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By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up in Minnesota. The summer concert season is in full swing and a myriad of concerts are on tap with a little of something to suit any music lover’s fancy. Once considered “flyover” territory, now a stop in the Twin Cities is an almost must for any touring artist. Some of the artists exercising their vocal cords are making a return trip to the area and some are much anticipated first timers. And the venues are as diverse as the artists coming to grace our various stages. In either case, get your popcorn ready … it’s about to be showtime. Maybe the most anticipated concert takes place about 30 minutes south of the metro area, but no distance is too far for Miss Jilly from Philly. Mystic Lake is the destination for Jill Scott’s June 21 performance in the Twin Cities. It has been more than 10 years since Ms. Scott has blessed the area with her beautifully melodic and sometimes operatic voice. This show is at the top of most fans’ wish list, and one that shouldn’t be missed. OK, if Jilly from Philly isn’t the most anticipated area show, then surely, it’s the arrival of royalty. King Hova (Jay-Z) and Queen Bey (Beyoncé) will give US Bank Stadium a workout Aug. 8 when the On the Run II tour makes its way to Minneapolis. Another soul/neo-soul sister will bless our area’s ears. The powerful voice of Avery*Sunshine will be on display at the Dakota Jazz Club. While it is her voice that shines, Avery*Sunshine is equally known for her live show, in which the performer is as much an actor and comedian as she is musician. Apple Valley may be known as home to Tyus Jones and Tre Jones, two of the greatest basketball talents to come out of the area, but it’s also home to some great concerts courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo. Music icons
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Earth, Wind and Fire such as Chaka Kahn (June 29), Buddy Guy (June 28) and Ziggy Marley (Aug. 27) will all grace the zoo stage. Fan favorites Black Violin (July 2), and Trombone Shorty (June 15 and June 16) are also on tap at the zoo. Two legendary soul groups, the Temptations and the Four Tops will bring their soulful sounds to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul on June 17. Readers of Insight
News are being offered a 20 percent discount with the code, SOULTTFT when purchasing online at www.ordway.org. Reggae lovers are in for a treat when Jamaica’s Earthkry comes to the Icehouse June 8. Earthkry’s most recent Minneapolis performance sold out Bunkers and this show will surely pack the house at one of the area’s best intimate concert venues.
Minnesota’s “Great Get-together,” the State Fair brings soul music legends Earth, Wind & Fire to town Aug. 26 for a Grand Stage performance. R&B divas En Vogue will perform two free shows at the fair Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. Some guy from Canada is coming that has people pretty excited. Drake takes over the X (Xcel Energy Center) Aug. 1.
Still technically summer, hiphop counterpart J Cole hits the Target Center Sept. 19. An artist whose music has stood the test of time is Raphael Saadiq. A member of the ‘90s soul favorite, Tony Toni Tone, Saadiq’s solo career has been equally – if not more – successful and his July 20 First Ave show has been on music lovers’ radars since the day it was announced.
Avery Sunshine For those with “more refined” tastes, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will be belting out Broadway showtunes with the Minnesota Orchestra July 13 at Orchestra Hall. Flyover territory? Nope, not at all. Prince put Minnesota on the musical map and now it’s a must visit destination spot. And we’re here for all of it. This is going to be one hot summer.
Michelle Obama reveals the book cover for her memoir, ‘Becoming’ New York – Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed on Instagram the book cover of her memoir, “Becoming.” Obama selected the cover photo for her book jacket from a photo shoot that was done earlier this year in Washington, D.C., by portrait photographer Miller Mobley. In leading up to her book cover reveal, Obama shared on
her Instagram account four previously unpublished family photographs that illustrate moments in her personal journey of becoming the woman she is today. “I’m thrilled to share with all of you the cover for ‘Becoming.’ The process of writing this book has been so personally meaningful and illuminating for me,” wrote Obama on her
Instagram page. “As I prepare to share ‘Becoming’ this fall, I hope you’ll also think about your own story, and trust that it will help you become whoever you aspire to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.” Obama’s book will be released Nov. 13 in the U.S. and Canada in print and digital formats by the
Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House. An audio edition of the book, read by the former first lady, will be simultaneously issued in digital and physical formats. “Becoming” will also be published in 25 languages around the world. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and storytelling, Obama chronicles the experienc-
es that have shaped her – from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. At the time of publication, Obama will embark on a U.S. and international book tour, with details to be announced at a later date. The print edition will carry a suggested list price of $32.50 in the U.S. and $40.00 in Canada and the digital edition will be priced at $14.99 in the U.S. and $18.99 in Canada. In support of the mission of The Obama Foundation, the publisher will donate in the Obama family’s name, one million children’s books published by
Penguin Random House to First Book, a longstanding Penguin Random House nonprofit partner and the Washington, D.C.–based partner for the 2016 White House digital education initiative, Open eBooks.
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Roger New named Eagan police chief Eagan’s next Police Chief is a 24-year veteran of the department who has risen steadily through the ranks. The Eagan City Council named Deputy Chief Roger New to succeed Chief Jim McDonald when he retires at the end of next month. “Roger New is the right man at the right time to serve as Chief of Police,” said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire following the City Council’s interview with New on May 22. “By working his way up, Roger has a wealth of experience, is familiar with all levels of the Department, and brings more than 12 years of management to the job.” New, 47, holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Starting in 1994 as an Eagan police officer, New rose to the rank of patrol sergeant in 2004 and just two years later was promoted to lieutenant. He was appointed deputy chief in 2016. “I look forward to serving the Eagan community as its next chief,” said New. “And I am most grateful to
the Eagan City Council and Administrator Dave Osberg for their confidence in me. I’ve been blessed to work alongside a great mentor in Chief McDonald and I am humbled to lead the men and women of the Eagan Police Department going forward.” New was the only candidate interviewed, based on the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee of the City Council. That recommendation cited the extensive internal process used just two years ago when New was chosen to replace retiring Deputy Chief Jeff Johnson. New is a 17-year resident of Eagan and an active community member, coaching youth sports and serving on school advisory panels. He is married with two children. “People will find that I am all about building positive community relations, and I look forward to continuing that work,” said New. The incoming chief’s promotion was the unanimous choice of the Eagan City Council. He will begin his duties July 1.
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Roderick Cox receives Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award Associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra since September 2016, Roderick Cox was honored with the 2018 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award. As an awardee, Cox receives $30,000 toward career development; the largest conducting prize in America. A native of Macon, Georgia, and a graduate of
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‘Suitcases full of cash’ are lifelines for Minnesota’s Somali families, humanitarian efforts of survival The Somali-American business community and Muslim faith leaders of Minnesota called out recent scapegoating and grandstanding by some Republican politicians in the legislature. They say several bills have been introduced in the final days of the Minnesota legislative session that do nothing to resolve the issues of families needing resources and instead engender divisive, fearful rhetoric about Minnesota’s African immigrant and Muslim communities. “These bills introduced specifically target our communities and our transferring of money to our loved ones in Somalia,” said Jaylani Hussein, executive director of CAIR-Minnesota. “This is a cynical attempt to use African immigrant and Muslim communities as a political football in the final days of the legislative session.” Hussein said the community has been subjected to ongoing tactics of division and fear mongering throughout a heated political season. He said in the past year, in Minnesota alone, death threats have been made on African immigrants lives and a mosque
Jaylani Hussein has been bombed. Now more recently, the system of getting essential money to families abroad has been attacked. The group said insinuations that have been discredited in the past appeared again in a recent televised story to vilify the only option left for men, women and children to get their basic needs met – hand delivered cash transactions. “Some people want to talk about ‘suitcases full of cash’, then let us talk about them,” said Abdiaziz Sugule, president of the Somali American Money Services Association (SAMSA), which represents Minnesota’s Money
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Services Businesses (MSBs) for Minnesotan Somalis. “To be clear – they are not, nor have ever been a secret; they are registered with the government and easy to track. But the more fundamental truth is we don’t want them. It is dangerous for us, and risky for the money that we are trying to send to our loved ones.” Sugule and many others have been fighting for nearly a decade to have safe and secure methods to transfer money to Somalia and other African countries for their families and those in need during the humanitarian crisis taking place there.
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Northwestern University with a master’s degree in conducting, Cox is one of four participants selected to participate in the 2018 Daniele Gatti Masterclass with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. A recipient of a
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“We have been working with government and banking officials for many years to resolve this issue,” said Scott Paul, humanitarian policy lead of Oxfam, an international organization dedicated to ending global poverty. “The lack of banking services to the horn of Africa has made an already difficult humanitarian relief effort even harder.” Sugule said several organizations have worked with little success with to create a system with state legislators and US Bank, Wells Fargo and others to resolve the challenges of sending much needed money overseas. “It is hurtful and dangerous to have your entire community involved in a false scandal,” said Sugule. “The real scandal is how politicians and banks could know about this for so long, to know that small businesses and communities were asking for a better solution, and now act surprised when they think it will be to their advantage to scapegoat our community for their political gain.” The group called on legislators to work with the community to create real solutions to this systems’ issues.
Rep. Fue Lee Lombard, Ill. –State Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-59A) was among 38 lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Lee will meet with fellow lawmakers from Minnesota and 10 other Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces Aug.10 – Aug. 14 in Minneapolis for the Council of State Governments’ 24th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD). “The Bowhay Institute is one of the premier leadership training programs in the nation,” said Iowa Rep. Rob Taylor, who serves as co-chair of the institute’s steering committee. “The legislatures in the region
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have benefited greatly from the skills their members have gained through this unique educational experience. Many of the graduates now hold leadership positions in their state.” Since 1995, more than 800 lawmakers have graduated from the Bowhay Institute. State legislators from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin are chosen to participate through a nonpartisan selection process. Members of the Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan legislative assemblies are selected by their caucuses to take part in the program.
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Robert and Erin Blanton to open Kiddie Academy in Edina Thanks to a former Viking and his wife, Kiddie Academy is coming soon to the Edina area. The new owners say it was their need for child care that led them into entrepreneurship. “In our extensive search to find care for our own two children, we identified a need in the Twin Cities area for child care that exceeds the demands of today’s educational and environmental challenges,” said Robert Blanton who, along with his wife Erin Blanton, owns Kiddie Academy of Edina. “Emotional and social development, physical exercise, health and wellness, and clean food selection are all important elements of a child’s development, and we’re proud to have integrated all of these into our nationally accredited educationbased curriculum here in Edina.” The 19,000-square-foot academy, located at 7711 Computer Ave. in Edina, will have
Artist’s rendering of Kiddie Academy of Edina. Former Viking, Robert Blanton. 13 classrooms and will be licensed to serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. A state of the art 5,000-square-foot indoor playground and alternative learning space, combined with three outdoor playgrounds
and soccer field support the Blantons’ goal to nurture children through creative, cognitive and physical play. The Blantons said they selected the location because of its proximity to major employers, such as Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, Mall of America and more. “We know there are a lot of working parents coming to the
area each day, and we wanted to provide them with a convenient and quality resource for child care. With our open-door policy, we’ll encourage parents to come visit their children on their lunch breaks,” said Robert Blanton, who played safety for the Vikings from 2012-2015. “We’ll also offer parent’s the opportunity to connect with the classroom
through personalized in-app messages and live streaming.” “We’re ready to continue this next chapter of our life and share our passion for child education. This is a really exciting time for us and we look forward to assisting local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary they need to meet the challenges of
tomorrow,” said Erin Blanton. The Edina location utilizes a curriculum created to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. According to the Blantons, the programs emphasize continuous, open communication between teachers and parents concerning each child’s development.
Blackwell Burke P.A. named to coveted 2018 Best Lawyers in America list Blackwell Burke P.A. and two of its attorneys were named to the coveted 2018 Best Lawyers in America list. Blackwell Burke is believed to be the only AfricanAmerican owned litigation firm to win this award, carving unprecedented inroads in the world of nationwide highstakes litigation and class actions. Best Lawyers holds itself out as the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. It has been publishing the list yearly for more than 30 years. It is entirely made up of peer
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review, intended to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus and opinions of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Blackwell Burke partner, Peter Goss, was honored with the Lawyer of the Year designation for his work in product liability litigation for defendants. The designation is awarded to one lawyer in one region and one specialty by Best Lawyers; the publication’s most distinguished accolade. He was also listed in the areas
of mass tort litigation/class actions and product liability litigation, both for defendants. “What’s important is the work we do for our clients,” said Goss. “It’s an honor to be recognized, but I didn’t do anything special to earn it. This is really more a reflection of the great work that the entire firm has been doing over the past year.” Firm founder, Jerry Blackwell, was recognized for product liability litigationdefendants. The law firm, Blackwell Burke P.A., was honored as well.
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Walk, Run, Roll, Move for Sickle Cell Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota will host its first Walk, Run, Roll and Move for Sickle Cell. The event takes place Saturday, June 16, starting at 8 a.m. at Bethune Park in Minneapolis. This inaugural event will build awareness about the painful disease and raise funds to meet basic needs and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is known for causing episodes of severe pain requiring medical treatment and often hospitalization. The
goal of the walk is to celebrate those in our community who work hard to live well with Sickle Cell. Corporations can demonstrate their commitment to support those affected by one of the most common inherited blood disorder through sponsorship. They can contact our event coordinator at admin@sicklecellmn.org. This free event will end with a celebration at the 2018 Juneteenth Festival. For additional event and registration information visit www.sicklecellmn.org/ walk4scd.
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Vaccine shows promise in halting spread of Ebola (GIN) – The Ebola virus, which took thousands of lives in West Africa, has resurfaced in central Africa. This time, health officials are ready to put an experimental drug to the test. The outbreak, which has caused at least 19 deaths and 39 confirmed and suspected cases, was reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo›s (DRC) Bikoro Health Zone, Equateur Province between April 4 and May 13, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The drug, known as rVSVZEBOV, was developed more than a decade ago by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is now licensed to Merck to help protect people who have not yet been infected with Ebola. It was proven safe and effective when first used in Guinea in 2015. Some 1,510 individuals were vaccinated between March 17 and April 21. Guin-
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of the outbreak in the Congo, will be used. But because Merck›s Ebola shot hasn›t yet won regulatory approval,
officials must obtain an importation license, plus establish a «formal agreement on the research protocols,» WHO spokesperson Tarik Jašarević told FiercePharma. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the world health body, said the WHO has a stockpile of 4,300 doses of the vaccine in Geneva. The company also has 300,000 doses of the vaccine stockpiled in the U.S. The “ring vaccination” approach was a strategy used in 1977 to control smallpox. The idea is to vaccinate people who know someone who has been infected and the people who know those people, in an expanding «ring» around the infections. So far, 393 people have been identified as part of the «ring» around people who are known or suspected to have been infected in the Congo.
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Keep youth healthy with vaccines Children get vaccines when they are young to protect them from serious diseases, but as children get older, they can be exposed to other diseases or the protection from vaccines they got when they were younger can decrease. This is why health officials are suggesting youth get three vaccines when they are 11 or 12 years old. The three vaccines are the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, HPV vaccine, and meningococcal vaccine. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Different types of bacteria cause these diseases. Tetanus affects the body’s muscles and nerves. Diphtheria and pertussis are respiratory diseases, meaning they affect the lungs and breathing. The HPV vaccine helps prevent cancer. Almost all people will have a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection at some time in their lives and some forms of HPV can cause cancer. HPV vaccine helps protect against HPV infections and the cancers they cause. Health officials say both boys and girls should receive HPV vaccine. The meningococcal vaccine protects against some of the germs that can cause meningitis. Meningitis can cause swelling around the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause a life threatening blood infection. Officials say a child needs this vaccine at 11 or 12 years old, then they need another meningococcal vaccine when they are 16 years old. While these vaccines have all been studied and are
Stay up to date on vaccinations with this chart from the Minnesota Department of Health considered safe and effective, they can cause mild side effects, such as a sore arm where the shot was given. The side effects typically go away after a day or two. If you have questions or concerns about the vaccines
that are recommended for your child, ask your doctor or nurse about them. The cost of vaccines may prevent some parents from brining their child to the doctor’s office. The Minnesota Vaccines for
Children (MnVFC) program provides free or low-cost vaccines for some babies and youth who do not have health insurance or whose health insurance does not cover vaccines.
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Finding the right mate computer’s compatibility test.
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By Timothy Houston
It seems everywhere you look there is some sort of advertisement talking about how to find a mate. They make it appear so simple. All you have to do is take a compatibility test and their high-powered computer software will match you up with the right person. The true compatibility is the one that reveals what is stored in the heart of a person. Here are a few characteristics to look for in finding the right mate that may not show up on the
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To begin with, finding the right mate begins in a person’s heart, not his or her brain. A person’s heart is at the center of his or her being and is hid from the human eye. This invisible reservoir is where their values come from, and it reveals more about them than a computer program ever could. The computer allows each person to self-report, so most – if not all – will only put their best foot forward. Some embellish, while others lie. This lack of truthful information creates a mismatch waiting to happen. This test also allows a person to hide behind their external successes. But someone who is successful in business life, but a failure in their personal life will not compatibility to someone who is looking for both. Finding the right mate
is built on internal stability. This means the person is centered or stable in their conduct and behavior. The person who is always in trouble in their public life will also have trouble in their private life. To be the right
Next, finding the right mate is based on individual productivity. Actions demonstrate one creates for the good of all, and not simply for themselves. Because they are productive, they will willingly
...finding the right mate begins in a person’s heart, not his or her brain.
mate for someone looking for a healthy relationship, he or she must demonstrate personal victories before public victories. The must be true to themselves before being true to others. The right mate is stable and centered publicly and privately.
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share openly and honestly from their heart. The right mate for you is one who works with you to convert your ideas and dreams into reality. This person is productive and will by nature multiply whatever reaches their hands and heart. You are safe
2017 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, Cox’s awards and honors also include the 2013 Robert J. Harth Conducting Prize from
with them because when you give your heart to them, they will help you to achieve greater things than what you would have ever achieved alone. Finally, finding the right mate mean you are not materialistic. To moneyoriented men and women, the accumulation of wealth becomes the end. If your mate is materialistic, you become another possession to them that they believe they can buy and sell at will. This relationship will never result in much. On the contrary, the right mate knows that true wealth is found in relationships and not in material things. A blessed man or woman has people in their life who love and respect them, and they value their relationship with people over their relationship with material things. Finding the right mate
the Aspen Music Festival, which led to national recognition and a return to the festival as a fellow. Other fellowships include a 2014 Chicago Sinfonietta Project Inclusion Conducting Freeman Fellowship, and the 2012 Chautauqua Institution David Effron Conducting Fellowship. Highlights of Cox’s 2017-2018 season included conducting a second subscription concert week with the Minnesota Orchestra, concerts with the BBC Symphony Orchestra (London), Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and
can seem daunting at times, but you should be encouraged by the volume of relationships information available to you. Use this information carefully. Although many people have been successful at meeting mates through the various types of social media and computer matching programs, I believe the best way to find the right mate is when you connect heart to heart. Keep an open mind, and look for someone who is stable, centered, productive, and not materialistic. Let your heart, and not your brain, be the guide and you will have great success. Timothy Houston is an author, minister, and motivational speaker committed to guiding positive life changes in families and communities. To get copies of his books, or for questions, comments or more information, go to www. tlhouston.com.
Seattle Symphony, and making his debut with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. Upcoming 2018 summer engagements include his debuts with the Grant Park Festival Symphony Orchestra in Chicago and Orchestra Metropolitan at the Launaudiere Festival. 201819 season highlights will include a subscription concert debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra with Cameron Carpenter in November 2018, and his Opera debut with Houston Grand Opera in January 2019 in performances of Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles.
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Lee From 3 BILLD was founded in 1995 to help new legislators meet the demands of increased policy responsibility being shifted to the states and, in many states, term limits. A program of the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office, the 2018 BILLD will be held in partnership with the Center for the Study of Governance and Politics at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Courses and seminars are conducted by Humphrey faculty, Midwestern legislative leaders and professional development experts. In addition to courses designed to develop leadership skills, the program analyzes a variety of public policy issues, including the economy, trade
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transportation policy. The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development is named in honor of the late James Bowhay, longtime director of the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office. The program is funded through grants from foundation and corporate sponsors and an in-kind contribution provided by the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office. Founded in 1933, the Council of State Governments has national headquarters in Lexington, Ky., and regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago (Lombard, Ill.), New York City and Sacramento. The goal of the national, nonpartisan organization is to assist and advance state government by providing research assistance, professional development opportunities, interstate consulting services and suggested state legislation.
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Bison viewing at Minnesota State Parks By Deborah Locke DNR Information Officer Imagine a park visit that teaches about the largest mammal in North America while at the same time, shows what pre-settlement Minnesota looked like. Imagine this park visit as a way to bring to life old movies about the American plains. Also, think of it as a way to welcome back a species of animal that nearly went extinct, and is protected at last. Thousands of American Plains bison, also known as bualo, once lived throughout Minnesota except for the heavily forested northeast corner. Today the Minnesota Bison Conservation herd numbers 128 bison, which is an approximate number because calves are born in the spring and more may be on the way. There are 104 bison at Blue Mounds State Park in the southwest corner, 15 bison at Minneopa State Park near Mankato, and nine bison at the Minnesota Zoo. When you visit and hopefully catch a glimpse of this magniďŹ cent animal, consider this. What you see isn’t just an ordinary bison. These Conservation herd animals have been genetically bred to reduce cattle DNA and eliminate all trace of cross-breeding. Today there are about 500,000 bison in North American, and only one percent of the 500,000 bison have no evidence of cattle DNA. Minnesota state park bison are among that small percentage. It means that what you look at here is the real thing. “We’re proud of the progress made in returning bison to Minnesota,â€? said Erika Rivers, DNR Parks and Trails director. “Our park visitors gain a lot through their introduction to these magniďŹ cent animals at the same time the ecosystem beneďŹ ts from their presence.â€? Bison graze on the prairie which helps to create and protect prairie land, said Ed Quinn, DNR program supervisor. Today’s state park herds move more than 330 acres at Minneopa State Park and 533 acres at Blue Mounds State Park. They eat grass, weeds and leafy plants, which promotes new growth and eects the type and lengths of grass and other vegetation. Their
Fun facts about Bison ď‚ˇď€ Bison are the largest mammal in North America; bulls weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand six feet tall; females weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of four to five feet. Calves weigh 30 to 70 pounds when they are born. ď‚ˇď€ The scientific term for the American bison is: bison bison. A subspecies is the American Plains bison, which is known as the bison bison bison. ď‚ˇď€ A “buffaloâ€? is native to Africa and Asia. Buffalo and bison are not the same animal. ď‚ˇď€ The only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since pre-colonial times is Yellowstone National Park. ď‚ˇď€ Bison calves are orange red in color and earned the nickname “red dogs.â€? ď‚ˇď€ Bison were extremely important to the Plains Indians who relied on them for food, clothing, fuel, tools and shelter. ď‚ˇď€ The average lifespan is 10-20 years. Female bison start breeding at the age of two; for males, the prime breeding age is 6-10 years. ď‚ˇď€ Their eyesight is poor, but their senses of smell and hearing area excellent. From the U.S. Department of the Interior www.doi.gov/blog/15facts-about-our-national-mammal
Amber Brooks, naturalist at Blue Mounds State Park
American Plains bison, also known as buffalo, once lived throughout Minnesota except for the heavily forested northeast corner. droppings fertilize the soil. Their habit of “wallowingâ€? or rolling in dirt gives the animals relief from biting ies and helps them shed fur. You may note that any bison you see in a Minnesota state park appear quite content, but
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know they are unpredictable and can charge without warning. An adult bison can run up to 35 miles per hour and they are surprisingly agile. It’s best to admire them through the lens of binoculars. Starting this summer at Blue
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Tuesday, June 5 COMEDY Dean Edwards Acme Comedy Company 708 1st St N, Minneapolis 8 p.m. 18-plus $15 ($30 with dinner)
June 4 June 17, 2018 Aesthetically It! is a list of picks from the editors of Aesthetically Speaking. Aesthetically It! features venues, events, outings and more that are worthy of “It” status. If you have a venue, event or outing that you feel is “It” worthy, email us at aestheticallyit@ insightnews.com
Monday, June 4 DANCE Salsa on1 Beginner Class One Reason Dance Studio 2305 37th Ave. N.E., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come learn the dance created by the people of Cuba.
Host of the show “Vidiots” on TVone and Donkey in the “Scared Shrekless Halloween” special hits the stage at Acme Comedy Club.
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nual W Minneapolis Art Series, to honor Minnesota’s very own Prince.
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REGGAE EarthKry Icehouse MPLS 2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis 10:30 p.m. 21-plus $10 advance, $13 door Roots/rock/reggae band EarthKry plays with special guest Wain McFarlane.
WORLD Mokoomba with Marimba Bullies The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. All ages $15 advance, $18 door Zimbabwe’s Mookomba plays at one of the best places to see world music in the cities.
Raunchy rap from Chicago comes to the Varsity as CupcakKe returns for the second time in recent months.
Saturday, June 9 PRINCE Celebration of Prince’s Life Sabathani Community Center 310 East 38th St., Minneapolis 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate Prince’s life at his former junior high school with a screening of “Purple Rain,” a look-a-like contest and lip sync competition.
FILM WAMM Second Monday Movies: “Whose Streets?” Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) 4200 Cedar Ave., Suite 3, Minneapolis 7 p.m. Women Against Military Madness presents its Second Monday movie series with the film “Whose Streets?,” a film about how Michael Brown’s killing sparked community action.
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Jazz Bobby McFerrin Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Ten-time Grammy winning composer and vocalist Bobby McFerrin returns to Minneapolis at the Dakota.
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2018 Martial Arts Summer Camp The Cellar Gym 2828 Anthony Lane. S., Minneapolis 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
West Broadway Farmers Market Opening Day West Broadway Farmers Market 2034 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Join a martial arts boot camp that runs through Aug. 31.
CupcakKe Varsity Theater 1308 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis 7 p.m. 18-plus $28
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HIP-HOP W Minneapolis Art Series Presents: Mimi Stuart Exhibit W Minneapolis - The Foshay 821 S. Marquette Ave., Minneapolis 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Experience the brilliance of Mimi Suart at the second an-
Coast 2 Coast Live brings together artists, DJs, producers, media and more for a professional networking event and artist showcase.
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Afriquency Dancehall/Afrobeats Day Party Pimento Backyaad 2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. 21-plus Dubbed the best new party in the Twin Cities, join Soul Tools and Wello for the first day party in the series. Dance to Afrobeats, reggae, and soca; with a full food kitchen and rum bar at Pimento. Presales at www.VitalCulture.com. FILM Summer Screenings - Movie in the Park Minnetonka Community in Education 4584 Vine Hill Rd., Excelsior 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Join Minnetonka in Community Ed for its summer movie screening of the animated tale, “Shrek.”
Sunday, June 17 DANCE 11th Annual Fakoly Drum & Dance Conference Barbara Barker Center for Dance 500 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fode Seydou Bangoura and Duniya Drum & Dance present their annual drum and dance conference.
Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns named to All-NBA Third Team Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler and center Karl-Anthony Towns have both been named to the All-NBA Third Team. This is the second such honor of Butler’s career, as he earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2017 with the Chicago Bulls. This is the first such honor of Towns. Butler and Towns become the fourth and fifth players in franchise history to be named to an All-NBA team (Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love and Sam Cassell). It marks the second time in club history that two Timberwolves have been
named to All-NBA Teams in the same season (20032004, Garnett, First Team and Cassell Second Team). In his seventh NBA season and first with Minnesota, Butler finished the 20172018 campaign ranked 15th in scoring (22.2 ppg), 29th in assists (4.9 apg) and 4th in steals (a career-best 1.97 spg) while adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Butler, 28, led the Wolves to their first postseason appearance since the 2003-2004 season, with the Wolves going 3722 (.627) in the 59 regular season games he started. The Tomball, Texas native shot a career-high 47.4
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line, the latter figure good for 25th in the league. In his third NBA season, Towns finished the 20172018 campaign ranked fourth in the NBA in rebounding (12.3 rpg), 20th in scoring (21.3 ppg) and 11th in blocks (1.40 bpg). He started all 82 contests for the Wolves and currently owns the league’s longest active ironman streak at 246 consecutive games. Towns posted career highs in all three shooting categories: 54.5 percent from the field, 42.1 percent (120-for-285) from three-point range and 85.8 percent from the free throw line. He set the franchise record for single-
game scoring when he tallied 56 points against Atlanta on March 28, becoming one of four Wolves players to record 50-plus points in a game. Towns also led the league in double-doubles this season with 68 (182 career). Named a Western Conference All-Star for the first time in his career, Towns marked his All-Star Game debut on Feb. 18 in Los Angeles with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Towns became the first player in NBA history to amass 5,000-plus points, 2,500-plus rebounds and 250-plus three-pointers in his first three seasons in the league.
Twins acquire catcher Janigson Villalobos in exchange for Phil Hughes The Minnesota Twins announced they have acquired minor league catcher Janigson Villalobos from the San Diego Padres in exchange for righthanded pitcher Phil Hughes, cash considerations and their 2018 Competitive Balance B draft selection (74th overall draft pick).
Hughes was designated for release or assignment on May 22. The 21-year-old Venezuela born catcher has yet to appear in a game this year, but he spent the 2017 season with the Arizona Rookie League Padres hitting .275 (22for-80) over 27 games.
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The 5-foot-9, 195-pounder has played in parts of two minor league seasons in the Padres system after signing as a minor league free agent in March of 2016. Villalobos will report to the Gulf Coast League Twins (Rookie League). Hughes, who was originally signed by the
Twins as a free agent prior to the 2014 season, posted a 6.75 ERA (12.0 IP, 9 ER) in seven appearances (two starts) for the Twins in 2018. In parts of five seasons with the Twins, Hughes went 32-29 with a 4.43 ERA (489.2 IP, 241 ER) over 92 games (79 starts).
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Aesthetically Speaking Riveting retrospective chronicles career of flamboyant fashionista
‘The Gospel According to André’ By Kam Williams André Leon Talley was born on Oct. 16, 1949 in Washington, D.C., but raised in Durham, N.C. by his maternal grandmother, Bennie Davis. Even though she was a housekeeper who scrubbed floors at Duke University to keep a roof over their heads, she was also aristocratic in the highest sense of the word. Through “Mamie,” Talley cultivated the values and sense of dignity which would serve him well once he made his way out of the Jim Crow South. For, after earning his bachelor’s at North Carolina Central University and a master’s, he headed to New York City to begin what would be an incomparable career in the world of fashion. That impressive accomplishment is chronicled in very compelling fashion in “The Gospel According to André,” an intimate retrospective directed by Kate Novack. A profusion of pop icons pay homage to the flamboyant fashionista in the biopic, including will.i.am, supermodel Isabella Rossellini, designer Diane von Furstenberg and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. However, the cameos pale in comparison to Talley’s own revealing account of how
he overcame his modest roots with the help of his mentor, Doyenne Diana Vreeland, as well as Andy Warhol, Karl Lagerfeld and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. We learn Talley arrived in the Big Apple a diamond-in-therough, given how he’d been appreciating style since childhood. He explains he’d been treated to a weekly fashion show by the ladies in his church’s congregation. While many of these proud Black women might have toiled as lowly domestic servants during the week, they would invariably arrive decked out on Sunday. Talley’s thirst for haute couture was further whetted by magazines like W and Vogue, which enabled him to mentally escape the limitations of life in racist North Carolina to a fantasy universe filled with pleasant and beautiful pictures. On his way up the ladder, the 6’ 6” trailblazer studiously avoided the traps of drugs and indiscriminate sexual liaisons that destroyed the future of so many others in the seventies and eighties. Talley does confess to being a regular on Studio 54’s dance floor, but he just never participated in any of the self-destructive behavior. Instead, he parlayed successes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Warhol’s Interview magazine and Women’s
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André Leon Talley in The Gospel According to Andre, a Magnolia Pictures release. Wear Daily into a gig as Vogue’s fashion news director. In that capacity, he became a fixture on the front row of leading runway shows, cutting an imposing figure in his signature flowing capes. And what sage advice
does the trendsetting Talley have to offer today? “Fashion is fleeting. Style remains. Create your own universe and share it with people you respect and love. Beauty comes in many forms. It could be a flower. it could be a gesture.”
Precious pearls wisdom, indeed, from legendary gentle giant. To see a trailer for “The Gospel According to André” visit: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=KzZkVGCY5rY. of a
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MIA Castile: Xiaolu Wang, I.am.Mural, organized by Arianna Genis and Ashley Fairbanks, painted by Jeremiah Bey, Chaka Mkali, Jordan Hamilton, Andres Guzman, Leilani Mendoza, Donald Thomas, Nellie Pierce, Olivia Levins Holden, Lamia Abukhadra and Alizarin Menninga-Fong.
Mia presents exhibition of artwork created in response to the fatal shooting of Philando Castile This June, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) presents “Art and Healing: In the Moment,” an exhibition of 15 works – including paintings, sculpture, video, posters and textiles – by Twin Cities artists in response to the fatal shooting of Philando Castile. Special programs for the exhibition will include a talk by Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and founder of The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, tours exploring objects that address healing and workshops and discussions around issues of injustice and reconciliation. “Art and Healing: In the Moment” is on view June 17 through July 29. Philando Castile, a legally armed AfricanAmerican motorist, was fatally shot in July 2016 by a police officer in Falcon Heights after being pulled over in his car. He was 32 years old. In the months following Castile’s death, Twin
Cities artists created artwork in response to the tragedy. They gave some of these objects to the Castile family to foster healing and bear witness to the untimely death. Moved by this generosity, the family approached Mia with a desire to share these artworks with the public.
“There are times when I sit in my living room, grieving, but then I look around and see this art, and I know I’m not the only one affected by Philando’s death. That’s why I wanted this exhibition to happen – it’s about connecting, reaching out, having a conversation.”
The work of these artists has made me feel like I’m not alone,” said Valerie Castile, mother of Philando.
“Art and Healing” is a result of a collaboration with the Castile family, Mia, and an advisory group from the community. The exhibition focuses on the shooting’s impact on artists and examines larger cultural issues of racial equity in America. “The work of these artists has made me feel like I’m not alone,” said Valerie Castile, mother of Philando.
“Art is an expression of our shared humanity, and we must protect, nurture, and celebrate the work of artists, even when what they show us is painful,” said Kaywin Feldman, Nivin and Duncan MacMillan, director and president at Mia. “I am grateful to the artists and community supporters who have enabled this exhibition to occur at Mia. Our hope is to be
‘the people’s museum,’ and as such, we must represent all of the people, through both joy and suffering.” Artworks in the exhibition include Sarah White’s video “Raising Black Hope” (2016), which embodies joy as representative of resilience, Angie Renee’s “Why” (2016), a ceramic broken heart; the video “I.am.Mural” by Xiaolu Wang, which traces the creation of a mural born out of resistance to the violence by 12 local artists and Leon Wang’s poster, “Long Live King Philando” (2016). “We would not have been able to organize this exhibition without the support of our community,” said Nicole Soukup, assistant curator of contemporary art at Mia. “It truly was a collaborative effort as we worked closely with the Castile family and an advisory panel to organize an exhibition we hope engages audiences in a relevant and meaningful way, holds space for our community, and creates opportunities for dialogue.”
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Event producers, Thee Urbane Life, returned after a brief hiatus with its annual summer kick-off, Expressions. Now on its eighth edition, the graphic t-shirt
party has become one of the area’s most anticipated events, with more than 600 attendees coming out for the day party – this time at Brookview Golf Course in Golden
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Valley. Insight News’ Harry Colbert, Jr. and Bianca Lewis, partners of Thee Urbane Life, host the event with the intent of offering urban – or as
they call them, Urbane – professionals an opportunity to express themselves in receptive, welcoming environments. Here are a few flicks from the May 26 event.
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It’s a family affair with (left to right) Devonda Scott, Ruben Smith, Souna Smith and Dionnedre Moore.
Latoya Wilson (left) and Penny Grady, who met for the first time at Expressions, enjoying the vibe.
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Channeling Wakanda on a 95 degree day are Rennie Harris (left) and wife, Tasha Harris.
Besties Joané McAfee (left) and Jazlynn Paige.
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Kevin Thomas (left) and wife, Shonda Thomas.
Husband and wife Roy Pierson and Portia Pierson.
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DJ Miss Brit (center) kept the dance floor rocking, especially dance artists Jahneral Hines (left) and Rah Fyah.
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MNHS: HISTORY FOR ALL Summer is here! What better time to pack up the family to explore MNHS’s wonderful historic sites around Minnesota? Whether you are getting away for a weekend or planning a staycation in the Twin Cities, you can have an adventure without leaving the state. Get started by browsing our online “adventure categories” at mnhs.org/visit. Bands on the Boulevard, a free outdoor concert series at the Minnesota History Center, will bring you live music every Tuesday evening in July—highlighting the music of the 1960s, in connection with The 1968 Exhibit. On concert nights, you’ll also receive free exhibit admission from 3 to 9 pm. Summit Avenue Walking Tours, departing from the James J. Hill House, will now be offered five times every weekend through September, showcasing the history of this upscale St. Paul neighborhood. A new daily experience at Historic Fort Snelling allows visitors to learn about 10,000 years of history, starting with the Dakota through
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the experiences of today’s military veterans. Through 11 interpretive stations, visitors will learn about military life, trade and treaties, immigration, slavery, and the stories that make Minnesota great today. And beginning June 23, you can escape the heat to learn about the history and culture of the Somali community in the new Somalis + Minnesota exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Created in partnership with the Somali Museum of Minnesota, this exhibit showcases the rich culture and contributions Somali Americans have made to the state. #JUNETEENTHmplsparks
Please visit mnhs.org/calendar for a complete list of summer programs and let the historic adventures begin! MELANIE ADAMS Melanie Adams, PhD, is the senior director of Guest Experience and Educational Services at the Minnesota Historical Society. In this role she oversees MNHS programs, exhibits, and historic sites located throughout the state, which serve one million people per year.
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