History

It is the first opera to include lyrics in the Dakota language.

Today Minnesota is home to a network of 45 co-ops, working with more than 200 organic farms.

I believe the only way to harness time is by linking ourselves to something eternal.

There is, however, another layer to the mission: explore what it means to be a Black Minnesotan.

The investigative work of today is not just for those who are being hurt now — it is for ancestors and to prevent harm to those who are on their way.

Since every month at Minnesota Women’s Press is about acknowledging the accomplishments of women, we are not doing anything unique to commemorate Women’s History Month — but we will honor the stories of a few local historical women, starting with Nellie Griswold Francis.

What might love for place teach us about the people whom we learn to ignore?

Justice Harry Blackmun warned that Roe v Wade was only one vote away from being completely overruled. “I am 83 years old, and I cannot remain on this court forever.”

“I didn’t realize that I would have an understanding of an archive as having a role in changing society.”

Do you understand that your quality of life and your survival are tied to how authentic and generous the connections are between you and the people and place you live with and in?
— adrienne maree brown, “Emergent Strategy”

It has been 25 years since the passing of Loyce Houlton, who made a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of Minnesota and the world of dance.

Communism promised an equitable society with workers enjoying the fruits of their labors. Everyone would have housing, health care, education. There would be no discrimination against women, or religious minorities, or people of different ethnic backgrounds.