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ethos of minneapolis, minnesota

I was born in Minneapolis in 1962. Both of my parents were Minnesota farm kids and went to St. Olaf College, also my alma mater. My mother became a nurse and my…

March 19, 2026

Americas, Knitting, Music, Society, Traditions, United States
Martin Luther King Jr remembered in art

Martin Luther King’s life has inspired so many artists who embed his leadership and vision into their paintings, murals, quilts and sculptures.

January 19, 2026

Americas, Public Art, Society, Textiles, United States
the power of one

The power of one only exists because the power of many allows it to. Each of us has a power of one and we can become the power of many when we unite!

November 30, 2025

Americas, Europe, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, United States
No Kings Protest, Paducah Kentucky – October 18, 2025

Reflections on No Kings Day in Paducah, Kentucky, USA.

October 31, 2025

Americas, Society
placemaker’s news: october 2025 – the frog resistance

October’s News, covering the Frog Resistance in Portland, several new blog posts, welcoming Georgianne Holland of Nestle and Soar, and other news.

October 16, 2025

Africa, Americas, Art Classes, Asia, Ceramics, Dance, Fashion, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States
A Tale of Two Museums by Eileen Doughty

Eileen Doughty of Doughty Designs shares her experiences as a docent and a volunteer at two museums. She lives in the Washington DC area and gives testimony to how it has been with military presence on the streets. (September 2025)

September 5, 2025

Americas, Cultural Center, Textiles, United States
placemaker’s news: august 2025 – immigration

Our newsletter has moved over to our blog! This first one talks about different themes we will be writing about and invites participation from all of you. Immigration is featured with two stories from Australia and one about my great grandfather who immigrated from Iceland to Minnesota (USA).

August 11, 2025

Architecture, Creative Placemaking, Newsletter, Public Art, Society, Traditions
Immigration: Icelandic Settlements in Minnesota

Featured image at the top: Donna Biel (nee Gislason) hiking with her Icelandic sweater. My Aunt Olive has spent decades documenting our family tree. She has researched churches, cemeteries, libraries and…

July 30, 2025

Europe, Literature, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States
unhappy independence day

Reflections on Independence Day in 2025 as the Big Beautiful Bill is signed, threatening the safety nets we have in place.

July 4, 2025

Society, United States
No Kings Protest, Paducah Kentucky – June 14, 2025

Paducah protestors turned out for No King’s Day on June 14, 2025! Almost 900 people showed up while there were 12 Trump Supporters across the street….

June 22, 2025

Society, United States
about “those” mexicans…..

Reagan granted amnesty to undocumented Mexicans who were living in the States in 1986. Now we are in crisis again, facing horrific kidnappings, deportations and violence against a people who keep our economy stable. I share my experience of working with Mexicans in Chicago.

June 13, 2025

Society, Travel
Quilts on the Wall: Fantastic Fibers and Quilt City USA Murals

Quilts on the Wall: Fantastic Fibers and Quilt City USA Murals in Paducah, Kentucky and how they tie into the larger creative industry.

May 8, 2025

Creative Placemaking, Public Art, Society, Textiles, Unesco Creative City, United States