall, Richard Lofgren, Korby Lenker, Sara Watkins, and Ely's Ivy in Grand Forks

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Podcast: [The Great American Folk Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-american-folk-show-6665552)
Published: 2025-12-13T22:53:00+00:00
Episode link: https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/the-great-american-folk-show/2025-12-13/episode-56-sofia-talvik-robert-randall-richard-lofgren-korby-lenker-sara-watkins-and-elys-ivy-in-grand-forks
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Duration seconds: 3542

## Resource

Episode 56 features Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik, a Christmas tune from guitarist Robert Randall, North Dakota songwriter Richard Lofgren, songwriter Korby Lenker, and musician Sara Watkins. Plus, in a new Dakota Diners segment, Tom visits Ely’s Ivy in Grand Forks.

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