106-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his service and provides life advice
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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At 106 years old, World War II veteran Ralph Conte reflects on his military service, photography career and the life lessons he's gained along the way.