Street art makes me stop and think. So I’m excited to showcase North Dakota public art this summer. I received a grant from The Arts Partnership here in Fargo to focus on North Dakota public art across the state. This… Continue Reading
Did you know there are 30 North Dakota nature parks in North Dakota? It’s okay. I didn’t either. These are mini escapes right in the middle of the city, places where you can cycle through wild grasslands, hike along natural… Continue Reading
Artist Nichole Rae is different. Her work is different. Her process is different. Technically speaking, she creates multimedia collages, combining pretty bits of paper, stamps, Washi tape and other bits and bobs with hand lettered messages rendered in pen, ink,… Continue Reading
Cross Ranch State Park is an under-the-radar escape into nature. After a spring of staying inside, interest in outdoor escapes like State Parks is soaring. And as we enter a social distancing summer, one where extended travel is discouraged, many… Continue Reading
Some of the most evocative travel books aren’t travel books at all. A strong sense of place can transport you, no matter which section of the book store the volume is shelved in. I starting thinking about the books that… Continue Reading
Subscription boxes used to confuse me. I just didn’t understand why anyone would spend money and not know exactly what they’d get. “It’s a surprise,” my friend Liz said, probably resisting the urge to roll her eyes. “That’s the point.”… Continue Reading
When U.S. leaders began to recommend fabric masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, Midwest makers were ready. It was inspiring to watch talented sewists across the region (and the world) spring into action — in many cases weeks… Continue Reading
Indie bookstores in North Dakota are open for business — even in a pandemic. They’re getting creative, offering curbside pickup, front door delivery service, and personal shopping for gifts and care packages so we can all shop responsibility and practice… Continue Reading
I’ve had a lot of time to think about how to be mindful lately. For the last nine days, I’ve done very little else. Being mindful can sound like a flighty, fanciful, New Age concept, but it’s exactly the opposite.… Continue Reading
Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of us are working from home — whether we’re suited to it or not. I’ve been working from home for the last six years and while it’s not easy, it can certainly be done.… Continue Reading
