Learn the inspiring story of the Norwegian immigrant who, in the territorial town of Tacoma, bought a rowboat from a disgruntled fisherman and turned it into what is now the largest tugboat operating company on the entire west coast. 
Also learn about the cleanup of a Superfund Site that was named in honor of Thea Foss. This is episode 5 of The History of the Evergreen State Podcast.
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