Polka legend and former Minnesota Sen. Florian Chmielewski has died
One of the Northland’s most-loved icons in both music and state government, Florian Chmielewski has died. He was 97. According to his daughter Patty, Florian passed away on April 23, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. His daughter Patty told WDIO, “I’ …