Minnesota Sounds and Voices

September 18, 2015 4:00 AM

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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September 10, 2015 4:04 PM

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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August 28, 2015 8:00 AM

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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August 20, 2015 2:59 PM

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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August 3, 2015 3:32 PM

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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July 27, 2015 1:50 PM

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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July 21, 2015 8:14 AM

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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July 13, 2015 2:00 AM

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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June 11, 2015 2:58 PM

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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June 4, 2015 7:15 AM

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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