September 2014 The Harvest Issue
Table of Contents Page 4 Indie World Film at Owatonna Library
Page 6 Wild Rice Harvesting
Page 9 Go Winners
Page 5 Bob Dylan at Orpheum Theater
Page 8 Trout and Salmon Stamp Contest
Page 10 Emily Saathoff Concertmaster
Indie World Film at Owatonna Library: Still Mine Former Oscar nominees James Cromwell and Genevieve Bujold star in Still Mine, a tender love story based on actual events that proves love is the ultimate triumph. “We’re still here, we have each other and isn’t everything else a bonus?” Craig and his wife Irene are in their 80’s and beginning to feel it. Craig is being hit with new regulations on his farm and is unable to adapt as fast as he needs to. Irene is beginning to show signs of dementia and, rather than admit they need to enter a home, Craig decides to build a smaller, more manageable house on their land. Once again he’s faced with new regulations and an overzealous government inspector. By the time he’s decided to play ball, aided by a sympathetic young lawyer, he has already alienated bureaucrats too young to know or care that Craig’s father was a master shipbuilder and that he himself could erect an entire structure without a single nail. Facing a possible jail sentence, and with Irene becoming increasingly ill, Craig races to finish their house. In Still Mine, Toronto writer-director Michael McGowan attempts something small-scaled and elusive and gets just about everything right. The film’s title refers to the uphill struggle to hold on to what it takes a lifetime to construct – whether that be property, reputation or genuine love – in this beautiful story filled with heart and humor. Running time: 103 minnutes The Independent and World Films Series runs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, with showings at 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Gainey Room. The focus for our series is foreign or world films, as well as independent films that are not widely distributed in the U.S. All programs at OPL are free of charge. As always, films shown at the library become part of our permanent DVD collection after the final showing. - See more at: http://slantedmag.com/?q=film/still-mine-independent-world-film-owatonna-library-0814#sthash.VCsA8mNH.dpuf
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Wild Rice Harvesting Season Opens Aug. 15; Most Areas Not Yet Ready Minnesota’s wild rice harvesting season is open from Friday, Aug. 15, to Tuesday, Sept. 30. Despite the season dates, harvesters must first ensure the rice is ripe before launching their canoes, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Minnesota’s green rice law does not allow the harvesting of unripe rice, and the late spring means some rice stands may be slow to mature. More than 1,200 lakes and rivers in 54 counties contain wild rice, with concentrations of rice being the highest in Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca and St. Louis counties. Rice is ripening similarly to last year. Peak harvesting dates are estimated to be in early to mid-September as long as weather remains mild. “Some areas had exceptional rice harvests last year,” said David Kanz, Aitkin area assistant wildlife manager. “Early and sustained high water levels this year have hurt some rice beds, so as water levels continue to come down, we’ll have to watch how the rice responds and see if there is enough growing season left for it to recover.” Some beds that held rice last year may have no harvestable rice, Kanz added. Scouting will be particularly important this year to find decent stands of harvestable rice.
Wild rice is the edible seed of an aquatic grass and is the only cereal grain native to North America. When properly processed and stored, the nutritious grain can be stored for extended periods. In addition to being a traditional food source for Minnesota’s early inhabitants and an important part of Native American culture, wild rice is an important food staple for migrating waterfowl each fall and the growing plants provide important habitat for fish and invertebrates. Because of the grain’s importance, harvesting wild rice is regulated in Minnesota. Some guidelines to consider before deciding to harvest wild rice include: Harvest takes place from a non-motorized canoe, 18 feet or less in length, utilizing only a push pole or paddles for power. Rice is collected by using two sticks, or flails, to knock mature seeds into the canoe. Flails can be no longer than 30 inches, and must weigh less than one pound each. Harvesting licenses cost $25 per season, or $15 per day, per person for Minnesota residents. There is no limit to the number of pounds people may harvest with a permit. Processing is necessary to finish the rice into its final food product. The gathering process is labor-intensive.
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Wild Rice Harvesting Continued.. Like other forms of gathering, allowing ample scouting time will lead to greater success. Accessing some lakes can be difficult and some lakes and rivers within tribal boundaries are not open to public harvest. Finding a mentor who is willing to share their skills and knowledge can greatly improve success. More information about wild rice management, a list of wild rice buyers and processors, and a list of lakes and rivers containing wild rice is available on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/wildlife/shallowlakes/wildrice. html. The 1854 Treaty Authority website also provides updates from ground and aerial surveys on some lakes within the 1854 ceded territory in northeastern Minnesota. The aerial surveys are tentatively scheduled for late August; the results will be posted soon after. Those interested in harvesting wild rice are reminded that it is unlawful for any person to take wild rice grain from any of the waters within the original boundaries at the White Earth, Leech Lake, Nett Lake,Vermilion Lake, Grand Portage, Fond du Lac and Mille Lacs reservations except for Native Americans or residents of the reservations listed. In addition, all nontribal members wishing to harvest or buy wild rice within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation must have Leech Lake Reservation permits. For wild rice harvesting regulations, see www.mndnr. gov/regulations/wildrice. Aquatic invasive species are a serious threat to Minnesota waters. Like any other water users, rice harvesters should follow cleaning protocols to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals. Harvesting licenses can be purchased online via desktop browser and smartphone at www.mndnr.gov/ buyalicense or any DNR license agent. - See more at: http://slantedmag.com/?q=food/wild-rice-harvest-time-0814#sthash.yhXAxZ3T.dpuf
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Selection Committee Announces City Art On the Go Winners The City Center Partnership’s CityArt Committee is excited to announce the 2014 CityArt On the Go winners. These artists will either be painting or creating digital art images that will be permanently displayed on traffic signal cabinets along Riverfront Drive, Second Street and Broad Street. The artists chosen include the following from Mankato and North Mankato: Loralea Baldwin, Terri DeGezelle, Julie Johnson and Ann E. Judkins. Also chosen were Terra Rathi from Minneapolis, Greg Mueller from South Carolina and Chris Emmanuel from Canada. The project received nearly 30 submissions from artists across Minnesota and several out of state. Seven traffic signal cabinets in Mankato’s City Center have been chosen for the second phase of the multi-year public art project. The goal of the project is to enhance the City Center by adding works of art to streetscape on existing surfaces. Artwork on the traffic signal cabinets function as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of creating a safe, inclusive and interesting environment. Beginning in early September, artists will be painting their chosen design directly onto the cabinet or creating a digitally enhanced image, which will be transferred to a vinyl wrap and professionally installed by SignPro of Mankato. Funding for this project is being made possible by grants from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council and Mankato Area Foundation, financial support from the City of Mankato and in-kind support from SignPro Mankato. - See more at: http://slantedmag.com/ ?q=art/city-art-on-the-go-winners-announced-0814#sthash.uQwvwish.dpuf
Amboy Arts 'n More Festival Still Going Strong
Amboy's long running art festival is going to take place again in early September. The Amboy Arts 'n More festival is a project of the Amboy Community Club whose mission is to provide social, cultural, and environmental contributions to the Amboy area, according to their official website.
Each year the Amboy Community Club holds the Arts 'n More Festival with the goal of stimulating the practice and appreciation of many types of art and music in the Amboy local community. This year the festival will focus on the art of dance, according to the community club there. The club's theme for 2014 is Amboy, Minnesota - the art of living well. This year, there was another button design contest and essay contest for Maple River High School Students (who attend school in Mapleton these days after the consolidation of schools in the surrounding area) and there will be a youth photo contest for youngsters in Blue Earth, Watonwon, Fairbault and Martin counties. There are entry forms available on the festival home page. This year's winning button design was completed by and awarded to Isaiah Lippert. The winning essay was completed by Jay Sohre. The 2014 featured artist is Shelby Kirchner. - See more at: http://slantedmag.com/?q=art/amboy-arts-n-more-festival-0814#sthash.8XteOkQn.dpuf
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