David Knight, of Fridley, and Lori Gerdts recently summited the tallest mountain in the world—Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, which measured from its base stands at 33,476 feet. They even took time to read The Rake at the top. Most people think Everest is the tallest, but at 29,035 feet (above sea … Read more
Debra Heisick of St. Paul recruited some friendly policemen for a photo in front of the historic Capitol building in Havana, Cuba. She was there as part of a delegation of law professors and lawyers meeting with lawyers, judges, and assembly members, as well as members of the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution. … Read more
Hello, this is Bryan Alvarez, Dr. Marla Spivak’s son. I am writing to say thank you for publishing such a wonderful article about her and her work. It’s a pleasure to finally see a story about honeybees that doesn’t read like a Dario Argento script. Bees don’t kill people. People kill people. Or something like … Read more
I enjoyed reading the article about the stone arches and wall that stood amidst the weeds alongside Highway 52 in Inver Grove Heights for decades [“The Ruin,” September]. Growing up in the fifties and sixties, my family made a monthly pilgrimage to visit my grandmother on the shores of Lake Pepin. Sitting in the back … Read more
I recently was given the September issue of The Rake by a Twin Cities relative. She passed it on to me as I am from Litchfield and there is an article written by Christy DeSmith titled “Power in Our Union” [September]. I enjoyed the article as I have a deep interest in the Grand Army … Read more
www.rakemag.com/today “An anonymous interlocutor took me to task last week for crying about the FEMA and Army types who wouldn’t let reporters ride along to document the search for the dead in New Orleans. Well, the reporters have their own rides now, but it seems the Army didn’t get the message about letting reporters do … Read more
Amy and Jeff of Minneapolis write: Here’s our rakish travel snap from the Good Old USA — We are “raking” in the gorgeous view of the Grand Tetons on our July 4th road trip out West. And of course we had The Rake along for some stimulating reading material! Author(s) and Location: Jeff and Amy … Read more
Sally Helmerichs of Minneapolis writes: Gentlemen/Ladies: The Rake gets around. I took it to read on the seven (ugh!) hour flight to Spain and Portugal. Author(s) and Location: Sally Helmericks
Chillon Leach of St. Paul, writes: Taking a break from all the lights and activity of the Las Vegas Strip. (bringing some quality reading from home) Author(s) and Location: Chillon Leach
Cici family of Maple Grove sends greetings and photos from Europe. The Cici kids read the Rake before their trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower (and Jessica Cici at the top). Matt Cici checks out the new release from one of his favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. A solemn visit to Omaha Beach … Read more