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A weekly updated collection of COVID19 programming from AMPERS and it's 18 Member stations!

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NL: Biidaapi – Antony Stately

From Ampers | Part of the Native Lights: Biidaapi series | 13:21

Greetings! Today we check in with Antony Stately, Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida), CEO of Native American Community Clinic (NACC). NACC is located in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis and provides health, dental, and counseling services to community members. Antony speaks about the challenges of managing a health care clinic during the pandemic, transitioning to telehealth, and we compare notes on the fun and foibles of distance learning.

Biidaapi_facebook_antonystately_small Greetings! Today we check in with Antony Stately, Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida), CEO of Native American Community Clinic (NACC). NACC is located in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis and provides health, dental, and counseling services to community members. Antony speaks about the challenges of managing a health care clinic during the pandemic, transitioning to telehealth, and we compare notes on the fun and foibles of distance learning.

Minnesota Native News Special Report: U.S. Senator Tina Smith talks about federal assistance for tribes during the Coronavirus pandemic

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News Special Editions series | 09:30

Tribes across the U.S. have been expecting their share of 8-billion dollars from the federal CARES Act that was passed at the end of March to support those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Some of those funds just started to flow to tribes the week of May 4th. Reporter Melissa Townsend talked with Minnesota’s U-S Senator Tina Smith, who sits on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

They talk about the delay in the disbursement of the $8-billion promised to tribal governments, problems in the way the money is being allocated for each tribe, new financial assistance for tribal casinos and a possible investigation into Indian Affairs Assistant Secretary Tara Sweeney over her conflict of interest in allocating federal assistance to Alaska Native Corporations that was intended for tribal governments.  

Screen_shot_2020-05-07_at_1 Tribes across the U.S. have been expecting their share of 8-billion dollars from the federal CARES Act that was passed at the end of March to support those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Some of those funds just started to flow to tribes the week of May 4th. Reporter Melissa Townsend talked with Minnesota’s U-S Senator Tina Smith, who sits on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. They talk about the delay in the disbursement of the $8-billion promised to tribal governments, problems in the way the money is being allocated for each tribe, new financial assistance for tribal casinos and a possible investigation into Indian Affairs Assistant Secretary Tara Sweeney over her conflict of interest in allocating federal assistance to Alaska Native Corporations that was intended for tribal governments.  

MN Announces Plan To Test 20,000 People Daily for Covid-19: MinnPost Reporter Greta Kaul

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 11:44

MinnPost Reporter Greta Kaul talks with John & Heidi on the Thursday Morning Show. She tells us about the announcement made by the Governor, along with public and private health officials, that they are unveiling a big testing initiative to be able to test as many as 20,000 Minnesotans every day for the COVID-19 virus. This initiative is between the Department of Public Health, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

Covid19_logo_small MinnPost Reporter Greta Kaul talks with John & Heidi on the Thursday Morning Show. She tells us about the announcement made by the Governor, along with public and private health officials, that they are unveiling a big testing initiative to be able to test as many as 20,000 Minnesotans every day for the COVID-19 virus. This initiative is between the Department of Public Health, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

Managing Stress and Anxiety

From KBEM | 09:25

Trevor Johnson is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He has helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety in these difficult times.

Calm-water-from-needpix-e1584459463167_1__small Trevor Johnson is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He has helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety in these difficult times.

Barely Brothers Leans Online at a Time When Businesses Are Closed

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Barely Brothers on Raymond Avenue in Saint Paul stocks records old and new. After decades working in other people’s record stores, owner Mike Elias finally opened Barely Brothers. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Mike opened up about the community created and served by Barely Brothers.

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Twin Cities This Week is an eight minute feature that keeps listeners up to date on what's happening in the Minnesota Music scene. The show combines artist interviews and music, and helps listeners make entertainment choices.

John Penny Attends to Unfinished Musical Business during Covid-19

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Guitarist John Penny composes in multiple styles of course want to record and release it his work. But that is easier said than done, as he explained to Phil Nusbaum.

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Twin Cities This Week is an eight minute feature that keeps listeners up to date on what's happening the following week. The show combines artist interviews and music, and helps listeners make entertainment choices.

Stay at Home Art in NW Minnesota!

From KSRQ | Part of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Corner series | 09:36

Debbie Aune, art instructor at Greenbush-Middle River School in NW Minnesota discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching art on-line during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nwmac_logo_small Debbie Aune, art instructor at Greenbush-Middle River School in NW Minnesota discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching art on-line during the coronavirus pandemic.

Northern Voices: Episode 22 - Shirley Nordrum

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Northern Voices: Celebrating Ties to Minnesota's Northland series | 10:00

Today, I’m back at the Indigenous Farming Conference in Callaway Minnesota. The conference is hosted by the White Earth Land Recovery Project and is surrounded by the idyllic Maplelag Resort. The resort is full of conversations about seed saving, solar power, foraging, and so much more. It’s early March, so we’re not yet in an official pandemic, but we’re having plenty of conversations about it! And we’re all spending extra extra time washing our hands.

It’s right after lunch and we all gather in a large room with couches to relax on as Shirley Nordrum begins her presentation…

Shirley’s presentation is called Unintended Consequences. There are good intentions when it comes to taking care of our environment, but Shirley looks at ways that that has created unforeseen results.

Northern_voices_-_shirley_nordrum_-_ep_9_photo_small Today, I’m back at the Indigenous Farming Conference in Callaway Minnesota. The conference is hosted by the White Earth Land Recovery Project and is surrounded by the idyllic Maplelag Resort. The resort is full of conversations about seed saving, solar power, foraging, and so much more. It’s early March, so we’re not yet in an official pandemic, but we’re having plenty of conversations about it! And we’re all spending extra extra time washing our hands. It’s right after lunch and we all gather in a large room with couches to relax on as Shirley Nordrum begins her presentation… Shirley’s presentation is called Unintended Consequences. There are good intentions when it comes to taking care of our environment, but Shirley looks at ways that that has created unforeseen results.

Dave and Amy Freeman on how their travels prepared them for having to stay at home

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 14:50

Dave and Amy Freeman have spent much of their married life traveling the world's wildest places - including a year in the Boundary Waters.

Roadhousesign_small Dave and Amy Freeman have spent much of their married life traveling the world's wildest places - including a year in the Boundary Waters.  Will chatted with Dave and Amy about how their time in isolation traveling together has prepared them well for staying at home now

NW Minnesota Artists and COVID19

From KSRQ | Part of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Corner series | 12:01

Sheila Smith of the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts gives an update on pending legislation in the Minnesota state legislature - as it pertains to COVID19 and the arts - and how the artists of Northwest Minnesota have sources of support and resources, through the NW Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts.

Nwmac_sheila_smith_-_headshot_3_small Sheila Smith of the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts gives an update on pending legislation in the Minnesota state legislature - as it pertains to COVID19 and the arts - and how the artists of Northwest Minnesota have sources of support and resources, through the NW Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts.

Ninisidawenimaag: Ojibwe Language Series for Kids

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Area Voices series | 14:37

Erika Bailey-Johnson is committed to sustainability, honoring Mother Earth, and exposing children to Ojibwe language. A newly enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation, she's also the Sustainability Director at Bemidji State University. Rolling her passion together with her heritage, she's developed a children's book series encouraging kids to connect with nature while learning Ojibwe language.

Collaborating with Ojibwe language speakers from Red Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth, her five book series Ninisidawenimaag: I Sense Them consists of one book for each of the five senses. All artwork in the series was created by area kids. The first book I See Many Things was recently released and thanks to a collaboration with First National Bank of Bemidji, it's found its way into the hands of all kindergarteners in Bemidji.

I like to call it a community book because there's so many different people that have helped along the way. And that's the part that I think is really unique about this. - Erika Bailey-Johnson

I_sense_them_small Erika Bailey-Johnson is committed to sustainability, honoring Mother Earth, and exposing children to Ojibwe language. A newly enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation, she's also the Sustainability Director at Bemidji State University. Rolling her passion together with her heritage, she's developed a children's book series encouraging kids to connect with nature while learning Ojibwe language. Collaborating with Ojibwe language speakers from Red Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth, her five book series Ninisidawenimaag: I Sense Them consists of one book for each of the five senses. All artwork in the series was created by area kids. The first book I See Many Things was recently released and thanks to a collaboration with First National Bank of Bemidji, it's found its way into the hands of all kindergarteners in Bemidji. I like to call it a community book because there's so many different people that have helped along the way. And that's the part that I think is really unique about this. - Erika Bailey-Johnson

Statewide COVID-19 Conversation with Maureen Ramirez, Director of DEED’s Office of Economic Opportunity

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 29:30

KAXE/KBXE's Heidi Holtan hosted a Statewide COVID-19 Conversation with Maureen Ramirez, Director of DEED’s Office of Economic Opportunity.
DEED is the Dept. of Employment and Economic Development.
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Ramirez_photo_small KAXE/KBXE's Heidi Holtan hosted a Statewide COVID-19 Conversation with Maureen Ramirez, Director of DEED’s Office of Economic Opportunity. DEED is the Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. e COVID-19 pandemic.

Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo - Word of the Day Toilet Paper

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo series | 05:24

Today Nana Boozhoo shares the Ojibwe word for toilet paper.

Boozhoo_logo_small Today Nana Boozhoo shares the Ojibwe word for toilet paper.

Covid Connections: Catie Belleveau's survival techniques are positively contagious!

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 09:25

Heidi spoke with Cate Belleveau this morning about how Covid-19 has affected her and how she's coping with the new normal of social distancing. Cate recently spent a couple weeks in Florida and self-quarantined for 14 days after her return. In this interview, she gets real about concerns for her children as they face adverse affects Covid is having on their occupations, but she also has a positive outlook that, like Covid, is highly contagious!

Cate_rose_small Heidi spoke with Cate Belleveau this morning about how Covid-19 has affected her and how she's coping with the new normal of social distancing. Cate recently spent a couple weeks in Florida and self-quarantined for 14 days after her return. In this interview, she gets real about concerns for her children as they face adverse affects Covid is having on their occupations, but she also has a positive outlook that, like Covid, is highly contagious!

Dr. Michael Osterholm on Covid-19: "We Will Get Through This But We'll Never Go Back to Normal"

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 15:48

Michael Osterholm, PhD, is director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and author of the book, Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs. He talked with Northern Community Radio's Heidi Holtan about our readiness for the Covid-19 pandemic, how we got to this point, and coping with the disease in rural areas.

Deadliest_enemy_cover_small Dr. Osterholm is Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, a professor in the Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, and an adjunct professor in the Medical School, all at the University of Minnesota. From June 2018 through May 2019, he served as a Science Envoy for Health Security on behalf of the US Department of State. He is also on the Board of Regents at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Reducing anxiety and staying calm during these uncertain times

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 12:20

During this stressful time, we've had some requests for advice on staying calm and reducing anxiety. Ann reached out to Dr. Sarah Metz, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco, to gather some information and tips on what we can do.

Roadhousesign_small During this stressful time, we've had some requests for advice on staying calm and reducing anxiety. Ann reached out to Dr. Sarah Metz, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco, to gather some information and tips on what we can do.

Amy Thielen on What to Cook Now

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 19:56

Amy Thielen is a chef, a TV cook, and a two-time James Beard Award-winning writer. She’s the author of The New Midwestern Table (a cookbook) and Give a Girl a Knife (a memoir).

Amytheilen_small Amy Thielen is a chef, a TV cook, and a two-time James Beard Award-winning writer. She’s the author of The New Midwestern Table (a cookbook) and Give a Girl a Knife (a memoir).

How you can stay mentally healthy while staying home due to COVID-19

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 08:22

Many of us are staying home or working from home due to coronavirus. That has a big impact on our mental health.

Roadhousesign_small Many of us are staying home or working from home due to the coronavirus. That has a big impact on our mental health. Dr. Tonya Hansel, a psychologist at the Tulane University University School of Social Work, joined Ann to talk about ways to stay healthy during this time.

After Years of Partnership and Despite Covid 19, Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira Release a Highly Curated Duet CD

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Singer Charmin Michelle and guitarist Joel Shapira have released a CD of thoughtful arrangements of great jazz songs. To record their songs, they managed to dodge the Covid Quarantine. And with luck, they’ll even have a CD release party. The Cd is called Butterfly Wings. Joel Shapira explains why the name.

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Twin Cities Weekend is an eight minute feature that combines artist interviews and music to help listeners make entertainment choices.

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison Reminds Us to Keep Our Eyes Open for Scams and Fraud

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 34:05

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison joined us this morning to about his role and what his office is doing to combat frauds and scams during this pandemic. He reminded us that his office is there for you - if you are seeing hoarding, are being scammed or are discriminated against you should contact his office 651-296-3353.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Minnesota. The Office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions and represents the State of Minnesota in state and federal court and administrative hearings.

The Office enforces state consumer protection and antitrust laws, regulates charitable institutions, and advocates for people and small businesses in utilities matters.

Keith Ellison is MN’s 30th attorney general. His job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety and respect. Before serving as MN’s Attorney General he Represented MN’s 5th Congressional District and he also served in Minnesota’s House of Representatives.

Prior to that he was an attorney specializing in civil rights and defense law. He is the 1st African American and 1st Muslim American elected to statewide office in Minnesota.

Keith_ellison_0_small MN Attorney General Keith Ellison joined us this morning to about his role and what his office is doing to combat frauds and scams during this pandemic. He reminded us that his office is there for you - if you are seeing hoarding, are being scammed or are discriminated against you should contact his office 651-296-3353. The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Minnesota. The Office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions and represents the State of Minnesota in state and federal court and administrative hearings. The Office enforces state consumer protection and antitrust laws, regulates charitable institutions, and advocates for people and small businesses in utilities matters. Keith Ellison is MN’s 30th attorney general. His job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety and respect. Before serving as MN’s Attorney General he Represented MN’s 5th Congressional District and he also served in Minnesota’s House of Representatives. Prior to that he was an attorney specializing in civil rights and defense law. He is the 1st African American and 1st Muslim American elected to statewide office in Minnesota.

Minnesota Native News: U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the CARES Act and American Indian Communities

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News series | 05:00

The CARES Act that was signed into law on March 27th provides emergency assistance and health care response for people, tribes and businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The law includes 8-billion dollars for tribes and urban Indian communities across the U-S. Reporter Melissa Townsend talked with U.S. Senator Tina Smith about provisions for Native communities. Smith represents Minnesota and serves on the U-S Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Screen_shot_2020-04-15_at_12 The CARES Act that was signed into law on March 27th provides emergency assistance and health care response for people, tribes and businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The law includes 8-billion dollars for tribes and urban Indian communities across the U-S. Reporter Melissa Townsend talked with U.S. Senator Tina Smith about provisions for Native communities. Smith represents Minnesota and serves on the U-S Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Local Doctor Diane Pittman on COVID-19

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 11:14

On our extended hour of the Morning Show Heidi Holtan talks to Dr. Diane Pittman from Bemidji about COVID-19.

Covid19_logo_small On our extended hour of the Morning Show Heidi Holtan talks to Dr. Diane Pittman from Bemidji about COVID-19.

Springboard for the Arts: Supporting Artists in Need

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Area Voices series | 11:06

Springboard for the Arts is a nonprofit that has been helping artists with the business of art for more than 40 years. From workshops focused on pertinent topics such as grantwriting, pricing, and legal considerations, Springboard has long-provided training and education on a wide range of business topics related specifically to the business of being a professional artist. Covid-19 has presented artists with a particular challenge to their business, the challenge of people not being able to be out enjoying theater or music or art exhibits or art fairs and the like. The shelter in place and social distancing instantly put a halt to many artists means of financial security. We spoke with Executive Director Laura Zabel and Rural Program Director Michele Anderson about how Springboard's Personal Emergency Fund has provided some assistance and how in just a few short weeks, Springboard has raised more than $200,000 toward the fund to support artists who have lost work. Artists and arts organizations are welcome to apply for financial relief thru the Springboard website.

Springboard_for_the_art_logo_small Springboard for the Arts is a nonprofit that has been helping artists with the business of art for more than 40 years. From workshops focused on pertinent topics such as grantwriting, pricing, and legal considerations, Springboard has long-provided training and education on a wide range of business topics related specifically to the business of being a professional artist. Covid-19 has presented artists with a particular challenge to their business, the challenge of people not being able to be out enjoying theater or music or art exhibits or art fairs and the like. The shelter in place and social distancing instantly put a halt to many artists means of financial security. We spoke with Executive Director Laura Zabel and Rural Program Director Michele Anderson about how Springboard's Personal Emergency Fund has provided some assistance and how in just a few short weeks, Springboard has raised more than $200,000 toward the fund to support artists who have lost work. Artists and arts organizations are welcome to apply for financial relief thru the Springboard website.

Great Lakes shipping season underway with COVID-19 precautions

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 09:53

The 2020 Great Lakes commercial shipping season opened last week, and we wondered how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting it.

Will chatted with Jayson Hron, director of communication and marketing for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, to find out more.

Roadhousesign_small For more great info about shipping traffic on the Great Lakes, see duluthport.comboatnerd.com, and marinetraffic.com.

How a crowd-sourced supercomputing project is helping the fight against COVID-19

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 07:03

We might be stuck at home, but if we have a personal computer we might be able to help in the fight against the coronavirus.

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We might be stuck at home, but if we have a personal computer we might be able to help in the fight against the coronavirus.

Dr. Greg Bowman is the leader of a crowd-sourced supercomputing project called Folding @ Home.  He joined Will on The Roadhouse to tell us more about the project and how we can get involved.

NL Biidaapi – Marcie Rendon

From Ampers | Part of the Native Lights: Biidaapi series | 10:31

Greetings! We are excited to catch up with renowned author, playwright and poet, Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) and we hear how she is using her time cooped up at home. Spoiler alert: she’s been writing funny stories and planning her garden! Enjoy this conversation with the insightful and creative Marcie Rendon.

Biidaapi_facebook_marcierendon_small Greetings! We are excited to catch up with renowned author, playwright and poet, Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) and we hear how she is using her time cooped up at home. Spoiler alert: she’s been writing funny stories and planning her garden! Enjoy this conversation with the insightful and creative Marcie Rendon.

Dance Party

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Stay Human series | 59:33

Get out your dancin' shoes and push the furniture to the walls. We're kicking it on Stay Human, where Terry O'Brien and Sue Searing describe how they learned to dance, Steve and Kate Lavalier take us ballroom dancing, Doris Kolodji reports from the Polka Capitol of America, and Terry Leinbach dances while she paints. Great music too, of course, for spirit and courage.

Dancing_small Get out your dancin' shoes and push the furniture to the walls. We're kicking it on Stay Human, where Terry O'Brien and Sue Searing describe how they learned to dance, Steve and Kate Lavalier take us ballroom dancing, Doris Kolodji reports from the Polka Capitol of America, and Terry Leinbach dances while she paints. Great music too, of course, for spirit and courage.

Twin Cities Native Organizations Move Online

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News Featured Stories series | 03:47

As shelter in place orders continue across the state of Minnesota, many tribes and urban Native organizations are moving their work online. Reporter Melissa Townsend spoke with leaders in the Twin Cities about how well it’s working.

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Minnesota Native News: A Special Conversation with Lakota Elder Nancy Bordeaux

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News Special Editions series | 27:29

This time during the Covid-19 pandemic is a time of illness and loss, but it’s also a time of healing - for many people and the earth - physically and spiritually. My name is Melissa Townsend and I’m a reporter and producer for Minnesota Naive News and the Native Lights podcasts. I recently spoke with Lakota elder Nancy Bordeaux about her work helping people heal through their traditional teachings, ceremonies and lifeways. Here is that conversation.

Screen_shot_2020-04-30_at_2 This time during the Covid-19 pandemic is a time of illness and loss, but it’s also a time of healing - for many people and the earth - physically and spiritually. My name is Melissa Townsend and I’m a reporter and producer for Minnesota Naive News and the Native Lights podcasts. I recently spoke with Lakota elder Nancy Bordeaux about her work helping people heal through their traditional teachings, ceremonies and lifeways. Here is that conversation.

Tim Sparks Shifts Gears to Complete a University of Wisconsin Guitar Residency Despite Covid-19

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Tim Sparks is one of the most versatile guitarists you’ll ever meet. That’s why he was asked to be in residence in the Guitar program of the university of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. But the whole thing was almost brought down by Covid-19. Almost…

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Twin Cities Weekend is an eight minute feature that keeps listeners up to date on what's happening the following weekend. The show combines artist interviews and music, and helps listeners make entertainment choices.

 

COVID19 Impact in Northwest Minnesota - Education

From KSRQ | Part of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Corner series | 08:58

Renee Jensen, Music and Choir Director at Stephen-Argyle (MN) school talks about the adjustments, challenges and results of teaching music on the internet - through distance learning - to her students.

Community_voices_small Renee Jensen, Music and Choir Director at Stephen-Argyle (MN) school talks about the adjustments, challenges and results of teaching music on the internet - through distance learning - to her students.

Strong Women of Itasca County - Listening To The Experience of a Pandemic on Women

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Strong Women series | 34:28

Listen, our lives have been turned upside down. All people's lives - but what about the roles women take on? How are they coping? Are they coping? We held a virtual listening session with some #itascastrong women and asked them how they were.

Strongwomen_1400_0_small Listen, our lives have been turned upside down. All people's lives - but what about the roles women take on? How are they coping? Are they coping? We held a virtual listening session with some #itascastrong women and asked them how they were.

Free Stuff

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Stay Human series | 59:33

I was getting a check from the government every month before the days of wine and 'rona - and the pandemic didn't change much for me, already living in a socialist paradise, mortgage paid off and health care more or less for free. Not so though for working people laid off, like my son Sam - who's featured today on Stay Human, along with Matthew Miltich and others, with stories about Free Stuff - get it where you can.

Sh_small I was getting a check from the government every month before the days of wine and 'rona - and the pandemic didn't change much for me, already living in a socialist paradise, mortgage paid off and health care more or less for free. Not so though for working people laid off, like my son Sam - who's featured today on Stay Human, along with Matthew Miltich and others, with stories about Free Stuff - get it where you can.

Staying at home is changing the human-dog relationship

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 11:31

So many things have been changing in the past weeks, and among them is that dog owners are spending more time home with their dogs

94615508_10158240462028147_640658229772156928_o_small So many things have been changing in the past weeks, and among them is that dog owners are spending more time home with their dogs. Dr. Christy Hoffman, animal behaviorist and director of the Anthrozoology Master’s program at Canisius College (Buffalo, NY), joined Ann to tell us about how dogs react to having more time together with their humans.

Bump Blomberg performs virtually on The Roadhouse

From WTIP | Part of the The Roadhouse series | 35:51

Bump Blomberg joined Will and Ann on The Roadhouse to make history, the first virtual performance! The performance took place on the air, as well on the WTIP Facebook page

Bump_blomberg_small Bump Blomberg joined Will and Ann on The Roadhouse to make history, the first virtual performance! The performance took place on the air, as well on the WTIP Facebook page

Music Promoter Ellen Stanley Helps Music Fans Access Music at a Time of No Live Music Venues

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Ellen Stanley’s Promotional Company is called EFS Publicity. Ellen promotes local artists, and the scene has of course shifted to the online performance. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Ellen talked about a service she provides that shines a light on compelling online shows.

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Twin Cities Weekend is an eight minute feature that combines artist interviews and music to help listeners make entertainment choices.

Statewide Conversation on COVID19 May 8th - Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan

From Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota | Part of the Conversations on COVID-19 series | 29:00

This week the conversation covered the disaparities in communities of color, testing of hotspots, and large gatherings this summer.

KAXE/KBXE has teamed up with community radio stations throughout the state, in partnership with Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, to bring you COVID-19 information for the state of MN. And, give you the opportunity to ask questions of our elected officials.

If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email covid@ampers.org or call 612-562-9895.

Peggy_f-stephen_maturen-getty_images_1__small This week the conversation covered the disaparities in communities of color, testing of hotspots, and large gatherings this summer. KAXE/KBXE has teamed up with community radio stations throughout the state, in partnership with Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, to bring you COVID-19 information for the state of MN. And, give you the opportunity to ask questions of our elected officials. If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email covid@ampers.org or call 612-562-9895.

The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre Programming at the Onset of the COVID-19 Outbreak with Denny Smith

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:55

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, just as precautions within the community concerning the COVID-19 virus are beginning to have an effect upon local arts organizations on March 18th, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith from GREAT Theatre.

Decisions were just being made about how their organization was going to cope with official cancelations and rescheduled events. You can find their constantly updated calendar here.

GREAT is also looking to the future to be able to continue providing programming to both the community in general and kids in particular. Check out their Virtual Lab for more!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, just as precautions within the community concerning the COVID-19 virus are beginning to have an effect upon local arts organizations on March 18th, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith from GREAT Theatre

Decisions were just being made about how their organization was going to cope with official cancelations and rescheduled events.  You can find their constantly updated calendar here.

GREAT is also looking to the future to be able to continue providing programming to both the community in general and kids in particular.  Check out their Virtual Lab for more!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Arts Board at the Onset of the COVID-19 Outbreak with Heather Allen

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:39

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Central Minnesota Arts Board Program Officer Heather Allen about the arts and arts programming in the radical shift in reality that has become our daily life now with the COVID-19 virus.

From cancellations and postponements, to how to move forward and emergency grants for working artists, Minnesota’s regional arts boards are working together, just like everyone else, to provide help and hope and to provide the means for a creative way forward.

This interview was recorded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbrek just as everything was changing.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant..

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Central Minnesota Arts Board Program Officer Heather Allen about the arts and arts programming in the radical shift in reality that has become our daily life now with the COVID-19 virus. 

From cancellations and postponements, to how to move forward and emergency grants for working artists, Minnesota’s regional arts boards are working together, just like everyone else, to provide help and hope and to provide the means for a creative way forward.

This interview was recorded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbrek just as everything was changing.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of SCSU's School of Social Work's Bridge to Community During the COVID-19 Outbreak

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud State University School of Social Work professor Shelia Moriarty and Intern Islam Abuhadid about how the college is trying to help its students during these strange times.

Beginning a few years ago, the School of Social Work began developing programming aimed towards helping SCSU students connect with community resources so that students who were experiencing unforeseen hardships might be able to complete their education. Today, however, that framework is providing a lifeline to college students who have now found themselves lost ithin the whirlwind of changes brought on by the COVID-19 virus and its effect upon our world.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud State University School of Social Work professor Shelia Moriarty and Intern Islam Abuhadid about how the college is trying to help its students during these strange times.

Beginning a few years ago, the School of Social Work began developing programming aimed towards helping SCSU students connect with community resources so that students who were experiencing unforeseen hardships might be able to complete their education. Today, however, that framework is providing a lifeline to college students who have now found themselves lost ithin the whirlwind of changes brought on by the COVID-19 virus and its effect upon our world.

The Untold Story of Distance Learning as ISD742 Closes Buildings for the School Year with Lori Posch

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:57

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we hear from St. Cloud’s ISD742 about plans to maintain educating students after Governor Walz’s executive order to keep schools closed for the rest of this school year.

As Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds out from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Lori Posch, school isn’t “closed,” it’s just very, very different right now. Posch has advice for students, parents, and teachers as we move forward through the remainder of a COVID-19 influenced school calendar.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we hear from St. Cloud’s ISD742 about plans to maintain educating students after Governor Walz’s executive order to keep schools closed for the rest of this school year. 

As Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds out from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Lori Posch, school isn’t “closed,” it’s just very, very different right now.  Posch has advice for students, parents, and teachers as we move forward through the remainder of a COVID-19 influenced school calendar.

For more details on the variety of programs and resources affected by COVID-19 precautions, click here!

The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum's Recording Stories Project with Carie Essig

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:53

You could be a part of the story that goes down in history as the Stearns History Museum is asking for your videos, photos, and other items that point to what daily life is like in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig about the role the museum plays during this time of true living history and how their programming is evolving with nearly every passing day.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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You could be a part of the story that goes down in history as the Stearns History Museum is asking for your videos, photos, and other items that point to what daily life is like in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig about the role the museum plays during this time of true living history and how their programming is evolving with nearly every passing day.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Maud Hixson Emphasizes Singing Career Priorities Other than Performing During Covid-19

From KBEM | Part of the Twin Cities Weekend series | 08:00

Twin Cities Music fans know Maud Hixson’s polished singing. Maud is a tireless worker on all aspects of her music career. Even with COVID-19 shutting down live performances, Maud is working on projects that will bring her performances to an even higher level in the future. She talked to Phil Nusbaum about what she’s doing now.

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MN Native News: Welcome Changes

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News series | 05:02

Mystic Lake reopens, Bde Maka Ska is official, and two Native leaders move from regional to national positions.

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Ep. 25: How Are You Doing?

From KFAI Minneapolis | Part of the MinneCulture Podcast series | 19:37

Hear stories of Minnesota artists making it work in this time of social distancing. Barb Abney hosts the Season 4 launch from her daughter's bedroom while social distancing at home. In an audio diary, Haitian dancer Djenane Saint Juste fields a robocall from a bill collector, shares intimate scenes sheltering in place with her mother, then hosts a series of boisterous dance lessons in her apartment. We make a house call to Hmong chef Yia Vang who looks to his parents' experience as refugees to guide him through the pandemic.

This podcast was produced by Nancy Rosenbaum with Anna Stitt and Emily Bright, edited by Ryan Dawes and Melissa Olson.

Untitled_artwork_6_small Hear stories of Minnesota artists making it work in this time of social distancing. Barb Abney hosts the Season 4 launch from her daughter's bedroom while social distancing at home. In an audio diary, Haitian dancer Djenane Saint Juste fields a robocall from a bill collector, shares intimate scenes sheltering in place with her mother, then hosts a series of boisterous dance lessons in her apartment. We make a house call to Hmong chef Yia Vang who looks to his parents' experience as refugees to guide him through the pandemic. This podcast was produced by Nancy Rosenbaum with Anna Stitt and Emily Bright, edited by Ryan Dawes and Melissa Olson.

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From Radio K | Part of the Real College Podcast series | 25:02

More RCP quarantine addition this week. This episode features stories to keep you up to date on how the pandemic is affecting campus and education, as well as some more light hearted content. 1:45- Quarantine Cooking by Zoe Challenger, 7:13- Quarantine Education 2 by Ben Halom, 13:23- Murder Hornets by Casey McCabe, 17:52- Boynton’s Corona Response by Tosin Faseemo.

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Radiok_small More RCP quarantine addition this week. This episode features stories to keep you up to date on how the pandemic is affecting campus and education, as well as some more light hearted content. 1:45- Quarantine Cooking by Zoe Challenger, 7:13- Quarantine Education 2 by Ben Halom, 13:23- Murder Hornets by Casey McCabe, 17:52- Boynton’s Corona Response by Tosin Faseemo.

MN Native News: Ball Club Park - A Park With Heart

From Ampers | Part of the Minnesota Native News series | 05:00

It’s been over three years since a group of Ball Club youth came together with the support of their community, to build a new park for area kids to play in and for the community to enjoy.

They’ve worked alongside the Ball Club Local Indian Council… an area group called the Circle of Healing… and a playground project manager.

The park they envisioned, designed, and planned, was set for a grand opening early July but, like many projects during this time, it’s been delayed.

However, the effort to build the park - that centers culture and inclusion - is still going as strong as ever.

Screen_shot_2020-06-10_at_3 It’s been over three years since a group of Ball Club youth came together with the support of their community, to build a new park for area kids to play in and for the community to enjoy. They’ve worked alongside the Ball Club Local Indian Council… an area group called the Circle of Healing… and a playground project manager. The park they envisioned, designed, and planned, was set for a grand opening early July but, like many projects during this time, it’s been delayed. However, the effort to build the park - that centers culture and inclusion - is still going as strong as ever.