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August 27, 2026

Kent Estey: The Art of Survival

On this episode, we speak with contemporary artist and White Earth Nation citizen Kent Estey. Kent paints at his home studio in Naytahwaush, in the heart of the White Earth Reservation. He's known for really bold abstract landscapes, acrylic, oil, ink, and metal. He’s also an author. In 2025, he released the children's book Picking Sweetgrass. His latest exhibit, "Mino-Bimaadiziwin: The Good Life" runs through Labor Day weekend in Detroit Lakes. [Read Transcript...]

August 27, 2026

NSS Weekly: One Year Later: Remembering the Annunciation School Tragedy

This week, we reflect on the anniversary of the tragic events at Annunciation Catholic School and Church. Then, we look at ways communities can heal from collective trauma, and why mental health support is especially important as students return to school. [Read Transcript...]

August 26, 2026

MNN Extended Interview: Legal Protection for Wild Rice

This week, we revisit reporter C.J. Younger's interview with Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh about why she is trying to pass legislation to protect the Minnesota state grain, wild rice. [Read Transcript...]

August 25, 2026

Margot Imdieke Cross: You Figure It Out

I remember going to the rock pile on the farm. My front caster fell off. My brother turned to me, and said, “You’re gonna have to pop a wheelie.” To this day, I am one of the best wheelie poppers. [Read Transcript...]