Realgoodwords

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


129 Pieces

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Heidi Holtan talks to Minnesota author Shelly Boyum-Breen about the Pine River-Backus areas 9th Annual Community Read, which will be focusing on th...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2017
  • Length: 23:38
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Heidi Holtan talks with Bob King, author of the book, "Night Sky with the Naked Eye". How to find planets, constellations, satellites and other ni...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2016
  • Length: 14:15
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Heidi Holtan talks with Beatrice Ojakanagas about her latest cookbook, "Homeade: Finnish Rye, Feed Sack Fashion, and Other Simple Ingredients from ...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Dec 05, 2016
  • Length: 17:56
  • Purchases: 1
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Heidi Holtan talks with author Mary Casanova about her new novel "Ice Out", inspired by real events in early 1920's Minnesota.

  • Added: Nov 04, 2016
  • Length: 08:41
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Heidi Holtan talks with author Mark Munson about his new novel "Boomtown".

  • Added: Sep 21, 2016
  • Length: 12:32
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Heidi Holtan talks with Minnesota author Peter Geye about his new book "Wintering".

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Sep 08, 2016
  • Length: 19:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Brett Carter talks with Minnesota Children's Illustrator and Author Nancy Carlson about her life and work.

  • Added: Aug 24, 2016
  • Length: 09:19
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Realgoodwords contributing writer Sasquatch shares his thoughts on Hollywoods search to locate him.

  • Added: Jul 12, 2016
  • Length: 02:40
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Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani about her latest novel "Brava Valentine" and also about her family's history on the Iron Range of Minnesota.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 16:48
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Heidi talks with William Kent Krueger about "Heaven's Keep"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 14:58
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Julie Klassen about her book of historical fiction that's been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award, "The Silent Governess."

  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 15:36
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Regular KAXE contributor Robert Saxton is a writer and is often referred to as "the minivan man," here's his essay about being a Hockey Dad (fyi: t...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 06:52
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Duluth journalist Wendy K. Webb her debut creepy novel "The Tale of Halcyon Crane," ("creepy" in a good way)

  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 18:15
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Deborah Adele is the author of the book "Yamas & the Niyamas - Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice"and the co-owner of YogaNorth in Duluth, MN

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 17:16
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Regular KAXE contributor Nathan Bergstedt reviews "How To Steal A Car" by MN author Pete Hautman

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 02:32
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Known for her books and movies like "Because of Winn-Dixie" and "The Tale of Despereaux", MN Book Award Nominee Kate DiCamillo about her latest "Th...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 24:57
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Pulitzer Prize nominee, #1 New York Times bestseller, and MN Book Award Nominee Alison McGhee about her picture book "The Song of Middle C."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 17:49
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Heidi talks with poets Louis Jenkins and Steve Downing about their poetry and their event happened on April 21st at Itasca Community College

  • Added: Apr 26, 2010
  • Length: 10:56
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Local author Dwane Schwartz and his latest called "Calumet," a mystery set in Calumet that involves the Klan.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2010
  • Length: 08:42
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MN author Keven Malmquist talks with Heidi Holtan about "F.L. Wasselwick's Return of the Golden Turtle"

  • Added: May 21, 2010
  • Length: 14:47