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FRFF 2021: Solar Eclipse

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Dakota Maertz and Joe Eichele, directors of Solar Eclipse, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Dakota and Joe are students at Winona State University and teamed up with the Theatre and Dance department to create their film Solar Eclipse. Due to the pandemic this year the Theatre and Dance department was unable to hold their annual Dancescape in person, so Joe and Dakota stepped in to create this dance film. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take a look at Solar Eclipse, with directors Joe Eichele and Dakota Maertz, on Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/06/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


FRFF 2021: Fish Camp

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Hywell Taff Roberts, director of Fish Camp, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Roberts film takes us on a journey that connects an extended midwestern family to the Alaskan wilderness through fishing. Fish Camp is a story of passion, family, adventure, tradition and following your dreams. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take you to Fish Camp with film maker Hywell Taff Roberts on today’s Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/20/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


FRFF 2021: Connectivity, Networking for Everyone

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Brynn Artley, director of Connectivity: Networking for Everyone, which was part of this years local set at the festival. Connectivity takes a look at the importance of networking, but not in a business sense. The film takes a look at the importance of making connections not just for yourself, but for community. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for film maker Brynn Artley and Connectivity, today on Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/13/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Children’s Librarian Tracy Kampa Talks New Books!

Children’s Librarian Tracy Kampa Talks New Books!


Leila Slimani’s New Novel: In the Country of Others

Leila Slimani’s New Novel: In the Country of Others


Paula Hawkins’ New Thriller: A Slow Fire Burning

Paula Hawkins’ New Thriller: A Slow Fire Burning


Freya Sampson’s new novel: The Last Chance Library

Freya Sampson’s new novel: The Last Chance Library


Worth Repeating: A retrospective exhibit

Mitch Blessing’s current exhibit at the Talley Gallery on the Bemidji State University campus was 13 years in the making. A combination of new creations and previous work worth repeating, the show gently nudges viewers to slow down, look more closely, and contemplate more deeply.


Fishin’ On Stage in NW Minnesota!

Roseau, MN native Ben Johnston wrote and directs the play “Gone Fishin’.” With grant help – Individual Artist Grant – from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, his hilarious work is on stage in Warroad, MN as part of the Warroad Summer Theatre series.


Roll The Dice

In this episode of Real College Podcast we have a hodge-podge of various topics starting with discussions of the online learning revolution, conversations with international students here at the U, part one of a two part series about metaphysical practices here in the Twin Cities, an in-depth look at a dope band, lessons on why the First Amendment is important, a dive on the Paralympics, and the first installment of our new series getting to know Radio K!
1:07-Online Learning Revolution- Isaac Maruyama,
7:00- The International Experience- Max Killeen,
14:34- Metaphysical MPLS- Shannon Brault,
28:28- 1967 Band- Casey McCabe,
42:06- The Importance of The First Amendment- Max Kaelberer,
49:07- The Paralympics- Emma Morris,
50:47- DJ Bio: Ryan Pedersen


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