MinneCulture Presents

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Today 1pm @kfaiFMradio, double dose of rock docs abt hometown heroes/hooligans @TheReplacements by @MinneCulture's @toddmelby. Ft intrviews w/ author @BobMehr (Trouble Boys) & mgr Peter Jesperson (Euphoric Recall @MNHSPress) + Chris Osgood of #SuicideCommandos & @tommy_stinson!

#WomenInMNHistory | From an early age, Wanda Gág was determined to be an artist. In 1928, she was invited by a children's book editor to write and illustrate a book, which prompted her to produce the manuscript most famously known as "Millions of Cats." mnhs.info/49WkAsD

Street artist Joe Ellis reflects on the history of street art in the Twin Cities leading up to the LynLake Street Art series on July 14. soundcloud.com/minneculture/j…

@slowpulpband @AntiRecords Awesome!! Any chance of a cassette release?

Hello world! 🌐 We are so excited to announce that our second album 'Yard' is coming out September 29th on Anti- Records. Pre-order at slowpulp.ffm.to/yard

Joe Friedrichs explores the role of women during the fur trade as told through the lens of a Grand Marais woman, Laura Powell Marxen. Like her great-grandmother, Mary Ottertail, Laura continues to trap and sell fur on Minnesota's North Shore. soundcloud.com/minneculture/w…

This is the story of how the Beatles came to Minnesota for one magical, madcap night in August 1965 as told by the people who were there. KFAI's Britt Aamodt reports. soundcloud.com/minneculture/b…

Over the course of a year and a half, Mayor Albert Alonzo Ames turned the Minneapolis Police Department into the most powerful crime ring the city had ever seen. KFAI's Tony Williams has the story. soundcloud.com/minneculture/d…

The history of the Animal Humane Society offers a jaw-dropping glimpse into Minneapolis life in the late 1800s. As part of a national movement, the humane society formed to prosecute cruelty to animals — and they prosecuted cruelty to children too. soundcloud.com/minneculture/a…

The Common Loon is an icon of northern Minnesota. But some researchers believe future generations of the beloved bird may be in jeopardy. In our newest podcast episode, Emily Haavik learns about efforts to protect Minnesota's state bird. kfai.org/minneculture-p…

Sometimes you need to take a step back. After achieving notoriety and success as a digital media artist, Paul Chan abruptly left the art world in 2009 when he hit “peak screen.” His new exhibit at the Walker explores what it means to take a "breather." kfai.org/minneculture-a…

Check your feed Minnesotans and Minnesota-curious folks!

Local story lovers, mark your calendars! Season 7 of the MinneCulture podcast premieres on Jan 5, 2023. Join us as we explore some of Minnesota’s most unique and influential characters. Hosted by John Gebretatose! Listen wherever you get podcasts. kfai.org/minneculture-s…

One of the funniest things in the history of cinema is when a Twin Cities movie theater ran Harold and Maude for 114 weeks straight, to the point that people started protesting outside

Coming up next at 1pm on @kfaiFMradio: New @MinneCulture stories on Books, Bait Shops, Sunken Treasures, Hockey, Self-defense, @owamni, & more!! Ft work frm @Sheila_Regan, @sophiacollins, Britta Greene, @dixiet007, Joe Friedrichs, @MichelleBruch, & @epi_climate, & @juliecensullo

After listening to a news story about another case of violence against the Asian community, Katie Hae Leo wanted to organize a self-defense class for AAPI women and nonbinary people. KFAI's Sheila Regan learns more. kfai.org/minneculture-s…

Many archaeological sites lie undiscovered on the bottom of Minnesota lakes. KFAI’s Michelle Bruch spoke with Ann Merriman and Chris Olsn about exploring Minnesota history by scuba diving. kfai.org/minneculture-s…

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Pieces by @MinneCulture's @Sheila_Regan @sophiacollins @epi_climate @dixiet007 @kristawax @RyanLeeDawes & Emily Krumberger. Creativity made possible by MN's Legacy Amendment + @kfaiFMradio’s generous listener-members. Please pledge to help us keep this Twin Cities outlet vibrant!

Today we'll hear stories abt #Minnesota Old Timers 🏒, Wildhive’s dance parties, @annieandthebang’s fight choreography,@RosevilleMN's pet cemetery, @KillackyJohn's new book, & @RedWingArts' new chapter! Tune-in📻 1pm @kfaiFMradio + please visit KFAI.org/donate to pledge!