This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about new efforts to care for those struggling with opioid addiction in Minneapolis and Duluth, and a Dakota Community Council partners with the Minnesota Historical Society to envision a new way to honor the history at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis.
A statewide conversation with Dan Huff, Assist. Comm. of Health. It is a time for all of us to learn about the State of Minnesota’s response to this COVID-19 pandemic. If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email covid@ampers.org or call 612-562-9895.
A ‘Murder Mystery’ theme will keep audience members guessing this month on the “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show, recorded on Friday, October 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro MN. In a murder mystery skit that is woven throughout the whole show, the ‘Suspects’ will sing the songs, including “Delta Dawn”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Leroy Brown”, “Mack the Knife”, “Maybe I know”, and more. Host Damon Prestemon will keep the show rolling, along with Curt Peterson on the keyboard. Also featured will be Diane’s Delectable Desserts; musical guest Steven Schmidt; jokes and a poem; and visits with representatives from sponsors F&M Community Bank, Bluff Country Computer Works, and Thrivent Financial. Audience will join Bebe Keith and cast members in the show finale of “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun”.
Sarah Larsson of Minneapolis sings and plays in multiple traditions and also serves as a community worker. She has formal music in her background. Sarah Sings in the Nightingale Trio, which takes a formal approach to eastern European folk songs.