'Mama D' dies at 94

Giovanna D'Agostino, better known as Mama D, gained fame for her Italian restaurant in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis.

Every year on March 19 -- St. Joseph's Day -- she would throw open the doors of her restaurant and give thousands of needy people a free meal.

D'Agostino died this week at the age of 94. Here's a portion of an interview she did several years ago with MPR's Dan Olson.

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