The six-hour drive on Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and the Twin Cities has become an annual road trip for Mark Minor, although it doesn’t seem that long when his favorite tunes are playing — especially when they can also be found at each end of the tour like bookends. They incorporate music he sings himself…
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Irish Music and Dance Presents “CrossCultural Challenge
Immigration and diversity are topics that have been receiving an increasing amount of attention recently, not all of which has been positive or progressive. From the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century, Irish immigrants frequently encountered prejudice and discrimination as they attempted to adapt to American culture and society. Now, all…
Fergal Phelan is so Irish, he gets sunburned in 1.4 minutes
Yes, it’s true that Fergal Phelan, like many Irish, is sun-challenged, yet Phelan returned to Minnesota in August for the second time in two years to teach us how to cook food the Irish way, with passion and care. And he did it mostly outside. Phelan is interested in helping Minnesotans enjoy fish, chicken and…