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Minnesota’s new poet laureate Gwen Westerman

She’s an award-winning quilter as well as a poet, essayist and historian. As the first Native poet to be selected for the position, Westerman plans to use her role to shine a light on underrepresented poets in the state. 

Host Angela Davis speaks with Westerman about how her creative work honors the land and reflects her Dakota and Cherokee heritage. 

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Host Angela Davis talks to Gwen Westerman about poetry, Dakota history, quilting and how she’ll use her new role to draw attention to underrepresented poets in the state. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Host Angela Davis talks to Gwen Westerman about poetry, Dakota history, quilting and how she’ll use her new role to draw attention to underrepresented poets in the state. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Meet Minnesota’s new poet laureate Gwen Westerman

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Meet Minnesota’s new poet laureate Gwen Westerman

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