Author: Angela Zonunpari
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Two Novice Alpaca Farmers Create an Oasis for Community in Minnesota
February 19, 2024
Raising livestock and growing a flower farm didn’t feature in Brooke Spindler and Tim Lom’s life plans, but they chose to take a chance and throw the doors wide open for others.
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This Nonprofit is on a Mission to Platform Asian Culture and Artists in North Dakota
February 13, 2024
As part of the fastest growing Asian population in the country, the co-founders of North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Culture Initiative are creating welcoming spaces for new residents and showcasing diverse Asian cultures to the community at-large.
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Indigi-Baby: Minneapolis Project Gets Infants Off to a Wholesome Start
February 6, 2024
The Minneapolis-based Indigenous Peoples Task Force has spent nearly a decade developing baby food that's sustainably farmed and drawn from a traditional, healthy diet.
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Ohio is Getting a Much-Needed and Long-Overdue State Park
February 1, 2024
The new Great Council State Park, complete with a longhouse and educational exhibits on the Indigenous people expelled from Ohio over 200 years ago, is an essential step in righting historical wrongs.
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In Wisconsin, Glimpse Into Artist-Built Environments From Around the World
January 30, 2024
Sheboygan’s Art Preserve, a one-of-a-kind museum, gives us a privileged insight into the imaginations of artists whose work was often overlooked during their lifetimes.
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Rethinking Tourism in North Dakota, with Native Nations at the Helm
January 25, 2024
The North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance comprises members of the five Native Nations within the borders of the state, and aims to reclaim the narrative of Indigenous communities and build economies through tourism.
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Meet Casandra Artichoker, Young Native Artist Reclaiming Lak̇ot̄a Practices
January 23, 2024
With mentorship from relatives and other artists, Artichoker says she is eager to gain knowledge around traditional art practices and tell impactful stories through her art.
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Meet South Dakotan Baxter Badure, A Handmade Saddle-Maker
January 18, 2024
Inspired as a young ranch hand, Baxter considers saddle-making a “nice little hobby” as he spends evenings after full days of ranching to craft distinct hand-tooled saddles.
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Artist Carl Pope Inspires Conversations for Social Change
January 9, 2024
The Indianapolis-based artist makes powerful works that buck up against social conventions by inspiring creativity, conversation, and change.
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Minneapolis Pedal Maker Mixes Craft and Creativity
January 4, 2024
At Chase Bliss, designing guitar and synth pedals is as much of an art as the music people make with them.