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Architectural Roots

I want to uncover the cultural history of the dilapidated buildings that dot our landscape, enabling us to more fully appreciate and reflect on Norwegian American history as a country of immigrants.

  • 08/25/2021
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Realigning Affordable

I have become very much a holistic architect. I know that I have to use many different ways at looking at a project, and on behalf of the people who are not there. This is especially important to me because I come from the people who are not there.

  • 03/24/2020
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Architect Elizabeth Scheu Close

As one woman explained, “I didn’t have to prove that women can be architects. Lisl had already done that.”

  • 03/23/2020
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A Cut Above

Award-winning Minnesota promoter Natalie Morrow elevates designers of color with Black Fashion Week MN Although Black Fashion Week MN is

  • 01/26/2020
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Mindful Consumption

Now every fashion and apparel course at St. Kate’s includes texts and coursework that offer holistic views of sustainability issues in the fashion industry.

  • 01/26/2020
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The Upcycler

Kristen McCoy, known to friends as “The Upcycler,” has a simple mission: to rescue used garments from the landfill and invigorate them with new life.

  • 01/26/2020
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Making It Real

Growing up, I was afraid to express myself. I always had a love of reading, but I never told anyone

  • 01/26/2020
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Two-Spirit and Indigenous Fashion

A Conversation With Delina White (Leech Lake) LGBTQ+ content is made possible by Ellie Krug In June 2019, Delina White’s clothing

  • 10/27/2019