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ing the long, Northern winter. “We see that customers often learn more about our farmers’ production practices and products at the indoor market, continuing and strengthening the relationship between grower and eater,” added Weigle. Each market date features live music and a popular Frequent Shopper Rewards program. All vendors accept cash; some accept credit and debit. For the shoppers’ convenience, the market sells tokens, accepted by every vendor. Tokens may be purchased by using any major credit card or SNAP/EBT cards. EBT guests receive a dollar-for-dollar match; to $10, on each market date. {Monticello Winter Farmers Market} Sara Cahill is the organizer of the winter market, located at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street. The market is on March 14, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All vendors are from within a 25-mile radius of Monticello, most are within 10 miles: Schyma’s Pickles & Preserves; Gardner’s Garden; Pure Nature Honey; Barthel’s River Road Gold; Diamond City Bread; Matt’s Mushrooms & More; Katie’s Kitchen / Big Lake; Joyful Heart Creations & Design. Some products include jams, jellies, pickles, sauerkraut, sauces, baked goods, breads, honey, maple syrup, dried mushrooms & herbs, frozen chicken, hand-crafted cards & gifts. “The indoor market is a reflection of what customers can find outdoors during the regular season. All products are grown and produced by the vendors,” Cahill said. {Rochester Winter Farmers Market} Rochester Farmers’ Markets are organized by a vendor-owned association of about 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester.

“We are a non-profit corporation, managed by one fulltime Market Manager (Jess Joyce), four additional part-time staff, and numerous volunteers,” Joyce said. (located a 35 Fairgrounds Ave SE , Rochester). The market is open on Saturdays, March 7, March 21, April 4, and April 18. Indoor markets are open from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon.

As a growers’ market limited to a 50-mile radius, the organization represents a huge diversity in vendor membership. They include fourth-generation farm families, first-generation immigrants, new-farm entrepreneurs starting from zero, millennials who have committed to carrying on a legacy, retirees who grow food as a passion project, experts in biology and soil science, health care professionals, and more. The full vendor list is online. March and April markets will include 20-30 vendors primarily from the meat, baked good, and specialty categories: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, bison, turkey, elk, trout, eggs, milk, cheese curds, ice cream; hot-house tomatoes and greens, microgreens, carrots, onions, garlic, shallots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, parsnips, radishes, popcorn, herbs, spices; baked treats, breads, jams, pickles, lefse, honey, maple syrup, salsa, soaps, coffee, tea, hot chocolate; locally-roasted coffee, global-fusion cuisine. www.rochfarmmkt.org/our-vendors SMS

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2019 saw a number of exciting, young new artists arrive on the scene that brought a breath of real fresh air into the world of music. Best of all, was the pervasive dominance of female artistry on all levels of the charts. Kacey Musgraves started things with her much well-deserved Grammy “Album of the Year” award for Golden Hour, and after that it was full speed ahead. Minnesota’s own Lizzo absolutely dominated with her wonderfully soulful Cuz I Love You and Lil Nas X took over the charts for nineteen consecutive weeks with “Old T own Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. 2019 was a weird, wild, funny and exciting from start to finish. No doubt about that. So, buckle up kids. Here we go. The first “Danny” goes to… BY DANIEL G. MOIR editor@southernminnscene.com

Creepiest Debut Album of the Year Billie Eilish - WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEE P, WHERE DO WE GO? W hen the then-17 year old artist from Los Angeles released WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEE P in late March, I was certainly intrigued. Sure, single “Bad Guy” was filled with a sinister vibe and heaping with innovative sonic textures with just enough “catchy, pop hooks” to reach No. 1 on the charts, but it really is the album as a whole that makes Eilish an artist to pay attention moving forward. Astonishingly, six different songs reached the top 40 over this past year. Incorporating 14 songs over less than 45 minutes of time, there is a graceful uneasiness to the collection. Lyrically self-aware with broader view of the outside world, Eilish is among the artists in her generation that actually gives me some hope for the planet. I guess 2019 was just a strange enough year where this album seemed to be just about the perfect soundtrack for it. As someone older, this album made me profoundly uncomfortable, which is half of the appeal. Her honest depiction of mental health issues on tracks like “xanny” will hopefully draw more attention and help spark greater conversation and connection. That is one of the roles of artists. It is grossly unfair to place the mantle of “voice of a generation” on ANY writer, but this is an artist whose voice and message should be properly heard. Mid-album ballad “when the party’s over” is devastating. If this is what she can do when she is 17, what will she do when she expands her artistic vision? My only surprise by her recent sweep at the Grammys was that the voters actually voted for her. I thought she would’ve totally creeped them out.

The “Please, Take A Rest” Award Ariana Grande After releasing Sweetener in August, 2018 and Thank You, Next a mere 6 months later in February 2019, the Pop ingénue then closed out 2019 with the late December live album K Bye for Now (SWT Live). Ariana, PLEASE take some time off. With your expansive social media messaging, albums and performances, you’re making me tired just watching you.

The “Can I Get a Slice?” Award deadmau5 - The Cube V3 Tour I have been a fan of Canadian DJ Joel Zimmerman’s work as deadmau5 for quite a number of years. His recent December show at The Armory in Minneapolis became a “must see” for me when tickets went on sale. While standing in the middle of a significantly younger crowd by the front of the stage on a late Saturday night, I experi

enced a strange sense of deja vu seeing him. So, where had I seen all this before? Let’s see… Overamped young people? Check. Said crowd all out of their minds on “unusual” stimulants? Check. Loud, disorienting music? Most certainly, Check. A giant mouse overseeing the entire proceedings? Um, well. That’s it! I HAVE been here before. Back when my kids were younger, I was the EXACT same situation! It was called Chuck E. Cheese’s. The only difference was that instead of being hopped up on Hi-C and Mountain Dew, it was Poppers and X. Heck, I am

pretty sure that I probably saw all these same concert attendees back then as well. The irony of having a pizza stand out on the floor offering everyone slices of jalapeno pizza during the opening act was not lost on me. Well done, Mr. Zimmerman, well done. A truly great show all around that I highly recommend. Sorry, Chuck. Zimmerman’s music is better.

The “Real Deal” Award Camila Cabello When the former Fifth Harmony vocalist released her debut album, “Camila” in 2018, I was suitably impressed. This was a great collection of pop songs buoyed with the swagger of lead-off single, “Havana.” Towards the end of the year, the Cuban singer released the magnificent “Romance” album and verified that she IS someone who will be around for a long, long time. To turn out one collection of quality songs is impressive. To do a second one that is even better just 18 months later? Those are the artists that demand your attention.

The “Tommy’s Out of Money and Vince Hates Casinos” Award Mötley Crüe

After famously signing their “Cessation of Touring” contract for their “final” tour in 2015, the Crüe

announced a new stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison for 2020. Look, I suppose this was inevitable. The band has never cared much about anything, so the fact they would tear up their previous agreement and hit the road again should be a surprise to absolutely no one. Besides, their Netflix movie version of “The Dirt” was, well…,