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Brian Fanelli, a red-bearded Minneapolis man by way of Buffalo, N.Y., rides around the Twin Cities on his reliable Hardrock bike, leading events called "Spinning Stories." 


Participants ride to different locations, take breaks and listen to stories.


The theme for a recent storytelling session in northeast Minneapolis: What it means to be an American in 2015. The event was designed to create a safe space for people of color who will take strangers into their neighborhoods to share personal stories, Fanelli said. 


The next Spinning Stories, themed "Paranormal Activity," is set for Oct. 31.

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Brian Fanelli rides around the Twin Cities on his reliable Hardrock bike, leading events called "Spinning Stories." Participants ride to different locations, take breaks and listen to stories.

Riding bikes, telling stories in Minneapolis

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Russell Flewellen told his story about coaching.

Jessi Bruehling Cleberg applauded DeVries.

Basma Ibrahim DeVries presented her story.

Fanelli hauled a small amplifier playing music.

Participants rode to spots in Minneapolis.

Victoria Malawey looked to the route ahead.

Photographer Wing Young Huie told a story.

Riding bikes, telling stories in Minneapolis

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