Britt Aamodt
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-670-4595
Email: britt_aamodt [at] yahoo.com         
Joined:  November 07

Duke Addicks “River Tales”
Falcon Heights, MN
Phone: 651.643.0622 or 651.281.1221
Email: dukeaddicks [at] earthlink.net
Website: www.dukeaddicksstoryteller.com
Joined: 10/18/2000
I tell true Minnesota/Iowa/Wisconsin ghost stories, stories about those Native Americans whose lives changed the history of the region, stories about the Native American Mound Builders, and more. Bagpipes used by Scottish fur traders and Native American drums and flutes are often used as part of my storytelling. I also lead walking and bicycle tours which explore the human and natural history of various locations in Minnesota / Iowa / Wisconsin.

Josette Andree Antomarchi “Sparks”
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.598.6232
Email: funnyfrenchlady [at] yahoo.com
Joined: March 07
I love to share stories of the joys of growing up in Provence, France; my adventures as an actress in Paris; my explorations of the Twin Cities where I live now; and the ongoing mischiefs, enchantment and healing of the mystery of our lives.

Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux “Alchemy StoryWorks”
Woodbury, MN
Phone: 763.242.6432
Email: rose [at] rosearrowsmith.com
Website: www.rosearrowsmith.com
Joined: 6/30/2001
International storyteller Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux has been labeled everything from a “modern renaissance woman” to “deliciously imaginative” by her audiences and fellow storytellers. Animated and poetic, Rose holds a crowd of any age with grace, and audience members both young and old gesture, speak and sing along… sometimes even on stage! Rose has performed professionally since 2001 at Swedish festivals, Fall festivals, even Pie festivals! Here in Minnesota , Rose has worked with the Children’s Theatre Company and the Young Authors’ Conference and has been named “an indispensable asset” by the American Swedish Institute for her work with their education and family programs.

Sandra Bebertz
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.225.8738
Fax: 651.225.8906
Email: sandrabebertz [at] earthlink.net
Joined: 11/15/2003

Alex Bernstein
Minnetonka, MN
Phone: 612.716.7575
Email: alexanderbernstein [at] msn.com
A Russian immigrant, Alex delights in telling Russian folktales and tales of his adventures traveling the world
Joined 11/2004

Gayle Bowler
Jordan, MN
Phone: 952.492.2966
Email: bowler [at] frontiernet.net
Joined: 12/31/2003

Joan Calof “Songstories”
St Paul, MN
Phone: 651.481.9261
Email: jcalof [at] comcast.net
Joined: 1/9/2001
Joan Calof is a storyteller/writer/singer. She performs original stories at many venues including Tellabration, Intermedia, Patrick's, Red Eye, Coffee Houses and four Fringe Festivals. Stories vary widely from autobiographical, often with a humorous slant, to depiction of historical characters, to travel experiences, where something unusual always happens. She has been published nationally. has produced a CD, "Songstories" with Nancy Cox and Agnes Von Burkleo which was featured on All Things Considered, and also performs her satiric songs as "the Singing Curmudgeon."

Dorothy Cleveland
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.824.1413 or 612.335.4280
Fax: 612.436.0900
Email: cleve0041 [at] umn.edu (zeros, not Os)
Joined: 1/9/2001
Storytelling supporter and member of Board of Directors for National Storytelling Network.

Nancy Donoval Storyteller/Story Coach
Minneapolis, MN
Cell phone: 612.889.4043 or 612.721.8489
Email: NancyStories [at] yahoo.com
Website www.NancyDonoval.com
Joined: 12/1/2001
"I laughed so hard my cramps went away! -- menopausal audiene member. Nancy Donoval tells stories of contemporary life and ancient myth, combining complex emotions with a quirky, comic touch. With 17 years' professional telling experience, she is also a highly respected story coach and corporate consultant, offering small group and private coaching for performers and public speakers. Nancy was a featured teller at the 2004 National Storytelling Festival. She is known for her highly popular Fringe Festival Shows “Dancing Rats and Vampire Moms” (2006) and Monster Movies With My Undead Dad” (2007).

Bill Eisenmann “Stories For Living”
Maplewood, MN
Phone: 651-731-7901
Email: beisenmann [at] storiesforliving.com
Website: www.storiesforliving.com
Joined: 2/14/06
Bill Eisenmann is a retired pastor who grew up listening to and reading stories. He has used stories in different areas of pastoral work. He sees the importance of stories in the shaping of his life and empowering him for living, as well as for others.

Dianne Fisher
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 763.753.6793 or 612.204.5008
Email: dfisher918 [at] comcast.net
Joined: March 07

Patrick Fisher
Bloomington, MN
Phone: 952.884.0028
Email: pfisher2 [at] comcast.net
Patrick enjoys Native American telling, historical storytelling, and bad jokes! He is also a caricature artist.
Joined: 11/19/2004

Julie Goldstein
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.292.8496
Email: threeclouds [at] goldengate.net
Joined: 7/1/2002
Teller of multicultural folktale, bilingual in Spanish and English. Teaches classes and workshops in storytelling in various area venues and private homes. Also is host of “Below the Radar”, a radio interview show on KDWA, am1460 in Hastings.

Carl Golterman
South St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.455.1470
Email: carlgol [at] hotmail.com
Joined: March 07

Roger R. Hellesvig “19th Century Programs”
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.798.5053 or 952.938.5930
Fax: 952.938.6053
Email: OleOleson.geo [at] yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.cpm/Athens/Academiy/79201
Roger performs living history programs throughout the United States. His programs are suitable for all ages. In most of the programs, he portrays “Ole Oleson”, a Norwegian immigrant.

Andre B Heuer
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.920.5914
Email: andreh [at] usfamily.net
Joined: 1/9/2001
Dr. Andre B. Heuer LICSW has taught and used storytelling within health care, corrections, a center for the book arts, hospice, justice circles, ministry and social services. As a storyteller he helps individuals to find and create legacy stories, enable communities to explore the stories that bind them together, support organizations in rediscovering their history and mission, and to enable health care professionals to evoke and tell stories of healing. He is a board member of the Healing Story Alliance of the National Storytelling Network.

Maren Hinderlie
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.825.9479 or 612-325-9219
Email: maren88888 [at] aol.com; Marenhinderlie [at] gmail.com
Joined: 7/15/2002
Maren has taught storytelling at the Guthrie, the Loft, the Walker and for the Drama Dept. at Metro State, on the North Shore, at Mt. Carmel on Lake Carlos, The Mindekirken in Minneapolis, in the Cascades, the Rockies and some cozy living rooms. As an actress, storyteller, artist in residence ,director or producer she's done this show and that in theaters, on hay mows, inside churches, libraries, galleries ,museums, clubs, studios, and schools. Right now she's writing a book, a play, a short story and poetry and working for the Minnesota History Center.

Larry Johnson “Key of See Storytellers”
Golden Valley, MN
Phone: 763.546.1074 or 612-747-3904
Fax: 866.893.2637
Email: elent7 [at] comcast.net
Joined: 2/1/2003
Storyteller/Educator/Activist since the late 60s. Co-teaches “Storytelling For Parents, Grandparents and Other Activists, Trainers, And Leaders” with Elaine Wynne

Ken Johnson “Ken the Traveler”
Campbell, CA
Phone: 612.414.2662
Email: KenTheTraveler [at] aol.com
Joined: 1/9/2001
A story teller with tales to tell from around the world.
(Ken has relocated to a suburb of San Jose, CA and sends his greetings to all his MN storytelling buddies!)

Pati Kachel “I Love to Tell the Stories”
Shoreview, MN
Phone: 651.483.5804 or 651.762.9022
Fax: 651.762.9044
Email: patikachel [at] qwest.net
Website: www.ilovetotellthestories.com
Joined: 10/18/2000
Pati has entertained audiences in churches, retreat centers, coffee houses, tea rooms and bookstores from Seattle to Pittsburgh. She creatively weaves together heart-warming and humorous life stories and songs into her performances. Drawing from her Norwegian Lutheran heritage, she is also a member of Salt of the Earth Storytellers, sharing Biblical and faith stories.

Kate Kane
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.377.8370 or 612.741.7044
Joined: 12/2007
Storyteller. Poet. Writer

Harold Kallio “Twin Cities Storytelling Guide”
Plymouth, MN
Phone: 763.559.5157
Email: tcsg [at] att.net
Joined: 10/18/2000
Teller of personal stories, folktales of many cultures, fairy tales, humorous stories and stories with a twist. Publisher of the Twin Cities Storytelling Guide, a newsletter about MN events, upper Midwest and local venues. Harold has been telling stories for over 16 years.

Vickijoan Keck “The Rainbow Lady”
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.343.7045 or 612.418.0699
Fax: 612.330.1132
Email: vicki1joan [at] hotmail.com
Joined: 10/18/2000
Vickijoan has been telling since 1995. She has been on the Northstar board since 2000 and has been involved in the planning of Tellebration since 2001. Vicki enjoys telling personal stories, silly rhymes, and putting a new twist on an old tale. Check out her site on mnartists.org

Taina Kingston
Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952.934.2084
Email: tainaking [at] yahoo.com
Joined: 5/2002
Taina is a children's storyteller. She enjoys telling at libraries and schools.

Katie Knutson “Rippling Stories”
Crystal, MN
Phone: 763.535.7509 or 651.246.7168
Email: stories2teach [at] yahoo.com;
Web site: www.ripplingstories.com
Joined: 6/1/2005
Katie Knutson is a professional storyteller and owner of Rippling Stories. She serves as the MN Representative for Northlands, is a Past President of the Northstar Storytelling League, and was a founding member of New Voices. Regularly performing for both adults and children, Katie works as a Storyteller, Actor, Playwright, Director, and Instructor. Contact Katie for workshops, residencies, performances, and story coaching.

Noel Labine
Andover, MN 55304
Phone: 651.303.9264 or 763.477.3086
Email: nlabine [at] whe.org; noellabine [at] comcast.net
Joined: 11/7/2001
Telling stories from folklore traditions and personal experiences, Noel has developed a repertoire of stories that both entertain and teach. Drawing from Native American, Asian and European folklore, Noel provides a rich tapestry of material that sets up his personal experience stories in a surprising way. His stories about experiences in Southeast Asia have especially strong teachings about the "emotional trauma" of war.

Ruth Ladwig
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.920.1245
Email: ruthl36 [at] juno.com
Joined: 1/9/2001
Ethnic stories from around the world.

Lennie Major
Mounds View, MN
Phone: 763.717.9168 or Cell: 612.384.4887
Email: major12 [at] comcast.net
I’ve been telling tales officially since 1988 – mostly jewish ones, and more particularly, Jewish tales of the Supernatural.  I tell original tales as well as officiate bibliodrama with groups.  I have done a lot of work with children and youth groups.

Mike Mann
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.724.4454 or 612.724.7074
Email: mike [at] storymann.com.
Web site: www.storymann.com
Joined: 7/7/2000
Mike began telling stories when his family put their TV away. Coauthor of Telling Stories and contributing author The Art Of Storytelling; Training Consultant, National Institute on Media and the Family; Certified Trainer - Minnesota School Age Care Alliance. Keynote Speaker, Minnesota HeadStart Conference, Minnesota PTA Conference, member of Cygnus Storytelling www.storyswans.com

Carol McCormick
Plymouth, MN
Phone:  763.546.4133 or 763.546.4133
Email: mccobuch [at] comcast.net
Joined: Nov 07
Ears perk up, eyes widen, and imaginations spark when Carol McCormick tells stories. A professional teller since 1976, Carol is a performer, workshop leader, author, and conference keynoter. She has presented artist residencies and assembly programs at over 400 schools (preschool to university).

Rose McGee
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 763.544.9366
Email: rtist528 [at] aol.com
Joined: 11/18/2002
Storyteller, poet, playwright. Uses the art of connecting the human spirit in an a capela rhythm called "Story + Song = Harmony."

Nan Montgomery
Forest Lake, MN
Phone: 651.269.9369 or 612.878.8346
Email: nanmo244 [at] msn.com
Joined: 2/19/2006
Nan is a poet and storytelling who has been around the storytelling community forever! She loves stories based on history and geography and how both affect our life. She loves great yarns. She says you will hear poetry throughout her stories.

Paula Reed Nancarrow
Hopkins, MN
Phone: 952.933.1027 or 612.852.2224
Email: prnancarrow [at] gmail.com
Joined: 11/7/2001
I tell stories of epiphanies in ordinary time, drawn from my own experience as well as the cultural memory, for adults and children. I find joy, creativity and support in the Twin Cities storytelling community.

Loren Niemi
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 651.271.6349
Email: niemistory [at] aol.com
Website: www.storytelling.org/Niemi and www.thepublicpolicyproject.com
Joined: 11/26/2004
Loren Niemi has spent forty years telling political and community stories as an organizer and consultant as well as thirty years creating, collecting, performing and teaching stories for audiences of all ages. Loren teaches storytelling at Metropolitan State University and is the author of "The Book of Plots" and the co-author with Elizabeth Ellis of "Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories". The public policy work he does is a fundamental transformative kind of storytelling with a focus on assisting individuals, organizations and communities to recognize that they have stories to tell and to consciously shape and tell them to better their lives and culture.

Jeanne K. O'Gorman
St Paul, MN
Phone: 651.738.2581
Email: jayohgee [at] msn.com
Joined: 6/30/2001
Inspirational stories on themes of recovery and survival.

Roseroberta Pauling
Roseville, MN
Phone:  651-398-9454                  
Email: infinitysreflection [at] comcast.net
Joined: November 07
“There are many ways to contribute to the community & society. Storytelling is one of them and I love it!”

Mark Price
Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952.906.7671 or 952.484.0501
Fax: 952.400.4729
Email: markprice [at] msqaredgroup.com
Joined: 9/14/2006

Ann Reay
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.789.2775
Email: annreay [at] mac.com
Joined: 10/28/2002
Began storytelling for families at the Minnesota Children's Museum. Now specialize in stories that draw from world folklore - often involving a fairy or two.

Maria Rogness
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.271.7899
Email: miarogness [at] yahoo.com
Joined: 3/2/2004

Tina Rohde “Wonderweavers”
Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952.937.1426 or 952.934.4194
Fax: 952.937.9643
Email: wondertale [at] aol.com;
Web site: www.wonderweavers.com
Joined: 10/18/2000
Whether telling solo or as part of a tandem team with Colleen Shaskin, Tina is dedicated to bring stories and storytelling to life for people of all ages. Wonderweavers specializes in quality entertainment for children and families. Member of Cygnus Storytelling, www.storyswans.com.

Roseanna Ross
St. Cloud, MN
Phone: 320.252.3213 or 320.255.3253
Email: rossr [at] stcloudstate.edu
Joined: 3/30/2002
Professor of Communications Studies, storyteller, communication consultant and trainer. Specializing in personal stories, cultural stories, inspirational, healing stories, creative writing. Use stories in training about communication issues – conflict, listening, relationship building - as well as training about story. Performed at Seward and Black Forest. Studied with Sarah Meybourn and Doug Lipman.

Richard Rousseau “Tales From Another Stage”
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.646.0338 or 651.649.1757
Email: richard [at] tales-from-another-stage.com
Joined: 7/7/2000
Richard Rousseau tells original stories based on his perceptions.

David Schaal
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.729.3160 or 952.887.3735
Email: davidrobertschaal [at] hotmail.com
Joined: 7/7/2000
I enjoy telling for fun and wish to bring my telling to a professional level. I tell personal stories and stories from folklore and mythology for adults and children.

Barbara Scotford
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.721.4987 or 612.626.8652
Joined: Nov 2006

Pam Schweitzer
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.487.3376
Email: pls [at] isp.com
Joined: 11/28/2004
Pam enjoys teaching elementary aged children the art of storytelling and entertaining them with yarns from around the world. She hosts monthly “PJ Stories” at the Coffee Grounds in St. Paul.

Colleen Shaskin “Wonderweavers”
Minnetonka, MN
Phone: 952.475.1654 or 952.934.4194
Fax: 952.937.9643
Email: wondertale [at] aol.com;
Web site: www.wonderweavers.com
Joined: 10/18/2000
I enjoy telling stories to all ages and any size group. I am a tandem teller with Tina Rohde and also do solo performances of folk and fairy tales and personal yarns. I specialize in stories for children and their families. Member of Cygnus Storytelling, www.storyswans.com.

Vicki Svanoe
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.824.4046 or 612.730.0805
Email: Storycraft2 [at] yahoo.com
Joined: 11/5/2003

Sara Boyle Trautner
Richfield, MN
Phone: 612.345.4753
Email: sbtrautner [at] yahoo.com
Joined: 2/19/2006
Sara tells traditional Celtic tales, fairy tales with a spin, and some boomer-centric trips down memory lane.

Gene Van Massenhove
Arden Hills, MN
Phone: 651.633.7075
Email: evanmasse [at] yahoo.com
Joined: 2/19/2006
Personal stories and tall tales

Carla Vogel
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.879.0468
Email: Carlachai [at] yahoo.com
Website: www.carlavogel-storyteller.com
Joined: 5/30/2001
Carla Vogel is a writer and storyteller who performs originall and traditional Jewish Stories for both adults and children. She performs regularly at schools, synagogues, coffee houses, senior centers and community venues. She teaches creative dramatics, storytelling and movement classes.

Susan Warden
Lino Lakes, MN
Phone: 651.407.0382
Joined: 1/9/2001
A story artist telling from the heart, creating stories of enchantment, humor & mysticism. Susan tells for all ages with musical interludes at times. Types of stories 'haha', 'aha', 'aah' and 'amen!' "In natures infinite book of secrecy a little I can tell."

Kathleen Westgard
Eagan, MN
Phone: 651.405.9738
Joined: Nov 2003

Dwight Wilcox
Forest Lake, MN
Phone: 651.215.1018 or 651.297.7678
Email: dwight.wilcox [at] state.mn.us
Joined: 1/25/2003
Folktales and stories of all types for all ages, especially elementary children.

Elaine Wynne “Key of See Storytellers”
Golden Valley, MN
Phone: 763.546.1074 or 763.546.1662
Fax: 866.893.2937
Email: elent [at] comcast.net
Joined 2/11/2003
Storyteller/Psychologist/Activist since 1970's. Storytelling consultation groups for:
1) Medical and Psychologial professionals;
2) Personal Growth. Conducted research with storytelling and healing at Mpls. Children's Hospital. Conducts Women's groups with dreams & storytelling. Travelled and taught storytelling around the world; Co-teaches S.T. for parents, grandparents and other activists, and leaders with Larry Johnson.

David Zander “Story Safaris”
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.529.8964
Email: davidzander [at] state.mn.us
Joined: 11/30/2005
David grew up in West London (Shepherds Bush). He has traveled in 22 countries and taught in five. These experiences led him to study Anthropology and develop an interest in storytelling. He collects stories from around the world, including Europe (Russia, Ireland), Africa, Asia (China, India) and the Caribbean. He constructs story programs on a wide range of themes and audiences. He is a resident storyteller at the St Joan of Arc Summer Camps, has taught an Elderhostel course on Irish folklore, and was a storyteller at the Irish Festival (2007).