Protected: “Minnesota Sound”: An Interview with Julia Shiota
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Minnesota Sound
What does it mean to sound like a place?
Sometimes it S n o w s in A p r i l
"The snow f e l l like a miffed god took bites of cumulus clouds—spat them down / from heaven, o n t o my Midwest."
Remembering the Minneapolis General Strike of 1934
Could the events of 1934 provide a blueprint for a reinvigorated working-class movement?
Why Indigenous Place Names Matter
Our origin stories, histories, languages, and cultures are tied to our homelands.
What’s Next for Public Safety in Minneapolis?
Inside the push to transform the department that killed George Floyd.
Producing Meaningful Asian American Stories in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis theatres exploring Asian American life in the Midwest, one scene at a time.
Jessica Hopper’s Regional Sensibility
The Chicago writer's "no bullshit" approach shines through in the revised edition of "The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic."
Climate Emergency and Environmental Justice in the Rust Belt
Stories on climate change, industrial legacies, and planning for a just future.
Black Freedom, Black Joy: A Juneteenth Reading List
Honoring Black joy and freedom struggles in the Rust Belt.
Solidarity, Trauma, and a Moment of Relief in Minneapolis
Snapshots from the streets of Minnesota, where the fight is far from over.
Centering Community Narratives in the Rust Belt
Watch the full video of our March 31 event "Documenting Home," in partnership with PEN America.