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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57 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 week's Local Alternative, we will hear music from Imagine the Silence, Hollow, Soul Thirst, and Pump or Dump with Burn Fetish

  • Added: Jan 28, 2013
  • Length: 59:27
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Matt Wallace of the Northwest Minnesota regional museum is in New York City, packing and shipping a large collection of artwork to be re-created in...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2013
  • Length: 07:08
Caption: A Gravestone Etching - Heather Sabian of Crookston, Minnesota
Crookston, MN artist Heather Sabian produces artwork that is both unique and unexpected. Her images are produced from "rubbings from gravestones",...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 07:46
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The Local Alternative is all new with music from Rivkit, Bergeron, Triple Stitch, July Fighter, and Pump or Dump with Word of the Carrier

  • Added: Jan 18, 2013
  • Length: 59:42
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Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! First to enter the arena this week is ...

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  • Added: Jan 18, 2013
  • Length: 01:55:52
  • Purchases: 1
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On this week's show, we feature new music from Restart Refresh, plus music from See The Rise, The Edith Massey, Glower, and No Wings to Speak of

  • Added: Jan 13, 2013
  • Length: 57:03
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Inez Mosture creates whimsical characters from Norwegian folklore.

  • Added: Jan 12, 2013
  • Length: 23:09
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Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Country kicks off this evening with Sh...

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2013
  • Length: 01:55:23
  • Purchases: 1
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The classic music group "Ethel" will be performing at the Museum of Art - serving Northwest Minnesota, based in Grand Forks, ND. The winter perfor...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Length: 04:50
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Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, discusses a new art exhibit to open soon at the Riverwalk Artists Gallery...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2013
  • Length: 04:05