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With 16 grape-growing regions across seven states, independent winemakers and vineyards have created a long-lasting practice and love for the process.
Latest Posts
Ojibwe Descendant Artist Creates Safe Space for Empowerment, Exploration of Stories
The 2024 Bush Fellow led the Chief Buffalo Memorial mural project in downtown Duluth, and is currently exhibiting a new collaborative project.
From Butter to Boars: All’s Fair at This Iconic Iowa Event
Iowa has the Midwest’s second-largest State Fair. And deep-fried deviled eggs.
Slovenian Iron Rangers Maintain Cultural Roots through Potica
The dessert can be found anywhere on the Minnesota Iron Range, but it takes time, dedication and craft to prepare.
Pedaling to the Beat of His Own Drum
A rebel with a punk rock attitude, Kiko Silvelet competes in hardcore mountain bike races on a used BMX bike he bought for $150 bucks. And he almost always finishes last. Why does he do it?
Rewriting an Art Form for Indigenous Youth in South Dakota
The tenth annual RedCan Graffiti Jam invites national and international artists to the Cheyenne River Reservation.
Preserving Barns: Timeless Symbols of Community Collaboration
Organizations and educators, from Minnesota to Michigan, are keeping the art alive with creativity, craftsmanship, and community labor.
Small-town Ohioan Finally Getting His Due as the ‘Godfather of Gay Pulp Fiction’
Victor Banis, who grew up in Preble County, Ohio, redefined LGBTQ+ literature and captured a global audience.
Building an Indigenous Language Learning Community in Wisconsin
Laura Red Eagle created the Indigenous Language Table to offer a judgment-free gathering space for active language practice beyond the classroom.
A Taste of the Caribbean on Mackinac Island
On June 13, hundreds of visitors attended Mackinac Island’s Second Annual Jamaican Celebration.