The Beat

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

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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

This series features short poems by writers that have some connection to Minnesota. Some of these poets are alive, some are not. Some are well known, some are not.

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


852 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Joyce Sutphen is Minnesota's Poet Laureate. Here Joyce Sutphen recites her poem, "Two Reasons To Keep This Poem." The Beat is a daily reminder that...

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  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:12
  • Purchases: 2
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Joyce Sutphen is Minnesota's Poet Laureate. Here Joyce Sutphen recites her poem, "Just For the Reocrd." The Beat is a daily reminder that, in Minne...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 01:50
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Joyce Sutphen is Minnesota's Poet Laureate. Here Joyce Sutphen recites her poem, "The Book of Hours." The Beat is a daily reminder that, in Minneso...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:19
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Joyce Sutphen is Minnesota's Poet Laureate. Here Joyce Sutphen recites her poem, "Rodin On Film." The Beat is a daily reminder that, in Minnesota p...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:00
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Ron Frannea lives in Moorhead, Minnesota where he was born and raised. He's an adjunct Professor of English at both Minnesota State University - Mo...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:25
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Angela Foster is a Pine City poet who, with her sister Candace Simar, has written a book of poems and essays, "Farm Girls," which was recently publ...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 01:55
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Candace Simar is a Pequot Lakes poet who with her sister Angela Foster, has written a book of poems and essays, "Farm Girls," which was recently re...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:06
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Renee Loehr is a part-time freelance writer, a mother of three, and grandmother of eight, who lives in Moorhead. She's published numerous poems, es...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 01:28
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Dean Brooks graduated from Bemidji State University in 2012 with a degree in Creative Writing. He looks for inspiration in dusty corners, early mor...

  • Added: Aug 07, 2013
  • Length: 01:24
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LouAnn Shepard Muhm is a widely published poet and teacher living in northern Minnesota. She has been featured in the mnartists.org series "What Li...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2013
  • Length: 01:28
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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...

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2013
  • Length: 03:07
  • Purchases: 1
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Linda Back McKay is an independent advertising and marketing director. She is widely published. Linda Back McKay is also a long time volunteer and ...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2013
  • Length: 02:06
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James C. Henderson is a graduate of Metropolitan State University's Creative Writing program, and Hamline University's MFA program. He lives in New...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:18
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Julie Hart grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. She went to Carlton College, and has been pursuing her education ever since...to the ends of the earth....

  • Added: Jul 30, 2013
  • Length: 02:37
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Susan Carol Hauser is a poet, essayist, and natural history writer who recently retired from her position at Bemidji State University. She's won th...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 01:54
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Mark Maire is a retired reference and technical services librarian who's lived in Duluth for most of his adult life. His poems have been published ...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 01:59
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Alyssa Joy is a student at Bemidji State University who is from North Minneapolis. Her poetry is an exploration of the painful struggle of human ex...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:22
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Francine Sterle is the author of 2006 book "Nude In Winter," which was a finalist for the LA Times Book of the Year. She has also published two oth...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:19
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Mike Forbes is a Bemidji area writer. He's been published in Fire Ring, The Talking Stick, The Poet's Touch Stone, Voices For the Land, among other...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 01:28
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Ella Edbloom is a twelve year old who lives near Duluth. And she loves being outside exploring with her 4-wheeler. She loves to write poetry. Her i...

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  • Added: Jul 17, 2013
  • Length: 01:06
  • Purchases: 1