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Caption: David Connor in front of FEMA trailer., Credit: Daniel May
It was three years ago that Katrina made landfall in the southeastern corner of Louisiana. Within a day, New Orleans was filling with water. But sm...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2014
  • Length: 08:26
Caption: UM doctoral student Wylie Carr is part of a research team collecting public opinion on the controversial idea of climate engineering. His travels have taken him to Kenya, the Solomon Islands and the northernmost point in Alaska., Credit: Catherine L. Waters
Wylie Carr studies climate engineering - a 'Plan B' for global warming. The idea terrifies him. Someday, however, his daughter may need to decide w...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2014
  • Length: 05:31
Caption: Dara O'Rourke
It’s that time of year, again: the season of giving…or at least the season of buying. When you’re perusing the shelves, be they virtual or actual, ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 02, 2014
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Bryan gives an overview of some of the best places to cross country ski the North Shore.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 21, 2014
  • Length: 09:31
  • Purchases: 1
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A family stroll through the Australian bush.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 21, 2014
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 1
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It’s time to go outside. Join Ranger Kelly as she takes you for a walk to a melting stream in the spring at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 05, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Meditation on a hot desert hike in Joshua Tree.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 04:16
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Every weekend in February, somewhere on the outskirts of the Twin Cities, a group of artists gather and head out onto a frozen lake with a vision a...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 20, 2014
  • Length: 05:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Many people fear spiders, but they're an essential part of our ecosystem. KFAI producer Manda Lillie met up with Mia Schillace Nelson and her husba...

  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 04:22
Caption: Don’t miss Squirrel Appreciation Day at Gooseberry Falls State Park., Credit: Photo by Sparky Stensaas www.thephotonaturalist.com/
Duluth Public Schools will have a five day weekend for the MLK celebration this year, and Andrew Slade has some suggestions for unique North Shore ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2014
  • Length: 06:38
Caption: At the Canoe Journey, Credit: Photos courtesy of Jack Storm, used with permission. Jack Storms/StormsPhoto.com
In the Pacific Northwest, Native Americans honor their cultural heritage by participating in an annual canoe journey. A Swinomish elder shares his ...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2014
  • Length: 04:10
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Charlie Pulkrabek is a writer and visual artist living in the Bemidji area.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 22, 2013
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
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Permanence—the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely—might appear to be an outmoded, unrealistic concept.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2013
  • Length: 08:16
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Barbara Handelsman talks to her grandson Aaron about their close relationship.

Bought by WEZU, Prairie Public, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:05
  • Purchases: 3
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Dawn Burke talks to her husband, Don, about the rat sanctuary they’ve run out of their home for the past five years.

Bought by WEZU and Prairie Public


  • Added: Oct 04, 2013
  • Length: 02:35
  • Purchases: 2
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Mark Christensen is a published author, and a long time educator. He is Professor of English at Bemidji State University where is particular intere...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2013
  • Length: 02:23
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Bicycling is on the rise in cities, and it's no longer limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic ...

Bought by WJCT, WMNR, KGNU Community Radio, WFHB, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Sep 16, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Bicycling in cities is on the rise, and it's no longer limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic ...

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Sep 16, 2013
  • Length: 53:51
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Kudzu covered house, Credit: http://static.neatorama.com/
Kudzu is an invasive species of vine, introduced to the southern United States' highway system by my great, great Uncle Friday.

  • Added: Sep 01, 2013
  • Length: 07:05
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Moving all your belongings by bike might sound crazy, but if enough people get involved, it can be both fun and efficient.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 14, 2013
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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A proposed east-west highway across the state of Maine has been on the minds of legislators since it was included in the original proposal for the ...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2013
  • Length: 07:41
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Mike Rollin has worked as a translator, writing instructor, and community organizer. He lives in Minneapolis. The Beat is a daily reminder that, in...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2013
  • Length: 02:41
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Yahya Fredrickson got his undergraduate degree from Moorehead State University, his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana, and his...

  • Added: May 30, 2013
  • Length: 04:21
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What do flapjacks and log cabin mornings have in common? They conjure up the sweet smell of maple syrup. These days, more and more people are learn...

  • Added: May 15, 2013
  • Length: 04:58
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With temperatures slowly warming, more and more people are prepping their bikes for the next riding season. KFAI producer Will Wright stopped by Fr...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 19, 2013
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 1