‘Cover Stories’ Archives
A Grand Gathering
Charlie Stately, longtime owner of Woodland Indian Crafts Shop, chats with customers during the Minneapolis American Indian Center Open House on May 1. Charlie’s shop has been a staple of the center for more than four decades and now has a home in a larger space on the first floor. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, the doors opened and community members reentered the center for the first time since it was closed in late 2022. The center underwent a historic renovation and expansion that provided needed maintenance and upgrades that will allow it to serve the community for future generations. Three elders are all smiles as they watch the conclusion of the American Indian Month Kickoff Parade and the Minneapolis American Indian Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 1. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the highest-ranking Native woman in elected office in the United States, said a nice tribute to the center during the ribbon cutting ceremony. White Earth Nation Chairman Michael [...]
In the Heart of the Beast Urging Support
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) is making an urgent appeal for support to keep the joy and magic of puppetry alive in Minneapolis.It’s been an amazing year with HOBT actively manifesting its mission of nurturing creativity, as it has done for the past 50 years, by continuing to grow Education Programming through school residencies, community classes, and workshops. The Puppet and Mask Lending Library is open to the public twice a month, helping kids and families embrace the use of puppets, while also offering story time and make-and-take crafts. It also featured diverse, one-of-a-kind puppet shows filling the mainstage and inspiring audiences alike.However, like many nonprofit organizations across the country, HOBT has faced dramatic decreases in individual giving and ticket sales. Due to financial hardship, HOBT’s board made the incredibly difficult and heartbreaking decision to lay off Megan West, who was recently hired as the new Producing Artistic [...]
Democracy Center Exhibit Now Open at Norway House
Sponsored in part by Ventura Village, the exhibit welcomes all neighbors near and far! By THE NORWEGIAN AMERICAN Entry to the Democracy Center at Norway House. The Democracy Center exhibit runs through July 28. CREDIT: The Norwegian American Special to the alley When Lori Ann Reinhall, editor-in-chief of The Norwegian American (norwegianamerican.com), Norway House’s official publication, graduated from college, she decided to visit Washington, D.C., to explore the history of the United States. More recently, she visited Eidsvoll, Norway, where the Norwegian Constitution was signed in 1814. Reinhall realized she had a story to share.On May 3, a new exhibit opened at Norway House called “Democracy Center” with the goal of inspiring all those who visit to learn about the democratic societies of the United States and Norway. The exhibit is designed to inspire anyone who comes to see it, with a special emphasis on children and families.“When I was at Eidsvoll, I was so [...]
