Postcards

Roger Abrahamson is a traditional bowl turner who uses the original process to create Norwegian ale vessels. Then, visit Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to see Origami in the Garden. Sculptures express the delicate nature of this traditional Japanese paper art form in museum-quality metal. Then, head to Talking Waters Brewery which is revitalizing Main Street Montevideo.

Visit the inspired home of famous rosemaling artist Karen Jenson in Milan, learn about the deep history of pottery at Lower Sioux (Cansayapi), and dive into conceptual photography with Corina Kells in rural Dawson.

Muralist Shawn McCann, the blossoming dance scene in Battle Lake and the resurgence of Native American hand games at the Lower Sioux Indian Community.

Cheyenne Hoggarth discusses her time at University of Minnesota, Morris and what drove her to become an artist. Photographer Gregory Harp talks about his latest project: photographing churches in Kandiyohi County. Paul Anderson gives a tour of his extensive collection of cars, tractors and memorabilia.

Judy Baron, artist Alexis Johnson and ethnobotanist Linda Black Elk share their stories.

Dan Huiting is a photographer who works with large format film, making creative high-concept works and also capturing beautiful landscapes in incredible detail.

Talon Wilson is learning blacksmithing in Sweden and the experience has caused him to think deeply about who he is and how his Dakota ancestry can influence his art. "Otter Tales: The Musical" is a walking theater production to celebrate the sesquicentennial of Otter Tail County. Russ Stanton talks about what it was like to be a Marshall city council member & SMSU student during the Vietnam War.

Most days, Joe Klander works in Duluth as an ophthalmology technician — he’s a family man and mild-mannered multimedia artist with an alter ego — that of a baby-eating wrestler in Japan. Duluth-based filmmaker Mike Scholtz’s short film explores the fearlessness driving Klander’s bizarre imagination. Kinderchomper has been selected by film festivals around the US.

A special in-studio performance of the Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson Boyd state champion Shadows dance team and a story about Madison resident Bob Bormann who witnessed the explosion of the largest nuclear bomb ever detonated by the U.S.

The Great American Think-Off is an annual philosophical debate held in the tiny town of New York Mills. The question for 2018: Which plays a larger role in shaping one’s life: success or failure?

Young artists from University of Minnesota, Morris share insights into their creative process and the lessons learned as they explore the world of art.

“Grandpa Ben” is a loving portrait of 92-year-old Minnesota artist, Benjamin Vickery Jr., directed by Justin Christopher Ayd. MNyou Youth Garden located in Willmar seeks to empower minority youth through education, work experience and exposure to local entrepreneurs while providing fresh produce to area residents.

Over the past 10 years, more than 350 Postcards segments have been produced featuring local history, artist character studies and the culture of western and southwestern Minnesota. The 10-year retrospective will feature some award-winning documentaries, including stories from Prinsburg, Detroit Lakes, Pipestone, Fergus Falls, Slayton & Granite Falls. There will also be “behind the scenes" footage.