Field Trip Friday: Stillwater
Welcome to my hometown! Stillwater is the birthplace of Minnesota and a gorgeous historic town right on the St. Croix River....
Erica Ross
Give 5: Social Media Accounts to Follow to Diversify Your Feed
Diversify your social media feed by including those deidcated to diversity, activism, racial justice, and anti-racism in our country and local community....
The Indigenous People of Mni Sota Makoce
November is Native American Heritage month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is "a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories...
Candid Conversations with Rashell Sugiyama
Candid Conversations gives us the opportunity to hear the stories, life, and work of BIPOC people living in Rochester MN. We invite you to read to learn, seek to understand,...
Candid Conversations with Shruti Saraswat
I remember after school, on hot summer days, sitting in air conditioning with my sister enjoying the Daal rice my mom prepared as we told her about our day. Daal...
A Horror Lurking in Your Home
Our aerator wasn't designed to screw off, so we soaked the kitchen faucet in some vinegar and dish soap for a couple hours and then we vigorously scrubbed the nozzle....
The Lollipop: A Potty-Training Tale
She bends down so she is at my son’s level and says, “I heard you went potty! Good job, buddy!” She then hands him this a huge lollipop and his...
Give 5: Minnesota Musicians to Diversify your Music
This month, we’ve put together a list of BIPOC Minnesotan musicians. This list is in no way comprehensive, but just a starting point....
Meet the Contributor: Erica Ross
When Erica is not working as a Librarian at Mayo Clinic, she is consumed by creative projects. She has poured her heart into making thousands of masks during the pandemic,...
A One-Day Itinerary to Show Off Rochester
Here is my general itinerary for when my dearest friends come to Rochester MN for a one-day visit....