Legacy Reporting 2023

Our website streaming data for The Slice is not accurate for the full year as we transitioned website platforms in February and lost the old data for this series. Since February there have been 553 website streams of the show.

Top 5 Slices on Facebook: Native Tattoo Artist – 28,709 reach, 941 reactions, 78 comments, 150 shares Vintage Camera Repair – 13,012 reach, 623 reactions, 80 comments, 42 shares Oh My Gourdness – 10,282 reach, 70 reactions, 15 shares Transforming Glass into Amazing Works of Art: 8,972 reach, 71 shares, 611 reactions, 86 comments Inside an Ojibwe Immersion Class: 8,018 reach, 71 shares, 504 reactions

EPISODES

Flight of Honor: On this edition of The Slice...climb aboard a WWII Bomber to take a trip through history as a pilot reveals his connection to the aircraft and what it means to veterans and civilians each time they take to the skies. Together We Grow: Together We Grow is a youth gardening program that is put on by AICHO of Duluth. That helps youth reconnect to culture through gardening. Transforming Glass Into Amazing Works of Art: For over 20 years, Glass Artist Jes Durfee has been transforming glass into amazing works of art, and he's traveled internationally to learn from masters of the craft. Jes finds inspiration from the natural world around him. 91 Years Young: 91 Years Old and still having fun! Jesse Laurion of International Falls doesn't let age stop her from twinkling on the ivory keys! See how she plays and find out for yourself!

T'ai Chi Outside: Certified T'ai Chi Chih instructor Laura Star thought the Enger Park pavilion is the perfect spot for introductory sessions for the public to learn the meditative art of T’ai Chi Chih. The practice is meant to improve mind, body, and balance. Camp Hosting Life: In this edition of the Slice, we venture to Island Lake, MN where we meet a recent retiree who decided to take up the reigns and become a camp host for the summer. Restoring Glensheen Mansion: Glensheen Midwest Art Conservation Center. Rail Car Putt-Putts: Ride the rails in style in an old- fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors and Duluth recently on their speeders. Find out more about this part of railroad history on this edition of The Slice. Vintage Camera Repair: Graham Burnett makes parts for cameras that were first used before World War one. He has a passion for bringing new life into old mechanical marvels. Native Tattoo Artist: Professional Native, Dakota Sioux, Tattoo Artist Kevin Pendleton of Zenith City Piercing and Tattoo in Duluth shares how the craft is changing his client's lives by having a positive impact on them and himself. Recently a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women tattoo of his garnered quite the attention on social media and helped put Duluth on the map of the tattoo world. We spoke with him about the trust he builds with his clients who want to permanently display his work on their bodies. Pursuing Your Fantasy Job: Graylyn Morris, AKA Brodini Comedy Magic, learned magic through the library and now visits libraries to perform comedy magic for kids.

Hot Summers: As the summer warms up, how to keep your dog cool.

Two Harbors Ukulele Band: These THUGS delight crowds across northern Minnesota and beyond. Step into a rehearsal of the @Two Harbors Ukelele band with the Slice and enjoy the tunes. Native Artist: Native visual artist Jonathan Thunder of the Red Lake Nation infuses his Ojibwe perspectives with real-time experiences using a wide range of mediums. He addresses subject matter from loss and recovery of Indigenous sovereignty to environmental welfare to humorous social commentary. Some would describe his style as a modern twist mixed with the traditional - unique to him with an unusual flare. We spoke with him about his Native roots.

MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION ASSOCIATION

LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022

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