MinneCulture Fall Harvest - Airs Oct 27th

Miss C.H. Lippincott: Seedswoman of Minneapolis by Britt Aamodt ~ 
In 1886, no one expected much from Carrie H. Lippincott. She was a single woman in desperate need of money. Then she launched what would become one of the most successful seed businesses of the era. In fact, she became so successful that two seemingly similar rivals popped up in her own backyard. KFAI's Britt Aamodt tells the story of this pioneering, entrepreneuring seedswoman of Minneapolis.

Add Toni Stone to the Roster of Minnesota Baseball Legends by Mike Moen ~ 
This fall marks the 30th anniversary of one of Minnesota’s most celebrated baseball moments: the Twins’ 1991 World Series championship. But this year, there was another milestone tied to the region’s baseball legacy. As KFAI’s Mike Moen reports, it involves a player who broke barriers in more ways than one.

Can You Dig It? Shaft Turns 50 by Todd Melby ~ 
Before Shaft, badass movie detectives were white. Shaft starred Richard Roundtree as a Black detective, prowling New York City's tough streets, saving lives and taking no guff, especially from 'The Man.' Directed by Gordon Parks, who spent part of his youth in Minnesota, Shaft was a huge hit in 1971. This seminal film turns 50 this year.

Technically Playable, Impossible Musics by Mason Butler ~ 
"Improbable and impractical" are the words used to describe the music found on "Corrector Vol 2: Impossible Musics." As KFAI's Mason Butler reports, its a new album compiled of music compositions that are barely playable by humans -- even with superhuman musicianship skills. Just in case listeners need convincing about the difficulty of performing these works, the album comes with a 142 page spiral bound companion book with the written scores of each track.

The Native Boxing Gyms of 1970s Minneapolis by Dixie Treichel ~ 
In Minneapolis in the 1970s Native American youth boxing was at its peak. Experienced boxers committed their time and energy to start gyms and coach the youth. In the turmoil of the urban environment, boxing was a way for Native American boys to step into the ring, stay out of trouble and gain self confidence. 

Self-Determination and Other Teachings of the Red School House by Dixie Treichel ~ 
In the early 1970’s, Native American youth were experiencing discrimination in the Twin Cities public schools that created turmoil and high drop out rates. This lead to the creation of an alternative accredited educational place named The Red School House.

No Roles with Horses: Charlie Hill, the Big Break for Native Comedy by Britta Greene ~
In 1977, Charlie Hill was the first Native American stand-up comic to appear on a late night talk show. Hill had broken into to movie business as an actor, but refused to be typecast. "They only ask you if you can ride a horse. They don't care if you can act or not." We'll hear more from Britta Greene about Hill's legacy in her story for MIGIZI Communications and MinneCulture's First Person Plural joint radio project.

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