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Heidi Holtan

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Stories and voices of the people of northern Minnesota. From phenology to books - state politics to arts - youth and women. We are community radio in northern Minnesota - an independent NPR affiliate.

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709 episodes

New Book Recommendations From Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa

Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books for What We're Reading.

8m
Mar 07, 2023
Season Watch Newsletter, March 3rd 2023

Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

1s
Mar 03, 2023
After Sanctuary Votes, Timberjay Reports on Ely 2nd Amendment Meeting

Crow Wing and Itasca counties joined over a dozen Minn. counties passing Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions, and an Ely town hall promises to discuss the matter and other legislative topics.

9m
Mar 03, 2023
Minn. House Speaker Talks Budget Surplus, Tax Cut Priorities

Rep. Melissa Hortman says tax cuts should go to those who need it most while prioritizing pay raises for teachers and caregivers.

11m
Mar 02, 2023
Phenology Report, February 28th 2023

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature.

16m
Mar 01, 2023
Phenology Talkbacks, February 28 2023

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

14m
Feb 28, 2023
DFL Senator Erin Murphy on Nursing Shortage Legislation

The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act in the Minnesota Senate Addresses Insufficient Staffing

18m
Feb 28, 2023
MN Writer Paul Radomski's New Book Unspools the Mysteries of the Walleye

MN writer Paul Radomski's new book unspools the mysteries of the walleye in Walleye: a beautiful fish of the dark.

13m
Feb 27, 2023
From polka to comedy, Minn. comedian Mary Mack loves Northwoods culture

Mack, who describes herself as a hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin with a severe cheese dependency, has performed all over the country and on television, radio and podcasts as well as in animated programs on Fox and Hulu.

12m
Feb 24, 2023
Legislative Session 2023: Catalytic Convertor Theft with Senator John Marty (DFL)

Senate File 890 is Legislation to prevent scrap metal dealers from buying catalytic converters from anyone other than an automobile repair shop, auto recycling business, or a vehicle owner that demonstrates proof of ownership.

10m
Feb 22, 2023
Phenology Report, February 21 2023

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature.

18m
Feb 22, 2023
Phenology Talkbacks, February 21 2023

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

10m
Feb 22, 2023
MN AA 2022 Speech Coach of the Year: Tom Lucas

Tom Lucas, Bemidji, discusses the unique and rewarding experience of coaching speech.

18m
Feb 21, 2023
Observations of the Morning in Bemidji Poet Mark Christensen's New Collection of Poems

Observations of the morning in Bemidji poet Mark Christensen's new collection of poems: A Quick Reveal.

10m
Feb 20, 2023
Season Watch Newsletter, February 17th 2023

Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

1s
Feb 17, 2023
Season Watch Newsletter, February 10th 2023

Changes in nature can happen fast- don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

1s
Feb 17, 2023
Timberjay: The Public Needs Answers in Voyageurs Tasing and Cover-up

Witnesses mystified by tasing: Park Service remains mum on incident

14m
Feb 17, 2023
Veteran Journalist Goldie Taylor's New Memoir

"Goldie Taylor's The Love You Save is at once candid and devastating. Writing with clarity and elegance, Taylor has crafted a memoir about finding peace, hope, and love after surviving unspeakable violence. This book will stay with me a long long time."—Jaquira Díaz,author of Ordinary Girls: A Memoir

20m
Feb 17, 2023
New Books at the Bemidji and Brainerd Public Libraries

Hear about new books and events at the Bemidji and Brainerd Public Libraries.

6m
Feb 17, 2023
Cold Hardiness and Invasive Species with Rob Venette

Forest Researcher Rob Venette joins the morning show to discuss the effects of cold weather on invasive species.

16m
Feb 17, 2023
Phenology Report, February 14 2023

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature

13m
Feb 17, 2023
Range Towns Seeking Energy Independence with Aaron Brown

energy independence a century later in Hibbing

13m
Feb 16, 2023
Snow Snake Festival with Bob Shimek

Bob Shimek, a member of the White Earth Nation and snow snake expert, joins the morning show to discuss the history and meaning of the game. The School Invitational Snow Snake Tournament will be held on February 24th on Lake Bemidji, followed by an open competition on February 25th. Click here for more information!

28m
Feb 16, 2023
2/14: A Day for Honoring MMIR

Annual event amplifies the personal pain and cultural wound of missing and murdered indigenous people

12m
Feb 15, 2023
Captivating Debut Thriller From Ana Reyes

The House in the Pines is a captivating debut thriller from writer Ana Reyes.

9m
Feb 15, 2023
Phenology Talkbacks, February 14 2023

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

21m
Feb 15, 2023
A Community Vision for Agriculture with Jim Chamberlain of Happy Dancing Turtle

Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization that is home-based in Pine River, MN with a hub in the Driftless Region of MN/WI. We are dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change.

13m
Feb 14, 2023
Zero Waste with April Hepokoski

Back to Basics is a sustainable living event in Pine River MN sponsored by Happy Dancing Turtle on Saturday, February 11th.

15m
Feb 14, 2023
Re-cap of the ALA Children's Book Awards with Librarian Tracy Kampa

Grand Rapids Area Library's Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa re-caps the 2023 ALA Children's Book Awards.

10m
Feb 13, 2023