Roots & Riddles
The Buffalo King of Spring Valley: A Statesman’s Rise
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From the rolling hills of Spring Valley, Minnesota, to the halls of political power, Thomas Frankson built a life as bold as the era he lived in. Known as both a statesman and private zoo keeper, Frankson carved out a reputation that blended frontier enterprise, public leadership, and spectacle.
In this episode, we trace Frankson’s journey from rural roots and agricultural ambition to his rise…