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Ojibwe artist helps bring fashion to the runway for Native American Heritage Month

Ojibwe artist helps bring fashion to the runway for Native American Heritage Month

Art is a “way of life” for Wendy Savage. From painting to sewing and beadwork, Savage has shared her talents for several decades. Now, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa citizen has helped organize a fashion show near Cloquet to kick-off Native American Heritage Month.
by Chandra Colvin

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Season of the witch: How one Minnesotan found her place among the craft

Season of the witch: How one Minnesotan found her place among the craft

Sophia Reed has been a practicing witch for nearly 20 years. Her spiritual journey brought her to Hoodoo Root Work, a type of witchcraft from West Africa that was born out of slavery and emphasizes working with what you have on hand.
by Sam Stroozas

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MN Shortlist: From the Fitzgerald to Transexual, Transylvania — 9 picks for Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

MN Shortlist: From the Fitzgerald to Transexual, Transylvania — 9 picks for Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

As October gives way to November, the Twin Cities lean into transformation — through ritual, remembrance and a little rock ‘n’ roll. From the fiery puppetry of Barebones to the haunting harmonies of “Carmina Burana” at the Fitzgerald, it’s a week where art and afterlife mingle freely.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan announced as one of two Bush Prize honorees

Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan announced as one of two Bush Prize honorees

Dakota Wicohan is one of two organizations receiving an award of $250,000, announced by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation. The Native-led nonprofit is located in southwestern Minnesota and works to strengthen and preserve Dakota language and lifeways. 
by Chandra Colvin

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