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Minnesota Arts, Culture and History | History

EP223 Lightnin’ Slim

Otis Hicks was a somewhat unsung Louisiana blues man who was an inspiration to another Louisianan who would one day become world famous!


EP222 Ally Venable “Real Gone”

Ally Venable’s 2023 Album “Real Gone”


The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum’s Upcoming Programming

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Amy Degerstrom and Caitlin Carlson from the Stearns History Museum about the myriad of programming that the museum has coming up in the next few weeks. From the Grasshopper Miracle of 1873 to the Breakfast Club out at the Avon Hills Folk School all the way to the Whippersnapper Hour and the publicly available archives, the Stearns History Museum brings the history of our area to life through numerous engaging and unique activities.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


Creative, Innovative and FREE!

Charlotte Helgeson, Director of the Campbell Public Library of East Grand Forks, MN, has the scoop on upcoming events and activities at Campbell! Plus, she reveals two new books!


The EXTENDED Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles. C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area. Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports. C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.
This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


The Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles. C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area. Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports. C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


The Untold Story of QUEERSPACE Collective Coming to St. Cloud

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Nicki Hangsleben and Mandy Rubink from QUEERSPACE collective, a non-profit dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ youth with safe and insightful guidance through mentorships. Originally founded in the Twin Cities two years ago, the QUEERSPACE collective will be marking their St. Cloud area arrival on Friday, March 31, with an event at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream in St. Joseph where folks can learn more about their community building activities.


EP221 Janis and Jorma 1964

An Historic early recording of Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen


The Untold Story of the Great River Children’s Museum with Cassie Miles

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Cassie Miles from the Great River Children’s Museum. The museum is continuing to develop its location in downtown St. Cloud and will soon be a destination for families, learning, and fun with a variety of exhibits and activities. Information on their timeline and ways to help can be found online at greatrivercm.org.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


The Untold Story of Kenneth Watson and the 12 Faces of Sober

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU and KVSC alumni Kenneth Watson. Watson is a bestselling author with his book 12 Faces of Sober that chronical is journey as a veteran and a student dealing with substance abuse issues. He will be on campus on Wednesday, March 22 in the Eastman Lounge at noon to speak about his book and to just hang out and talk in an event hosted by the Recovery Resource Center and the Veterans Resource Center.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


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