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.

  • 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

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Causes of the Great Depression and what life was like during that period.

  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 17:28
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Edgar Hetten of Northwest Minnesota passed away recently. He is credited with starting the snowmobile industry.

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 16:45
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Minneapolis country performer Sherwin Linton pays tribute to his friend Johnny Cash.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2011
  • Length: 31:11
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This week on Minnesota Arts on the Road, a live performance featuring the Sloughgrass Band, a family group from Birchdale, MN, ranging in age from ...

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  • Added: Mar 21, 2011
  • Length: 30:02
  • Purchases: 1
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Thief River Falls, MN singer-songwriter Carl Unbehaun knows how to pair original words and melodies in songs he calls strange, quirky, and even a l...

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2011
  • Length: 30:13
  • Purchases: 1
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Ken Follett's "Fall of Giants" is set during World War I. This show looks at the war's impact on Minnesota.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2010
  • Length: 16:58
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Ron and Elsie Shereck of Tabor, MN host the fourth annual Saturday Morning Barndance Christmas Party.

  • Added: Dec 15, 2010
  • Length: 03:05:14
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Thief River Falls-based jazz, rock, and blues band "Loose Change" perform live.

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Minnesota Arts on the Road, a performance from Thief River Falls, Minnesota-based blues band Little Bobby and the Storm.

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  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Roots rockers Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons play the Pennington County Fairgrounds, Thief River Falls, MN.

  • Added: Jun 24, 2010
  • Length: 55:25