View of organ donation shifting in Lakota culture
January 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic
In Native American circles, donating an organ is often viewed as not only a physical sacrifice, but a spiritual one as well.
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OUR OPINION: N.D., Norway’s exciting new tie
October 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
As they celebrate their 20-year-old partnership, officials at UND and the American College of Norway should consider forging new ties over Norway and North Dakota’s newest bond: oil. Continue Reading
Tribe revitalizes Lakota language through dance
July 31, 2012 in The Daily Republic
ROSEBUD With the Lakota-speaking population rapidly aging and decreasing, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is trying to encourage young children to take an interest in a language that is, in many ways, secondary to English. Continue Reading
Kandiyohi County: ‘Where the lakes begin’
June 15, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR It’s no secret that Minnesota boasts some of the most gorgeous natural scenery in the United States, due in large part to the state’s many lakes. When traveling to Minnesota from the south, it’s easy to see where these lakes really begin: in Kandiyohi County.
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Time to beat the drum
April 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
With the Time Out Week celebration of Indian culture and heritage at UND already under way, the annual three-day Wacipi powwow is set to begin Friday night and run through Sunday at UND Hyslop Sports Center. Continue Reading
Ronald Fischer, Grand Forks, column: Sexual revolution changed U.S. for the worse
March 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Take a look at the viral proliferation of pornography since the onset of the sexual revolution, and you will see just one of many examples of how rampant the degradation of women has become. Continue Reading
Panel hears stories from Somalis who call Willmar, Minn., their home
January 12, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR The story of Somali refugees settling in Willmar is part of the ongoing story of a city and a nation that has been built on immigration.
Stories told Thursday highlighted the similarities and differences between new immigrants and those who arrived a century ago.
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Somali culture meeting attracts 230 people
January 12, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR More than 230 people attended the morning session of “Understanding the Somali Culture” this morning in Willmar. Continue Reading
Thursday meetings to promote understanding of Somali culture
January 11, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR Two community meetings about understanding the Somali culture are scheduled for Thursday in Willmar.
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Clyfford Still museum sold out at opening in Denver
November 18, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The works of Clyfford Still are now on display at a museum dedicated to his work in Denver. The museum opened its doors this morning ahead of a sold out opening celebration in the evening. Continue Reading
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