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Skylights can be a source of sustainable heat energy according to new study

A new study shows that skylights, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing, could be a great source of sustainable heat energy for buildings. Dave spoke with building scientist Alexandra Rempel and Earth scientist Alan Rempel, co-leaders of a study at the University of Oregon that focuses on passive solar heating.

WTIP’s The Roadhouse is supported in part by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Jon Turk, featured speaker at Winterers Gathering, joins Roadhouse

Jon Turk, scientist, author, and National Geographic award-winning explorer, is the featured speaker at North House Folk School’s Winterers Gathering this coming weekend. He’ll be outside on the North House commons Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting, or if not, will present via Zoom. He recently joined Julie to give us a preview of what he’ll talk about at the Winterers Gathering.

WTIP’s The Roadhouse is supported in part by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Centerstage Minnesota, December 3, 2021

Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Becky Kapell, Hippo Campus, Cactus Blossoms, Figuring It Out, Superior Siren, Eric Koskinen, Bad Companions and more.


MHB – HOLIDAY SONGS – WEEK 2

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Week 2 featuring original holiday tunes by Minnesota songwriters, including tunes by Erik Koskinen, Practical Goods, Katy Vernon, and more. And your host tells of last week’s trip to JL Beers in Grand Forks ND–all on MHB!

(Aired 12/09/2021)


Thirteen: Nonconformity

Alice Blessing ’s newest portrait exhibit Thirteen: Nonconformity began as study of feminism and girls coming of age in a patriarchal society. It evolved into something much more nuanced when her own child came out as non-binary. The show now addresses intersectionality, gender, representation, and diversity all while celebrating children’s individuality.


Every Child Matters: Bemidji’s 1st Orange Shirt Day

Bemidji recently held its first Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters event. Attendees recognized the significant impact residential boarding schools have had on Indigenous communities. They shared stories, celebrated lives, sent prayers, and raised hope.


MHB – HOLIDAY SONGS – WEEK 1

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! It’s our monthly tribute to members of the MN Association of Songwriters, all holiday tunes, including artists Colleen Dillion, Bob Muscovitz, Greg Connor and more!. And we report on a Denver beer called “Pretzel Assassin–all on MHB!

(Aired December 2 2021)


Racism, Sexism, and White Women

Through anecdotal stories, What’s Up With White Women? invites white women to look closely at their life experiences in an effort to generate awareness of their role in perpetuating patterns of injustice. Authors Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith joined the morning show to discuss the missteps they made that inspired the book as well as ways white women can ultimately be agents of change in their communities


Centerstage Minnesota, November 26, 2021

Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Lady Midnight, Soo Line Loons, The Slamming Doors, Sarah Morris, Kind Country, Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir and more.


Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs are Naughty and Nice at Crooners, December 10-12

Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs used to do a naughty Christmas Show at Crooners, and a nice one too. But this year, they combine naughty and nice in a single show, and perform three nights, Friday and Sunday December 10 – 12 at Crooner’s. Phil Nusbaum caught Erin and Jay thinking about the song Love is Chrismas. He asked what was nice about it.


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