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Summer rain

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


Gus’ Wild Side: Thoughts on nature and modern life

In this edition of Gus’ Wild Side, we’ll hear Gus’ thoughts on the natural world….and the possible costs of modern life. Gus’ Wild Side is a regular feature on WTIP. Gus writes about our connections to Nature as he explores wildness from the High Arctic to his own backyard along the North Shore of Lake Superior.


Sunny’s Back Yard: Early summer in the Superior Highlands

Sunny has lived off-grid in rural Lake County for the past 18 years and is a regular commentator on WTIP. In this edition we’ll hear about what’s been happening in Sunny’s Back Yard, and Sunny’s love of early summer bird calls.


Jaques Art Center Community Canvas Event

The Jaques Art Center has been bringing visual art experiences to the Aitkin area for 22 years. This weekend kicked off their latest exhibit, Community Canvas, created by people who live in and love the Aitkin area. We spoke with Barden Heft the President of the Jaques Board of Directors. He told us the history of the Jaques Art Center, explained the Community Canvas project and talked about what the Jaques Art Center brings to Aitkin.


“Half-way” full moon

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


“Rivers of gold”

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


Summer critter sightings

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


Summer solstice

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


Loon hatching

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


Forest Green-up

Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint.


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