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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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.

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  • 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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57 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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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 ...

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  • 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
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Twin Cities Singer/Actress Thomasina Petrus has performed in the Mixed Blood Theater company's "Daughters of Africa" for nearly 20 years. Her mantr...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2012
  • Length: 13:37
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Warren Bowles is a Twin Cities native and has directed stage productions for over four-decades. As a highlight within Black History Month, he shar...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2012
  • Length: 10:20
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Jeanne O'Neil and her husband Tom perform folk music and teach folk dancing in northwest Minnesota.

  • Added: Jan 25, 2012
  • Length: 12:29
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Buffalo, MN family band "Dale Dahmen and the Polka Beats" join Ron and Elsie Shereck for a Pioneer 90.1 Christmas tradition.

  • Added: Jan 24, 2012
  • Length: 02:45:34
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Bluegrass music lends itself to casual dress. When your plans just involve some pickin’ on the front porch, jeans and old flannel shirt will suffic...

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  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 58:48
  • Purchases: 1
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Adam Wayne Wollenburg’s music sounds like Nashville, but he’s Minnesotan through and through.

  • Added: Dec 15, 2011
  • Length: 26:16
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In his younger years, Adam Hammer came to see that the teenage rebellion he once identified with in punk bands could also be found in the acoustic-...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2011
  • Length: 59:31
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Who was professional wrestler Buck Zumhofe?

  • Added: Jun 28, 2011
  • Length: 27:59