Scott Pollock, executive director of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, recently shared the personal and professional aspects of his life on Winona Daily News’ Get to Know series.
To watch the full video, go to winondailynews.com. Here are some of his responses:
Q: What made you want to take up your current position?
A: “I think I’ve always been drawn to museums. Well, I shouldn’t say that I always felt a bit like an outsider in museums, I never really felt welcome when I was a kid. I knew what museums were, but I didn’t understand why we would be there. So I’m really drawn to – (which) really makes me want to work in my current position, it’s bringing in new people, everyone has their place. I am truly determined to make this happen. So I’m excited. I’m always looking for ways to make museums much more accessible. And, again, everyone has a reason to be there.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
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A: “It’s just looking back, I think, at the galleries and seeing all kinds of different people visiting them, rather than just the ones you might expect. I love coming on a Saturday, for example, and seeing the children who may have grown up in the neighborhood drop by the museum to see what’s going on there. I bang like hardcore punks, bang people who already know a lot about art, bang patrons. I just like seeing all kinds of people in the gallery exploring art, engaging with it.
Q: What are your goals for the future?
A: “I would say that professionally, I would like to amplify the history of the Minnesota Art Marine Museum. I think we have so much potential here to tell the world what we do and how we do it. It is a truly unique place. So professionally, I would put that on my list. Personally, I want to keep learning, as if I’m hungry to keep watching how other organizations, museums, cities, cultures do the work they do. So, I guess, maybe personally, it’s just a globetrotter around the world. Both for me and for my family to continue learning and growing.
Q: What are you most grateful for in life?
A: “It’s quite simple. I must say that I am grateful to people who are always ready to share something new with me and share their story. I’m just kind of an avid lifelong learner and I always take something away from a conversation. So anyone who wants to sit down and have a coffee, tea, share ideas, stories. It’s kind of what I’m most grateful for in life.
River Valley Tour: Winona County
Lake view
The Lakeview Drive Inn has been a Winona favorite for decades.
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Hills

Pictured are the hills bordering Winona.
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Lake and High School

Pictured is West Lake Winona, with Winona Senior High School in the distance.
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Greenery

Pictured is the greenery of Winona County.
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Hills

Pictured are some of the many hills in Winona County.
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Greenery

Pictured is greenery along Highway 14 in Winona County.
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Works

Pictured are some structures off Highway 14 in Winona County.
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The water

Pictured is a body of water along Highway 14.
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Hills

Pictured are some of the hills in Winona County.
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Cultivate

Pictured is a Winona County farm.
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Wind turbines

Pictured are wind turbines in Winona County.
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Cultivate

Pictured is a Winona County farm.
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Cultivate

Pictured is a Winona County farm.
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Welcome to Utica

Pictured is a barn in Winona County with a Welcome to Utica sign.
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Tractor

A tractor crosses a field in rural Winona County. The county has over 1,000 farms covering nearly 270,000 acres.
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farmland

Pictured is farmland in Winona County.
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Solar panels

Pictured are solar panels in Winona County.
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cultivated land

Pictured is farmland in Winona County.
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Farm equipment

Pictured is farm equipment in Winona County.
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Cows

Pictured are cows in Winona County.
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farmland

Pictured is farmland in Winona County.
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The water

Pictured is a body of water in Winona County.
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Winona County Sign

Pictured is one of the Winona County signs from Olmsted County.
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Flag

Pictured is a flag flying high in Winona County.
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The water

Pictured is a waterway in Winona County.
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Whitewater State Park

Pictured is the Whitewater State Park sign.
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Bridge

Pictured is a bridge in Whitewater State Park.
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Greenery

Pictured is greenery in Winona County.
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Hills

Pictured is greenery on the hills of Winona County.
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Walking path

Pictured is a walking trail in Whitewater State Park.
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The water

Pictured is a waterway in Winona County.
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fire tower

Pictured is the historic Elbe fire tower.
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Garvin Heights

The view of Winona from Garvin Heights, with Lake Winona in the foreground and the Mississippi River in the background. Winona County’s many waterways provide natural beauty and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Garvin Heights

Pictured is a view of Winona facing Garvin Heights.
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Garvin Heights

Pictured is a view of Winona facing left from Garvin Heights.
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Sugar bread

Sugar Loaf dominates the landscape of Winona. Hikers can take a trail up the cliff for a bird’s eye view of the city.
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River

Pictured is the Mississippi River next to the town of Winona.
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Bridge

Highway. 43 bridge spans the Mississippi River to connect Winona to Wisconsin.
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Winona County

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