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Hüsker Dü

Hüsker Dü was a hardcore punk/alternative rock band that formed in St. Paul and performed and recorded between 1979 and 1987. The Hüskers (as they were called by fans) were a key creative force in the Twin Cities hardcore scene in the early 1980s and became one of the most influential and highly praised American alternative rock bands.

Sketch of Sigurd Olson

Sketch of conservationist Sigurd Olson by Gene Ritchie Monahan, ca. 1970s. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

“Birch and Wildflowers”

Gene Ritchie Monahan’s “Birch and Wildflowers,” 1970s. Pen and ink on paper. Produced for the Rainy Lake Chronicle. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan in her studio

Gene Ritchie Monahan in her studio, 1985. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan painting “Mary Dobbs Schlick”

Gene Ritchie Monahan painting “Mary Dobbs Schlick,” 1985. Schlick was an expert on Pacific Northwest basketry.) Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan making a silk screen

Gene Ritchie Monahan making a silk screen, 1980s. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan working in her studio

Gene Ritchie Monahan working in studio (with palette), 1980s. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan working at her kiln

Gene Ritchie Monahan working at her kiln, 1980s. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

“Lifeline”

Gene Ritchie Monahan’s “Lifeline,”1969. Oil on canvas. 44 x 60. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

Gene Ritchie Monahan with “Lifeline”

Gene Ritchie Monahan with painting “Lifeline,” 1969. Used with the permission of Jean E. Monahan Kelly.

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