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'Africa: An Artist’s Safari' by Fred Krakowiak
African: An Artist's SafariReviewed by Yuka Mizushima
I love watching Animal Planet, especially when they feature wild jungle cats. Imagine getting the opportunity to see them in real life! Fred Krakowiak had always dreamed of going on a safari and had been attending safari conventions for a number of years. He recently realized that due to the increasing number of endangered species, now is the time to go.
"Africa: An Artist’s Safari" shares his personal experiences and artwork.
Fresh air not good enough for you?
Try the oxygen bar Friday at 10 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union on the U of M campus. Visit http://www.sua.umn.edu/calendar/
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Women
The third annual women's expo is set for 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Admission is $35.
Bumper crop
Theodore Pahl of Shakopee was pictured in 1979 with a crop of rhubarb he grows in his basement. He says he and a relative in South St. Paul are the only ones in Minnesota who do it. Paul’s father began raising rhubarb commercially in the 1890s. When his photo was taken, Pahl was raising rhubarb for his own use.
Best childhood Halloween costume
I was, for many years, a gypsy. This costume consisted of wearing my mom's old hippy skirt, lots of jewelry and red lipstick.
Candlit yoga helps this mountain stand taller
My yoga room of mirrors was washed in gentle yellow light courtesy a small lamp and several burning candles.
A very weak cobra
The cobra doesn't sound that difficult. Lie on the floor facing down, put your hands near the chest and push up. But boy, did my back feel like it was being asked to do something unnatural.
Planting the seed
After unfurling my blue yoga mat and looking around, I wished I were not in a room surrounded by mirrors. I did my best to avoid my own gaze.
In pursuit of exercise, without breaking a sweat
I am not an athlete. However, I have run several 5Ks, taken classes in Tai Chi, ballroom dancing and ballet and I like to go for leisurely strolls through the woods.
House candidate discloses cancer diagnosis
The campaign of House District 40A candidate Todd Johnson has disclosed that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer, but is planning to continue forward with his campaign.
Johnson is the Republican-endorsed candidate in District 40A, which includes Precinct 1 (downtown) in Savage and central Burnsville. He is currently a member of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board and his term is up in December. Johnson is also a past member of the Savage Planning Commission.
Slideshow: Grainwood Elementary third-graders decode trees
Grainwood Elementary third-graders spent Monday, Oct. 6, identifying trees with District Naturalist Andrea Swanson.
Laker coaching
Prior Lake football coach Matt Gegenheimer coaches one of his players during the Lakers' Missota Conference game with Hutchinson on Oct. 3. The Lakers lost 19-18 to fall to 3-3 overall, 3-2 in the conference. Prior Lake will be at Northfield on Friday, Oct. 10 for a conference game at 7 p.m.
Editor's Blog
Every month there are things that I come across in my job that never make it into print. Sometimes its something simple, other times its kind of silly. Here's a list of some recent observations.
Janet Williams and her son, Kyle, participated in the annual NAMI awareness walk at Minnehaha Falls on Sept. 28.
MN Zoo’s Scarecrow Alley features animal-themed scarecrows
Vincent Van CrowMore than 20 scarecrows are on display at the Minnesota Zoo this month as part of “Scarecrow Alley,” a new public event and scarecrow contest, featuring hand-crafted, animal-themed scarecrows. All scarecrows will remain on public display at the Lakeside Terrace on the Zoo’s Central Plaza through Oct. 31. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Visit mnzoo.org. Winning Scarecrows--First place: Scare Moose; Second place: Vincent Van Crow; Third place: Ichabod Crane.
Savage Art Studio's Faculty Show
Now showing through Nov. 11 at Savage Art Studios & Gallery, 4735 W. 123rd St., STE 200, Savage.
The gallery is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Sat. and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun.
