Natalie Stanton-Peterson

Behind The Work: Natalie Stanton-Peterson

From: WTIP
Series: Arts and Culture
Length: 04:26

"Behind the Work" is dedicated to exploring people’s lives, what they do to get by, and the contributions people make to the community. It is not only an exploration of people’s livelihoods, but also an exploration of their passions and hobbies. In this episode WTIP North Shore Community Radio goes to work with international worker Natalie Stanton-Peterson, who currently lives and works on the North Shore of Minnesota. Read the full description.

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Natalie grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and St. Thomas, and currently lives in Lutsen, Minnesota. She works as a chef and food service manager for two restaurants on the North Shore of Minnesota. She has spent 16 months living in Cook County, and plans to return to Jamaica in November.

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Piece Description

Natalie grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and St. Thomas, and currently lives in Lutsen, Minnesota. She works as a chef and food service manager for two restaurants on the North Shore of Minnesota. She has spent 16 months living in Cook County, and plans to return to Jamaica in November.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

After spending most of her life in Kingston, Jamaica, Natalie Stanton-Peterson probably thought the chilly North Shore of Minnesota would be the last place she would end up. But, after finishing her degree, Natalie signed up for an international work program and was assigned to two jobs in Cook County. In this “Behind the Work” feature, Kelly Schoenfelder, with WTIP North Shore Community Radio, explores her impressions of the North Shore and what it’s like to work in America.

OUTRO:

That was Kelly Schoenfelder with WTIP North Shore Community Radio, online at wtip.org. Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.