In episode 47 of Northlandia, Teri Cadeau looks into the origin of polka mass on the Iron Range and how it gained an audience with the pope.  You can find the weekly column for Northlandia, which features articles, photos and sometimes video, at duluthnewstribune.com/topics/northlandia. The Northlandia podcast is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune.  If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.