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Joined February 2011
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RSDP is hiring full-time Outreach Specialists! These new positions will be located in each of the five RSDP Regions and will continue our work of fostering community-University partnerships throughout Greater Minnesota. Application & information: hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/3583…
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The Paris Review mourns the loss of Louise Glück (1943-2023). In celebration of her life and work, we’ve unlocked her poems from our archive. theparisreview.org/authors/2…
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Renowned artist Banksy unveiled graffitis in different parts of Ukraine, some of which had been occupied by Russia and heavily damaged by fighting in the early days of Moscow's invasion. Photos by Banksy and Gleb Garanich/Reuters
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Only a handful of people will truly appreciate how horrifying this is.
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Contrary to what many think, I don't spend my time talking to dismissives and my only helpful tip is this: don't bother, unless (a) you enjoy arguing and never getting anywhere or (b) there are other people listening who need to know there are solid answers to their objections.
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"No matter what happens to the protests... the most viral song in #Iran’s history, likely to be remembered for decades to come, isn’t about resistance to America or Israel or anywhere else. It’s a song about Iranian dreams for a normal life"—@ksadjadpour theguardian.com/global-devel…
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"If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving, and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves..." Remembering Neruda, who entered the hugest silence 49 years ago today: themarginalian.org/2015/05/2…
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Shared #UMNForeverGreen with the world on Monday—attachés from over 25 countries plus folks from @USDAForeignAg and MN Dept of Ag. #Kernza, perennial wheat, perennial sunflower, perennial flax, etc. Great food from @dooleys_kitchen and @perennialpantry! @Turntales @dlwyse
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"Perennial crops ... are sown, harvested from, and allowed to continue growing year after year. Because the soil sustaining them remains undisturbed, the roots reach deep into the earth, enriching a microbial world as diverse and rich as coral reefs." grist.org/fix/food-farming/p…
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Big day for my family today. Years of doing our best to steward the land and community relationships gets a nod: rodaleinstitute.org/visit/or…
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This award is a nod to my siblings, extended family and countless champions who have mentored, cared for and supported my Dad and mom through the decades. Thank you to all.
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Missing from this photo is my older brother, Christian. Photo included in this book, which does a nice job of capturing the experience of growing up in the 80’s on an organic farm: misadocuments.info/TimeSoilC…
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My favorite part of a concert is the moment in the first few bars when my husband turns to me with a smile on his face.
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“…we’re half awake in our fake empire…”
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Our pals at the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library are looking for judges for the Minnesota Book Awards — if you’re a MN resident, check it out: thefriends.org/minnesota-boo… #MNBookAwards #literaryawards #midwestpublishing
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