Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
In this episode of Real College Podcast we discover the benefits of learning a second language, take a dive into immersion language learning here at the U, hear from our multilingual gophers here on campus, reflect on the power of the written word, discuss if Minnesota should have an official language, and an extra special installment of Radio K sports hour!
1:30-Why Learn a Second Language?-Kasey Salazar
8:19-Immersion Language Learning-Emma Morris
10:12-How Many Languages?-Max Kaelberer
13:46-My Beloved Son of a Gun-Casey McCabe
26:12-Minnesota’s Official Language-Isaac Maruyama
34:24-Radio K Sports Hour-Jason Rutman
Susan Feigenbaum’s sculpture exhibit, Flights of Fantasy: Birds, Nature, and Art at Play is currently on view at the McRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. In this Area Voices segment, learn how she transitioned from a career in graphic design to one in ceramics, find out how she discovered her artistic voice in the new medium, and hear how she developed this phenomenal show abstractly depicting Minnesota birds in their natural habitats!
Central Lakes College is hosting a drag show fundraiser supporting its Rainbow Coalition at the outdoor campus theater at 6pm tonight. Alex Pfannenstein, also known as Dakota Hunter, is a President of the Saint Cloud State University Drag Troupe and will be performing at the event. They joined the morning show to discuss the event, how the Rainbow Coalition serves people and how drag has positively impacted their life.
The Red Lake Solar Project is a comprehensive energy initiative with potential to change the energy game for the Red Lake Nation while creating local jobs as well as appeal for new industries to move to the region. Bob Blake is Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development. He’s a member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and owner of Solar Bear, a solar installation company based in the Twin Cities. He joined the morning show to discuss the progress and promise of the Red Lake Solar Project and he explained how it’s a modern day progression of traditional Ojibwe culture and tradition.
For the first time in over a year, Jillian Rae will share a stage with her band tonight. Performing at the Chief Theater in Bemidji, she’s kicking off a virtual concert series running between now and June 3rd. Jillian joined the morning show today and discussed the past year.
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 Raymond Rea, the film maker behind Put The Brights On which was part of this years local set at the festival. Put The Brights On shines a light on what it is like to be a trans person living in the rural Midwest, and it might not be what you think.
Using stark images of rural landscapes and transgender voices, Put The Brights On breaks down stereotypes and leaves you with a feeling of understanding and acceptance. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we Put The Brights On with film maker Raymond Rea, today 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.
Kristen Anderson’s textile exhibit called Restorative Loops celebrates the interconnectedness between the phenological elements of the natural world and the cyclical nature of human existence. She spoke with us on the morning show about her work, her influences, how the pandemic impacted her workflow and the upcoming felting workshops for both youth and adults that she’s teaching April 17th at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.
Ross Hier of Crookston, MN – retired Minnesota DNR official – has produced dozens of watercolor artwork featuring birds; many who inhabit NW Minnesota. His work is currently on display at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Gallery, on the Thief River Falls campus of Northland Community & Technical College. Ross shares details of his artistic efforts, his love of painting and the wildlife that he worked with for over three decades.
