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Join us Thursday mornings at 8:20 for Minnesota Reads on Northland Morning, featuring Minnesota authors talking about their work. Funding provided in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

MN Reads: "Of Cows and Crows" by Shelley Getten

Cover of "Of Cows and Crows" by Shelley Getten; illustration of a brown and white cow beyond a barb wire fence, a crow perched on a fence post
Shelley Getten

In the words of Ada Limon, writing poetry is a safe place for our emotions. Shelley Getten, author of the book Of Cows and Crows, holds these words to heart.

"I learned things about myself and came to a deeper understanding of that time in my life that was so difficult," says Getten.

Her book of poetry revolves around one specific geographic location: a farm in rural central Minnesota. Through her introspective words, Getten recalls navigating teenhood, loneliness in the country, companionship with animals and an intimate relationship with land.

"My horse was my best friend," laughs Getten, "my poetry was my therapist."

Getten began writing poetry in order to understand herself internally and grow through hard times, and now she brings her tender words and freeing imagery of the countryside into the world to reach the eyes of those who need them.

You can pick up Of Cows and Crows at Zenith Book Store in Duluth. Additionally, Getten will be at Zenith on Tuesday, October 15th from 7-8:30pm for a release event.

Minnesota Reads is produced at The North 103.3 with funding provided in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Luke Moravec is the host for Northland Morning on The North 103.3. He’s also a local actor, musician and writer. He loves puzzles, riddles and fun mysteries.
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