Katy Read
Reporter
Carver and western Hennepin CountiesRead has also written for Salon, Real Simple, Working Mother, Minnesota Monthly, the Chicago Sun-Times, The Toronto Globe and Mail and other publications. Her essays have been published in several anthologies including "Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir." She has won a Minnesota State Arts Board grant and multiple literary awards, as well as four fellowships for journalists on aging. She is a Minnetonka native and a University of Minnesota graduate. Her most exciting hobbies include working (very slowly) on a memoir, cruising the internet and walking her dog.
Latest from Katy Read
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100 years later, Phyllis Wheatley center in continues to be a beacon for Black community
The center provided a gathering place in north Minneapolis for those who weren’t always welcome elsewhere.
November 22, 2024
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Virtual pen pals: ENGin pairs Ukrainians and Americans for online English conversations
ENGin participants in Minnesota and Ukraine find the exchanges extremely valuable.
November 15, 2024
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Minnesota History Center’s ‘Girlhood’ exhibit examines roles, restrictions and rebellions
The St. Paul museum’s show explores issues affecting girls in education, health, work, sports and fashion.
November 8, 2024
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Can Americans discuss political disagreements respectfully? Yes, says this Minnesota pastor.
The Rev. Jerad Morey of the Minnesota Council of Churches specializes helping people politely navigate discussions of divisive issues.
November 1, 2024
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‘Harry Potter’ Broadway play makes its Minnesota debut at a Plymouth high school
Armstrong students find ways to create magic onstage with “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
October 24, 2024
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In St. Paul theater play ‘Thank You for Holding,’ caregivers perform as caregivers
Wonderlust Productions’ play connects stories of the joy and grief that come with caregiving.
October 18, 2024
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This Minnesota council helps people with diseases you’ve probably never heard of
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council works to help those with rare diseases get screened, diagnosed and treated.
October 11, 2024
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Giddy-up! Cafesjian’s Carousel’s original horses at Como Park are still galloping after 110 years.
After a fire and several moves in Minnesota, the vintage merry-go-around retains its original paint and charm.
October 4, 2024
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‘Harry Potter’ Broadway play makes its Minnesota debut at a Plymouth high school
Armstrong students find ways to create magic onstage with “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
October 24, 2024
Inspired
In St. Paul theater play ‘Thank You for Holding,’ caregivers perform as caregivers
Wonderlust Productions’ play connects stories of the joy and grief that come with caregiving.
October 18, 2024
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This Minnesota council helps people with diseases you’ve probably never heard of
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council works to help those with rare diseases get screened, diagnosed and treated.
October 11, 2024
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Giddy-up! Cafesjian’s Carousel’s original horses at Como Park are still galloping after 110 years.
After a fire and several moves in Minnesota, the vintage merry-go-around retains its original paint and charm.
October 4, 2024