Bill Forman
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âPunk rock made me feel like somebody (cared) about my story,â writes Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner in âLoud Fast Words,â his recently published collection of essays and lyrics that spans some 35 years in 320 pages.
Published by Minnesota Historical Society Press, a cultural institution better known for its histories of lynchings in Duluth and Scandinavians in the State House, the book offers insights into the songwriting and recording sessions of the most commercially successful band to come out of the Minneapolis punk scene that brought us The Replacements, The Suburbs and Hüsker Dü.
For many, Soul Asylum are still best known for the multi-platinum success that came in the wake of their 1993 breakthrough single âRunaway Train.â The Grammy-winning rock balladâs accompanying video famously featured images of real-life runaways, including their names and the years they went missing. According
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8 spring picture books for children – many by Minnesota artists and writers Stories are steeped in love, community and diversity with a great dollop of humor. May 14, 2021 11:18am Text size Copy shortlink:
Spring brings a new crop of picture books for young children, many by Minnesota writers and artists. From the swirling dances of the powwow to a little boy s favorite purple tights to a child s nervousness about a wedding dance, these stories are steeped in love, community and diversity with a great dollop of humor. . Josie Dances, by Denise Lajimodiere, illustrated by Angela Erdrich. (Minnesota Historical Society Press, $17.95, ages 3-7.)
Rhubarb evokes fond memories and tasty recipes, sweet and savory Rhubarb season is memorable but fleeting: Here s how to make the most of it.
By Kim Ode Special to the Star Tribune May 19, 2021 9:08am Text size Copy shortlink:
As a child, I knew that rhubarb came from South Dakota.
After all, the south side of every farm s garage sprouted a ruffled border of broad and crinkled leaves. Every Memorial Day picnic ended with latticed wedges of rhubarb pie. Over the winter, the aunts and uncles sipped rhubarb wine from last year s crop while Grandma put the finishing touches on Sunday dinner.