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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Sacred stories burn bright on Minnesotan's Ojibwe star map

Sacred stories burn bright on Minnesotan's Ojibwe star map

Duluth artist Carl Gawboy has helped chart constellations in the Ojibwe tradition. He's working to ensure Ojibwe stories of the heavens and the natural world aren't lost to future generations.
by Dan Olson

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For Minnesota woman, life of service is life well-lived

For Minnesota woman, life of service is life well-lived

There aren't many Minnesotans who've lived a life worthy of a National Geographic cover. Yes, Rhoda Brooks, one of the earliest Peace Corps volunteers, has some stories to tell.
by Dan Olson

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In south Minneapolis, quilters work on the cutting edge

In south Minneapolis, quilters work on the cutting edge

A pair of sisters and business partners learned their craft from their mother, and now they teach a new generation.
by Dan Olson

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In Embarrass, they're proud of their cold and their food

In Embarrass, they're proud of their cold and their food

A city known for its negative temperatures is home to some people with pretty positive attitudes.
by Dan Olson

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Forager finds a walk in the woods yields tasty treats

Forager finds a walk in the woods yields tasty treats

Expert forager Margaret Kwong Taylor found some beautiful, edible gems on a recent walk in the woods on public land in a northern suburb. Come along.
by Dan Olson

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Priest breathes life into Winona's Polish history

Priest breathes life into Winona's Polish history

The surprising twist in Winona's immigration story is a considerable influx of Poles.
by Dan Olson

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Preserved parcels offer glimpse of Minnesota gone by

Preserved parcels offer glimpse of Minnesota gone by

The DNR's scientific and natural areas, like Blanket Flower Prairie, give visitors a glimpse of what Minnesota looked like before European settlement.
by Dan Olson

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In Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood, hope still stands

In Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood, hope still stands

The north Minneapolis neighborhood has struggled with drugs, gangs, housing teardowns and, most recently, a wave of home foreclosures. A local minister, though, sees flickers of opportunity. Take the tour.
by Dan Olson

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Finding clues to water quality in the bottom of a lake

Finding clues to water quality in the bottom of a lake

Scientist Dan Engstrom says the sediment on lake bottoms can show how — or even if — certain farming practices affect water quality.
by Dan Olson

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Longtime activist finds hope in next generation of Minnesota organizers

Longtime activist finds hope in next generation of Minnesota organizers

Salvador Miranda views the new crop of Minnesota activists, many in their twenties, as the "future of democracy." He knows how hard it can be to get your voice heard.
by Dan Olson

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