CROOKSTON, Minn. – Jan Aamoth will officially take over as the new director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Red River Valley on Thursday, January 12, 2012. After 20 years, Deanna Patenaude is stepping down as the organization’s director. RSVP of the Red River Valley is housed in the Sargeant Student Center at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
Patenaude knows RSVP is in good hands with Aamoth at the helm. "Jan has been the RSVP program coordinator for the past six years, so the transition into this position should go smoothly,” Patenaude says. “I'm confident that Jan will do an excellent job."
RSVP, one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation, connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability. From building houses to immunizing children, from enhancing the capacity of non-profit organizations to improving and protecting the environment, RSVP volunteers put their unique talents to work to make a difference. The organization’s mission is to offer maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to serve their communities. To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu/rsvp.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
LARL elects 2012 Board
The Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) Board elected officers and the Executive Committee for 2012. They are:
Robert (Bob) Perry - Board President - appointed by Wilkin County
Paul Bursik, Vice President - appointed by Becker County
Betsy Vinz, Treasurer - appointed by the City of Moorhead
Members-At-Large:
Craig Buness, appointed by Polk County
Rhoda Hooper, appointed by the City of Detroit Lakes
Wayne Ingersoll, appointed by Clay County
Frank Lindgren, appointed by the City of Crookston
The LARL Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Board Agenda and Minutes are available at www.larl.org. The LARL Board is composed of 23 individuals representing the 7 counties and 5 cities which are LARL Signatories.
Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a consolidated public library system serving over 142,000 residents in a seven-county region of northwest Minnesota. LARL operates 13 branches and 10 LINK sites in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Wilkin counties. LARL Administrative Offices are located in the lower level of Moorhead Library.
More information about Lake Agassiz Regional Library may be found at www.larl.org.
Robert (Bob) Perry - Board President - appointed by Wilkin County
Paul Bursik, Vice President - appointed by Becker County
Betsy Vinz, Treasurer - appointed by the City of Moorhead
Members-At-Large:
Craig Buness, appointed by Polk County
Rhoda Hooper, appointed by the City of Detroit Lakes
Wayne Ingersoll, appointed by Clay County
Frank Lindgren, appointed by the City of Crookston
The LARL Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Board Agenda and Minutes are available at www.larl.org. The LARL Board is composed of 23 individuals representing the 7 counties and 5 cities which are LARL Signatories.
Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a consolidated public library system serving over 142,000 residents in a seven-county region of northwest Minnesota. LARL operates 13 branches and 10 LINK sites in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Wilkin counties. LARL Administrative Offices are located in the lower level of Moorhead Library.
More information about Lake Agassiz Regional Library may be found at www.larl.org.
Changing Bulbs Can Save More Than a Little Change
One of the easiest ways to save money on energy bills is to replace inefficient light bulbs with bulbs that produce just as much light but use less energy, according to Carl Pedersen, North Dakota State University Extension Service energy educator.
The federal government has attempted to encourage the increased use and technological development of more efficient bulbs. In 2007, President Bush signed into law a bill that required any light bulbs sold to meet minimum efficiency standards. Traditional incandescent bulbs do not meet these standards, so these bulbs are being phased out of production.
While the bill has been met with resistance and efforts to repeal the bill, it also has caused significant changes in the lighting industry.
States have addressed the bill in a variety of ways. In Texas, the federal standards have been exempted. On the other hand, California implemented the federal standards a year early.
Whatever personal feelings one has about the law, energy-efficient light bulbs do save money and energy.
"People often do not think about the two costs that electronic equipment has," Pedersen says. "There is the original purchase price and also the price of using the electronics. While it is true that an energy-efficient bulb will cost more to purchase, consumers easily will recoup the initial costs in energy savings."
Pedersen uses his home as an example.
"If I assume a light bulb in my house is on eight hours a day, at my current electricity rate, a 60- watt bulb will cost me $14.02 a year," he says. "If I replace that bulb with an equivalent compact fluorescent light (CFL), I will pay $3.04 in energy costs for that light, which is a savings of almost $11 a year on just one bulb. My kitchen fixtures have 10 bulbs, so that is a potential savings of $110 in just one room."
CFLs are not the most efficient bulbs being sold in stores. Light-emitting diode (LED) lights use roughly half the energy of CFLs. LED lights that can be used in traditional light fixtures are being added to retail store shelves more often. While they are expensive ($20 to $50 per bulb), they are rated to last for years under normal use and will pay for themselves many times over in energy savings.
Other options that have developed are halogen bulbs that meet the new standards but are not nearly as efficient as CFL or LED bulbs. The advantage of the halogen bulbs is that they perform similarly to a standard incandescent light bulb.
"Replacing every bulb in the home is not recommended," Pedersen says. "It would not make sense to replace all the bulbs with more efficient lights because some lights do not get used enough to warrant replacement. However, replacing the most heavily used light bulbs does make sense, but consumers need to be careful when shopping."
As with any purchase, there are issues with the quality of the product and making sure the right bulb is purchased for a particular situation. For example, CFL bulbs are not recommended for use with dimmer switches, in enclosed recessed-light fixtures or in ceiling fans with high vibrations. There are efficient lighting options for dimmers and recessed-light fixtures, but consumers need to educate themselves on the purchase they are making.
The U.S. ENERGY STAR program provides more information on determining the best lighting options at http://www.energystar.gov/lighting. A link is provided on the NDSU energy Web page as well at http://www.NDSU.edu/energy.
The federal government has attempted to encourage the increased use and technological development of more efficient bulbs. In 2007, President Bush signed into law a bill that required any light bulbs sold to meet minimum efficiency standards. Traditional incandescent bulbs do not meet these standards, so these bulbs are being phased out of production.
While the bill has been met with resistance and efforts to repeal the bill, it also has caused significant changes in the lighting industry.
States have addressed the bill in a variety of ways. In Texas, the federal standards have been exempted. On the other hand, California implemented the federal standards a year early.
Whatever personal feelings one has about the law, energy-efficient light bulbs do save money and energy.
"People often do not think about the two costs that electronic equipment has," Pedersen says. "There is the original purchase price and also the price of using the electronics. While it is true that an energy-efficient bulb will cost more to purchase, consumers easily will recoup the initial costs in energy savings."
Pedersen uses his home as an example.
"If I assume a light bulb in my house is on eight hours a day, at my current electricity rate, a 60- watt bulb will cost me $14.02 a year," he says. "If I replace that bulb with an equivalent compact fluorescent light (CFL), I will pay $3.04 in energy costs for that light, which is a savings of almost $11 a year on just one bulb. My kitchen fixtures have 10 bulbs, so that is a potential savings of $110 in just one room."
CFLs are not the most efficient bulbs being sold in stores. Light-emitting diode (LED) lights use roughly half the energy of CFLs. LED lights that can be used in traditional light fixtures are being added to retail store shelves more often. While they are expensive ($20 to $50 per bulb), they are rated to last for years under normal use and will pay for themselves many times over in energy savings.
Other options that have developed are halogen bulbs that meet the new standards but are not nearly as efficient as CFL or LED bulbs. The advantage of the halogen bulbs is that they perform similarly to a standard incandescent light bulb.
"Replacing every bulb in the home is not recommended," Pedersen says. "It would not make sense to replace all the bulbs with more efficient lights because some lights do not get used enough to warrant replacement. However, replacing the most heavily used light bulbs does make sense, but consumers need to be careful when shopping."
As with any purchase, there are issues with the quality of the product and making sure the right bulb is purchased for a particular situation. For example, CFL bulbs are not recommended for use with dimmer switches, in enclosed recessed-light fixtures or in ceiling fans with high vibrations. There are efficient lighting options for dimmers and recessed-light fixtures, but consumers need to educate themselves on the purchase they are making.
The U.S. ENERGY STAR program provides more information on determining the best lighting options at http://www.energystar.gov/lighting. A link is provided on the NDSU energy Web page as well at http://www.NDSU.edu/energy.
Transportation efforts in 2011 improve quality of life for Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Several transportation projects, programs and initiatives implemented in 2011 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation improved safety for the traveling public and the overall quality of life for Minnesotans.
“In 2011, we worked closer toward our goal of building and maintaining a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system that improves Minnesotans’ quality of life, helps the economy and respects the natural environment,” said MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel.
Here’s a look at some transportation highlights from 2011:
Traffic deaths declining—
There have been 346 traffic deaths in 2011 as of Dec. 30, compared to 397 at the same time last year. If the final 2011 count stays below 397, it will mark the fourth consecutive year traffic deaths have dropped. In May, officials for Minnesota’s Toward Zero Deaths program announced new traffic safety goals for the state – 350 or fewer deaths by the end of 2014, as well as 850 or fewer serious injuries in the same year. www.minnesotatzd.org/.
National safety recognition—The Federal Highway Administration and Roadway Safety Foundation awarded MnDOT with two National Roadway Safety Awards in November that recognize excellence in roadway design, operations, planning and safety. www.dot.state.mn.us/newsrels/11/11/16safetyawards.html.
Better Roads for a Better Minnesota—
Minnesotans will experience smoother rides on more than 700 miles of state highways under the Better Roads for a Better Minnesota infrastructure improvement program announced in May by Gov. Mark Dayton and Commissioner Tom Sorel. The four-year program, aimed at improving existing highways determined to be in ‘poor’ condition, will result in approximately 9,900 direct and indirect, private sector jobs across the state. www.dot.state.mn.us/betterroads/.
Transportation vision for generations—
Ensuring accessibility, building to a maintainable scale and connecting key regional centers are among the guiding principles that form the state’s new 50-year vision for transportation, which will be the basis for all future multimodal transportation plans. The Minnesota GO vision is the result of months of work that included input from the public and diverse representatives of the transportation industry.
www.dot.state.mn.us/minnesotago/.
High-profile projects—
The majority of work on the Interstate 35 Mega Project in Duluth and Highway 169 Triangle project in the northwestern Twin Cities Metro Area wrapped up this year. The projects were among 258 state highway and bridge projects under construction in 2011.
•The substantially completed I-35 Mega Project includes two miles of new concrete pavement, five miles of repaired concrete pavement, total replacement of three 1,000-foot-long bridges, improvements and repairs to 40 other bridges, ramp reconstruction work and the installation of 39 new tower lights that replaced more than 300 individual lights. Improvements will provide motorists with a safer, smoother ride for many years to come.
•The Highway 169 Triangle project in Brooklyn Park and Osseo converted the existing intersection at Hennepin County Road 81 and 85th Avenue into an interchange, reducing congestion and improving safety for northwestern Twin Cities motorists.
For a list of recently completed projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/complete.html;
ongoing projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/current.html;
and future projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/future.html.
Minnesota ranked fourth most bicycle friendly state—The League of American Bicyclists announced in May that Minnesota retained its spot as the fourth most bicycle friendly state in the nation. The state first achieved its ranking in 2010 and has held the number five slot in both 2008 and 2009. www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/.
Mileage-based user fee—MnDOT began recruiting 500 motorists from Wright and Hennepin counties in May to test technology that could someday be used to collect a mileage-based user fee. The research will provide feedback about the effectiveness of using technology in a car or truck to gather mileage information. MnDOT is researching alternative financing methods today that could be used 10 or 20 years from now when the number of fuel efficient and hybrid cars increase and no longer produce enough revenue from a gas tax to build and repair roads. www.dot.state.mn.us/mileagebaseduserfee/index.html.
Hiring of women, minorities shows improvement—
The number of minority and women workers, as well as disadvantaged businesses, employed on transportation construction projects, has steadily increased during the past three years. Statistics show that 3,200 workers were employed on federally funded state transportation construction projects during the peak period in August 2011. Of these, 272 workers were minorities (8.5 percent of the workforce), up from 168 (7.5 percent) in 2010 and 114 (6.1 percent) in 2009. In addition, there were 143 women (4.5 percent) hired in 2011, compared to 87 (3.9 percent) in 2010 and 62 (3.3 percent) in 2009. www.dot.state.mn.us/newsrels/11/12/2DBE.html.
MnPASS Express Lanes—
Two additional miles of MnPASS Express Lanes on northbound I-35W opened to motorists in October between Burnsville Parkway and Southcross Drive—just north of the I-35W/I-35E split. The express lanes move 50 percent more people than regular lanes and provide transit riders faster, congestion-free service because buses can always use the lane. www.mnpass.org/.
Bridge safety, snow and ice removal—
Traffic fatalities are declining and bridge conditions are improving, according to the Annual Minnesota Transportation Performance Report released in September. The report provides measures of various aspects of Minnesota’s transportation system, indicating areas where the system is working well and areas where it is not meeting performance targets. www.mndot.gov/measures/.
For more information about MnDOT, visit www.mndot.gov.
“In 2011, we worked closer toward our goal of building and maintaining a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system that improves Minnesotans’ quality of life, helps the economy and respects the natural environment,” said MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel.
Here’s a look at some transportation highlights from 2011:
Traffic deaths declining—
There have been 346 traffic deaths in 2011 as of Dec. 30, compared to 397 at the same time last year. If the final 2011 count stays below 397, it will mark the fourth consecutive year traffic deaths have dropped. In May, officials for Minnesota’s Toward Zero Deaths program announced new traffic safety goals for the state – 350 or fewer deaths by the end of 2014, as well as 850 or fewer serious injuries in the same year. www.minnesotatzd.org/.
National safety recognition—The Federal Highway Administration and Roadway Safety Foundation awarded MnDOT with two National Roadway Safety Awards in November that recognize excellence in roadway design, operations, planning and safety. www.dot.state.mn.us/newsrels/11/11/16safetyawards.html.
Better Roads for a Better Minnesota—
Minnesotans will experience smoother rides on more than 700 miles of state highways under the Better Roads for a Better Minnesota infrastructure improvement program announced in May by Gov. Mark Dayton and Commissioner Tom Sorel. The four-year program, aimed at improving existing highways determined to be in ‘poor’ condition, will result in approximately 9,900 direct and indirect, private sector jobs across the state. www.dot.state.mn.us/betterroads/.
Transportation vision for generations—
Ensuring accessibility, building to a maintainable scale and connecting key regional centers are among the guiding principles that form the state’s new 50-year vision for transportation, which will be the basis for all future multimodal transportation plans. The Minnesota GO vision is the result of months of work that included input from the public and diverse representatives of the transportation industry.
www.dot.state.mn.us/minnesotago/.
High-profile projects—
The majority of work on the Interstate 35 Mega Project in Duluth and Highway 169 Triangle project in the northwestern Twin Cities Metro Area wrapped up this year. The projects were among 258 state highway and bridge projects under construction in 2011.
•The substantially completed I-35 Mega Project includes two miles of new concrete pavement, five miles of repaired concrete pavement, total replacement of three 1,000-foot-long bridges, improvements and repairs to 40 other bridges, ramp reconstruction work and the installation of 39 new tower lights that replaced more than 300 individual lights. Improvements will provide motorists with a safer, smoother ride for many years to come.
•The Highway 169 Triangle project in Brooklyn Park and Osseo converted the existing intersection at Hennepin County Road 81 and 85th Avenue into an interchange, reducing congestion and improving safety for northwestern Twin Cities motorists.
For a list of recently completed projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/complete.html;
ongoing projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/current.html;
and future projects, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/future.html.
Minnesota ranked fourth most bicycle friendly state—The League of American Bicyclists announced in May that Minnesota retained its spot as the fourth most bicycle friendly state in the nation. The state first achieved its ranking in 2010 and has held the number five slot in both 2008 and 2009. www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/.
Mileage-based user fee—MnDOT began recruiting 500 motorists from Wright and Hennepin counties in May to test technology that could someday be used to collect a mileage-based user fee. The research will provide feedback about the effectiveness of using technology in a car or truck to gather mileage information. MnDOT is researching alternative financing methods today that could be used 10 or 20 years from now when the number of fuel efficient and hybrid cars increase and no longer produce enough revenue from a gas tax to build and repair roads. www.dot.state.mn.us/mileagebaseduserfee/index.html.
Hiring of women, minorities shows improvement—
The number of minority and women workers, as well as disadvantaged businesses, employed on transportation construction projects, has steadily increased during the past three years. Statistics show that 3,200 workers were employed on federally funded state transportation construction projects during the peak period in August 2011. Of these, 272 workers were minorities (8.5 percent of the workforce), up from 168 (7.5 percent) in 2010 and 114 (6.1 percent) in 2009. In addition, there were 143 women (4.5 percent) hired in 2011, compared to 87 (3.9 percent) in 2010 and 62 (3.3 percent) in 2009. www.dot.state.mn.us/newsrels/11/12/2DBE.html.
MnPASS Express Lanes—
Two additional miles of MnPASS Express Lanes on northbound I-35W opened to motorists in October between Burnsville Parkway and Southcross Drive—just north of the I-35W/I-35E split. The express lanes move 50 percent more people than regular lanes and provide transit riders faster, congestion-free service because buses can always use the lane. www.mnpass.org/.
Bridge safety, snow and ice removal—
Traffic fatalities are declining and bridge conditions are improving, according to the Annual Minnesota Transportation Performance Report released in September. The report provides measures of various aspects of Minnesota’s transportation system, indicating areas where the system is working well and areas where it is not meeting performance targets. www.mndot.gov/measures/.
For more information about MnDOT, visit www.mndot.gov.
NDSU Names Interim Extension Service Director
Chris Boerboom has been appointed interim director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Making the announcement was Ken Grafton, NDSU vice president for Agriculture and University Extension, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources.
"Dr. Boerboom is highly qualified and is very knowledgeable of the NDSU Extension Service activities that need to be carried out in the near future," Grafton says. "I am certain Chris will do a great job as interim Extension Service director while we continue to search for a permanent director."
Boerboom's appointment began Jan. 1. He replaces Duane Hauck, who retired after 35 1/2 years in the NDSU Extension Service.
Boerboom had been serving as a NDSU Extension Service assistant director for agriculture and natural resources and district director for five southeastern counties.
He earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy and agricultural economics from the University of Minnesota in 1984. He also earned his master's degree in agronomy in 1987 and doctorate in agronomy in 1989 from the U of M.
Previous to coming to the NDSU Extension Service, Boerboom was an Extension weed specialist in the Agronomy Department at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Making the announcement was Ken Grafton, NDSU vice president for Agriculture and University Extension, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources.
"Dr. Boerboom is highly qualified and is very knowledgeable of the NDSU Extension Service activities that need to be carried out in the near future," Grafton says. "I am certain Chris will do a great job as interim Extension Service director while we continue to search for a permanent director."
Boerboom's appointment began Jan. 1. He replaces Duane Hauck, who retired after 35 1/2 years in the NDSU Extension Service.
Boerboom had been serving as a NDSU Extension Service assistant director for agriculture and natural resources and district director for five southeastern counties.
He earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy and agricultural economics from the University of Minnesota in 1984. He also earned his master's degree in agronomy in 1987 and doctorate in agronomy in 1989 from the U of M.
Previous to coming to the NDSU Extension Service, Boerboom was an Extension weed specialist in the Agronomy Department at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Local Foods College Series
CROOKSTON, Minn. – If you are interested in growing more of your own food or scaling up production to market garden scale, the upcoming Local Foods College is designed for you. The series, which begins on January 24, 2012, will offer an overview of the basics, from planning to soils, fruit and vegetable production and business planning. The series, available via interactive television (ITV) at several locations across northwestern Minnesota, continues on Tuesday evenings through mid-March. Registration is $10 per session or $50 for the entire series.
Participants will learn from practitioners and educators and share personal experiences with others who are part of the growing movement to build resilient local food systems. Registration can be completed online by visiting www.rsdp.umn.edu/Northwest and payment sent to the Regional Extension Office Crookston, 2900 University Ave, Crookston, Minn., 56716.
Participants will choose the location as well as select the sessions they wish to attend and may bring a family member or partner along for no additional cost. Host sites include the University of Minnesota Crookston; Bemidji State University; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Northland Technical College in Thief River Falls; Central Lakes College in Staples; other sites are also being considered.
Session topics will include: Whole farm planning, nutrient cycles and interactions; soils and composting; vegetable production and planning a market garden; starting and managing an apple orchard; small fruit production; backyard poultry; and farm business management. For more detailed information or questions, visit www.rsdp.umn.edu/Northwest or call 888-241-0781.
The Local Foods College is sponsored by the University of Minnesota; Health Reform Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education.
The Local Foods College is one aspect of a movement to strengthen local and regional food systems. It encompasses healthy foods for healthy people, stronger demand for healthy local foods, available accessible and affordable healthy local foods, and marketing and policy support for farmers and food producers. To learn more, visit www.localfoods.umn.edu.
The Northwest Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership serves the people in northwestern Minnesota as they experiment with innovative ideas, build and strengthen relationships and take practical steps into a hopeful future. They connect university resources and citizen leaders in support of regional aspirations for natural resources, clean energy, agriculture and food systems, and resilient communities. The Northwest region encompasses Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Mahnomen, Clay and Wilkin counties.
Participants will learn from practitioners and educators and share personal experiences with others who are part of the growing movement to build resilient local food systems. Registration can be completed online by visiting www.rsdp.umn.edu/Northwest and payment sent to the Regional Extension Office Crookston, 2900 University Ave, Crookston, Minn., 56716.
Participants will choose the location as well as select the sessions they wish to attend and may bring a family member or partner along for no additional cost. Host sites include the University of Minnesota Crookston; Bemidji State University; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Northland Technical College in Thief River Falls; Central Lakes College in Staples; other sites are also being considered.
Session topics will include: Whole farm planning, nutrient cycles and interactions; soils and composting; vegetable production and planning a market garden; starting and managing an apple orchard; small fruit production; backyard poultry; and farm business management. For more detailed information or questions, visit www.rsdp.umn.edu/Northwest or call 888-241-0781.
The Local Foods College is sponsored by the University of Minnesota; Health Reform Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education.
The Local Foods College is one aspect of a movement to strengthen local and regional food systems. It encompasses healthy foods for healthy people, stronger demand for healthy local foods, available accessible and affordable healthy local foods, and marketing and policy support for farmers and food producers. To learn more, visit www.localfoods.umn.edu.
The Northwest Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership serves the people in northwestern Minnesota as they experiment with innovative ideas, build and strengthen relationships and take practical steps into a hopeful future. They connect university resources and citizen leaders in support of regional aspirations for natural resources, clean energy, agriculture and food systems, and resilient communities. The Northwest region encompasses Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Mahnomen, Clay and Wilkin counties.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Saga Workshop & Reading at the Hjemkomst Center museum
Moorhead, Minn., Jan. 2, 2012 – The Nordic Arts Alliance presents Ordinary Vikings, a collection of 30 “bog stav” sculptures hanging as mobiles. Swedish-American artist Jill Marie Johnson creates sculptures based on the Nordic cultural stories from the Bronze, Iron, and Viking age. Each sculpture features beeswax castings of the face with a Swedish Minnesotan joined to a tree body. The project explores how each person’s real-life story parallels a Nordic cultural story and is on display through Jan. 18th, 2012.
A Saga Workshop and Reading is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center museum. Hear original Viking sagas from the Icelandic ages. Guests will learn to write their own saga using experiences from their own life and will share their sagas together. You do NOT need to be a writer to have fun at this event. The event is open to all ages, including kids.
For more information, please call 218-299-5511, or visit us online at www.hcscconline.org or www.facebook.com/hcscc. The Hjemkomst Center is located at 202 First Avenue North in Moorhead, Minn.
A Saga Workshop and Reading is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center museum. Hear original Viking sagas from the Icelandic ages. Guests will learn to write their own saga using experiences from their own life and will share their sagas together. You do NOT need to be a writer to have fun at this event. The event is open to all ages, including kids.
For more information, please call 218-299-5511, or visit us online at www.hcscconline.org or www.facebook.com/hcscc. The Hjemkomst Center is located at 202 First Avenue North in Moorhead, Minn.
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