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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54 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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58 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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The Minnesota state fair began in 1859 and has now grown to cover 320 acres. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the most visited fairs in the count...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:59
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In 1894 Hamilton Harris Judson started an experiment with rural free mail delivery in Farmington, Minnesota. It afforded farmers to receive daily d...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 19:08
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Oliver H. Kelley was the founder of the agricultural faternity. A farmer who moved from Boston to Elk River, Minnesota, Kelley founded the National...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:20
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Garrison Keillor is a humorist, columnist, storyteller, and musician who represents Minnesota to listeners of his radio show, "A Prairie Home Compa...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 15:05
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In the early 1950's, Sister Kenny developed a successful program to restore polio patients' strength and mobility. Jan tells of this most controver...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:37
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Jim talks about his travel to Memphis, Tennessee to the US and Canadian Forum of the Lions Club. Also on this show: Joseph Watkins was a trailblaze...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 13:52
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Jim tells of the roots of Buffalo Point Resort at Lake of the Woods, MN. Also in this show: Jan tells several comical Thanksgiving stories.

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 13:16
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Jim tells of many aspects of Christmas, including the history of Santa Claus, helping those less fortunate, traditions of Christmas, the Christmas ...

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  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:01
  • Purchases: 1
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John Ireland was born in Ireland and immigrated to Minnesota in 1852. He was ordained a priest and was responsible for building many Catholic schoo...

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:19
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The Root Cellar: Rivers & Rice

  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 15:41