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Kay Hannahan

Today on Culture Clique, MCMD is joined by Kay Hannahan. Kay hanahan is a WSU professor, fullbright scholar and documentary filmaker. We learn more about her life, and working from home as a new mother, as well as teaching students she’s never met in person. Learn about her journey that led her here. right here on Culture Clique.
Original air date: 11/12/20.

Culture Clique is written and 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.


Technology Learning and Teaching with Dr. Ken Graetz

Today on culture clique, we’re joined by Ken Graetz. Ken Graetz is director of Winona State Technology Learning and Teaching, a social psychologist and wsu professor. We learn more about him, his role at Winona State and working from home and the technology that made it happen. Learn more, right here on KQAL’s Culture Clique.
Original air date: 11/05/20.

Culture Clique is written and 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.


MN Reads: “Yang Warriors” by Kao Kalia Yang, ill. by Billy Thao

One look at the whimsical cover illlustration for Kao Kalia Yang’s Yang Warriors, and you’re pretty sure what it’s going to be about: a band of plucky little kids who accomplish something marvelous amidst hilarity and hijinks.


MN Reads: “Why the Bear Has A Short Tail” by Giniwgiizhig and illustrated by Sam Zimmerman

Sam Zimmerman is taking a class to re-learn his language, Ojibwemowin.

He laughs his efforts are making his ancestors’ ears bleed, but if Sam’s ancestors have been keeping track of him, chances are they’re pretty proud.


Zoe Carrasco, President of BSU’s Black Student Union

Zoe Carrasco was attending Girls State in St. Paul when Officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of killing Philando Castile. It changed her perspective and the trajectory of her life. She studies Criminal Justice at Bemidji State University where she’s also a member of the track and field team and President of the BSU Black Student Union. In this Area Voices, learn why she’s committed to police reform and how the Black Student Union serves students at Bemidji State.


Minnesota Music Notes Featuring Reina del Sid

This week on Minnesota Music notes Brett Carter features Twin Cities singer/songwriter Reina del Sid. During the pandemic, Reina started hosting livestream concerts with guitarist Toni Lingdren as a way to stay connected with her audience. Reina Del Cid describes herself as an English major nerd with a penchant for sci-fi tv shows, Virginia Woolf, fine chocolate, coffee and good whiskey (neat). Prior to the pandemic, Reina del Cid toured extensively and gained a strong following in the United States, Europe, and online. With the hope of vaccines and herd immunity, the band will head to Australia this October.


Centerstage Minnesota, April 30, 2021

Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Nikki & The RueMates, Adam Levy, Annie and the Bang Bang, Trampled by Turtles, The Replacements, Chastity Brown and more.


Celebrate May Day

The wheel is turning. Celebrate May Day with Stay Human. Puppeteers, dancers, muralists, storytellers and dreamers — artists bringing us the vital messages. Dance into spring, with Stay Human.


Sexual Assault, Consent, and Talking with Kids

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Gabrielle Congrave Baggenstoss is a Regional Navigator for Support Within Reach, a sexual violence resource center. In this segment of Area Voices, she discusses the prevalence of sexual assault, what consent is, how to help children grow stronger in their ability to protect their bodies, and much more.


Lewberger Comedy Group

Today on The Live Feed we aget to hear the comedic band Lewberger and their wacky fun songs. Lewberger were finalists on NBC’s Bring the Funny and consist of Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. We get to learn how they got together, what is was like being on TV, and what they have been up to during the pandemic. This is KJ with Lewberger on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 04/30/21.
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.


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