Review: Downtown: Minneapolis in the 1970s
I spent the day after Christmas with the photo book Downtown: Minneapolis in the 1970s. Photographer Mike Evangelist perfectly captured …
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Photojournalism by one of the best in the business
Some photographers are splashy and flashy. They may use a lot of effects and create magnificent works of art. But …
Cemeteries and urban sprawl
The second of a multi-part series on cemeteries, taken from an early draft of my memoir. You can read Part I …
Look for the trees
This is the first of an multi-part series on cemeteries. This is taken from an early draft of my memoir. My …
So you’re a published author. It will be easy to get another book published. Think again.
On November 5, a powerhouse trio of Minnesota writers entertained those of us who descended upon Grand Marais for a festival …
What is the best location for a writing festival?
I looked forward to this for months: the first North Shore Readers & Writers Festival in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Grand …
I found the best epitaph ever in Grand Marais
I like to visit cemeteries when I travel — this is usually the first thing I do once I get …
Two suggestions for improving arts support across Minnesota
Congratulations to all who received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant! I see several dear friends on the list, including …
Sunday in Arlington, Minnesota
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) I gave a reading and talk at the …
When CAN you sue someone for what was written?
A few seats are still open for my craft seminar at the North Shore Readers and Writers Festival in Grand …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 