Split Rock Lighthouse celebrates anniversary

Split Rock Lighthouse lens
Split Rock Lighthouse
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Split Rock Lighthouse is celebrating its 100th birthday with a rare lighting of its beacon Friday.

Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer visited the historic lighthouse for a tour prior to its lighting.

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