Solon McDade grew up in a musical environment constantly surrounded by music and musicians. He began playing the washtub bass as soon as he was big enough to pick it up, and later moved on to the ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon (bottom) jumps out of an airplane in a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Parachute Team in this Sept. 25, 2012, photo to raise awareness for groups that support ...