Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Morningbird is the new name of the folk duo of Rob Wheeler and Jill Burkes of Hibbing, MN. They’re no strangers to playing music in the Northland, but have their very first recording out called Cosmic Escape. Will Moore talks to Rob and Jill about recording with Christopher David Hanson, the stories behind their original tunes, and personal connections to the cover songs also on the EP.
In this episode of Real College Podcast we will hear from fellow students about how to get involved on campus, discuss the return of the COVID freshman to a now open campus, have conversations about going to school out of state, get the downlow on all of the cool spots on campus, and discover one fun summer activity that wont break the bank!
1:10- How to Get Involved- Max Kaelberer,
6:20- A Tale of Two Colleges- Isaac Maruyama,
17:40- Going to School Out of State- Emma Morris,
29:25- Campus Travel Guide- Ethan Olson,
35:15- Summer Fun: St. Paul Saints- Casey McCabe
As the Greenwood Fire and other fires continue, there may be health impacts (such as smog) that will impact local residents and nearby communities. Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni , an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, joined Brian to talk about the impacts of poor air quality as well as the intersection of climate change and health.
“Sensational: the Hidden History of America’s ‘Girl Stunt Reporters'”, is a new book that focuses on women journalists who put themselves undercover in dangerous situations to expose societal ills in the 1880s and 1890s. The author of the book, Kim Todd, joined Ann to tell us more.
The Selby Avenue Jazz Fest is live, Saturday September 11 from 11 AM till 7:30 PM. As usual, Michael Wright, owner of the Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe, and David Bonko combine to produce it. This year, the headliner is International artist Nachito Herrera from Saint Paul. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Michael addressed how the fest got Nachito to perform.
Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! A great line-up of songs this evening, including ones by Bob Muscovitz, Bruce Caswell, Greg Connor, and Ellis Delaney. And we report of the top beer citiesin the USA–all on MHB!
(Aired 09/02/2021)
Virginia, Gilbert, Eveleth, and Mountain Iron are Minnesota communities that have worked together as an economic engine since the 1800s. Sharing a wide range of resources, the Quad Cities have a symbiotic relationship that continues today. In that spirit, Quad Cities First Thursdays pairs artists and performers with businesses throughout the Quad Cities every first Thursday of the month. Lindsey Bergan joined the morning show to discuss the initiative, how it came to be and what’s going on this First Thursday!
The drought is having an effect on multiple aspects of regular life in Minnesota. Minnesota DNR Waterfowl Specialist Steve Cordts joined the morning show to discuss the work he does and the impact the drought has had on waterfowl as well as the wetlands they use for sustenance. He also discussed Minnesota’s upcoming teal season for which opening day is this Saturday. It will be Minnesota’s first teal season since 1965.
