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Minnesota Orchestra.

8 Pick-Your-Own

Farms, Patches and Orchards in Southern Minnesota.

10 Mankato’s brewery boom Two new breweries set to open.

14 Wild, Wild (mid) West

28 Local Album Review

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Lightning Round by Bad Bad Hats.

20 10 Pizza Places in SoMinn you NEED to try

53 Album Review

24 Behind the Counter at the State Fair

54 The Bookworm Sez:

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New foods and the people making them.

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innesota is known for a great number of things: hot dish, Prince, and the Minnesota goodbye, described as saying goodbye several times over the course of an hour while still having many conversations in between. These are all wonderful. Maybe I’m biased, but let’s also consider that Minnesota is ranked number 8 out of 50 states for best education, and has six school districts on NAMM’s 2016 nationwide survey that listed 476 best communities for music education.

My hometown was not on the list, but I take pride in having grown up in a town where art and music were at least part of the school curriculum. In fact, one of the most exciting orchestra class memories I have were from the 8th grade, when our teacher, Ms. Arco at the time, conducted us right into Orchestra Hall. What the 8th grade me did not know was that there was a rich history all around us that we did not appreciate.

While Orchestra Hall itself was not erected until 1976, our Grammy Award-winning orchestra was established 73 years prior. Originally named the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, their debut performance was on November 5th of 1903 with their first conductor, Emil Oberhoffer. After emigrating from Germany in 1885, he eventually found his place as a teacher, lecturer, concert performer, and conductor in St. Paul, MN in 1897. He formed the symphony orchestra when he became disgruntled by poor accompaniments for the many choral groups he conducted.

Which really puts the saying “If you want a job

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done right—,” into application. The symphony orchestra toured with internationally famous soloists with Oberhoffer, even playing Carnegie

ABOVE: Emil Oberhoffer RIGHT: Stanislaw Skrowaczewski Hall in 1912. However, Emil resigned in 1922 due to disagreements with management.

Over the next 38 years, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra was blessed with four more great conductors before 1960, when Stanislaw Skrowaczewski became the music director. A Pol-

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ish-American conductor and composer, Stanislaw saw the orchestra through their name change to the Minnesota Orchestra, as well as the building of Orchestra Hall in 1974. As a composer, a few of his works were commissioned by the Minnesota Composers Forum, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and also the Minnesota Orchestral Association. His famed piece Passacaglia Immaginaria was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1997, but premiered at Orchestra Hall the year prior.

Skrowaczewski had a multitude of accomplishments that qualified him for the highest order given by the Polish government, the Order of the White Eagle, and the Gold Medal of the MahlerBruckner Society, the 1973 Ditson Conductor’s Award, and the 1976 Kennedy Center Friedheim Award. It was in 1979 that he became conductor laureate and went on to conduct orchestra’s all over the world.

Orchestra Hall has been the musical home to a handful of truly great conductors since Skrowaczewski’s day, but it isn’t just their talents that make the Minnesota Orchestra great.

The architecture of the building that surrounds them is famed in its own way. The design was to be simple, and was built to be a place of inclusion, rather than for the elitests. The architectural designs by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer were focused on

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sound quality, to improve the concert-goers experience. To reach this goal, there are more than 100 cube shaped protrusions on the ceiling and spanning behind the orchestra that help to push sound waves around the hall, enhancing rich music from the instruments. The original design was meant to be updated within 15 years, but wasn’t touched until 39 years later, when Orchestra Hall was re-realized to be a cultural asset to the community. When it was finally renovated, the integrity of the auditorium was left, while the building itself received a facelift; the lobby, seating, and backstage were updated as well. Despite the fresh look, Orchestra Hall is to remain a welcoming and open environment, maintaining Minneapolis’ inclusive and walkable reputation.

Orchestra Hall and the Minnesota Orchestra have both a beautiful and intriguing history that is often overlooked in modern times. From their humble beginnings with Oberhoffer, to now, with musical director Osmo Vanska and their performances with Yo Yo Ma. From renovations to lock-outs, the orchestra is comprised of those whose hearts are fully dedicated to the music and all it has to offer to our community here in Minnesota. I couldn’t be more proud to call them our orchestra. As an 8th grader, I had the opportunity to play, with my peers, right where they sit for each performance. Not understanding that where I sat was the pinnacle of my orchestral career, I appreciate the magnitude of that moment even more so now.

Thank you to my teacher/conductor whom never stopped believing in me, rekindling my love of the violin, Mrs. Jennifer (Arco) Bellefeuille. If it weren’t for you, I would not have gone on to play at all. SMS

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Best PHOTOGRAPHER Adam Grim Angie Knutson Daniel Dinsmore Images 4 Life Photography Karen Legault of Legault Images Stephanie Bennett photography

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Mankato Brewery Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Paradise Center for the Arts Riverside Concerts Sheldon Theatre Vetter Stone Amphitheater

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Restaurants Best ASIAN OR MIDDLE-EASTERN FOOD 1st of Thai Restaurant India Palace Mizuki Fusion Mongolian Grill Tasty House Tokyo Grill

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Sports/Outdoors

Best BOWLING ALLEY

Best TECHNOLOGY REPAIR Abraham Consulting Technologies Aldrich Technology Consulting, LLC Computer Technology Solutions, Inc. Mr. JST Technology Consulting Tech Unlimited LLC

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Best VET Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic Clarks Grove-Waseca Veterinary Heartland Animal Hospital Kenyon Veterinary Clinic Owatonna Veterinary Hospital Quarry Hill Park Animal Hospital

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Best CAMPGROUND Camp Maiden Rock West Flying Goose Campground and Resort Hay Creek Valley Campground and Old Western Saloon Kamp Dels Kiesler’s Campground & RV Resort Mac’s Park Place

Best KAYAK/CANOE RENTAL Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rental Clear Lake Park The Gear ReSource Outfitters Welch Mill Canoeing, Tubing, & Kayaking

Best PLACE TO SWIM Faribault Family Aquatic Center Red Wing Water Park River Springs Water Park Tourtellotte Pool Waseca Water Park

Best SKI SLOPE Buck Hill Coffee Mill Ski Resort Mount Kato Welch Village

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Best ACTRESS Alison Haider, NAG Courtney Kryzer, LTO Heather Burke, LTO and Merlin Players Kathy Rush, Merlin Players Maria Markman, Merlin Players

Best DIRECTOR Dan Rathbun Jeffrey Jackson Rachel Haider Sandee Hardy-Hagen Shari Setchell

Les Miserables Music Man SHREK Streetcar Named Desire The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Best THEATER Daleko Little Theatre of Owatonna Northfield Arts Guild Theater Paradise Center for the Arts Rochester Repertory Theatre Sheldon Theatre

Best THEATER TROUPE Lanesboro Community Theater Little Theatre of Owatonna Merlin Players Northfield Arts Guild Paradise Community Theatre

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Montgomery Orchard

Farms, Patches and Orchards in Southern Minnesota

BY Isabelle Wattenberg editor@southernminnscene.com

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unning Montgomery Orchard isn’t exactly simple – owners Barbara and Scott Wardell have full-time jobs and devote their weekends tending to the 21-year-old farm – but it operates under a simple mission: encourage outdoor play.

Scott Wardell explained they were inspired by Last Child in the Woods,

by Richard Louv, who coined the term “nature deficit syndrome,” the theory that limited access to the outdoors leads to childhood depression and obesity.

With this in mind, the Wardells strive to create an experience that keeps kids and families enjoying the outdoors for as long as possible. And they’ve made it pretty attractive, with pick-your-own orchards, corn maze, hay rides, music, and more.

The Wardells bought the land in 1997 and planted apples a year later, converting a bramble-covered pasture into orchard grounds. In the 20 years since,

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they’ve expanded both the variety of apples they grow and also how they use them; they now run a winery that produces apple and plum wines. They also regularly bring bluegrass and folk music to the orchard, and, each year, carefully groom a corn maze into an intricate design. Last year’s was crafted into a bald eagle shape: this year’s will take the form of a turtle.

Picking apples, of course, is the cornerstone of the experience. Montgomery has 13 varieties of apple, including Honeycrisp, Harrelson, and SweeTango.

“12 of the varieties were developed by the University of Minnesota,” Scott said, with three to four varieties available for picking at any one time. Barbara makes pies and caramel apples fresh every weekend – regulars know to come early before they sell out.

The orchard’s other key feature is its hayride, which gives passengers a view of multiple terrains.

“Our hayride goes through natural prairie, established by the [Conservation Reserve Program], and it goes through woods,” Scott said. “We’ve got spruce, white pine, red pine, scotch pine--and because of the trees we planted, the paths we cut, it doesn’t really

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Apple Ridge Orchard

Visit: 15953 State Hwy 99 Montgomery, MN 6069 (952) 221-1051 Montgomeryorchard.com Open Saturdays and Sundays September through October More Farm Fun - Check out these other orchards, pumpkin and berry farms across Southern Minnesota.

Apple Ridge Orchard History: Established in 1977 by Vince & Ann Steffen, Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard has grown and now features U-PICK wagon rides and all the latest U of M apples, the new B-51 apple, and old favorite apple varieties, grapes and pumpkins. Apple Ridge now includes Corn Mazes, the Alpaca Barnyard, & fresh caramel apples.

What to pick: Over a dozen types of apples, pumpkins and grapes.

Activities: Navigate two corn mazes and visit the animal farm that includes alpacas and peacocks.

Stand-Out Fact: Apples, Grapes, & Pumpkins are available fresh as they ripen thru Oct. 31.

Visit: 47418 240th Avenue, Mazeppa, MN (507) 843-3033 appleridgeorchard.com Open: 9-6 weekends and 11-6 Monday-Friday, Aug. 25 through October

Farmer John’s History: An ‘accidental’ farm that began when an overgrown pumpkin patch, initially planted by John and Jan Ulland to replace a weed-strewn feedlot, began producing enough to attract friends and neighbors. Since 1988, the Ullands and their family have built Farmer Johns into a full-experience farm.

What to pick: Over 30 types of pumpkins and raspberries.

Activities: Take a wagon ride across the farm, play with the farm chickens and cats and pick up fall decorations.

Stand-Out Fact: Pick a gourd from the Pink Pumpkin Patch, and the proceeds are sent to support breast cancer research.

Visit: 90537 273 St., Austin, MN (507) 437-9180 farmerjohnspumpkinpatch.com Open: noon-6 p.m. daily from September 23-October 31

Ron’s Berry Farm History: Jason and Aleesha run the three year-old farm, named for its former owner. The couple manage strawberry patches, asparagus and a growing flock of chickens but have big plans for the farm, with cherries and other wild berries on the horizon.

What to pick: GMO- and pesticide-free strawberries, from June to July.

Activities: Visit the farm to snag farm-fresh asparagus in May and June; eggs are often for sale later into the season – call for availability.

Stand-Out Fact: Aleesha and Jason just planted honey berries, which taste similar to blueberries. The picking season will run June through late July.

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Those who prefer to explore on foot or bike can check out the hiking and mountain biking trails that intersect with the hayride route. The Wardells compiled nature guides to introduce visitors to the environment they’re walking through and even award patches to those who complete the trail.

“Ideally we want people to come and spend the entire afternoon here,” Scott said. “That’s really what drives our decisions: how to create an outdoor experience.”

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Red Barn History: Brenna and Brian Scanlan opened Red Barn in 2013 to provide Rochester area families with a farm experience that would be approachable and convenient. Brenna, who grew up in Rochester, remembers being curious as a kid about farm life.

“Many families don’t have the opportunity to go to farms,” she said “ I thought it would be good to have people go to visit farms and see what it’s like to live in the country.”

What to pick: Pumpkins right off the vine. Captain Jack and Apollo are especially good for carving.

Activities: Take a pony or wagon ride, play in the corn pit, and meet the menagerie of farm animals including donkeys, llamas, goats, guinea pigs and rabbits.

Stand Out Fact: During early summer months, Red Barn is open for school field trips, where each student leaves with a handheld pumpkin, and corporate team building events.

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ith the brewery trend that’s swept Minnesota in the past few years, it’s almost strange that a town as large as Mankato was only home to a single brewery.

Mankato Brewing Company has been the only one on the scene since 2012, closing the gap left by its original namesake company when it closed in the 1960s.

Until now, that is.

This fall, Mankato and its Southern Minnesota neighbors will have the opportunity enjoy two new breweries in the heart of downtown.

The first of these, LocAle Brewing Company, is expected to open in September. Husband/wife team Jim and Lauren Parejko are putting microbiology PhDs to work in expanding Mankato’s beer offerings. They plan to offer eight flagship beers year-round, plus two seasonal beers and two “experimental” beers.

“We want to bring in some new styles that are a little harder to find in the area,” said Jim. This includes a broad range of beers, including golden ale, American pale ale, India pale ale, Munich Dunkel, lagers and Saison. The couple has connections to nearby farmers, which will allow them to use locally sourced hops, malt and honey wherever possible.

While LocAle prefers to focus on the brewing

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side of the taproom, rather than serving food, the plan is to take advantage of various local food trucks. They knew the town’s relatively young craft brewery scene was the perfect spot for them.

“We’re excited about the opportunity here,” said Lauren. “Once we found the location, things really took off.”

The couple is currently knee-deep in construction, as well as the process of getting the right permits. The vision is to create a modern-looking taproom with less of the industrial style common in many breweries, taking advantage of natural lighting and a spacious layout to make the environment inviting for families and group of friends.

Meanwhile, just up the street, another couple also has a brewpub in the works. In February of 2017, Nik and Angi Proehl took over Mankato’s Midtown Tavern. They’ve been running the tavern since then, but soon, the former downtown fixture will become Minn’Ohana. The name combines Minnesota with the Hawaiian word for family.

When the transition is complete in mid-October, the brewpub will serve three flagship beers year-round, three seasonal beers and three beers Nik Proehl described as “whatever our brewer would like to make.”

The brewpub will also offer a small food menu featuring items like charcuterie boards, Asian rice bowls and a good old-fashioned burger.

“There’s such a demand for unique menu items out there that we just don’t have in the Mankato area,” said Proehl.

The Proehls want to avoid the pretension that they said often plagues craft breweries, but they don’t want to be a dive bar, either. As parents

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themselves, they’re working to create a taproom where both kids and adults feel welcome.

They’ll also extend the “family” to include community members by designating Minn’Ohana as a community-supported brewery.

This means that people will be able to purchase shares in any beer produced, with members rewarded with perks such as a free pint a week.

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In this way, the Proehls will give the community a say in what beers they produce.

“They want to be able to feel like they have a little part of it of their own,” said Proehl.

Two brewing companies opening within blocks — and weeks — of one another might seem like a recipe for competition. For the owners, though, it’s more like having a friend move in down the

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“Everybody helps each other out when they need it,” Jim Parejko said of the craft beer industry.

“Hopefully it will help to increase the interest in craft beer in the area overall,” added Lauren Parejko.

Having multiple breweries helps turn Mankato into a destination for beer enthusiasts, who often visit several locations during a trip. The Proehls hope that it will remind Minnesotans that you don’t have to be in the Twin Cities to find good beer.

“I think we’ve gotten so distant from the process of making beer and the roots of it that people just assume it’s not something that can be done in a rural area anymore,” said Proehl.

Both breweries are a step toward what Proehl described as an area full of young, entrepreneurial energy.

“Ten years down the road, we see this as being a really neat, fun area of town,” he said. SMS

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his digital age we live in is so interesting to me. It has really changed the entire playing field of communication. In many ways, it has made life easier. We can answer emails, shop from our phones, access Google at any moment, and share photos with friends and family instantaneously. But at the same time, this technology assisted way of life has really taken a toll on basic social skills for our younger generations. For example, when I call my kids they rarely answer the phone, but moments after sending me to voicemail will respond with a text, “What’s up?” Really! How hard is it to just answer your phone? I scold them every time they do this. This is not how I raised them.

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Or is it?

My poor kids have had their entire lives documented on Social Media, starting with Myspace when my daughter was only 1. My son made his debut on Facebook from the womb when I posted my first ultrasound pictures of him.

They have been photographed on everything from a Motorola Razr, Blackberry, to multiple versions of the Samsung Galaxy and my current Google Pixel 2 XL (which, for the record, has the best camera ever). It is only natural that they would want phones themselves. They must have thought mine was attached to my hand, and all of their friends had them- some by the age of 6!

When we were kids, we had to hear music on the radio. If we liked it and didn’t have the means to purchase it, we would sit next to our boom box with a blank tape in the deck and wait for the DJ to play the song ready to hit record

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and praying that they didn’t talk over the music.

Now, young folk have a multitude of options in either purchasing or streaming music digitally, often from their phones or other mobile devices.

Bluetooth speakers allow them to listen to it literally anywhere. And we thought batteries were inventive…

Sure, it can still be argued that these technological advancements aid in socializing. My kids still sit and listen to music with their friends, it’s just not the same as popping a record on the turntable and listening to an album the whole way through anymore. They skip from song to song or catch the video on Youtube. Remember when we had to hand make flyers or hear about local concerts via word of mouth? Technology has made it so much easier to find out who is playing where and when. However, it feels more than ever like there are an overwhelming amount

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of options to the point where I can’t decide which show to hit up and end up watching 90’s Tom Cruise movies on my couch instead.

It is not just our younger generations falling victim to this decline in basic social skills. I have seen more adults avoiding actual real life interaction in favor of an email or text. It used to be that you met some of your best friends for life in college, or had random encounters with strangers at parties or concerts who later became close friends. Your encounter ended with the simple exchange of phone numbers. Then you actually called them and made plans to hang out. Nowadays you may meet people in person, but you will likely just find each other on Facebook and it ends there.

Social media makes it easier to connect with old friends and classmates and acquaintances but it also makes it easier to think that you are connected when really you are more disconnected than ever. On Facebook or Instagram, we get to see what our “friends” are doing, but is it actually bringing us closer to them or putting us in a position to have real life face to face interactions? Not so much. I can’t tell you how many times I have run into a Facebook friend in public and neither of us have even said hello. And I’m a social person! Bottom line is, my husband and I text each other from separate rooms in when we’re both home and this is just unacceptable.

I think that social interaction through text and other media is also creating conflict through misinterpretations. For example, you cannot really convey tone or sarcasm through text. So much time and energy is wasted trying to figure out what someone means by something they have expressed via text message. Like when someone leaves their CAPS Lock on and it looks like they are yelling at you. My dad is one of the worst offenders of not using proper punctuation. When he replies to a text with the word “great,” I read it as despondent or sarcastic. If he really thought it was “great” he would have said “Great!” See what a difference an exclamation point makes?

Or what about read receipts? When someone has “seen” your message but hasn’t replied.

You scramble to figure out how you may have offended them, over analyzing the situation to death when they are probably just at the grocery store or driving and don’t have time to respond.

My favorite misconstrued message is the “thumbs up” symbol. Why does that thumb hurt so much? I brought this up to a few friends, and half of them agreed with me that the “thumb,” often used in Facebook Messenger, seems dismissive and rude. To those who disagree, you are clearly people who respond to a lengthy message with the simple “thumbs up.” If you really want to rub your friends the wrong way, go ahead and use the GIANT thumb. Conversation is a two way street. If I send you a paragraph and you whitewash it with a “thumbs up” that’s your prerogative, but I might take offense.

But we can curb some of these behaviors.

Something that I have seen people doing, and I am all for, is having “no phone zones.” Periods of the day where you shut off- spend time and interact over dinner or for a few hours each day with your family/friends with no electronics.

That, to me, sounds like the best way to make sure you and your loved ones don’t become antisocial technology addicted zombies… Just try not to do anything that merits an epic Instagram post. SMS

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t’s a hot summer morning at the Little Log House Pioneer Village in Hastings, and countless history lovers are wandering the property’s 45 restored buildings during the annual Antique Power Show. Kids run into the General Store and past the blacksmith shop, poking their heads into the oneroom school house and examining animals at the children’s barnyard. Folks stop to watch the hand-run printing press and take in a threshing demonstration. The parade is going to start in a little bit, and people start looking for good seats before...

Suddenly, shots ring out across the village. They’re coming from the old Post Office. A woman dressed in 1860s clothes runs out the door, calling for help: “They’re robbing the Post Office!”

Soon, three other characters emerge, clad in black and carrying a strongbox. They don’t get far before they’re confronted by a group of lawmen, armed with pistols and shotguns. After a tense five minutes filled with shouts, smoke and gunshots, the would-be robbers lie prone on the grass.

Obviously, no one was really injured during this High Noon guns a-blazin’ confrontation.

The cowboys and bank robbers are part of the Cannon Old West Society, a group of historical reenactors based out of Cannon Falls who travel across Minnesota putting on shows about Wild West life. For more than 20 years, the group’s

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members have organized bank robberies, jail breaks and street shoot-outs, much to the delight of their audiences.

According to long-time member, Hud Heidlebaugh, the group actually began as a cavalry reenactment group called Hatch’s Battalion, named after a real cavalry battalion in the Civil War. However, while more and more people became interested in volunteering, the group realized not many people actually knew how to ride horses or wanted to purchase costly cavalry uniforms. So they switched their focus to the old west, rebrand-

ing themselves as the Cannon Old West Society.

Heidlebaugh became involved with the group more than 20 years ago after seeing a shootout during one of the Little Log House Pioneer Village’s Antique Power Shows.

“I thought robbing banks would be more fun than being in a saddle club,” he said.

The group has about 25 members right now,

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hostage by cowboys during various scenarios— though she said the highlight for her was smashing a sugar bottle over someone else’s head.

“People love to hate the temperance lady,” Hynes said. “I’m always chastising the cowboys.

It’s real good comedy.”

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ranging in age from six to mid-70s. They don’t reenact any historical events but come up with their own scenarios using their own made-up characters (Heidlebaugh’s main character, Hannibal Hudson, is the “proverbial bad guy”), injecting a healthy dose of comedy into all the action. Shows only last about 15 minutes, and they’re never quite the same; volunteers improvise everything instead of following a script. They also begin with

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safety demonstrations, such as explaining how they use blanks for their gun fights.

“We’ve been doing it for quite a while, but we probably never do it the same way twice,” said Heidlebaugh. “We generally try to change it up.”

Mankato resident Susan Hynes has been involved with the group for two years, playing the “Temperance Lady,” a fierce anti-liquor protestor clad head-to-toe in black. Wielding a sign decrying the evils of liquor, Hynes has been shot and taken

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makes you feel more alive when you watch it.”

The Cannon Old West Society participates in various events throughout the summer (and even an event in Waseca in February), with different members participating depending on who has the time and availability. This also means members often swap parts to cover what roles are needed. (“Most of us are versatile enough that we can put on a different coat and switch sides,” Heidlebaugh noted.) After their show in Hastings, their next event will be Buffalo Bill Days in Lanesboro on Aug. 5 and then an event in Forest City, Iowa later that month. The volunteers never host their own events but find organized events to join.

If you think an afternoon of Wild West fun sounds right up your alley, you’re in luck: the Cannon Old West Society is looking for new members, especially since their current members are getting a little “too old” to do the more spectacular stunts, according to Heidlebaugh.

“We used to say, once you turned 50, you don’t have to get shot,” he said.

“Then we all got over 50. One time I got shot on the run, spun around, hit some straw bales, did a back flip and died.

I got quite a few comments on that.

There’s two kinds of people in the audience: One kind says, ‘Oh man, I could never do that.’ And the other ones say, ‘Oh man, I could do better than that.’

That’s the kind we’d like to join.”

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BY Emily Kahnke editor@southernminnscene.com

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ating healthy isn’t necessarily synonymous with dieting, although it may start out that way.

Healthy eating is a lifestyle. When you decide to make a change and start eating healthier, whether it be to lose weight or to feel better all around, healthy eating will probably feel like a diet. After all, healthy eating is hard (at first).

Do you follow the food pyramid?

Count Calories? Low-fat or reduced fat? What is this keto diet I’ve heard so much about? How many Oreos can I fit in my mouth at one time?

Don’t worry! I’ve got some answers for you.

In layman’s terms, the key to healthy eating is to eat good food. You know what good food is. Meats, fruits, veggies, fishies, and eggs are all examples of good food. If it comes from a drivethru window or has a list of ingredients that could rival a list of Kim K’s ex-husbands, it’s probably not good.

But darn it, Snickers are tasty and “diet food” is atrocious.

More often than not, people try to radically change everything terrible about their diet right off the bat. This is probably why your New Year’s resolution to eat healthily and work out has failed within a month or two for the last three years.

Reagan West, of Owatonna Fitness, says, that “The key to starting to eat better with a healthy diet is to make one small change at a time.” Small changes can generate significant results. For example, you may want to substitute that handful of peanut butter M&M’s for a handful of blueberries.

West says “Sugary foods can be just as addictive as drugs.” Fear not, you need to retrain your brain from craving those salty and/or sweet snacks for fruits or vegetables. That’s a process, and it takes time, so don’t rush it.

My good friend Alex Valeski, who is a Personal Trainer at Tone 2 Day Personal Training in Savage, puts it like this …

“The hardest part of healthy eating for people is being able to stay consistent. People are always looking at the best new fad diets and expecting a 30-day transformation. This is not how a healthy diet works. You need to choose what diet fits you best. No one mold fits every person.”

He says to remember K.I.S.S.; Keep It Simple Stupid. Know yourself and

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what you’re capable and willing to commit to. Life has a glorious way of throwing a wrench into your perfectly laid out diet plans. Nobody follows the rules, anyway. It’s better to “cheat” with that Kit-Kat bar than become “Crankenstein” because you’re experiencing sugar withdrawal.

So congratulations, you’ve made the decision and are committed to changing your diet. Now where do you start?

West recommends you download a fitness/calorie tracker and start taking a good hard look at what you’re actually eating.

That means every meal, every snack, and every calorie. Yes, even the three french fries you snagged from your significant other while he/she wasn’t

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looking. Do this for at least three to four days and take a good look at the results. How many calories are you actually consuming in a day?

West said that, on average, a person should consume about 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day. Keep in mind, not all calories are created equal. That means 2,500 calories of McDonald’s doesn’t fuel your body the way 2,500 calories of a well-balanced meal will. If you’re eating 4,500 calories a day on average, a good and safe place to start will be to decrease your portion size. That may look like one less snack or a smaller lunch, and definitely be cutting back on your liquid calories, like pop and beer, which Valeski says are a big no-no.

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healthy meal? Valeski said he likes to keep it simple. (Remember K.I.S.S?) “I want to make sure I am getting all of the nutrients I need while not sitting in the kitchen for hours.” He said he prefers to stick with chicken for protein because it’s simple and you can prepare it in a multitude of different ways. “For carbohydrates, I generally stick with quinoa, sweet potatoes, and brown rice (microwavable white rice isn’t bad either). For fats, I usually snack on nuts, like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or cashews. I will also add avocado or a homemade coconut oil sauce for some extra healthy fats. For vegetables, I stick with spinach, broccoli, asparagus, or kale.”

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bland for you, don’t fret. There’s plenty of room for mixing and matching. The critical point to remember is staying away from drive-thrus and processed foods. Convenience is a trickster.

We’ve been seduced by simplicity, and 5-minute meals and the consequence is our health. Shop local! You may end up spending a bit more, but your body will thank you in the end.

Luckily, we have this cool thing called “the internet” which has a multitude of resources for healthy meal planning.

The USDA website www.choosemyplate.gov includes a tab where you can look at and print meal plans. You can even customize the meals to your liking.

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here are about a million ways to do pizza.

You’ve got the classic pepperoni, the controversial pineapple and Canadian bacon, and the downright scandalous (but often delicious) cauliflower crust.

And though the pizzaverse is vast and varied, one thing is for sure – Southern Minnesota has plenty of options for every craving.

Pagliai’s Pizza in Mankato 524 S Front St Mankato MN 56001 Sunday through Thursday – 11 AM-11 PM Friday/Saturday – 11 AM-12 AM

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If you’ve ever lived in, been educated in or passed through Mankato, it’s likely you know Pagliai’s, a neighborhood dinerstyle joint that lays claim as Kato’s oldest pizzeria. Since 1969, this family-owned pizzeria – complete with brown and tan checkered ceilings and wood-paneled walls ¬– has been dishing up delectable pizza pies for locals and visitors alike.

Topped with a thick, luscious layer of cheese, these squarecut pizzas are not your traditional New York-style slice, nor do they mimic Chicago’s cornbread-crusted deep dish. They will, however, satisfy your cheat day cravings.

While the classic pepperoni pizza is always a great option, venture outward and choose from any of their multi-topping pizzas. The ‘Pagliai’s Special,’ generously topped with sausage, green peppers and chopped onions, is sure to suit the fancy of many. Or maybe ‘The Maverick,’ a meat-lovers delight with sausage, beef, pepperoni and Canadian bacon all topped with cheese. If you’re really looking to indulge, try ‘The Works,’ a

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nine-ingredient utopia topped with four different types of meat and an onslaught of veggies – for health benefits, you know?

Red Barn Farm in Northfield 10063 110th St E Northfield, Minnesota 55057 May-October (open Wednesdays and the third Sunday of each month) A Minnesotan farm-to-table experience, the Red Barn Farm is a beautiful, 100-yearold barn set amid the grassy green pastures of Northfield.

Their weekly “pizza nights” – which begin in May and end in late October – give us more reasons to look forward to Hump Day. Reservations are not needed - though being open one night a week does mean it gets quite busy – so be prepared to queue up.

The pizza – which is handed over in a 16” box – is made with homemade, vegan-friendly dough. Choose any toppings you wish, from their generous array of chemical-free garden veggies (grown on their own farm!) and meats. Onions, peppers, squash, spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, basil – you name it. One thing is certain – Red Barn Farm doesn’t shy from the untraditional. From winter specials topped with squash and roasted garlic, to everyone’s college Mac N’ Cheese favorite, they’ve got pizza-making down.

The catch? You provide everything but the pizza. Napkins, plates, utensils, copious amounts of ranch dressing, and alcohol is a good place to start. Then, get to enjoying your delicious homemade pizza as you sway to the tunes of local musicians in the sweet Minnesota sun.

Red Wing Brewery in Red Wing 1411 Old W Main St Red Wing, MN 55066 Monday: Closed Tuesday – Thursday: 4-9 PM Friday/Saturday: 12-10 PM Sunday 12-8 PM Often crowned the best brewpub in Southern Minnesota, Red Wing Brewery is no newbie to crispy, delicious pizza. Located in the old brewery district just a hop, skip, and a jump from the original Red Wing Brewery, their rotating in-house tap selection is the perfect complement to a cheesy pie or calzone.

Speaking of calzones – Red Wing Brewery makes a mean one.

Stuffed with rich ricotta and pizza toppings of your choice, they’re a meaty (no pun intended) option for anyone carrying an XL appetite. Pizzas are 8” or 16” – read, personal or family size – with a handmade crust using brewing grains by Red Wing’s Hanisch Bakery. Sauce it up with your choice of tomato or garlic white sauce and a substantial helping of 100 percent whole milk mozzarella. If you’re going specialty pizza here, be sure to try the Korean-inspired ‘za topped with K-Mama sauce, mozzarella, chicken, shredded carrots and celery.

Basil’s Pizza Palace in Northfield 301 S. Water St Northfield, MN 55057 Sunday – Thursday 5-10 PM Friday/Saturday 5 PM-12 AM One college town staple is a small, late-night spot that does pizza right – for Northfield’s Oles and Knights, that place is Basil’s Pizza Palace.

The owners – who emigrated from Greece in 1956 – quickly perfected their

own version of pizza making. Though it’s not your traditional pizza – cut in squares on your preferred thickness of crust – it’s darn tasty.

The family uses fresh ingredients and the same secret sauce that’s topped their pizzas since the 50’s. The locals gravitate towards the thin crust, and – with names like Athens, Olympus, Greek Popeye, and Roma – Greek-influenced pies seem to be a popular (and scrumptious) choice.

Though it’s no longer a fixture on the menu, one hidden secret is the Gyro pizza … jury’s out on that one, but be sure to pop in and give it a try! Shaved gyro meat and tzatziki sauce tastes good on just about anything.

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Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm in Waseca 41142 160th Street Waseca, MN 56093 May and October: Open Sundays June – September: Thursdays (4 – 8 PM) Sundays (1 – 7 PM) Pizza farms are gaining steady ground these days, especially in Southern Minnesota. And set blissfully atop the land of a 55acre farm in rural Waseca is yet another barn with a wood-fired oven, serving up a delicious dining experience in the great Minnesota outdoors.

Whether it’s date night or a day out with the fam, Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm is the perfect spot. Kids will enjoy the wide-open spaces, filled with tractors and farm animals, while adults can spend time lazing on the grass with a cold brew (it’s BYOB!) and live music.

Though the pizzas do err on the pricier side ($20-25) they are loaded with artisan toppings. If you can take the heat, try the “Ole” – a pie topped with red sauce, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella, and (not too) hot banana peppers. For those with more experimental tastes, the “Sweet Georgia Pie” – with its garlic olive oil base, prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese, mozzarella, and drizzling of Hannah’s honey – is sure to win over your heart. And stomach.

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Goodfella’s Pizza has got that late night diner feel goin’ on – that local, family-owned, laidback kind of feel.

Their pizzas, greasy and loaded to perfection with all the toppings you’ve ever dreamed of – and possibly never dreamed of – are just a slice of their massive menu.

For starters, there’s the Tater Tot Hot Dish pizza, which is about as Minnesotan as it gets. In case you’re not familiar with the popular Midwest casserole, that’s going to include tots, a cream of mushroom soup base, cheese and green beans. If you’re of the mindset that green beans do not belong on pizza, we recommend going with the classic Margherita or Veggie.

If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Volcano Pizza – a molten 5-cheese blend topped with ground beef, jalapeno bacon, onion tanglers, and chipotle sauce. It’ll set your mouth on fire, but not your wallet. These specialty toppings get you 14” of goodness for less than $20. Win-win.

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Mankato 330 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001 Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 AM– 10 PM Friday and Saturday: 11 AM– 11 PM For over 50 years, Jake’s Stadium Pizza has been dishing up the same family recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Now open in both Mankato and St. Peter, locals flock to Jake’s for the neighborhood friendliness and well-priced pizza pies.

Their za’s – available in thin and thick crust – are no frills ... and no napkin blotting, at that. If you like meat, you’ll love their specials. The “Jake’s Special,” loaded with Italian sausage and pepperoni and the “House Special,” topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and ground beef, provide a hefty dose of meat for some pretty solid pricing (less than $20 for a large!)

The best part? There’s always some sort of special going on!

Boondocks Bar & Grill in Janesville 115 N Main St Janesville, MN 56048 Monday-Saturday: 11AM-1 AM Sunday: 11 AM-12 AM

Looking for a place with great Happy Hour specials, sinfully cheesy pizzas, and HD big screens to watch the Vikes? Well, look no further than Boondocks Bar and Grill. It’s got that small-town vibe and they own it, enticing locals with Tuesday family nights, where 20 bucks gets you an extra-large two-topping pizza, large soda and dessert.

The pizzas keep it simple, but who said pizza needs to be fancy to taste good? On the wilder side is their German pizza – essentially an open-faced brat topped with sauerkraut, sausage and Thousand Island dressing as the base. For a classic meat-filled supreme pizza, try “The Dockside.” Settle in at the bar and we guarantee you’ll leave with a full belly and possibly some new friends.

Order a whole pie (12” or 16”) or just by the slice – great for those who just can’t seem to remember their leftovers. The Fajita Pizza, topped with chicken, green peppers & onion, and fajita sauce, is a great Tex-Mex inspired pie. If you’re craving a more traditional pizza, the Combo comes loaded with crisp pepperoni, sausages, chopped onions and mushrooms. They’ve also got Buffalo Chicken, Spinach Alfredo, and Cheeseburger pies … try a slice of each, we won’t judge!

Weekly specials are written on a whiteboard in the restaurant and posted on their Facebook page – so, if you want the low down before you go, be sure to pop on over to their site!

Basilleo’s in Faribault 108 4th St NW Faribault, Minnesota 55021 Sunday - Thursday 4pm-10pm Friday and Saturday 4pm-11pm Basilleo’s, which reopened recently after a brief hiatus, is back – and the recipes haven’t changed one bit!

They’ve got all your old favorites. Buffalo Chicken. California Chicken. Pork Lovers. Taco. At Basilleo’s, it’s not a pizza unless it’s got meat – if you’re a vegetarian, don’t let that steer you away. BYO pizza and choose from an assortment of sauces – from tangy BBQ to garlic butter to traditional marinara – and any vegetable you’d ever want … on a pizza, at least.

The pizzas are offered in five different sizes – mini, small, medium, large and XL. Did we mention they deliver? SMS

A Taste of the Big Apple in Owatonna 104 W Broadway St Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 Monday – Wednesday: 10 AM -2 PM, 4-8 PM Thursday: 10 AM – 2 PM, 4-9 PM Friday/Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM, 4-10 PM Sunday: Closed Though it’s miles and miles away from the Big Apple, Owatonna is definitely hitting the nail on the head with their traditional handmade New York-style pizzas.

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By Nancy Iglesias editor@southernminnscene.com Photos from mnstatefair.org rom Seattle to New York City, and New Orleans to Chicago, one of the most delightful ways to experience a city’s unique culture and history is to take a “Food Tour.”

The Twin Cities have several food tours that rank right up there with the best in the country. But perhaps there is no better than the Minnesota State Fair.

While there is no official food tour guide at the fair, the amazing array of delectable edibles really is a way to experience the beautiful melting pot that is Minnesota. While this year’s New Food list doesn’t contain anything on a stick and perhaps a little less bacon than in previous years, it does contain all kinds of global taste treats.

From Caribbean to Italian, Greek, Moroccan, Irish, Swedish, Norwegian and good old home-grown Minnesotan, there’s a little something for everyone. So let’s put on our walking shoes and get ready to experience all that the Great Minnesota Get Together has.

With more than 300 vendors and over 500 foods and 12 days to enjoy it all, it’s just about time for the party to begin.

The Minnesota State Fair opens Aug. 24 and runs through Sept.

4. The foods are amazing, and the stories and the people behind the food are even more captivating.

French Meadow Bakery and Cafe Our food tour begins with the French Meadow Bakery and Café, whose history in the Twin Cities metro area goes back a long way.

What better place for one of the premier farm-to-table restaurants to be, but at the State Fair.

The French Meadow Bakery and Café, founded by Lynn Gordon, began baking organic, yeast-free bread in 1985. It became the first

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Certified Organic Bakery in the United States. It has brought the same devotion to fresh, organic and local ingredients, that has long been at the core of its restaurants, to its operations at the State Fair.

Lynn’s daughter, Deborah Gleize, owns the State Fair operation of the café. Debbie loves everything about the fair — the food, the people, the other vendors, her staff, the French fries, the craziness, did I mention the French fries — all of it.

Their operation is a family affair for sure – Debbie’s husband and nieces, and their friends and their friends’ friends. Debbie says she starts getting texts and emails in December from friends and relatives who all want to be part of the action at the fair.

When fair time finally rolls around they will have about 55 people on their roster. She loves how proud her staff are that they actually get to be a part of the French Meadow operation. They love to keep their French Meadow T-shirts and caps from the fair and proudly wear them throughout the year.

They started about 20 years ago at the fair with just a small area, but a number of years later were able to move into a large space with three distinct areas, the Bakery, where they create their amazing scones (think warm and yummy scones cut in half and filled with fresh strawberries or peaches and topped off with sweet cream cheese) the Grille (Grilled cheese sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and more, all made on gluten-free bread and croissants) and finally the organic expresso bar (not just for coffee lovers, the cucumber lemonade is a must-try).

Last year, their deep-fried gluten free mini sconut with a gooey Nutella and marshmallow center made the new foods list. This year, they did it again with a vegan choice.

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The folks at French Meadow Café and Bakery believe that their EarthWings might be the “new fried cheese curd!” Made with fresh cauliflower and a tasty gluten-free batter, the “wings” are deep fried and then smothered in an organic sesame BBQ sauce. Debbie’s mom, Lynn Gordon, came up with both the concept and the name for the earth-friendly wings. We can hardly wait to try them.

Minnesnowii Ice When you talk to Jason Giandalia or take a look at one of the shaved ice creations from Minnesnowii Ice, it doesn’t take long to figure out that he is passionate about his craft, his home state of Minnesota and even Hawaii, where he first fell in love with “authentic shaved ice.”

If you think shaved ice and snowcones are synonymous, you’ve totally missed the mark and are in for a huge surprise.

Authentic Hawaiian Shaved ice is made with the best block shavers, that shave the ice so fine there is never a crunch from the first bite to the last.

Jason has been in business since 2012. His very popular shaved ice has been dubbed “the best snow of the summer” and has been tasted at all kinds of fairs, parties, picnics and other events around Minnesota.

This will be the fourth year that Minnesnowwii Shaved Ice has been at the Minnesota State Fair. Jason grew up in Minnesota and it was a dream come true to be selected to be a vendor. It is a very competitive process and he is humbled, honored and blessed to be there.

He still remembers where he was when he got the call that he

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had been selected as a new vendor. Two years ago, his signature taste treat was a Maple Bacon Shaved Ice with real bacon bits, drizzled with maple syrup.

Some called it pancakes on ice.

Last year, he brought a taste of fall to the fair with his Pumpkin Spice Shaved Ice — premium pumpkin shaved ice with a whipped cream center, dusted with cinnamon brown sugar. And not to be outdone, this year’s creation, chosen as one of the State Fair’s featured new foods, is a Mangonada Shaved Ice. His premium mango syrup comes direct from Hawaii. It is served with a chamoy sauce and dusted with a sweet chili powder. If that isn’t exciting enough, Jason tops it off with boba popping pearls (a fruit jelly pearl filled with sweet mango juice) that will explode in your mouth and served with a tamarind candy straw.

While Jason spends a lot of time thinking up new flavor profiles, his creativity shines in his presentation as well. From his novelty flower cups to a rainbow explosion of neon spoons and straws, it’s all about creating a great taste experience for his customers. His primary goal at the fair, as well as any event he caters is to enhance his customers taste experience, to take his flavor profiles “over the

2018 NEW FOODS AT THE STATE FAIR We hope that those three profiles whetted your appetite for the rest of your food tour at the fair. As in all food tours, make sure you taste not just the food, but total cultural experience of all the Great Minnesota Get Together has to offer.

Here’s what’s new in 2018. Use this guide to make your away across the grounds.

DOWN BY THE SEA Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl: Ahi tuna, avocado, mango and pico de gallo tossed in a Hawaiian gingersoy sauce served cold over rice, with a fried wonton. Café Caribe, south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Nelson Streets.

Firecracker Shrimp Stuffed Avocado: Gulf white shrimp tossed with lime, onion, black beans, tomato and fireroasted corn in a garlic aioli, drizzled with cilantro-infused olive oil, stuffed in avocado halves and served open-face with flatbread. The Hideaway Speakeasy, in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section.

Shrimp Ceviche: Fresh shrimp, cucumbers, jalapeños,

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Minnesota Honey Producers Next stop on the State Fair food tour is the Minnesota Honey Producers Association (MHPA) in the Horticulture Building, where you can taste a sweet refreshing treat – the Honey Cream Soda Float.

This vendor is a little bit different from most in that the MHPA is actually a nonprofit comprised of commercial and hobby beekeepers whose purpose is to educate people about honey, honeybees and raise funds to support research at the Bee Lab at the University of Minnesota.

The Honey Cream Soda is made by one of the MHPA members, Bare Honey and poured over Honey Ice Cream.

Jeff Dankey, who serves as the secretary for MHPA and a honey producer himself, was first introduced to honey and beekeepers more than a decade ago. He was so intrigued by what he learned and experienced at the honey booth that he decided to

onions, tomatoes and cilantro tossed with a citrus lime juice and served cold with tortilla chips. At Shrimp Shack, on the southwest corner of Carnes Avenue and Underwood Street.

RISE AND SHINE — IT’S BREAKFAST TIME — ALL DAY LONG Bananas Foster French Toast: Cinnamon-swirl French toast topped with slices of fresh bananas in an orangerumflavored caramel sauce and finished with a dollop of whipped cream. Hamline Church Dining Hall, north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper Streets.

Nordic Waffles: Fresh-made waffle wraps in seven varieties: All-Day Breakfast (egg, bacon and cheddar); Berries & Cream (raspberry and strawberry mixture with vanilla cream); Cinna-Sugar Butter (cinnamon, sugar and butter); Slammin’ Salmon On-A- Stick (Norwegian smoked salmon with cream cheese & green onions); S’More (marshmallow crème, crumbled graham crackers and Nutella); Turkey Chipotle Club (turkey, bacon and mixed greens with Sriracha mayo sauce); and Vegetarian Viking (black bean veggie burger, cheddar cheese, mixed greens and chipotle sauce). Also serving lemonade with blueberry or lingonberry saft. Nordic Waffles at West End Market, southwest section.

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purchase a couple of hives and for the last 10 years has been operating as Minnetonka Gold Honey.

Jeff is a strong advocate for local honey producers. The MHPA is thrilled that their Honey Cream Soda Float was selected as one of the 2018 Fair Foods. It’s delightfully sweet and refreshing and gives them a “sweet” new way to talk to Minnesotans about the importance of bees to farmers, gardeners and the backyard apple tree. SMS Nancy Iglesias can be reached at editor@southernminnscene.com

blend of organic blueberries and rhubarb topped with a cornmeal biscuit and whipped cream. Farmers Union Coffee Shop, north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets.

Honey Cream Soda Float: Honey cream soda made without sugar and poured over Minnesota Grown honey ice cream.

Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Agriculture Horticulture Building, north side.

Mangonada Shave Ice: Mangoflavored shave ice drizzled with Mexican chamoy sauce, dusted with tajin chili powder, topped with popping mango boba pearls and served with a tamarind candy straw. Minnesnowii Shave Ice, West End Market, south section.

Rainbow Cloud Roll: Three scoops of ice cream sprinkled with fruity cereal and wrapped in a pillow of cotton candy.

Handrolled on-site. Ice cream choices include Superman, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. Rainbow Ice Cream, in the Grandstand, upper level, east section near the elevator.

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cake or chocolate peanut butter cake, baked in a cup packed with Sassy Pecan toffee bits and served warm, topped with real whipping cream and more toffee bits. Sweetie Cakes, Food Building, south wall.

Triple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: Dense chocolate cake with chocolate chips and fudge icing and smothered with strawberries and whipped cream.

The Strawberry Patch, west side of Liggett Street between Carnes and Judson avenues.

Smoked Soft Serve Ice Cream: Cold-smoked cream made on-site.

Available in two flavors: Cold Brew Coffee infused with coldsmoked Arabica beans, topped with chocolate espresso dust, toasted marshmallow and a chocolate cookie on the side or Muscovado Sugar Vanilla, vanilla bean and cold-smoked molasses-rich cane sugar served with toasted marshmallow and bacon candy round, and optional sides of bourbon-soaked cherries or hot chocolate. Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street.

Sweet Greek Cheese Puffs: Flaky phyllo dough filled with feta and ricotta cheese, deep-fried, drizzled with honey and topped with powdered sugar. At

In addition to the 27 new foods, there are also 5 new food vendors: The Anchor Coffee House: Serving cold-brew coffees (including nitro cold brew, vanilla cream, caramel cream and chocolate cream), lattes (vanilla, caramel, mocha & chai tea), fresh-brewed drip coffee and banana chocolate-chip gluten-free muffins. West side of Underwood St. between Carnes and Judson avenues outside Ramberg Music Cafe.

The Hangar: Serving breakfast items, Slider Flights (Brisket, Burger and Pulled Pork), smoked turkey legs, smoked brisket sandwiches, jumbo burgers, bacon-wrapped pork belly, kids meals (hot dog, chicken nuggets, burger with fries or fruit), and chicken-andwaffle ice cream split topped with candied bacon. Also serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, soda and craft beer. Located on the northeast corner of Murphy Avenue and Underwood Midtown Global Market’s Mama D’s: Serving mac and cheese, gluten-free mac & cheese, pulled-pork sandwiches, the BBQ Split (barbecued pulled pork, mac and cheese and coleslaw served side by side with a pickle spear), and sweet tea. Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 only).

Midtown Global Market’s Taco Cat: Smokey Black Bean Tacos, General Tso Chicken Tacos (deep-fried chicken tossed in ginger, soy sauce, Asian spices), Nacho Fries (breaded fries, black beans, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños and cilantro with optional chorizo), cold-press coffee and horchata. Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Aug. 23 to 28 only).

Nordic Waffles: Freshmade waffle wraps in seven varieties: All-Day Breakfast, Berries and Cream, CinnaSugar Butter, Slammin’ Salmon On-A- Stick, S’More, Turkey Chipotle Club and Vegetarian Viking black bean burger. Also serving lemonade with blueberry or lingonberry saft. West End Market, southwest section.

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FRESH OFF THE FARM Earth Wings®: Fresh cauliflower pieces dipped in a seasoned batter, deep-fried and smothered in organic sesame barbecue sauce. Vegan and gluten-free. French Meadow Bakery and Cafe, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

Wood-Grilled Elote: Corn onthe-cob grilled over an oak wood fire, brushed with chilespiced mayo and sprinkled with queso Cotija and fresh lime juice. Tejas Express, in The Garden, north wall.

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General Tso Chicken Taco: Battered and deep-fried chicken tossed in a sauce of ginger, garlic, soy sauce and Asian spices, with seasoned cream cheese and topped with wonton crisps and green onion, served on a flour tortilla. Taco Cat, Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (available Aug. 23 to 28 only).

Irish Tater Kegs: Jumbo deep-fried tater tots made with a blend of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, sour cream and potatoes drizzled with housemade Thousand Island dressing and nestled on a bed of sauerkraut.

O’Gara’s at the Fair, southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street.

Messy Giuseppe: A blend of seasoned ground beef and Italian pork sausage smothered in marinara, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and

served on crusty Italian bread. Mancini’s al Fresco, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

Moroccan Sausage Bowl: Coarse-ground beef and lamb sausage seasoned with herbs, sweet spices and a hint of red pepper, cooked with carrots, turnips and chickpeas, and topped with sautéed onions and a green olive. Sausage by Cynthia, north side of Judson Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

Pepperoni Chips with Roasted Red Pepper Queso: Thinly sliced fried pepperoni chips served with a warm roasted-red-pepper cheese sauce. LuLu’s Public House at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater.

Swedish Meatball Smörgås: Meatball sandwich with three traditional Swedish pork and beef

meatballs topped with white gravy, lingonberry sauce and dill pickles. The Blue Barn,West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center.

Za-Waffle Sticks: Waffles blended with pepperoni and mozzarella, topped with a parmesan herb blend and served with pepperoni- infused maple syrup or marinara sauce. Green Mill, on the east side of Cooper Street between Randall and Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park.

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Up North Puff Pasty: Porketta sausage, cheese curds, coarse-grain mustard and chopped dill pickle baked in a puffy crust sprinkled with pepper and sea salt. Sausage Sister and Me, in the Food Building, east wall.

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Local Album Review:

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ad Bad Hats is back with their sophomore album, Lightning Round.

Like their previous album, Psychic Reader, it’s a suite of poppish indie rock tracks. Lightning Round shares the sound of the previous album, but the band feels a touch more subdued.

There is nothing with the bombast of “Shame” on their previous effort. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Calm can indicate musical maturity. Lightning Round is more consistent than its predecessor.

A track called “Make Me Nervous” kicks off the album. The entire song is built on a single hypnotic guitar riff. A collection of synths make the trio sound much bigger than they are. Singer Kerry Alexander delivers the lyrics in typical indie fashion, crooning over an ever shifting background. The steady riff provides a template for the rest of the album.

Songs on Lightning Round are typically built around looping four chords or a particular riff and altering the instrumentation through the track. The next track “Write It on Your Heart” is much the same. This track is an earworm. Listeners will hear

echoes of Alexander singing “Write it in a book, dear…” long after they’ve turned the music off. The synths here and on the rest of the album sound much more natural than their previous effort.

On Psychic Reader, the synths felt more like seasoning, sprinkled here and there to add interest. On Lightning Round they’re as integral as the drums, guitar, and the singing.

“Get What I Want” ratchets up the energy and strips down the instrumentation. The acoustic guitar opening somehow sounds more vibrant than anything on the preceding tracks. The production falters here, as Alexander’s vocals occasionally get swallowed up in the background. But this is more than forgivable considering the energy of the track.

“1-800” has a unique piano hook, but is otherwise unremarkable, following the album formula of picking a hook and sticking with it. “Nothing Gets Me High” is the most traditional rock song on the album, with electric guitars coming in front and center on the chorus. The chorus boasts some vocal harmonies -- a nice touch. The track also features a peculiar guitar solo. On a charitable listening, it’s experimental, but set against the rest of the track it sounds like arhythmic noodling.

“Talk With Your Hands” follows, again one of the more rockish tracks on the album. A weaker track than “Nothing Gets Me High,” the guitars here feel robotic, the synths off-kilter.

Next up is “Girl,” far and away the best track on the album. A funky drum machine and hazy guitar morph into an incessantly catchy synth hook. The guitars here are alive. Alexander puts her all into the vocals. The track covers a wide range of energy levels, from the barren opening to the climactic final minute. It hints at the passion the album could have had.

“Automatic” and “Absolute Worst” relax the pace headed into the close of the album. “Absolute Worst” is another highlight, a nice break from the synths. Despite its quiet tone, it’s more dynamic than most songs on the album, unafraid to incorporate more than one hook.

The album closes with “365,” the dreamiest song on the record. The track is almost psychedelic, with fuzzy guitars and Alexander’s quiet melismas. The production stands out again, here, with absolutely gorgeous mixing, the acoustic guitar at the end being a highlight. SMS

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THE Minnesota State Fair Falcon Heights – Aug. 23-Sept. 3 Perhaps the most well attended and popular state fair in the entire country, the

Minnesota State Fair returns, as it always does, at the end of the summer. Like every

year, unique beers and foods will be a major attraction, but let’s not forget the music.

The Grandstand at the fairgrounds can fit up to about 15,000 people. Headlining the first night (Aug. 23) is former boybander turned adult pop star Niall Horan, joined by the pop-country up-and-comer Maren Morris. The next night, the reunited Sugarland takes to the stage. The Current’s Music On-A-Stick night features Trampled by Turtles, Lord Huron and Lissie. Other than that, you can see Earth, Wind and Fire, the Beach Boys, Jason Mraz, Old Dominion, Boy George and more. www.mnstatefair.org/entertainment/grandstand.html

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Sep 1, 3, 8, 2018 10:00 am | Free Crossings 320 East Ave Zumbrota, MN 55992 July 30 to September 8, 2018, Crossings at Carnegie will be running a six week exhibit of works by artists Lou Lou and Steph Kunze. The exhibit is located in the gallery of Crossings at Carnegie, and is open and free to the public for viewing. In con-

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Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave. Faribault, MN 55021 Disneys The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. The African Savannah comes to life on the Paradise Center for the Arts stage with Simba, Rafiki, Timon, and an unforgettable cast of characters that journey from Pride Rock to the jungleand back again

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320 East Ave Zumbrota, MN Musical theater campers will produce a junior version of The Music Man, at the conclusion of the two-week camp. Theyll perform on the State Theatre stage in two free, public showings. Poppy Lear has been directing young people for more than 25 years. She directs the musical plays for all four middle schools in Rochester.

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stage with Simba, Rafiki, Timon, and an unforgettable cast of characters that journey from Pride Rock to the jungleand back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Disneys The Lion King Jr. features a cast of over 20 children and youth ages 7-18 in their capstone performances following 3 weeks of intensive theatre-camp style rehearsals.

Movies in the Park Aug 18, Sep 15, 2018 7:00 pm | Free Central Park 225 First Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 Join us in Downtown Rochester for Movies in the Park! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and gather under the string lights in Historic Central Park for this FREE, fun, and family-friendly outdoor event. Activities and movieinspired food and drink begin at 7:00PM, with movies beginning at 9:00PM.

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Defeat of Jesse James Days features a long line of events, including the reenactments, a rodeo, a hog roast, a golf tournament, horse races, food stands, a carnival, a parade, craft shoes and more. The city’s centerpiece downtown is heavily featured throughout the festivities.

Sun Aug 19, 2018 Matchbox Theatre presents “Stuart Little - 2:00 pm | $6-$10 The Historic Paramount Theatre 125 4th Ave NE Austin, MN 55912 This is the heartwarming classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm wisdom and joy of EB. White’s famous book are captured in the stage adaptation by Joseph Robinette.

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This is the heartwarming classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm wisdom and joy of EB. White’s famous book are captured in the stage adaptation by Joseph Robinette.

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 Downtown Rochester Noon Day Organ Recitals - 12:00 pm | Free Trinity Lutheran Church Rochester 222 6th AV SW Rochester, MN 55901 Enjoy a noon day organ recital, every Tuesday throughout the summer. (No Concert July 3rd) Begins promptly at 12:15 PM. Square Dancing Aug 21, 28, 2018 1:00 pm | $0-$8. Free Members/$8 Non-Members 125 Live Center for Active Adults 125 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901 Dancing isn’t just about the steps and music. It’s a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. 125 LIVE offers Square Dancing as an opportunity to come and experience all the benefits that dance has to offer.

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Mix Drawing and Watercolor - 1:00 pm | $20-$25. $20 Member/ $25 Non-Member 125 Live Center for Active Adults 125 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901 Have fun in this multi drawing materials class! We will be using: charcoal, oil pastel, illustra-

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Wed Aug 22, 2018 Berne Wood-Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series Aug 22, 29, 2018 5:00 pm | Free Zwingli United Church of Christ 23148 County Highway 24 West Concord, MN 55985 Free live music every Wednesday night at Berne (West Concord)!

Two live bands each night, beginning at 5 pm and 6:30 pm, on the beautiful grounds of Zwingli United Church of Christ. Pizza and refreshments available for purchase. Carry out all trash.

Beginning Pottery Wheel with Emily Wartsbaugh Aug 22, 29, Sep 5, 2018 6:30 pm | $148 Crossings 320 East Ave Zumbrota, MN 55992 Want to learn the art of making functional pottery on the potters wheel? Pottery Wheel Instructor Emily Wartsbaugh will teach participants to center on the wheel, shape and trim pots, and more. The classes are suitable for beginners as well as for advanced beginners, those who have some experience with throwing pots.

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Fri Sep 14, 2018 Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza - 7:30 pm | $15-$26 Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Ave. Faribault, MN 55021 Joseph Hall has performed all over the world and was a finalist on Americas Got Talent. He has won many awards throughout his career including the Spirit of Elvis award. He is officially endorsed

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estled in Greenvale Township in Dakota County (southern metro) poultry, people and perennials are working together in hopes of fostering change in agricultural practices – and keeping it profitable, too.

For the past decade, Northfield’s Main Street Project has been researching innovative ways to sustain farmers, the land and the products they grow through regenerative agriculture.

The project purchased about 100 acres of land in Greenvale just over a year ago, and has begun working with farming partners to put their research into action and educate other professionals. Partnerships with farming experts and ecology researchers have worked to create a program that benefits those tilling the land and the land that gets tilled.

The concept, regenerative agriculture, is one that connects humans, the earth they tend to and the community they feed, explained Julie Ristau,

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“Regenerative agriculture is a way to work with the land in a way that provides nourishment for people that produces food without damaging the soil and the land in the process and helping it to heal to give you more in the long-term.” - Rocky Casillas Main Street Project’s chief operating officer.

“We’re not extracting those resources form our field,” Ristau said. “We’re trying to rebuild them so they’re there for future generations.”

“Regenerative agriculture is a way to work with the land in a way that provides nourishment for people that produces food without damaging the soil and the land in the process and helping it to heal to give you more in the long-term,” Rocky Casillas, community outreach coordinator at Main Street Project, further explained.

The project is also part of a widespread Midwestern movement called Regeneration Midwest, Ristau said, partnering other like-minded agricultural activists and innovators.

Chickens and perennial crops, such as hazelnuts and elderberries, work together to grow on the Greenvale farm.

The poultry traipses along with free range crops, adding a natural benefit to the plants as they grow. The chickens’ egg productions help keep the farm sustainable with a year-round product, while also eventually serving as food sources themselves.

As for the people, they work together, sustaining and tending to an expansive farm that is just taking off while offering education to other like-minded farmers.

Wil Crombie, director of communications for the project, was so inspired by the research, practices and techniques the regenerative agriculture farm was taking part in that he went onto create his own farm business, Regeneration Farms.

The business is a food company that works to echo the sustainable qualities of the regenerative farm into a free market world, creating what Crombie said is a for-profit system to take the research and qualities of regenerative agriculture and apply it to the most traditional reason to farm: a livelihood.

“Well, I think we definitely need more regenerative agriculture approaches,” Crombie said. “Animal agriculture as it stands today in the conventional realm is sometimes toxic or not the best welfare for the animals, so I think we need to move forward with a better model.”

Crombie has also been running Organic Compound, a homestead dedicated to educating and using organic practices with community members, friends and family, for the past seven years.

Industrial agriculture’s turn toward Centralized Animal Feeding Operations (or CAFOs) and the use of synthetic nutrients designed to “beef” up animals at a faster rate, Crombie said, have saturated the market with a concept that is

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Last year, Rocky Casillas, the project’s community outreach coordinator, helped Main Street launch the Sharing our Roots project, designed at providing fresh produce and food to immigrants and low-income families. The Latino communities in Faribault and Northfield are a large part of this program, Casillas added.

The program invited the families to participate in the harvest on a two-to-three-acre parcel adjacent to the regenerative demonstration farm, Casillas said. Together, the groups harvested 4,400 pounds of food in 2017.

“We thought it’d be more meaningful to invite them to the farm to harvest their own food,” Casillas said. “That way, they could spend time outdoors, and their kids can learn where food comes from.”

Though separate from Main Street’s regenerative program, the ideals of creating a self-sustaining system of agriculture and production, Casillas said, remain the same – and it continues to foster connections to agricultural

where we come from and where do we want to go together.”

The path moving forward, though, has become less clear for farmers that are now battling shaky trade grounds between the U.S. and various countries, such as China, Mexico and Canada. Farmers that were already working with low commodity prices on common farm products like milk, corn and soybeans are now faced with declining, narrowed markets and an oversupply.

The USDA recently announced a threepronged solution, offering $12 billion in aid to farmers, to purchase over-supplied goods to donate to food banks and fostering stronger partnerships with farming programs.

Farmers have retaliated against the free aid, calling for a fair market to boost their farms, rather than the Band-Aid-like approach that’s been offered to cover the widening gap of trouble they are facing.

While Main Street Project’s regenerative agriculture farm is just one small piece of a sustaining method in its early phases, Ristau said supporting and encouraging farmers – even those whose homesteads have been the same for generations – to take on new practices is significant to shifting the industry.

“The people that we work with the most, one of the barriers is that they are undocumented or they have a language barrier, and the Latino population is one of the most exploited in conventional agriculture. Our thinking is that if we can help those that are most exploited in conventional agriculture become entrepreneurs and have their own businesses, then they are in a better standing.” - Rocky Casillas education in the community.

Participants in the Sharing our Roots programs can continue to learn more about regenerative, organic and conventional farming practices through the initial program, and they are also invited to continue to become more involved, Casillas said, through various workshops and classes offered from Main Street.

“The people that we work with the most, one of the barriers is that they are undocumented or they have a language barrier, and the Latino population is one of the most exploited in conventional agriculture,” Casillas said. “Our thinking is that if we can help those that are most exploited in conventional agriculture become entrepreneurs and have their own businesses, then they are in a better standing.”

Casillas added that the education some families are learning builds off of practices they did growing up in their home country.

“Many of the people that I work with they grew up on small family farms in their home countries, so coming to the farm sort of reminds them of their childhood,” Casillas said.

“Sharing our Roots is sort of a play on words, because we donate food, but we also talk about

“If we’re going to do a paradigm shift in our society, and if we’re going to support farmers in taking a few steps… we have to do that. We have to incentivize,” Ristau said. “Our government and our markets aren’t doing that.”

The shift in agriculture has to start local, Ristau said.

The chickens rely on feeding on local grains.

Markets are impacted with local products. And now local farmers are relying on the regenerative model, too, according to Ristau.

“We have requests every week for people who want to try to build a production unit on their farm,” Ristau said, adding that they often hear questions from farmers about restoring natural hydrology and ways their crops can help sustain the chickens.

As for its own future, the Greenvale farm is looking to finish adding its coops and continue creating what Ristau called a “legacy farm,” geared toward education while serving as a living model for what could be.

Regardless of what it could be, what is right now is building off the community that the poultry, perennials and its people have built – or, rather, grown. SMS

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n 1862, Mankato was the site of the largest mass execution in U.S. history, with 38 Dakota tribe members being hanged at the end of the infamous Dakota Conflict. It is a gruesome record that Mankato held for many years with a mixture of twisted pride and shameful secrecy, with residents often refusing to talk about it or telling the non-Native version of events.

But thanks to the efforts of Dakota tribal members and other community advocates that began back in the 1950s, there is now an annual event focused on raising awareness of the Dakota culture and bridging the divide between the two groups: the Mahkato Wacipi.

The annual Mahkato Wacipi (Wacipi means “they dance” in Dakota), now coming into its 46th year, is a traditional pow wow that takes place for three days in September. The event includes traditional dances, songs, crafts and food from the Dakota and other indigenous tribes, with an open invitation to the Southern Minnesota community to join them and learn more about their his-

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tory and their culture.

“It’s one of the only times [Dakota people] have an opportunity to come back home,” said tribal member and event chairperson Dave Brave Heart. “The Dakota people were displaced. This is their homeland.”

The first pow wow took place in the fall of 1972, thanks to the continuous efforts of lifelong friends Amos Owen and Bud Lawrence. Owen, a member of the Dakota tribe, shared his cultural history with Lawrence, who was fascinated and wanted to raise more awareness about Mankato’s multi-cultural history. Eventually, they decided to organize a pow wow. The event drew about 2,000 Dakota, along with other tribes, from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin and Iowa.

“Back then, not many people talked about what had happened,” Brave Heart said. “It was a one-sided story, a dark cloud hanging over Mankato. Bud [and the others] wanted to bring awareness of what happened. So the idea came up, ‘Why don’t we have a pow wow in Mankato and bring the Dakota people back?’ That’s how it all started… There was that thought, and a prayer made, a prayer that we’re still living today, a prayer to reconcile and to tell the story.”

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While it had been intended to be a one-time event, the organizers realized how important it was to keep going, organizing yearly pow wows at Sibley Park until the city of Mankato offered a special section of Land of Memories Park for the event. In addition, the Mahkato Mdewakanton Association was formed to organize the event every year. Now, the Mahkato Wacipi is one of Mankato’s most cherished events. Last year, roughly 3,000 people attended the pow wow, with more than 400 Dakota members participating in the traditional dancing and songs.

According to Brave Heart, one of the highlights of the event is the Grand Entry, which officially starts the pow wow but also takes place several times throughout the three days. All the dancers enter the arena, led by veterans who act as flag bearers. The flags can include the eagle staffs of various tribes and families in attendance, along with the U.S. flag, tribal flags, service flags and the P.O.W. flag. After the flag bearers come other important guests, such as tribal chiefs, elders and royalty. Then the male dancers, female dancers and children dancers follow. The event includes an entrance song, a song to honor the flag and a song to honor the veterans, as well as an invocation.

Brave Heart, who has been involved in the pow wow since 2011,

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said one of the reasons he loves the event is because it is a traditional pow wow, instead of one focused on competition. In a competition pow wow, most of the dancing and singing is restricted to competitors, but in a traditional pow wow, anyone and everyone can participate.

“It’s more about the people coming together and having a good time,” he explained, adding that any funds they raise through the event are simply used to help with future events. “[All our proceeds] go back to the people so that they can have the best experience and take home memories of being with relatives and friends, and new friends they met at the pow wow.”

Another emphasis is education — raising awareness about the Dakota people and about Southern Minnesota’s complicated, multi-faced history. Last year, about 600 sixth graders from the Mankato area spent the Friday of the event at learning stations manned by Dakota and

Ojibwe teachers, learning about the tribe’s traditional songs, games, regalia, medicines and stories — along with getting an up-close view of a bald eagle courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center.

There is also a general education tent for the public right at the entrance, which teaches visitors about the history of the pow wow and of the Dakota people. Tent volunteers include representatives from Blue Earth County Historical Society and Nicollet Historical Society, along with the Southern Minnesota Children’s Museum, and also tribal elders who rotate and tell stories.

“There are still some people who really don’t know what happened,” Brave Heart said. “[But when people find out], they want to know more, they want to get involved. Our goal is just to educate people so that they know who the Dakota people are.” SMS

Indigenous Peoples Day This June, the Mankato City Council passed a resolution to name the second Monday in October (often celebrated at Columbus Day) as Indigenous Peoples Day. According to Brave Heart, there will be a copy of the resolution in the education tent during this year’s pow wow, with city councilors attending the event to read the resolution out loud.

“We are going to honor them,” he said. “As we say in my home and my community, they’re good relatives. They’ve been good relatives to the Dakota people.”

Brave Heart added that people will also have a chance at the education tent to share their ideas about how to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day moving forward.

More information What: The 46th annual traditional Mahkato Wacipi When: Sept. 21-23 Grand entry times: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.

Where: Land of Memories Park in Mankato Cost: $7 for all-weekend access (children under 12 and seniors 60 and older are free) Website: www.mahkatowacipi.org

Future Plans According to Brave Heart, the Mahkato Mdewakanton Association is working to construct a permanent arbor with shade so that people can be protected from the elements when they attend the pow wow. Because of summer’s flooding, construction had to be postponed until after this year’s event. The structure will cost about $200,000 to complete, with $160,000 already raised.

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How to properly use a design trend

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esign trends are a big part of our industry. Trends occur not only in the interior design industry but in many areas of our lives, one example being fashion.

A lot of times, trends will start with fashion and slowly work their way into interior design - starting out on the coasts and trickling to us in the Midwest after time. While trends are good for our industry, we try not to be too “trendy” when we are designing a home. We like to use trends more as an influence for our design instead of a rule book.

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When a trend comes back around for the second (or sometimes third) time it has usually taken a different, more modern, spin.

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compliments whites and grays beautifully.

Another trend we are loving in 2018 are all the bold, rich color tones such as emerald greens, royal blues, dark pinks, charcoal, etc. Whether they are used in the furnishings of a home, the wall colors, or the cabinetry, we love it. Sometimes one color is chosen for the entire room, wall colors, cabinetry, trim work, or furnishings to create a monochromatic and dramatic effect. While that might be a big first step for some, you could start by switching out your throw pillows for some new, bold colors - maybe green velvet? See where your creative side takes you from there.

Texture is another trend that is here to stay. If you are not that keen on bold colors but you still want to add interest to your spaces, texture can do that for you. Adding and mixing textures in your home can make it more attractive and diverse. There are so many ways this can be done. If your sofa has a smoother texture and solid color you can add pillows with a basketweave texture.

Then, add a throw blanket that is soft; maybe add a faux fur?

That creates a grouping of textures that contrasts one another in a tasteful way. Another easy way to add texture is with wallpaper.

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t may have been awhile since the former Thompson Twin released his last Pop Music album, but his talent remains undimmed by time.

Album Grade: B Time is rarely kind for Pop Music. Trends come, and trends move fast. Today’s biggest hit is tomorrow’s stale outcast. But trends are also cyclical. Thanks to indie acts like Chvrches, The 1975, Walk the Moon, Bastille and LANY, many of the classic “Eighties Synth-Pop” sounds have now made a dramatic resurgence. For former Thompson Twins leader Tom Bailey, it appears 2018 is just the right time to release his solo debut album, a mere 27 years after the last Twins record.

This is not to say that Bailey abandoned music in the intervening years. While Grunge passed the torch to Rap Rock, leading to boy bands, EDM and eventually the glory of Beyoncé, Bailey spent his time scoring film and performing dub/ electronica music under the name International Observer. Despite his instrumental focus, Bailey’s voice shows little sign of age in Science Fiction’s opening title track.

Crisp, clean synthesizer lines begin tentatively, setting up the hook-laden bouncy chorus that would not be out of place on any of his previous band’s many greatest hits compilations.

“Shooting Star” is a classic earworm-filled piece of sonic pop brilliance. With its “Hey! Hey!” chorus, and quirky keyboard lines, this stands out as the most likely track to catch the ears of the passer-by. It shows that while time may have passed, there is no rust or age on Bailey’s skill to craft a classic song. “Shooting Star” serves as a good example by which a song can be judged. If a composition can be performed with just piano or solo guitar accompaniment and still communicate the emotional heart of the piece, it can be considered solid. While the track is awash with synthesizer and electronic sounds, none of this detracts from what is just simply, classic song craftsmanship.

The songs are delightfully varied throughout Science Fiction but share a unified sonic and melodic template. The electro Samba synth-pop of “If You Need Someone” eases effortlessly into the waltz time of “Ship Of Fools” with the confidence of a master artisan. Bailey’s work throughout Science Fiction is further evidence that

when done right, Pop Music deserves space among the more “seriously” considered genres. Remember, Mozart was also once the Pop Music of his day…

The one detraction found throughout Science Fiction, is that it appears Bailey wants to use the record to make some sort of “Grand Statement” but his lyrical approach is too tentative to allow that to fully happen. The album is bathed in catchy, synth-pop music but the lyrics are coy and move to the edge of directness, but pirouette away without taking a true risk. The brilliant Latin rhythms of “What Kind of World” provide the set-up, but the non-committal lyrics fizz out rather than stick.

The focus is on the catchy, not the profound.

The only real exception to this is album closer “Come So Far.” Borrowing from Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra’s 1968 instrumental hit “Love Is Blue” in both melody and harpsichord instrumentation, Bailey incorporates the initial lines of melody and twists them into a minor inversion to build a new direction that is both familiar and melancholic. For this song, Bailey takes on the role of a refugee who is seeking asylum. Bailey’s lyric is honest and non-judgmental; giving factual observations and language that ultimately allows the listener to draw their own conclusions and feelings about what is described. A fantastic composition, “Come So Far” is both timely and eminently sad. While not really a “grand statement,” it is the intimacy of the portrayal that carries the weight. A complete emotional success from start to finish.

While Science Fiction is unlikely to win over many new fans (which is a shame), it is a welcome return for a long absent voice and favourite of Eighties Pop. Bailey is scheduled to appear with Culture Club and the B-52’s at the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand on September 4rd.

While Science Fiction is also available as a limited deluxe edition, the extra 8 remixed album tracks add little, and are best reserved for the hardcore fan.

Bottom Line: A refreshing return that will delight Thompson Twins fans, but deserves a much bigger audience than it is likely to find. Classic songwriting cloaked in warm 80’s synth-pop sounds from a master of the form. SMS Daniel G. Moir has forgotten more about music than all the rest of us know combined. Reach him at editor@southernminnscene.com

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THE BOOKWORM SEZ By Terri Schlichenmeyer

And Then We Danced:

A Voyage into the Groove

by Henry Alford

In Praise of Wasting Time

by Alan Lightman

The Sinners

by Ace Atkins

Springfield Confidential

by Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein, foreword by Judd Apatow

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Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer based just across the river from SoMinn in LaCrosse, WI. She can be contacted at bookwormsez@gmail.com

You can’t stop your feet.

They need to move, to tap-taptap, to side step, and do-si-do.

The music’s on and you gotta move. You can’t help it, your toes gotta go and in “And Then We Danced” by Henry Alford, you take the lead.

Think of all the times you danced in your life.

Your first was likely some bouncy-toddler thing you did, and the adults around you laughed.

Later, you endured embarrassing and awkward boy-girl classes, or school events until you became cool (even if only in your mind) and snuck into clubs. You’ve danced at weddings, for fun, for joy; and Alford has danced for work.

He’s a journalist who immerses himself in his subject in order to write about it but, in the case of dance, he’s been immersed his whole life.

Dance, he says, is a “universal language.” If you suddenly

found yourself in Siberia and you began dancing, nobody would mistake what you were doing. It’s an art, yes – but it’s so much more.

Dance, he says, is a way of “Social Entrée.” Cotillions and debutante balls are good examples, dancing in a club falls into this category, and if you ever took classes from an Arthur Murray studio, you get the picture.

Politics can step onto the dance floor, Alford says. Think about your favorite candidate on the campaign trail, dancing with potential constituents. Or think of the Cakewalk, a dance that was “Originally devised as a way for slaves to mock their masters…”

Teenagers know that dance can be a form of rebellion; icons such as Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham knew that, too. Dance can be a form of emotional release, happy, sad, or angry, and it can involve one’s entire body, almost without thought. Any good church choir can tell you that dance is spiritual. With the right group, it can bring on feelings of nostalgia. And dance, if you need it, can be healing.

There’re a few pleasant little surprises to this book about moving your body: it’s also author Henry Alford’s memoir,

and it’s a series of mini-biographies of dancers you may know and admire. And it’s delightful.

Part of the reason is that Alford uses his youth as example here: he was a gawky kid who tried very hard to ignore his gayness, an attempt that made junior high boy-girl dances understandably more awkward. His tales are mostly universal (who didn’t hate forced dance class?) and they’ll make you laugh, while anecdotes of researching to write this book – Alford dives into dance, remember – are woven between the life stories of Murray, Duncan, Graham, Savion Glover, Toni Bentley, and other dancers, as well as lighter-side dance history through the ages.

Yes, there are “Awww, naw” moments along here with the Nae Nae, but the joy in this book supersedes any sadness. All in all, it’s a quickstepper, and for a hoofer, ballet lover, line dancer, or anyone who shimmies and bops, “And Then We Danced” will have you on your feet.

When was your last vacation?

Think hard. When was the last time you turned off your phone for more than three hours, left your laptop at work, or put your briefcase in a closet for a week?

If the answer starts with the word “Nineteen,” then read on: “In Praise of Wasting Time”

by Alan Lightman is needed, pronto.

Tucked in a far-away corner of Cambodia, the people of the village of Tramung Chrum live with no running water or electricity, no TV, internet, or technology. Alan Lightman visited there recently and, when he discovered that village women ride their bikes every morning to a village ten miles away, he asked how long the ride took.

One woman was baffled, saying that it hadn’t occurred to her to even notice.

Her answer made Lightman think about his childhood, aimless treks through wooded areas near his home

and “careless, wasteful hours” spent at a nearby pond, unencumbered by the “weight of life.” Kids today don’t have that kind of leisure. Neither do adults, much to our collective detriment because, as psychologists know, we need “downtime” to regenerate and create.

And yet – oh, the guilt, when we disconnect! It even has a name: “FOMO,” or the “Fear of Missing Out.” It affects most smart-phone-owning adults and it shortens our attention spans; teens often “find it nearly impossible to be alone” because of that 24/7 connection they’ve never not had.

Part of the solution, says Lightman, is to utilize “something called ‘divergent thinking’: the ability to explore… a problem in a spontaneous and non-orderly manner,” that mindwandering, let-your-subconscious-chew-on-it thinking that “lollygags.” It’s that kind of problem-solving that works best when you’re thinking about something else.

Then, he says, let yourself get stuck; in fact, “we should welcome” it. Take a chance to mind-wander, to mosey along memories without a plan. See how long you can sit in a room, alone, without checking your email. And learn to embrace downtime: it’s the best way “to nourish the Self”

and gain “necessary inner stability.”

Right about now, you may be squirming. To read “Don’t Work” in a business book seems like madness, but hold up: “In Praise of Wasting Time” could have the work-advice you need.

In the same unhurried, frittering way that his memories fall, author Alan Lightman gives readers ample reason to take that vacation, to put away cellies, and seize the weekend.

This is an urgent call to action that feels like a lazy summer day: Lightman seems in no hurry to offer stories to boost his TED talk, making readers lean in to the ideas which he espouses. The whole narrative itself is relaxing, and the research he uses hammers the point home with a velvetpeened tool: there’s no drama or demand to this book, but it’s compelling nonetheless.

So turn off your phone this weekend, for heaven’s sake. Sit outside and watch the world go by. Or get other ideas from this book, because reading “In Praise of Wasting Time” is no waste at all.

The appointment is on the books.

It was made a long time ago, and you couldn’t get out of it if you wanted to. Cancellation is impossible, rescheduling is not an option. One way or the other, you’re booked and you will be there – even if, as in the new novel, “The Sinners” by Ace Atkins, somebody’s been murdered.

Half of Tibbehah County had the opinion that Maggie Powers and Quinn Colson were marrying too fast. It’d only been about a year, after all, since Sheriff Quinn arrested Maggie’s husband on a murder charge.

The other half of Tibbehah, however, was invited to the wedding, although Quinn hadn’t wanted it that way. He wanted a quiet little ceremony – her son, his nephew, close family, and his friend, Boom, as best man. That’s all Quinn needed.

Boom, however, needed some peace of mind.

After finally landing a job that paid good money, Boom was re-thinking his over-the-road dreams. Taking a truckload to Tupelo one night, he discovered that his “avocado” freight was actually stolen electronics, and it got worse: Boom soon realized that a lot of his cargo was illegal, and he wanted nothing to do with that.

And then Ordeen Davis was found dead.

Boom knew the boy; went to church with his Mama. Ordeen was just a kid who’d gotten wrapped up with the wrong crowd and lately, he’d been working as Fannie Hathcock’s right-hand man. Fannie was Tibbehah County’s local madam and Ordeen was the second young man who died while working for her but, much like last time, she told Quinn that she didn’t know anything.

As it turned out, though, maybe she didn’t.

On the truckbox where Ordeen’s body was found was a fingerprint of someone familiar: Heath Pritchard, who’d been trouble all his sorry life and had spent twenty-odd years in prison for drug dealing. Was he back living with his nephews and growing marijuana in Tibbeheh County for a cartel of powerful gangsters?

Was Pritchard the reason Quinn found himself thinking not of a wedding, but of a funeral?

There’s a lot going on in “The Sinners.” That’s the first thing to know – that there’s profanity, a lot of characters, and a lot of action.

But you didn’t come to a novel like this to sit nicely, did you?

Nope, so from the first few pages, a kind of Burt-Reynoldsish caper, you won’t be one bit disappointed with what you get. Reading a novel by Ace Atkins is like that, like having a seat to one side of a drug deal, a murder, or a half-baked idea; like leaning over a redneck’s race car on a hot Saturday morning, cussing and spitting in the dirt; like a day of fishing in a bayou before someone dredges up a body.

Fans of the Quinn Colson novels will find familiar characters here but beware that it may take a minute to catch up. Same goes if you’re new to this series, too; either way, “The Sinners” is something you’ll want. Book it now.

On any other day, you’d scream to sleep in.

But Saturday mornings were different: you were up sometimes before the sun, cereal in-bowl, TV on softly, and a whole mornings’ worth of cartoons ahead of you.

That’s what Saturday mornings were for, right? And in “Springfield Confidential” by Mike Reiss (with Mathew Klickstein), you’ll see why it’s Sunday evenings now.

Your end-of-the-weekend obsession almost didn’t make it.

In 1988, when it was decided that the between-skit fillers from The Tracey Ullman Show would became a show on its own, writers were needed and Mike Reiss and his writing partner, Al Jean, happened to be available. They knew they weren’t the show’s creator’s first choices. They knew that “Nobody wanted to work” on this new show; in fact, in the first week, the writing team all believed that The Simpsons would last just six half-hour episodes.

“Months after our premiere,” says Reiss, “The Simpsons

was not just in the papers every day; it was in every section of the newspaper!”

For a guy who “grew up in a house full of funny people,” that was like a cherry on the chocolate sundae of life. Reiss spent his childhood steeped in laughter and his college years with the Harvard Lampoon. He transitioned to National Lampoon, and then to writing movie scripts. He created jokes for Carson. He wrote for TV and was fired and hired often, something that happens to Hollywood writers.

And then came The Simpsons.

Nearly thirty years later, it’s become the longest-running animated prime-time series on TV. Its catchphrases have entered the lexicon and the dictionary. Here, you’ll learn how “scary smart” its writers are; how long it takes to make an individual episode; which jokes “never quite made it”; and how the Lennon Sisters have roundabout ties to The Simpsons. Find out why the Simpsons are yellow and how Maggie’s voice won Oscars. You’ll read about possible final episode plots and why it’s “rude” to ask when that might happen; and you’ll learn why writers “retired… Troy McClure forever.”

If you were to bake a donut for Homer Simpson, the recipe would be similar to what’s inside “Springfield

Confidential”: a little of this, a little of that, dumped in a bowl, and mixed.

Take a bite, and you’ve got author Mike Reiss’ biography (with Mathew Klickstein), which is filled with jokes so awful you have to laugh, bits about esoteric TV shows that you’ve never seen, and plenty of shameless name-dropping. It’s fun and it shows the life of one TV writer, but it’s probably not why readers will want this book.

Take another bite, though, and there you are: crumbs from nearly thirty years of The Simpsons, “fun facts” and trivia, reasoning for plots, secrets, and argument-enders for fans, guest-stars, never-beens, and stories of viewers around the world.

That’s the icing on the donut. It’s the reason that fans both rabid and casual will want this book. It’s why missing “Springfield Confidential,” in fact, is reason to have a cow, man.

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And Then We Danced: A Voyage into the Groove by Henry Alford c.2018, Simon & Schuster $26.00 / $35.00 in Canada 229 pages

In Praise of Wasting Time by Alan Lightman c.2018, TED Books $16.99 / $22.99 in Canada 106 pages

The Sinners by Ace Atkins c.2018, Putnam $27.00 / $36.00 in Canada 365 pages

Springfield Confidential by Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein, foreword by Judd Apatow c.2018, Dey St $27.99 / $34.99 in Canada 299 pages

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