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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55 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

Caption: Family Day at the Museum
Sue Fink, Director of the North Dakota Museum of Art (serving Northwest Minnesota) talks about her role, children and the discovery of "art" - plus...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2012
  • Length: 10:16
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has been serving the northwest for over 30 years and the Annual NWMAC Art Exhibit is fast approaching!...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 07:17
Caption: Dawn Avery - Cellist
Danni Master, Collection Care Specialist at the North Dakota Museum of Art (serving Northwest Minnesota), gives a detailed description of her job/r...

  • Added: Mar 23, 2012
  • Length: 07:34
Caption: Concert Pianist Aaron Fagerstrom
15-year old Aaron Fagerstrom of Thief River Falls, Minnesota is making a huge splash in the world of music! Aaron talks about his sprouting career...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2012
  • Length: 15:34
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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director Mara Wittman discusses a new feature for the NWMAC website.

  • Added: Mar 20, 2012
  • Length: 08:04
Caption: Blues Performer "Big Ron Hunter"
The North Dakota Arts Museum (serving Northwest Minnesota) has a flavorful menu of performing artist and exhibits. Danni Masters, Collections Care...

  • Added: Mar 19, 2012
  • Length: 07:35
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council supports artists from many genres, to include grant money for regional students and artists. Executive Direct...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2012
  • Length: 08:35
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Matt Wallace, Director of the Rural Arts Initiative at the NDMOA will bring a new exhibition of art work to Northwest Minnesota.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2012
  • Length: 07:22
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When many musicians talk about their influences, they often cite acts from a generation ago. Not too many list the music of old time tent revivals ...

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Feb 17, 2012
  • Length: 59:22
  • Purchases: 1
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Jill A. Johnson grew up in the tiny northwest Minnesota towns of Strandquist and Karlstad. Her lifelong affection for small towns is the inspiratio...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2012
  • Length: 18:23
  • Purchases: 1