Casey DeMarais, Author at Minnesota Humanities Center

Ruth Reister: A Trailblazing Leader in Law, Finance, and the Humanities

March 3, 2025 - By Casey DeMarais

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women who have shaped our communities, institutions, and history. Among them is Ruth Alkema Reister (1936–2015), a visionary leader whose career spanned law, finance, and public service.

Celebrating Junauda Petrus, Minneapolis’ Next Poet Laureate

February 6, 2025 - By Casey DeMarais

The appointment of Junauda Petrus as Minneapolis’ next Poet Laureate is a moment to celebrate. The City of Minneapolis’ Arts & Cultural Affairs Department and The Loft Literary Center deserve recognition for this outstanding selection. Junauda—a visionary writer, playwright, and multidimensional performance artist—follows in the footsteps of the remarkable Heid…