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Lara Hicks: From Bemidji to the United Nations

Lara Hicks graduated from Bemidji High School in 2017. As Executive Assistant and Assistant United Nations (UN) Representative for UNANIMA International at the UN, her work empowers women and children living in extreme poverty across the globe. Katie Carter caught up with Lara at her office just as the 66th Annual Commission on the Status of Women was winding down. They discussed Lara’s journey to the UN, her work, and what gives her hope for women and girls in the future. Lara also shared advice for anyone considering work in global affairs.


Frozen River Film Fest 2021: Environmental Shorts From Insight Dance Creative Practice

Today on Art Beat we’re talking to Sydney Swanson about her film, Environmental Dance Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. We were able to gain more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I’m Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film Environmental Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice today on Art Beat
Original air date: 03/22/22.
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Frozen River Film Fest 2021: 1001 Arab Futures

Today on Art Beat we’re catching up with Sharon Mansur again to talk about her film, 1001 Arab Futures from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She was this year’s guest curator but talked specifically about the film that she produced. We received more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I’m Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film 1001 Arab Futures on today’s Art Beat.
Original air date: 03/08/22.
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Frozen River Film Fest ’21 Guest Curator Sharon Mansur

Today on Art Beat we’re talking with Sharon Mansur, the first ever guest curator for the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She shared more about this year’s festival, her own workshop and film that will be presented, and what inspires her passion for dance. I’m Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the Frozen River Film Festival 2022 from Sharon Mansur, on today’s Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 01/18/22
The Sound is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Growing Up Diseased, Pt 2

In the conclusion to this two part episode of Real College Podcast we will learn about the pandemic hobbies and pastimes of our fellow Gophers, reflect and digest the changes and challenges of the past two years, and dive into the intersection of college athletics and pandemic protocols!

1:12-COVID Hobbies-Emma Morris,
10:22-Pandemic Reflections-Isaac Maruyama,
18:12-COVID Impacts on College Athletics-Ethan Olson


Forward in Retreat!

Fosston, MN resident and fine arts supporter Bonnie Stewart has all of the inspiring details of advancing writing skills in a three-day retreat in Fosston. Scheduled for late April the event is funded in part by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council!


Winona’s Unique Healthcare Fair with Donna Kamann

Did you know that Winona has many unique health practices? Today on Don’t Cha Know, Donna Kamann from Tincture of Thyme joins Doug and Bill to talk about the many different options that Winona offers when it comes to healthcare. In addition to Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, & Energy workers, we have an Acupuncturist, Clinical Herbalist/Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Holistic Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, and Integrative Functional Health Physician. We even have a Therapeutic Sound studio where you can get a gong bath! Stick around as Doug and Bill learn about Winona’s unique healthcare options with Donna Kamann, today on Don’t Cha Know.
Original air date: 03/21/22.
Don’t Cha Know is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Logan Monroe: Learning, honoring and teaching Ojibwe culture

Logan Monroe will co-facilitate Niimi’idiwag (They Dance), a program about the history of the Anishinaabe powwow at the Beltrami Historical Society at 6pm Saturday, March 26th.

In this Area Voices, Monroe discusses his commitment to practicing and sharing Anishinaabe culture, the positive emotional experience of powwow, the extra-curricular activities at Remer High School that influenced him, and much more.


Growing Up Diseased Pt 1

In part one of this two part episode of Real College Podcast we take a dive into pandemic terminology and COVID slang, profile local band Kiss The Tiger’s newest project, and discuss agoraphobia or the fear of public places and social interactions!

1:25-COVID Slang-Andrew Kicmol,
6:48-Stone Baby-Casey McCabe,
22:22-Agoraphobia-Quinn Mcclurg


Just like riding a bike: A conversation with Natalie Gille

So many signs of spring outside! Along with the budding of the aspen comes the biking of the human. Natalie Gille is the Greater MN Program Manager for Bike MN. She’s an instructor for the League of American Bicyclists and the lead ninja for the Pedaling Ninjas, a family friendly bike riding group in Bemidji.

Pedaling Ninjas is a local biking group taking part in a 30 day bike challenge with Bemidji Parks and Recreation– the Burley Brigade aims to connect family, friends and community thru biking…Bike MN engages people, provides education, and advocates for biking and walking.


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