Minnesota's Legacy

Plant/People is an oral history project examining the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Conducted in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Minnesota, herbalists Macey Flood and Emily Hagens are deeply passionate about the solidarity driven storytelling.

Founded in 1969, Minneapolis-based VocalEssence has decades of history as one of the world's premier choral music organizations. But despite its global influence, VocalEssence has kept its focus local—consistently pioneering ways to strengthen Minnesota's community through thrilling musical experiences.

Yellow Medicine East School is a small K-12 school of around 500 in Mankato MN. To provide a caring environment of high expectations that prepares every student for a successful future and instills the value of learning.  The Story Map project was an arts project that allowed for the students to be guided by a teaching artist through the creation of a virtual story map for the public.

Rochester Public Library aims to provide quality materials and services, which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and businesslike. The library received funding to obtain a microfilm scanner that will allow for more accessibility to the community.

Osprey Wilds is a residential environmental learning center on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. Osprey Wilds is committed to developing an understanding, ethics and responsibility regarding the environment and stewardship through formal and informal teaching that links nature and humans.

Cristeta Boarini, Director of Programs, came to 826 MSP discouraged by the news industry, she found passion supporting young people in creating a positive relationship with writing. She talks about the expansion of 826 MSP and its mission to inspire for a lifetime

CAAM Chinese Dance Theater does not just to entertain, but also to celebrates Chinese cultural heritage through the universal language of dance. This segment highlights some of the programming CAAM does and the impact it has had on the community.

Robert Lehman works on The Cedar Cultural Center's annual Global Arts Festival. The Cedar aims to promote intercultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance. The festival offers accessible, free, and family friendly opportunities to hear innovative and unique artists from across the globe.

Arts Center of St Peter has been serving the communities artistic needs through gallery spaces, vending local art and providing creative equipment ranging from sewing machines to podcast radio microphones. The gallery is free to the public where local art is showcased.

The Trans Herbalism Zine is a project created to capture the power of plant medicine with a focus on trans and non-binary people. With a focus on flower essences the zine highlights ways one can create them and utilize them for self and community.