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. Through her trailblazing achievements and philanthropic legacy, she left an indelible mark on…

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…