KSRQ

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KSRQ is Pioneer 90.1, a college-owned, community-focused broadcaster serving Northwest Minnesota and the greater Grand Forks, ND region. Pioneer 90.1 originates from the Center for New Media at Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls. The station features a blend of Americana music, locally-produced specialty programs (The Saturday Morning Barndance, The Root Cellar, Basement Rock), and programming from the Association of Minnesota Public and Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS). 

Series

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167 Pieces

Interviews with artists from northwest Minnesota.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jun 16, 2021
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93 Pieces

Highlights the arts and cultural events of Northwest Minnesota.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Oct 03, 2012
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1 Piece

Polka and old-time entertainer Cathy Erickson of Middle River, MN, plays your requests for polka, old-time, gospel, Scandinavian, and local music.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jun 06, 2012
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6 Pieces

On June 20, 2013, Pioneer 90.1 personality and local musician Cathy Erickson hosted a five-hour Accordion Festival broadcast from the Eagles Club in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. This series will feature performances from the many talented accordion players from Northwest Minnesota that appeared at this very special Accordion Festival event.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jan 15, 2014
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260 Pieces

Interviews with northwest Minnesota non-profits and artists, highlighting the work they do in our communities.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jul 27, 2017
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Interviews with visual artists about their work.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Oct 24, 2012
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52 Pieces

Residents of northwest Minnesota communities share nostalgic stories related to the culture and history of their hometowns. Segments feature content from county history museums along with the personal recollections of local people. Recent immigrants' stories will be featured, along with remembrances of traditional northwest Minnesota activities like farming, hunting, fishing, hockey, and snowmobiling.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: May 17, 2022
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9 Pieces

A look at the birth and growth of professional wrestling in Minnesota.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jun 29, 2011
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55 Pieces

Vintage audio recordings by northwest Minnesota musical acts are featured in a 55-minute weekly broadcast hosted by Thief River Falls music store owner Joe Kezar. A majority of these recordings, dating as far back as the 1960s, were made locally and have never been heard publicly. Some episodes feature interviews with local musicians.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Apr 19, 2022
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7 Pieces

A series of outdoor concerts recorded at Hartz Park, Thief River Falls, MN. "Live From RiverFest" features top performers from Northwest Minnesota playing the Pioneer 90.1 RiverFest Stage. Supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

  • From: KSRQ
  • Updated: Jun 10, 2011

Latest Pieces

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On this edition of MN Arts on the Road we welcome to the program Singer Songwriter Wayne Hamilton. Wayne has been performing music of one kind or a...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2013
  • Length: 34:00
Caption: Actual Wolf, Credit: Chaperone Records
This Time around we welcome the talented man, myth, and legend that is known as Actual Wolf. Actual Wolf is the alias of Grand Rapids, MN’s Eric Po...

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2013
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This time around we welcome Crookston, Minnesota based singer-songwriter Anthony Diaz to the Pioneer 90.1 studios to go on the record. Diaz is an a...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 54:00
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Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Starting out, Dale Menten takes us "So...

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  • Added: Jul 25, 2013
  • Length: 01:59:45
  • Purchases: 1
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Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! "Summertime" by Vintage Mink leads the...

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  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:44
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Gabe Douglas , Credit: Mark Johnson
This time around we welcome the high energy, Blues rock sounds of The 4ONTHEFLOOR Band. THE 4ONTHEFLOOR are best known for each member playing a ba...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 01:48:32
Caption: Ring of Kerry , Credit: Mark Johnson
On this edition of MN Arts on the Road, we present the music of Ring of Kerry Ring of Kerry, named after the beautiful craggy drive in southwestern...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 53:01
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This time around on MN Arts on the Road,we present the husband and wife duo of the Blackburns. Art and Teresa Blackburn have been performing in va...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
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It’s a family thing on this edition of Minnesota Arts on the Road as we welcome the O'Neill Family Band from East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Consistin...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 55:00
Caption: Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys
This time around on MN Arts on the Road we welcome Ely, Minnesota natives Pat and Donna Surface along with the Boundary Water Boys as they present...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 56:31