Barb Hughes' grandparents came to Minnesota by the beginning of the last century. They were Swedish woodworkers and cabinet makers, seeking a life in the growing city of Minneapolis, and soon became part of the city's Swedish community.

I met Barb outside her house in Mankato, Minnesota, and was overwhelmed by both her hospitality and the way her eyes sparkled when we spoke Swedish.

- This episode seeks to highlight the importance of a language and how it can be used to go back in time.