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The class of 2010 University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts graduation, was held at Northrop Memorial Auditorium on May 16.

The Years Blew By

In wave after wave, the Class of 2010 is marching off into the future.

A mission of learning

March 20, 2011
Mormons Adam Forsyth, Seth Meyers and Mark Hill are on their mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints, having left their hometowns
In a living room in Cottage Grove, faith unites people from different cultures. Three young Mormons left their homes in the western United States to come to Minnesota, learn to speak Hmong and serve the Twin Cities Hmong community.

Soon, a field of their own

March 20, 2011
Maddy White 8, with the help of her father Derick White takes a swing at a pitch during a recent Miracle League baseball game in Lakeville. Maddy the
Rites of passage • a weekly photo journal
Rites of Passage
April 5, 2011
Jake Spano grew up watching University of Kansas basketball games after his father started teaching at the university in 1975. With his mother and sis

The thrill? of victory

The Tiffany Sports Lounge in Highland Village in St. Paul is the go-to bar for fans of the University of Kansas basketball team during March Madness.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Caesar Marino hoped to hear birds chirp again, perhaps the hushed little voices of grandchildren. Mostly deaf since age seven, Marino, 63, had a cochl

Hearing opens 'whole 'nother world'

Caesar Marino of Little Canada had been mostly deaf since age 7 and longed to hear birds chirp again
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
The Debutantes Ball is an annual event hosted by the Filipino Minnesota Association (FMA) to celebrate the accomplishments of Filipino youths (female

Almost All Grown Up

The Filipino Minnesota Association hosts the Debutantes Ball to celebrate the accomplishments of Filipino youths
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Vairavan C. Achari is a artist/sculptor of Hindu art and has been working the past two years creating art at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Gr

A deity dances from his memory

An artist and sculptor has spent the past two years at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Grove
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Maggie Lund, 8 months, got her first haircut recently at Snip-its in Maple Grove under the watchful eye of her mom, Sarah, dad Erik, and big sister Lu

Baby's first haircut

Her mom felt a twinge as the soft curls hit the floor, but 8-month-old Maggie Lund met the scissors with a smile. "She was born with a whole head of hair," said her mother, Sarah. But now it was time to trim back.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Merila watches as Arkman digs for the gopher tunnel before setting a gopher trap.

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March 20, 2011
It makes you feel so small. You look up into night sky, 20 miles from the nearest town, 10 miles from the nearest power line and the view is stunning.

Starry symphony

It makes you feel so small. You look up into night sky, 20 miles from the nearest town, 10 miles from the nearest power line and the view is stunning
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
When Tessa Vigoren,21, decided to finally get a tattoo, she did not just choose a small butterfly on her ankle but decided on a tree branch with flowe

A GARDEN OF INK

Tessa Vigoren started thinking about getting a tattoo when she was 12. At age 21, when the time was right, she did not just choose a small butterfly tattoo on her ankle. She decided on a tree branch with flowers, leaves and birds that covers half her back and wraps around her waist. "He drew up something that I really liked," said Vigoren of the design by tattoo artist Matt (Poohki) Ward. Total tattooing time is expected to be nearly 10 hours. "It hurt as much as I expected," the University of Minnesota music student said. "Pain I think is psychological and if it's to ends that I want, it's a whole lot different than if I was getting injured." She has to go back for a final session for two birds and some details. "I am happy about how it turned out," she said.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Dubbed Baptism of Fire, members of Lake Harriet Spiritual Community observed the Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year with the sun at the ape

Rhythm and light

Celebrating the solstice
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
DAVID JOLES � djoles@startribune.com Coon Rapids, MN - April 27, 2010- Brittni(cq) Jones, 18, and her daughter Alissa, 21 months, sat on an infant m

A Fresh Start

On an infant mattress in a barren bedroom, Brittni Jones, 18, and her daughter Alissa, 21 months, seemed to marvel at their good fortune. They were no longer homeless.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Christian Kunau, 11, sipped hot chocolate while working at the Troop 103 Christmas tree lot Friday evening. The lot opened for business lst Friday. It

Visions of Camp

Every Christmas season, Boy Scout Troop 103 sells trees to pay for their activities.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
DAVID JOLES • djoles@startribune.com - Dec. 13, 2010-Minneapolis, MN-] In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries Lucia is celebrated on December 13

Light of Lucia shines

Lucia, aka Linnea Cederberg, led attendant Nicole Ellis and head star boy Rutger Van Huber through the American Swedish Institute mansion Sunday in Minneapolis. In Scandinavian countries, Lucia is celebrated Dec. 13 in a ceremony where a girl is elected to portray its namesake -- an Italian saint who was adopted by the Swedes. Wearing a white gown with a red sash and a crown of candles, Lucia walks at the head of a procession of girls, each holding a candle. The candles symbolize light in winter's darkness and the fire that refused to take St. Lucia's life when she was sentenced to be burned.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Sandra White put her hand on her hip as she turned toward a crowd boo-ing her as she sang in the Worlds Worst Irish Tenor contest Wednesday at Mancini

Everybody's Irish

For the past 47 years, the musically challenged have been given their chance to shine.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Last Fourth of July Skyler Ingram of Minneapolis was sitting on a boat in Marshall, Minn. 8-months pregnant watching fireworks when instantly she deci

A First on the Fourth

Thousands gathered to witness fireworks light up the sky for about 15 minutes during "Minneapolis Red, White and Boom," a celebration Sunday along the Mississippi River.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
John Wehrly, 27, with hands clasped, walked up to receive the "Blood of Christ" during the mass that opens the school year at The Saint Paul Seminary

So I Say Yes

John Wehrly, above center, joined the growing ranks at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity for the opening mass of the school year last weekend. His class of 33 is the largest since 1981 at the seminary, located at the University of St. Thomas. "I've had this desire towards the priesthood and towards the life of single service to God's people and God since I was an undergrad," said Wehrly, 27. Still, he wavered about making the commitment. On April 1, he said, he prayed to God for an open heart and got his answer. "You've got me," he said. "At least for this next year, and if this is what you want of me, I know it is going to fulfill me. So I say yes."
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Madelin Beckwith, 6, warmed up on her violin while she waited to walk on stage to audition in the pre-teen competition category Thursday evening. She

Fingers don't fail me now

Six-year-old Madelin Beckwith of Big Lake waited in the wings for her big moment on the Leinenkugel Stage at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Valentin Solakhau the performing Arts teacher at the Twin Cities German Immersion School in St. Paul helped fifth graders Nele Roth left, Matu Mueller

International appeal of tango

Valentin Solakhau, the performing arts teacher at the Twin Cities German Immersion School in St. Paul, helped fifth graders Nele Roth left, Matu Mueller and Ingrid Sampson with their tango moves. Valentin is a native of Belarus is preparing the k-6 students for their Friday night performance of Carnival of Cultures, a celebration of song and dance from around the world . The event will take place on Friday 11; at St. Thomas More Catholic Community and school starting at 6pm. Valentin has a masters degree in German Literature and has been a teacher at the school for the past two years.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
BRIAN PETERSON � brianp@startribune.com BUFFALO, MN - May1, 2010 ] The Durst quadruplets have been huddled around the small bathroom sink in their B

Primping for Prom X 4

The Durst quadruplets have huddled around a single bathroom sink in their Buffalo home for the past 17 years, but Saturday required extra coordination. It was prom night, the biggest formal event of their lives.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
At Kid's Hair, a salon that specializes in cutting children's hair, Frank Nameny V got his first haircut at the age of 14 months. "He has got all this

First haircut

At the age of 14 months, Frank Nameny V. was ready for his first haircut. "He's got all this craziness going on (with his hair). It's time," said dad Frank Nameny IV.
Rites of Passage
March 20, 2011
Curtina Wilson, 9, has a hero in her dad KG Wilson. The elder Wilson heads Hope Ministries and has teamed up with Charez Jones Foundation - named afte

Following in father's footsteps

Curtina Wilson is only 9, a little young to be a soldier.
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