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Minnesota's Community Radio Stations
Minnesotan Paul Nelson was one of the great journalists of the golden age of rock music criticism. But by his death in 2006, he had become a recluse. Britt Aamodt tells of the story of the fan who wanted to make sure Nelson’s writing was remembered. [Read Transcript...]
The Wallets were a band in 1980s Minneapolis known for their high-energy jams and theatric performances. Producer Daniel Zamzow describes how in one of their earlier shows at Jay’s Longhorn Bar, the band attempted a prank that didn’t go as planned. [Read Transcript...]
Frances Gumm was born in 1922 Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She would grow to become the singer and actor Judy Garland, star of The Wizard of Oz. Producer Daniel Zamzow recounts the time she came back to her home state to sing with the Minneapolis Symphony in 1958. [Read Transcript...]
The independent music scene of Minneapolis began its ascension in the mid-1970s. This happened for a number of reasons, but, as producer Daniel Zamzow explains, one of the key players in this now infamous scene was recording label Twin/Tone Records. [Read Transcript...]
