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Local brass band transforms George Floyd Square with music

Local brass band transforms George Floyd Square with music

In the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020, Butchy Austin was looking for a way to grieve and connect to his south Minneapolis community. He dusted off his trumpet and walked from his home to the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. And he played.
by Jon Collins

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In 1963, she left Minneapolis for Mattel. She designed Barbie clothes for 35 years

In 1963, she left Minneapolis for Mattel. She designed Barbie clothes for 35 years

Carol Spencer, a fashion designer from Minneapolis, spent 35 years designing outfits for Barbie. She drew inspiration from designer brands like Dior and Chanel, and believes Barbie has endured because people from different walks of life found their own connection to the doll.
by Sam Stroozas and Alex V. Cipolle

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Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Seven years since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea has played hundreds of gigs around the world, scored a Broadway play and become an influential advocate for disability awareness.
by Dan Kraker

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Written driver’s tests for new Minnesota residents going away

Written driver’s tests for new Minnesota residents going away

Starting Aug. 1, people moving to Minnesota will no longer have to take a written test to get a Minnesota driver’s license if they have a valid license from another state.
by Nicole Ki

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Sun, tourism and fashion: Goldstein Museum of Design connects them in new exhibit

Sun, tourism and fashion: Goldstein Museum of Design connects them in new exhibit

Experience the history and evolution of sun-inspired fashion from the 19th century to the present, as captured in the “Solar Flair: Dressing for the Sun” exhibition at the Goldstein Museum of Design, where societal norms, beauty ideals and technology intersect in the form of beachwear.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Nature-based preschools encourage kids to connect with the world around them

Nature-based preschools encourage kids to connect with the world around them

Dodge Nature Preschool in West St. Paul was one of the first nature-based preschools in the country that helps kids learn and connect to nature year-round. The number of these schools has more than quadrupled since some of the first started in the early 2000s.
by Kyra Miles

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Minneapolis cafe, worker-run since 1974, reopens with new vision (and brunch)

Minneapolis cafe, worker-run since 1974, reopens with new vision (and brunch)

Seward Cafe has been a prominent part of south Minneapolis history for nearly 50 years. After its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, collective members have focused on ushering in a new age of the cooperatively owned venue.
by Sam Stroozas

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