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Playlist: Jeff Carmack's Portfolio

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This is a collection of the long form feature stories that I have produced for KVSC Radio in accordance with the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Enjoy!

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Preperation for National History Day at SCSU's Miller Learning Resource Center

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:07

KVSC Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack reports on the Library Day held at St. Cloud State University for middle school students as they prepare for the National History Day competition.

Books_small KVSC News with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund presents a feature on the recent Library Day held on the St. Cloud State University campus at the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center.  The Library Day was a partnership between the SCSU History Department, the Minnesota Historical Society, and area middle school teachers to prepare students for the upcoming National History Day competition.

Saunter Along the St. Cloud Arts Crawl

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:35

On a late November 2009 Friday night, St. Cloud's downtown came to life with artists, musicians, and 800 people exploring the St. Cloud Art Crawl. KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack took this interactive stroll too.

1_img_0467_small On a late November 2009 Friday night, St. Cloud's downtown came to life with artists, musicians, and 800 people exploring the St. Cloud Art Crawl.  KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack took this interactive stroll too. He brings you an audio tour with Art Crawl organizers, artists, performers and spirited souls.

Go ahead, use your favorite digital device and saunter through downtown St. Cloud with us.  This production is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Saunter Along the St. Cloud Arts Crawl

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:35

On a late November 2009 Friday night, St. Cloud's downtown came to life with artists, musicians, and 800 people exploring the St. Cloud Art Crawl. KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack took this interactive stroll too.

1_img_0467_small On a late November 2009 Friday night, St. Cloud's downtown came to life with artists, musicians, and 800 people exploring the St. Cloud Art Crawl.  KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack took this interactive stroll too. He brings you an audio tour with Art Crawl organizers, artists, performers and spirited souls.

Go ahead, use your favorite digital device and saunter through downtown St. Cloud with us.  This production is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:26

This Minnesota Historical Society site is a focal point of Ojibwe culture in Minnesota and has been in existence for nearly 100 years. The museum and trading post offers many workshops and continues to be a meeting place between the Ojibwe and Minnesotans. You will also hear from Tribal Elders regarding the preservation of ancient Ojibwe culture, issues and successes on the reservation, and the tribe’s role in today’s modern world

Birchangel_f_small In January of 2010, KVSC's Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack traveled a bit north and east of St. Cloud to spend time at a site many of you have probably driven by, or visited in person.  This podcast takes you on a journey to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post north of Onamia, MN.  This Minnesota Historical Society site is a focal point of Ojibwe culture in Minnesota and has been in existence for nearly 100 years.  The museum and trading post offers many workshops and continues to be a meeting place between the Ojibwe and Minnesotans.  You will also hear from Tribal Elders regarding the preservation of ancient Ojibwe culture, issues and successes on the reservation, and the tribe’s role in today’s modern world. This report is produced with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Wining and Dining Tips with St. Cloud Sommelier

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 31:33

St. Cloud businessman Nick Barth, the owner and operator of Cru Wine Specialists, shares his passion and sommelier skills in this lively conversation with Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack.

Wine_cheese_small KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack spends some time with a local wine expert in an effort to bring comfort to the intimidated, continuing education to the informed, and a fresh perspective on wine in a box.  St. Cloud businessman Nick Barth, the owner and operator of Cru Wine Specialists, shares his passion and sommelier skills in this lively conversation.   In wine terms, this bold, yet distinct feature, has many dimensions to entertain and inform wine explorers of all vintages. This production is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:31

St. Cloud has a vibrant arts scene and the Symphony Orchestra is only one facet of arts in the community. Enjoy this special broadcast full of heart-felt interviews and moving musical performances from the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. This production is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Symphony_2_small KVSC's Artistic and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack takes look at a genre not played too often on Your Sound Alternative: classical orchestral music.  In exploring this wonderful musical treasure in the St. Cloud community, Carmack speaks with executive director Sandy Nadeau among others of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra.  Among topics discussed is the upcoming Christmas concert and the upcoming 2010 season including Bolero (with Flamenco Dancing) and a young performers competition (including Beethoven's 9th).

St. Cloud has a vibrant arts scene and the Symphony Orchestra is only one facet of arts in the community.  Enjoy this special broadcast full of heart-felt interviews and moving musical performances from the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. This production is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

St. Cloud Area Open Mics

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:15

KVSC has been your source for local music for over four decades now. One of the biggest and most obvious reasons for this is that St. Cloud and the surrounding area is thick with musicians. This rich and creative environment has allowed for a number of Open Mics to flourish, all with a slightly different vibe. Please join Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he visits three of the area open mics and speaks with musicians and organizers.

Localmusicianstips_small KVSC has been your source for local music for over four decades now.  One of the biggest and most obvious reasons for this is that St. Cloud and the surrounding area is thick with musicians.  This rich and creative environment has allowed for a number of Open Mics to flourish, all with a slightly different vibe. From folk to hard rock, from hip hop to poetry, and from the seasoned performer all the way to the kid dreaming along with his first guitar, it’s all right here.  Please join Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he visits three of the area open mics and speaks with musicians and organizers.

Avon Area Arts: Where Fine Art Meets the Front Porch

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:14

The volunteer driven arts group, Avon Area Arts, has been steadily growing since its inception only about three years ago and has brought vibrancy to the businesses and communities in the Avon, MN area. Join Arts and Culture Producer Jeff Carmack as he travels from the Lost Hour Music Revue at Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks to the solitude of a potter’s studio and talks with these artists about how small towns can develop a lively art scene with simply a whole lot of work and a whole lot of love.

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if rural artists got together and helped support one another in their respective arts?  You can find out by listening in as Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores the Avon Area Arts.   This volunteer driven arts group has been steadily growing since its inception only about three years ago and has brought vibrancy to the businesses and communities in the Avon area.  From the Lost Hour Music Revue at Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks to the solitude of a potter’s studio, these artists discuss how small towns can develop a lively art scene with simply a whole lot of work and a whole lot of love.

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:02

Recently, St. Cloud State University hosted the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States for their annual conference. Please join Arts and Cultural Heritage Report Jeff Carmack this Thursday during the Noon Newswatch Program as he talks with SCSU Music Department Professors Scott Miller and Kristian Twombly about the conference and the imaginative manner in which this music is created. After this report, you may never listen to your audio environment the same way again!

Waveform_small Recently, St. Cloud State University hosted the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States for their annual conference.   Please join Arts and Cultural Heritage Report Jeff Carmack this Thursday during the Noon Newswatch Program as he talks with SCSU Music Department Professors Scott Miller and Kristian Twombly about the conference and the imaginative manner in which this music is created.  After this report, you may never listen to your audio environment the same way again!

On Stage Theater in St. Cloud!

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:58

Please join Arts & Cultural Reporter Jeff Carmack for a feature covering the rather unique and inspiring people and organizations which create a real world of make believe within the St. Cloud community. In this report, you'll visit with professors from St. Cloud State University's Department of Theater, Film Studies, and Dance, learn about the Paramount Theater as well as the GREAT Theater Company, and explore the Pioneer Place Theater. Drama, comedy, and dance on stage teach us life lessons through the creative wisdom of the past and present, and it's the original 3-D performance!

Paramount_small Please join Arts & Cultural Reporter Jeff Carmack for a feature covering the rather unique and inspiring people and organizations which create a real world of make believe within the St. Cloud community.  In this report, you'll visit with professors from St. Cloud State University's Department of Theater, Film Studies, and Dance, learn about the Paramount Theater as well as the GREAT Theater Company which brings nearly one hundred performances to the area per year, and explore the Pioneer Place Theater, a newer kid on the performing arts block.  Drama, comedy, and dance on stage teach us life lessons through the creative wisdom of the past and present, and it's the original 3-D performance!  Support for this program is through the Minnesota Cultural Heritage Fund and produced by KVSC, Independent Public Radio.

The Parks of the City of St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:07

Summer in St. Cloud means getting outdoors for fun, frolick, and festivals. From the foliage of the Beaver Island Trails and the Clemens/Munsinger Gardens to the Fido friendly dog playgrounds in Wilson and Whitney Parks, the City of St. Cloud offers more than 90 parks for your outdoor pleasure! Please join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he sits down with City of St. Cloud Rec Director Scott Zlotnik to discuss the variety and history of parks in the Granite City. This report is made possible through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced by KVSC Radio.

Area2_450_1__small Summer in St. Cloud means getting outdoors for fun, frolick, and festivals.  From the foliage of the Beaver Island Trails and the Clemens/Munsinger Gardens to the Fido friendly dog playgrounds in Wilson and Whitney Parks, the City of St. Cloud offers more than 90 parks for your outdoor pleasure!  Please join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he sits down with City of St. Cloud Rec Director Scott Zlotnik to discuss the variety and history of parks in the Granite City.  This report is made possible through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced by KVSC Radio.

The Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:41

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum located in St. Cloud. This report happens on the eve of the museum’s Pan Barbeque Fundraiser on Saturday, June 12, 2010. So, come along as the museum staff discusses the exhibits which showcase the heritage of Minnesotans in Stearns County.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum located in St. Cloud.  This report happens on the eve of the museum’s Pan Barbeque Fundraiser on Saturday, June 12, 2010.  So, come along as the museum staff discusses the exhibits which showcase the heritage of Minnesotans in Stearns County.

Granite City Days

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:19

Summer in Minnesota means a few things: playing in the park, playing in the water and playing around at all the festivals scattered about Central Minnesota. Thursday, June 24th is the Lemonade Concert and Arts Fair and the kickoff to St. Cloud's Granite City Days June 24-27. In this feature story, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with Mayor Dave Kleis and a number of organizers of the Granite City Days.

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Lakegeorge04_1__small Summer in Minnesota means a few things: playing in the park, playing in the water and playing around at all the festivals scattered about Central Minnesota. Thursday, June 24th is the Lemonade Concert and Arts Fair and the kickoff to St. Cloud's Granite City Days June 24-27. In this feature story, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with Mayor Dave Kleis and a number of organizers of the Granite City Days

Chatting AGAIN with the Central Minnesota Arts Board

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:02

It's the beginning of another fiscal year and the Central Minnesota Arts Board has been very, very busy. KVSC's Jeff Carmack sits down with CMAB Executive Director Leslie Schumacher to discuss how the Minnesota Legacy Amendment has affected the arts and the economy of Central Minnesota.

Cmab_small It's the beginning of another fiscal year and the Central Minnesota Arts Board has been very, very busy.  KVSC's Jeff Carmack sits down with CMAB Executive Director Leslie Schumacher to discuss how the Minnesota Legacy Amendment has affected the arts and the economy of Central Minnesota.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 1 Hour 1

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 01:00:13

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this first hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this first hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 1 Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 01:10:24

Join Wayne and Mike in the second hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer such as music from Bourne and MacLeod, Etran Finatawa, and many more artists, plus an interview with Winnipeg Folk Festival Executive Director Tamara Kater.

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this second hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 1 Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 01:10:24

Join Wayne and Mike in the second hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer such as music from Bourne and MacLeod, Etran Finatawa, and many more artists, plus an interview with Winnipeg Folk Festival Executive Director Tamara Kater.

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this second hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 2 Hour 1

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 59:41

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.

Join Wayne and Mike this hour as they interview musicians Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion as well as Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Director Chris Frayer.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 2 Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 59:55

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.

Join Wayne and Mike this hour as they interview Folk Retreat Songwriting Instructor Sam Baker as well as Jim Bryson & the Weakerthans including a world premire of a song from their new project due out in October.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 2 Hour 3

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 01:01:29

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they interview Hoots and Hellmouth and host a live performance from the band.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this first hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 2 Hour 4

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 55:29

For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they interview the Wailing Jennys.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike in this first hour as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 3 Hour 1

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 58:08

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.
Join Wayne and Mike this morning as the festival wakes up on this beuatiful Saturday.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 3 Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 55:47

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.
Join Wayne and Mike this hour as the festival revs up for the day.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 3 Hour 3

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 01:18:15

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival.
Join Wayne and Mike this final hour as they interview Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt from The Pines and Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen from Hot Tuna.

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For the first time in KVSC's 43-year history, a live international broadcast is coming to you from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The festival taking place July 7-11 is one of North America 's premier festivals with live music, a folk school, children's programming and visual arts.

With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings and long-time KVSC deejay Mike Chouinard to Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba to provide live coverage Thursday through Saturday during the festival. Join Wayne and Mike as they explore this unique music festival and all it has to offer.

Weber's Deck

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:58

On Sunday afternoons throughout the summer, there is a unique and special music venue in French Lake, MN which features some of the best Blues and Bluegrass Minnesota has to offer. It’s Weber’s Deck and it’s a non-profit lawn party in its second year of entertaining bikers, grandmas, and whole families. With music from Erik Koskinen, Teague Alexy, and Tom Feldman and the Get Rites, everyone under the big shade tree is tappin’ their toes throughout this report from KVSC’s Jeff Carmack.

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On Sunday afternoons throughout the summer, there is a unique and special music venue in French Lake, MN which features some of the best Blues and Bluegrass Minnesota has to offer.  It’s Weber’s Deck and it’s a non-profit lawn party in its second year of entertaining bikers, grandmas, and whole families.  With music from Erik Koskinen, Teague Alexi, and Tom Feldman and the Get Rites, everyone under the big shade tree is tappin’ their toes throughout this report from KVSC’s Jeff Carmack.

The Love Knot

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 23:31

So, is that a vasectomy in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Find out the answer to this question as Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack interviews Steve Barberio from the production company The Directors. The Directors will be bringing “The Love Knot” to the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud this Friday and Saturday night for its World Premiere before the comedy tours around the Midwest. It’s a conversation about comedy, arts in cities like St. Cloud, and what it takes to have a successful love life when you’re middle-aged.

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Whaaaaaa_small So, is that a vasectomy in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?  Find out the answer to this question  as Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack interviews Steve Barberio from the production company The Directors.  The Directors will be bringing “The Love Knot” to the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud this Friday and Saturday night for its World Premiere before the comedy tours around the Midwest.  It’s a conversation about comedy, arts in cities like St. Cloud, and what it takes to have a successful love life when you’re middle-aged.

In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 32:04

On this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack travels back in time with the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict’s “In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan” exhibit out at the Haehn Museum on the College of St. Benedict Campus. This collection of letters and artifacts traces the lives of the Benedictine Sisters in China beginning in 1930 and gives us a sense of the ordeals that they went through during World War II and beyond. This inspiring story shows how very small acts can become huge events after some years down the road.

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On this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack travels back in time with the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict’s “In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan” exhibit out at the Haehn Museum on the College of St. Benedict Campus.  This collection of letters and artifacts traces the lives of the Benedictine Sisters in China beginning in 1930 and gives us a sense of the ordeals that they went through during World War II and beyond.  This inspiring story shows how very small acts can become huge events after some years down the road.

In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 32:04

On this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack travels back in time with the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict’s “In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan” exhibit out at the Haehn Museum on the College of St. Benedict Campus. This collection of letters and artifacts traces the lives of the Benedictine Sisters in China beginning in 1930 and gives us a sense of the ordeals that they went through during World War II and beyond. This inspiring story shows how very small acts can become huge events after some years down the road.

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On this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack travels back in time with the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict’s “In Their Own Words: Mission to China and Taiwan” exhibit out at the Haehn Museum on the College of St. Benedict Campus.  This collection of letters and artifacts traces the lives of the Benedictine Sisters in China beginning in 1930 and gives us a sense of the ordeals that they went through during World War II and beyond.  This inspiring story shows how very small acts can become huge events after some years down the road.

The Creative Circle

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:47

A diverse group of writers has been meeting regularly in a small coffee shop in Albany, MN for the past three years to create, critique, and caffeinate while supporting each others’ creative process. Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visited with The Creative Circle recently to hear their individual quests for expressing the wildest of ideas. From Fiction to Poetry to Non-Fiction to Family Instruction Guidebooks, all forms of writing are welcomed and shared, laughed over and critiqued. Some of the writers with an online presence include Phyllis Sather and Jeanette Clancy.

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A diverse group of writers has been meeting regularly in a small coffee shop in Albany, MN for the past three years to create, critique, and caffeinate while supporting each others’ creative process.  Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visited with The Creative Circle recently to hear their individual quests for expressing the wildest of ideas.  From Fiction to Poetry to Non-Fiction to Family Instruction Guidebooks, all forms of writing are welcomed and shared, laughed over and critiqued.  Some of the writers with an online presence include Phyllis Sather and Jeanette Clancy.

The Creative Circle

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:47

A diverse group of writers has been meeting regularly in a small coffee shop in Albany, MN for the past three years to create, critique, and caffeinate while supporting each others’ creative process. Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visited with The Creative Circle recently to hear their individual quests for expressing the wildest of ideas. From Fiction to Poetry to Non-Fiction to Family Instruction Guidebooks, all forms of writing are welcomed and shared, laughed over and critiqued. Some of the writers with an online presence include Phyllis Sather and Jeanette Clancy.

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A diverse group of writers has been meeting regularly in a small coffee shop in Albany, MN for the past three years to create, critique, and caffeinate while supporting each others’ creative process.  Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visited with The Creative Circle recently to hear their individual quests for expressing the wildest of ideas.  From Fiction to Poetry to Non-Fiction to Family Instruction Guidebooks, all forms of writing are welcomed and shared, laughed over and critiqued.  Some of the writers with an online presence include Phyllis Sather and Jeanette Clancy.

The Art Student Union

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:32

What is it with kids today? It’s rhetorical, but everyone’s got an answer, including the innovative group of SCSU students who form the Art Student Union. Not only do these college kids create evocative artwork of their own, but they’ve also gone and opened up their own gallery in downtown St. Cloud with the help of the Central MN Arts Board. Join Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack as he follows the Art Student Union along their way to the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl and the grand opening of The Vault Gallery at 822 W. St. Germain Street in St. Cloud.

Kvsc_fm_small What is it with kids today?  It’s rhetorical, but everyone’s got an answer, including the innovative group of SCSU students who form the Art Student Union.  Not only do these college kids create evocative artwork of their own, but they’ve also gone and opened up their own gallery in downtown St. Cloud with the help of the Central MN Arts Board.  Join Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack as he follows the Art Student Union along their way to the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl and the grand opening of The Vault Gallery at 822 W. St. Germain Street in St. Cloud.

St Cloud Symphony Orchestra Visits Star Wars

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:46

The Force was strong in Ritsche Auditorium when the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra performed a selection from Star Wars and previewed their season to SCSU Students for free with funding through the Central Minnesota Arts Board and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. KVSC’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with Symphony Conductor Andrew Altenbach to discuss the beauty and complexity of orchestral music, the upcoming season of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, and the finer points to making that Death Star run. So, listen in because “that’s no news feature, it’s a space station!”

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The Force was strong in Ritsche Auditorium when the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra performed a selection from Star Wars and previewed their season to SCSU Students for free with funding through the Central Minnesota Arts Board and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.  KVSC’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with Symphony Conductor Andrew Altenbach to discuss the beauty and complexity of orchestral music, the upcoming season of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, and the finer points to making that Death Star run.  So, listen in because “that’s no news feature, it’s a space station!”    

Paramount Visual Arts Fall 2010

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 31:03

Have you ever wanted to get into the creation of art but don't know how? Have you ever wanted to learn the finer points of painting from a master painter? In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack interviews Paramount Visual Arts Director Melisa Gohman about art classes, workshops, and the variety of studio opportunities offered by the Paramount Visual Arts Center where you, yes you, can take art into your own hands!

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Jesus Christ Superstar Artist Spotlight

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:10

Recently, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attended a rather unique event at the Pioneer Place Theater which was held in conjunction with their current production of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Super Star. It’s called the Artist Spotlight and it is, and will continue to be, a chance for patrons of the plays and musicals at the Pioneer Place to interact and have a discussion with the creative individuals associated with all the Pioneer Place’s productions. During the presentation, Pioneer Place Artistic Director Michael Kelley guided the discussion amongst the artistic team of local talent which included Music Director Jeff Engholm, Choreographer David Deblieck, Costume Designer & SCSU Theater, Film Studies, and Dance Department Chair Jeffrey Bleam, and scenic designer Justin Hooper as they discussed how Jesus Christ Superstar came to life in St. Cloud.

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Recently, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attended a rather unique event at the Pioneer Place Theater which was held in conjunction with their current production of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Super Star.  It’s called the Artist Spotlight and it is, and will continue to be, a chance for patrons of the plays and musicals at the Pioneer Place to interact and have a discussion with the creative individuals associated with all the Pioneer Place’s productions.  During the presentation, Pioneer Place Artistic Director Michael Kelley guided the discussion amongst the artistic team of local talent which included Music Director Jeff Engholm, Choreographer David Deblieck, Costume Designer & SCSU Theater, Film Studies, and Dance Department Chair Jeffrey Bleam, and scenic designer Justin Hooper as they discussed how Jesus Christ Superstar came to life in St. Cloud.

Head Water Basement Blues Riff

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:49

Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visits with SCSU Professor Rex Veeder about the Head Water Blues Basement Riff Fundraiser for Take Heart Minnesota at the Pioneer Place Theater. The theme for the fundraiser is Survive and Thrive, a concept that involves both what survivors of sudden cardiac arrest experience as well as what art, music, and poetry can do for our daily lives.

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The Guthrie Theater

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:00

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visits with Suzanne Warmanen and Melodie Bahan from the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. A non-profit center for theater performance, production, and education, the Guthrie offers some interesting programming all year round and has even begun to send its talent and educators into out-state Minnesota with funding from the MN Legacy Amendment.

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Images_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack visits with Suzanne Warmanen and Melodie Bahan from the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.  A non-profit center for theater performance, production, and education, the Guthrie offers some interesting programming all year round and has even begun to send its talent and educators into out-state Minnesota with funding from the MN Legacy Amendment.

The Great River Regional Library

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:15

Have you ever wondered where the money raised by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment goes and how the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is specifically affecting your community? During this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage reporter Jeff Carmack presents a partial answer to that question. The Great River Regional Library system has been a recipient of Legacy grants, and during this first fiscal year of the funding, the 32 branch libraries have been able to offer over 500 new programs to serve over 22,000 people. On this trip around to various rural Central Minnesota libraries, you’ll get to hear from some very excited librarians about what this funding has done for their programming as well as why the Great River Regional Library “is not your grandma’s library” any more.

Img_0048_small Have you ever wondered where the money raised by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment goes and how the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is specifically affecting your community?  During this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage reporter Jeff Carmack presents a partial answer to that question.  The Great River Regional Library system has been a recipient of Legacy grants, and during this first fiscal year of the funding, the 32 branch libraries have been able to offer over 500 new programs to serve over 22,000 people.  On this trip around to various rural Central Minnesota libraries, you’ll get to hear from some very excited librarians about what this funding has done for their programming as well as why the Great River Regional Library “is not your grandma’s library” any more.

The Great River Regional Library

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:15

Have you ever wondered where the money raised by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment goes and how the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is specifically affecting your community? During this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage reporter Jeff Carmack presents a partial answer to that question. The Great River Regional Library system has been a recipient of Legacy grants, and during this first fiscal year of the funding, the 32 branch libraries have been able to offer over 500 new programs to serve over 22,000 people. On this trip around to various rural Central Minnesota libraries, you’ll get to hear from some very excited librarians about what this funding has done for their programming as well as why the Great River Regional Library “is not your grandma’s library” any more.

Img_0048_small Have you ever wondered where the money raised by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment goes and how the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is specifically affecting your community?  During this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage reporter Jeff Carmack presents a partial answer to that question.  The Great River Regional Library system has been a recipient of Legacy grants, and during this first fiscal year of the funding, the 32 branch libraries have been able to offer over 500 new programs to serve over 22,000 people.  On this trip around to various rural Central Minnesota libraries, you’ll get to hear from some very excited librarians about what this funding has done for their programming as well as why the Great River Regional Library “is not your grandma’s library” any more.

Poetry Slam Celebration of Miller Learning Resources Center

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:00

It’s been 10 years since the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University opened its doors to students. Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack recently talked with a variety of folks involved with the year-long celebration of this achievement. From the Dean of Learning Resources to the leaders and coordinators of the poetry slam, including Desdemona and Ibe Kaba, to some of the students who’ve discovered that they, TOO, have a voice, all of it can be found in this feature podcast.

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It’s been 10 years since the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University opened its doors to students. Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack recently talked with a variety of folks involved with the year-long celebration of this achievement.  From the Dean of Learning Resources to the leaders and coordinators of the poetry slam, including Desdemona and Ibe Kaba, to some of the students who’ve discovered that they, TOO, have a voice, all of it can be found in this feature podcast.

Young Artist Exhibition Mentorship Program

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:46

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack heads downstairs to the Paramount Theater studios to talk with Heidi Stedman from Visual Arts Minnesota and a group of young artists and their mentors who are participating in the Young Artist Exhibition Mentorship Program. The program, in its first year of existence, brings high school aged artists together with experienced artists for the purpose of exploring an obvious but often overlooked and very important aspect of being an artist, the exhibiting artwork once it is produced.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack heads downstairs to the Paramount Theater studios to talk with Heidi Stedman from Visual Arts Minnesota and a group of young artists and their mentors who are participating in the Young Artist Exhibition Mentorship Program.  The program, in its first year of existence, brings high school aged artists together with experienced artists for the purpose of exploring an obvious but often overlooked and very important aspect of being an artist, the exhibiting artwork once it is produced.

Retired Representative Larry Haws

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:58

State Representative Larry Haws from St. Cloud has worked in public service for over 40 years. His list of accomplishments and awards include an Award of Recognition for service to Vietnam Veterans, a Citation of Service from the Saint Cloud Historical Preservation Association, and the “Eleven Who Care” Award from KARE 11 News to name just a few. As he retires from the State Legislature, Representative Haws sits down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack to discuss his career and one of his greatest passions ... the parks of St. Cloud and how they bring a needed quality to our lives.

Haws_small State Representative Larry Haws from St. Cloud has worked in public service for over 40 years.  His list of accomplishments and awards include an Award of Recognition for service to Vietnam Veterans, a Citation of Service from the Saint Cloud Historical Preservation Association, and the “Eleven Who Care” Award from KARE 11 News to name just a few.  As he retires from the State Legislature, Representative Haws sits down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack to discuss his career and one of his greatest passions ... the parks of St. Cloud and how they bring a needed quality to our lives.

Retired Representative Larry Haws

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:58

State Representative Larry Haws from St. Cloud has worked in public service for over 40 years. His list of accomplishments and awards include an Award of Recognition for service to Vietnam Veterans, a Citation of Service from the Saint Cloud Historical Preservation Association, and the “Eleven Who Care” Award from KARE 11 News to name just a few. As he retires from the State Legislature, Representative Haws sits down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack to discuss his career and one of his greatest passions ... the parks of St. Cloud and how they bring a needed quality to our lives.

Haws_small State Representative Larry Haws from St. Cloud has worked in public service for over 40 years.  His list of accomplishments and awards include an Award of Recognition for service to Vietnam Veterans, a Citation of Service from the Saint Cloud Historical Preservation Association, and the “Eleven Who Care” Award from KARE 11 News to name just a few.  As he retires from the State Legislature, Representative Haws sits down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack to discuss his career and one of his greatest passions ... the parks of St. Cloud and how they bring a needed quality to our lives.

Polka at Rollie's Rednecks & Longnecks

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 23:27

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack heads out to Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks in St Cloud not to ride the mechanical bull, but to dance the polka with a fun and lively group of seniors. Polka at Rollies is a regular Tuesday afternoon event which celebrates one of the earliest components of our Minnesotan culture and draws a dedicated crowd from our area as well as from around the state. So listen along, and polka like no one is watching!

Picture_160_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack heads out to Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks in St Cloud not to ride the mechanical bull, but to dance the polka with a fun and lively group of seniors.  Polka at Rollies is a regular Tuesday afternoon event which celebrates one of the earliest components of our Minnesotan culture and draws a dedicated crowd from our area as well as from around the state.  So listen along, and polka like no one is watching!

Dean Urdahl and the 1862 Dakota War

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 36:06

Minnesota State Representative, retired teacher and author Dean Urdahl discusses the 1862 Dakota War and Its Aftermath. Urdahl not only has a family history directly tied to this conflict, considered to be a dark period in our state’s history that still resonates today, but he has also published two historical-fiction books based on his 30 years of researching and documenting the subject. In this interview, Jo McMullen discusses his life-long research and historical writing with Dean Urdahl after a presentation he gave at the Stearns History Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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Minnesota State Representative, retired teacher and author Dean Urdahl discusses the 1862 Dakota War and Its Aftermath.  Urdahl not only has a family history directly tied to this conflict, considered to be a dark period in our state’s history that still resonates today, but he has also published two historical-fiction books based on his 30 years of researching and documenting the subject.   In this interview, Jo McMullen discusses his life-long research and historical writing with Dean Urdahl after a presentation he gave at the Stearns History Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Spalding Grey & Jeffrey Bleam

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 21:14

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with SCSU Theater and Film Studies Department Chair Jeffrey Bleam to discuss his upcoming performance at Saint John’s University as part of Spalding Grey’s “Stories Left to Tell.” This traveling performance utilizes a local actor to fill out the five member cast wherever it goes, giving slightly different voices to the variety of stories told by the legendary monologist Spalding Grey.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack sits down with SCSU Theater and Film Studies Department Chair Jeffrey Bleam to discuss his upcoming performance at Saint John’s University as part of Spalding Grey’s “Stories Left to Tell.” This traveling performance utilizes a local actor to fill out the five member cast wherever it goes, giving slightly different voices to the variety of stories told by the legendary monologist Spalding Grey.

Rogue Buddha and Michael Thomsen in the Atwood Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:40

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores a synchronistic artistic happening in the Atwood Gallery. Currently, artist Michael Thomsen’s intricate sculptures and paintings are on display. Michael Thomsen is an internationally renowned artist who is second in a series of three such renowned artists coming to St. Cloud via the Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis. Jeff speaks with Michael as well as with representatives from the two galleries to discuss how international art has once again come to the St. Cloud University campus.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores a synchronistic artistic happening in the Atwood Gallery.  Currently, artist Michael Thomsen’s intricate sculptures and paintings are on display.  Michael Thomsen is an internationally renowned artist who is second in a series of three such renowned artists coming to St. Cloud via the Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis.  Jeff speaks with Michael as well as with representatives from the two galleries to discuss how international art has once again come to the St. Cloud University campus.

Beyond the Bog Road with Eileen Ivers

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:47

On Saturday March 5th, the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University Fine Arts Programming is bringing one of the most accomplished Irish musicians of our age to Escher Auditorium on the College of St. Benedict Campus. Eileen Ivers is a Nine Time All Ireland Fiddle Champion,A Grammy Award Winner, has played with the London Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, was the original Musical star of Riverdance, and has performed with a wide variety of musicians including Sting, Hall and Oates, and Patti Smith. Eileen Ivers’s current project is entitled “Beyond the Bog Road” This is a multimedia concert of music, story, dance, and film which celebrates the journey of Irish immigrants into North America where their culture and music met and evolved with the other roots music of the time to become one of the cornerstones of what we understand to be our cultural heritage.

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On Saturday March 5th, the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University Fine Arts Programming is bringing one of the most accomplished Irish musicians of our age to Escher Auditorium on the College of St. Benedict Campus.  Eileen Ivers is a Nine Time All Ireland Fiddle Champion,A Grammy Award Winner,  has played with the London Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, was the original Musical star of Riverdance, and has performed with a wide variety of musicians including Sting, Hall and Oates, and Patti Smith.  Eileen Ivers’s current project is entitled “Beyond the Bog Road”  This is a multimedia concert of music, story, dance, and film which celebrates the journey of Irish immigrants into North America where their culture and music met and evolved with the other roots music of the time to become one of the cornerstones of what we understand to be our cultural heritage.

Youth Supporting Youth Minnesota at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:23

In this Arts & Cultural Heritage news feature, Jeff Carmack explores an innovative arts program which has taken root at the Eastside Boys & Girls Club in St. Cloud. Recently, “Youth Supporting Youth Minnesota” put a little bit of funding into the Boys & Girls Club’s arts programming and now the art that was produced will be auctioned off. Now in its second year, this program gives children a chance for artistic recognition as well as the opportunity to use the proceeds from their art sales to support another youth based non-profit, Kids Against Hunger.

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In this Arts & Cultural Heritage news feature, Jeff Carmack explores an innovative arts program which has taken root at the Eastside Boys & Girls Club in St. Cloud.  Recently, “Youth Supporting Youth Minnesota” put a little bit of funding into the Boys & Girls Club’s arts programming and now the art that was produced will be auctioned off.  Now in its second year, this program gives children a chance for artistic recognition as well as the opportunity to use the proceeds from their art sales to support another youth based non-profit, Kids Against Hunger.

Slavery in the Upper Mississippi Valley

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:30

As the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is upon us, we have an interview conducted by Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack with SCSU Ethics Professor Christopher Lehman. Professor Lehman has written a new book about the history of slavery in the Upper Mississippi Valley. This discussion of the complicated nature of slavery within the United States touches upon the legal and social cultures of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota during the time of slavery, and also sheds light on various incidents of slavery that have been documented in St. Cloud.

Slavery_small As the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is upon us, we have an interview conducted by Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack with SCSU Ethics Professor Christopher Lehman.  Professor Lehman has written a new book about the history of slavery in the Upper Mississippi Valley.  This discussion of the complicated nature of slavery within the United States touches upon the legal and social cultures of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota during the time of slavery, and also sheds light on various incidents of slavery that have been documented in St. Cloud.

The Green Band presents Making Music for Making Changes

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:00

In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack visits with Justin Michael, Executive Director of the Green Band of St. Cloud, about an innovative program which is making a difference in our community. It’s called Making Music for Making Changes, and it’s bringing musicians, artists, and non-profit organizations together at the Meeting Grounds in St. Cloud twice a month to promote awareness, raise funds, and have a good time listening to great music. We invite you to listen in and find out a little more information about this new artistic social movement taking place right here in St. Cloud.

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In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack visits with Justin Michael, Executive Director of the Green Band of St. Cloud, about an innovative program which is making a difference in our community.  It’s called Making Music for Making Changes, and it’s bringing musicians, artists, and non-profit organizations together at the Meeting Grounds in St. Cloud twice a month to promote awareness, raise funds, and have a good time listening to great music.  We invite you to listen in and find out a little more information about this new artistic social movement taking place right here in St. Cloud.

Economy of the Arts

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:24

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack explores the local economics of the arts. With the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl happening Friday, June 10, 2011, from 5 until 9pm, our community has the opportunity to enjoy the creative endeavors of area artists, socialize with neighbors on a festive summer evening, and most importantly, stimulate the local economy in a manner which actually creates a national ripple effect that is now being measured through the National Arts Index and United Arts of Central Minnesota.

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Uamn_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack explores the local economics of the arts.  With the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl happening Friday, June 10, 2011, from 5 until 9pm, our community has the opportunity to enjoy the creative endeavors of area artists, socialize with neighbors on a festive summer evening, and most importantly, stimulate the local economy in a manner which actually creates a national ripple effect that is now being measured through the National Arts Index and United Arts of Central Minnesota.

St. Cloud Historic Home Tour

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 31:11

In this feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack takes us on the historic home tour which recently wound its way through the SCSU neighborhood. From repurposing historic homes into academic offices to renovating existing homes, this lively neighborhood is a showcase for some of the original building in St. Cloud.

Img_0169_small In this feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack takes us on the historic home tour which recently wound its way through the SCSU neighborhood.  From repurposing historic homes into academic offices to renovating existing homes, this lively neighborhood is a showcase for some of the original building in St. Cloud.

Eco Byway Art Exhibit

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:00

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us out to the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University to explore the Eco Byway art exhibit, which is open through September 10th. The Eco Byway features artists who live or work close to Interstate 94 as it winds its way through seven states from Michigan to Montana. This regional juried exhibition asks us to re-imagine this stretch of highway as part of an ecological corridor and has gathered artists connected by this asphalt artery in a wide range of media, materials, and conceptual perspectives.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us out to the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University to explore the Eco Byway art exhibit, which is open through September 10th.  The Eco Byway features artists who live or work close to Interstate 94 as it winds its way through seven states from Michigan to Montana.  This regional juried exhibition asks us to re-imagine this stretch of highway as part of an ecological corridor and has gathered artists connected by this asphalt artery in a wide range of media, materials, and conceptual perspectives.

Occupy Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 24:26

Inspired by the Egyptian Tahrir Square uprising and other revolutionary movements across the world, the Occupy Wall Street movement has just entered its second month of activity. Minnesota’s very own Occupy movement began on October 7th and KVSC reporter Barbara Bates was there at the newly deemed People’s Plaza in Minneapolis taking in the sights and sounds. This news feature highlights her experiences at the Occupy Minnesota rally, the people she encountered throughout the day, and the ideology that is springing up across the nation.

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Inspired by the Egyptian Tahrir Square uprising and other revolutionary movements across the world, the Occupy Wall Street movement has just entered its second month of activity.  Minnesota’s very own Occupy movement began on October 7th and KVSC reporter Barbara Bates was there at the newly deemed People’s Plaza in Minneapolis taking in the sights and sounds.  This news feature highlights her experiences at the Occupy Minnesota rally, the people she encountered throughout the day, and the ideology that is springing up across the nation.

River's Edge Convention Center Mural

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:00

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Melissa Gohman from the Paramount Visual Arts Center about the unveiling of the Feature Wall Mural at the River’s Edge Convention Center in Downtown St. Cloud. This massive two storey work highlights the ecosystem of Mississippi River as it passes though St. Cloud and is the culmination of months of collaborative work by a good number of local central Minnesota artists.

Riversedgemural_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Melissa Gohman from the Paramount Visual Arts Center about the unveiling of the Feature Wall Mural at the River’s Edge Convention Center in Downtown St. Cloud.  This massive two storey work highlights the ecosystem of Mississippi River as it passes though St. Cloud and is the culmination of months of collaborative work by a good number of local central Minnesota artists.

Dancing with Many Voices

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:10

In this toe-tapping news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores Dancing with Many Voices, a multi-discipline dance performance produced by the Wicked Sister Dance Theater and the Pioneer Place. His guests include Wicked Sister Dance Correographer David DeBlieck and SCSU student Karthi Veeramani.

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In this toe-tapping news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores Dancing with Many Voices, a multi-discipline dance performance produced by the Wicked Sister Dance Theater and the Pioneer Place.  His guests include Wicked Sister Dance Correographer David DeBlieck and SCSU student Karthi Veeramani.

Jan Phillips

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:41

In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack has an interview with writer, photographer, and teacher Jan Phillips who is coming to central Minnesota as part of the Women Artists Program sponsored by Visual Arts Minnesota, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, and the Paramount Visual Arts Center. Jan Phillips is a visionary author and dynamic speaker who ignites original thinking and inspires evolutionary action. Her most recent book is titled No Ordinary Time: The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence and Evolutionary Creativity.

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Jan_big_small In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack has an interview with writer, photographer, and teacher Jan Phillips who is coming to central Minnesota as part of the Women Artists Program sponsored by Visual Arts Minnesota, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, and the Paramount Visual Arts Center.  Jan Phillips is a visionary author and dynamic speaker who ignites original thinking and inspires evolutionary action.  Her most recent book is titled No Ordinary Time: The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence and Evolutionary Creativity.

Great River Arts in Little Falls

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 24:12

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads up Highway 10 to Little Falls and the Great River Arts Association. This vibrant arts organization has much to offer their community through partnerships and good times. Just this past weekend, the Little Falls Community High School Art Club took over Great River Arts to glaze pottery in preparation for their Empty Bowls fundraiser for the “Oasis Share a Meal” organization on Sunday, January 29th. It was at this event that Jeff encountered the dedicated volunteers, innovative staff, and inspired artwork of the Great River Arts Association as well as the conversations that follow.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads up Highway 10 to Little Falls and the Great River Arts Association.  This vibrant arts organization has much to offer their community through partnerships and good times.  Just this past weekend, the Little Falls Community High School Art Club took over Great River Arts to glaze pottery in preparation for their Empty Bowls fundraiser for the “Oasis Share a Meal” organization on Sunday, January 29th. It was at this event that Jeff encountered the dedicated volunteers, innovative staff, and inspired artwork of the Great River Arts Association as well as the conversations that follow.

Central Minnesota Arts Board in 2012

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:09

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack has another interview with Leslie Schumaker, the Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board. The CMAB is one of the seven regional arts boards around the state of Minnesota tasked with providing arts grants and developing healthy artistic communities. In today’s interview, Jeff and Leslie will be speaking about important grant deadlines which are approaching as well as how the effects of the arts are being measured within our communities.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack has another interview with Leslie Schumaker, the Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board.  The CMAB is one of the seven regional arts boards around the state of Minnesota tasked with providing arts grants and developing healthy artistic communities.  In today’s interview, Jeff and Leslie will be speaking about important grant deadlines which are approaching as well as how the effects of the arts are being measured within our communities.

Minnesota Disasters Traveling Exhibit

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 23:30

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum to talk with their staff about a new exhibit from the MN Historical Society regarding the history of disasters in Minnesota. From locust plagues to the I-35 bridge collapse to a good number of overly intense blizzards, Minnesota has seen its fair share of catastrophes. This exhibit not only explores the disasters themselves but also the nature in which Minnesotans responded to them and helped out their neighbors in various times of need

Blizzard_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum to talk with their staff about a new exhibit from the MN Historical Society regarding the history of disasters in Minnesota.  From locust plagues to the I-35 bridge collapse to a good number of overly intense blizzards, Minnesota has seen its fair share of catastrophes.  This exhibit not only explores the disasters themselves but also the nature in which Minnesotans responded  to them and helped out their neighbors in various times of need

Collective Memory of the Arts in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:39

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with retired SCSU Arts Professor Ted Sherarts about the Collective Memory of the Arts in St. Cloud. Since late November 2011, Visual Arts Minnesota has been hosting an ongoing conversation moderated by Sherarts and involving a good number of longtime artists from the community. Through these conversations, and through the art which has been brought and discussed during these events, the history of art in St. Cloud has not only come to life, but also been recorded.

Tedsherarts_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with retired SCSU Arts Professor Ted Sherarts about the Collective Memory of the Arts in St. Cloud.  Since late November 2011, Visual Arts Minnesota has been hosting an ongoing conversation moderated by Sherarts and involving a good number of longtime artists from the community.  Through these conversations, and through the art which has been brought and discussed during these events, the history of art in St. Cloud has not only come to life, but also been recorded.

Young Artist Exhibition Program

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:01

In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with high school students Karli Jopp and Abraham Williams who are involved with the Visual Arts Minnesota “Young Artist Exhibition Program” and will be exhibiting their art during the first Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl of the season at the US Bank. The Young Artist Exhibition Program is now in its second year of existence and is on the verge of creating a lineage of artists educating each other on the myriad of best practices when it comes to how to exhibit and promote their art.

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In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with high school students Karli Jopp and Abraham Williams who are involved with the Visual Arts Minnesota “Young Artist Exhibition Program” and will be exhibiting their art during the first Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl of the season at the US Bank.  The Young Artist Exhibition Program is now in its second year of existence and is on the verge of creating a lineage of artists educating each other on the myriad of best practices when it comes to how to exhibit and promote their art.

National History Day in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:16

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History. This is the theme for the 2012 National History Day competition for students in grades 6 through 12 being hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society at the Miller Learning Resource Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The Central Regional Event in Minnesota for National History Day is not only free and open to the public, but the public is encouraged to vote on which projects will make it to the next level of competition taking place at the University of Minnesota.

History_day_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.  This is the theme for the 2012 National History Day competition for students in grades 6 through 12 being hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society at the Miller Learning Resource Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University.  The Central Regional Event in Minnesota for National History Day is not only free and open to the public, but the public is encouraged to vote on which projects will make it to the next level of competition taking place at the University of Minnesota.

All the Way to Carnegie Hall

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:51

In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Music Department Chair Terry Vermillion about his recent performance with Trio Lorca at Carnegie Hall. Yes, THE Carnegie Hall. Joining Professor Vermillion in New York City and rounding out the group Trio Lorca were soprano Catherine Verrilli and flutist Melissa Krause. Also during this lively conversation about the journey that led from right here in central Minnesota all the way to the pinnacle of musical performance in the Big Apple, Jeff and Terry talk about the importance of music education and what the SCSU Music Department is doing to help graduates succeed in their teaching careers.

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In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Music Department Chair Terry Vermillion about his recent performance with Trio Lorca at Carnegie Hall.  Yes, THE Carnegie Hall.  Joining Professor Vermillion in New York City and rounding out the group Trio Lorca were soprano Catherine Verrilli and flutist Melissa Krause.  Also during this lively conversation about the journey that led from right here in central Minnesota all the way to the pinnacle of musical performance in the Big Apple, Jeff and Terry talk about the importance of music education and what the SCSU Music Department is doing to help graduates succeed in their teaching careers.

St Cloud Shakespeare Festival

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:48

“Oh! For a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention;” it’s the GREAT Theatre’s Shakespeare Festival continuing in St. Cloud for the next few weeks. And as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dennis Whipple and Chris Brown from GREAT Theatre about the festival and its myriad of partner organizations including the Stearns History Museum, the St. Cloud Public Library, and Visual Arts MN, we get to find out what it means when Shakespeare writes, “Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing.”

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“Oh! For a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention;” it’s the GREAT Theatre’s Shakespeare Festival continuing in St. Cloud for the next few weeks.  And as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dennis Whipple and Chris Brown from GREAT Theatre about the festival and its myriad of partner organizations including the Stearns History Museum, the St. Cloud Public Library, and Visual Arts MN, we get to find out what it means when Shakespeare writes, “Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing.”

Venus Transit Party at SCSU

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:05

On Tuesday, June 5th, our sunset included a once in a lifetime event. Venus made its transit across the face of the sun. And as this happened, the SCSU Physics & Chemistry Department held a viewing party in the Wick Science Building which attracted far more people than they expected. As families gathered in a standing room only planetarium and in an overflow classroom, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack got to talk with SCSU Astronomy Professor Gary Bohannan about the Venus Transit, the collaborative effort between SCSU Departments that made the viewing party possible, and humanity’s place amongst the stars.

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On Tuesday, June 5th, our sunset included a once in a lifetime event.  Venus made its transit across the face of the sun.  And as this happened, the SCSU Physics & Chemistry Department held a viewing party in the Wick Science Building Planetarium which attracted far more people than they expected.  As families gathered in a standing room only planetarium and in an overflow classroom, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack got to talk with SCSU Astronomy Professor Gary Bohannan about the Venus Transit, the collaborative effort between SCSU Departments that made the viewing party possible, and humanity’s place amongst the stars.   

Sinclair Lewis Historic Tour

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:30

In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mary Mathews and Alex Ames about Noble Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis and his history in St. Cloud. Various events over the next few days will be featuring Sinclair Lewis as part of the South Side Historic Home Tour’s Main Street to Eighth Street Celebration including a presentation of two Sinclair Lewis films at the Paramount Theater with a discussion to follow and an exhibition of Lewis Family memorabilia, including autographed first editions of Lewis’s novels, at SCSU’s Miller Learning Resource Center.

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In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mary Mathews and Alex Ames about Noble Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis and his history in St. Cloud.  Various events over the next few days will be featuring Sinclair Lewis as part of the South Side Historic Home Tour’s Main Street to Eighth Street Celebration including a presentation of two Sinclair Lewis films at the Paramount Theater with a discussion to follow and an exhibition of Lewis Family memorabilia, including autographed first editions of Lewis’s novels, at SCSU’s Miller Learning Resource Center.

Sinclair Lewis Historic Tour

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:30

In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mary Mathews and Alex Ames about Noble Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis and his history in St. Cloud. Various events over the next few days will be featuring Sinclair Lewis as part of the South Side Historic Home Tour’s Main Street to Eighth Street Celebration including a presentation of two Sinclair Lewis films at the Paramount Theater with a discussion to follow and an exhibition of Lewis Family memorabilia, including autographed first editions of Lewis’s novels, at SCSU’s Miller Learning Resource Center.

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In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mary Mathews and Alex Ames about Noble Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis and his history in St. Cloud.  Various events over the next few days will be featuring Sinclair Lewis as part of the South Side Historic Home Tour’s Main Street to Eighth Street Celebration including a presentation of two Sinclair Lewis films at the Paramount Theater with a discussion to follow and an exhibition of Lewis Family memorabilia, including autographed first editions of Lewis’s novels, at SCSU’s Miller Learning Resource Center.

MN History Center 1934 A New Deal for Artists

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 23:07

In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to St. Paul to visit the MN Historical Society and their new exhibit, 1934 A New Deal for Artists. With parallels to our current Legacy Amendment, the New Deal directly paid artists to produce art for not only the sake of art, but also so that they could actually work and help support their communities as the country struggled to emerge from the Great Depression.

Mhslogo-signature_1__small In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to St. Paul to visit the MN Historical Society and their new exhibit, 1934 A New Deal for Artists.  With parallels to our current Legacy Amendment, the New Deal directly paid artists to produce art for not only the sake of art, but also so that they could actually work and help support their communities as the country struggled to emerge from the Great Depression.

6th Annual Avon Area Arts Celebration of the Arts

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:42

In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks in Avon to talk with some of the founding members of the Avon Area Arts regarding this weekend’s Celebration of the Arts. With kids’ activities, artist demonstrations, great food, and a host of live local music, the 6th annual Celebration of the Arts not only has something for everybody, but it also shows how a well organized, volunteer driven arts organization has developed a vibrant sense of community and creativity within Central Minnesota.

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In today’s news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks in Avon to talk with some of the founding members of the Avon Area Arts regarding this weekend’s Celebration of the Arts.  With kids’ activities, artist demonstrations, great food, and a host of live local music, the 6th annual Celebration of the Arts not only has something for everybody, but it also shows how a well organized, volunteer driven arts organization has developed a vibrant sense of community and creativity within Central Minnesota.

Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:02

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post to attend the opening reception for “Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian.” This photography exhibit features over 50 images created by Edward Curtis in the early 1900s of western Native Americans and their ancient civilizations just as the culture of the United States began to overrun them. The Mille Lacs Indian Museum will have Sacred Legacy on display until September 16th.

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Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post to attend the opening reception for “Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian.”  This photography exhibit features over 50 images created by Edward Curtis in the early 1900s of western Native Americans and their ancient civilizations just as the culture of the United States began to overrun them.  The Mille Lacs Indian Museum will have Sacred Legacy on display until September 16th.

Legacy Destination Weekend in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:43

The 2008 passage of Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment has had a profound effect upon communities all over the state, and Explore Minnesota has come up with a series of Legacy Destination Weekends, an innovative program to help showcase Legacy events. In this news feature from July 2012, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Sheila Smith about Minnesota’s unique manner of supporting the arts and previews upcoming events which the Legacy Destination Weekend will be celebrating here in St. Cloud and the surrounding area.

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The 2008 passage of Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment has had a profound effect upon communities all over the state, and Explore Minnesota has come up with a series of Legacy Destination Weekends, an innovative program to help showcase Legacy events.  In this news feature from July 2012, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Sheila Smith about Minnesota’s unique manner of supporting the arts and previews upcoming events which the Legacy Destination Weekend will be celebrating here in St. Cloud and the surrounding area.

St. Cloud Film Festival

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:18

The silver screen gets lit up in St. Cloud as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack drops into the Red Carpet for the St Cloud Film Festival kickoff party. Primarily a volunteer driven endeavor, the St. Cloud Film Festival is set for its second year of existence on the weekend of September 17-21. We’ll hear from some of the organizers and participants about their passion for film and how this has led to the development of a new fixture in the St. Cloud area arts scene.

Scfilmfest_small The silver screen gets lit up in St. Cloud as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack drops into the Red Carpet for the St Cloud Film Festival kickoff party.  Primarily a volunteer driven endeavor, the St. Cloud Film Festival is set for its second year of existence on the weekend of September 17-21.  We’ll hear from some of the organizers and participants about their passion for film and how this has led to the development of a new fixture in the St. Cloud area arts scene.  

Weekend of Songs Festival

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:50

The art of songwriting was the focus of the Local Blend Coffee Shop's second annual Weekend of Songs songwriter festival. The three day festival of singer/songwriter performances, open mics, meet-ups, and jam sessions celebrating songs and songwriters included stunning performances by songwriters from around the country, around the state, and around our local community. Topping off the weekend was the “18 hour Songwriting Challenge” where Rocori High School student Nathan Ness walked away with the Golden Ukulele after composing a song from a topic picked out of a hat.

Songs_small The art of songwriting was the focus of the Local Blend Coffee Shop's second annual Weekend of Songs songwriter festival.  The three day festival of singer/songwriter performances, open mics, meet-ups, and jam sessions celebrating songs and songwriters included stunning performances by songwriters from around the country, around the state, and around our local community.  Topping off the weekend was the “18 hour Songwriting Challenge” where Rocori High School student Nathan Ness walked away with the Golden Ukulele after composing a song from a topic picked out of a hat.

Sizzlin' Summer Art Crawl

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:47

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discusses the Sizzlin’ Summer Downtown Art Crawl in a number of interviews with excited business owners like Dan Barth from the Pioneer Place and Jules from Jules Bistro, artists and musicians from Visual Arts Minnesota’s Art-Off, representatives from Paramount Arts and the St. John’s Liturgical Press and many more. The Sizzlin’ Summer Downtown Art Crawl was Friday, August 17th and Saturday August 18th, and with over 30 downtown businesses opening their doors to artists and the public to showcase both innovative new art as well as some old time favorites, it was an artistic weekend to remember!

Artcrawl_small In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discusses the Sizzlin’ Summer Downtown Art Crawl in a number of interviews with excited business owners like Dan Barth from the Pioneer Place and Jules from Jules Bistro, artists and musicians from Visual Arts Minnesota’s Art-Off,  representatives from Paramount Arts and the St. John’s Liturgical Press and many more.  The Sizzlin’ Summer Downtown Art Crawl was Friday, August 17th and Saturday August 18th, and with over 30 downtown businesses opening their doors to artists and the public to showcase both innovative new art as well as some old time favorites,  it was an artistic weekend to remember!

GREAT Theatre's Hairspray

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:17

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack has a lively chat with some members of the Great River Educational Arts Theatre just before their production of John Water’s Hairspray takes the stage. Hairspray runs from Friday September 7th through Sunday September 16th at the Paramount Theater and features a cast of over thirty local actors. GREAT Theater is also celebrating its 15th season in St. Cloud with a variety of other productions including The Hobbit, a Christmas Carol, Junie B. Jones, Annie, Charlotte’s Web, and The King and I.

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Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack has a lively chat with some members of the Great River Educational Arts Theatre just before their production of John Water’s Hairspray takes the stage.  Hairspray runs from Friday September 7th through Sunday September 16th at the Paramount Theater and features a cast of over thirty local actors.  GREAT Theater is also celebrating its 15th season in St. Cloud with a variety of other productions including The Hobbit, a Christmas Carol, Junie B. Jones, Annie, Charlotte’s Web, and The King and I.

The St. Cloud Area Roller Dolls . . . SCAR Dolls!

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:00

The roller derby is coming to St. Cloud! As this unique and very popular sport begins to take hold in central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack interviews the ladies of the SCAR Dolls, who are an eclectic cross section of our community. The St. Cloud Area Roller Dolls will be holding their first home bout Saturday, September 8th at 7:00 PM at the Bernicks Arena in Sartell. It’s a family friendly event and also a fundraiser for breast cancer research.

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The roller derby is coming to St. Cloud!  As this unique and very popular sport begins to take hold in central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack interviews the ladies of the SCAR Dolls, who are an eclectic cross section of our community.  The St. Cloud Area Roller Dolls will be holding their first home bout Saturday, September 8th at 7:00 PM at the Bernicks Arena in Sartell.  It’s a family friendly event and also a fundraiser for breast cancer research.

St. Cloud Film Festival 2012

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 28:21

In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with a number of directors and producers who participated in the St. Cloud Film Festival in September of 2012. Taking place during three consecutive days at the Pioneer Place on Fifth and an additional fourth day at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud; the film festival featured clips from award winning films as well as films produced by area school children and participants of the "Day for Night" 24 hour film contest. Grab your popcorn and enjoy!

Filmfest_small In this news feature, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with a number of directors and producers who participated in the St. Cloud Film Festival in September of 2012. Taking place during three consecutive days at the Pioneer Place on Fifth and an additional fourth day at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud; the film festival featured clips from award winning films as well as films produced by area school children and participants of the "Day for Night" 24 hour film contest. Grab your popcorn and enjoy!

The Art of Recovery

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 24:09

In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Lee Ladue from the SCSU Women’s Center and Alicia Nichols from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs about the Art of Recovery exhibit now on display in the Atwood Gallery on the SCSU campus. The Art of Recovery is comprised of artwork from a variety of Minnesotans who have been victims of crimes, and their art reflects their healing process so that other crime victims may find strength and understanding.

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2012-aor-masthead-wide-04-72dpi-960x450-logo__1__small In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Lee Ladue from the SCSU Women’s Center and Alicia Nichols from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs about the Art of Recovery exhibit now on display in the Atwood Gallery on the SCSU campus.  The Art of Recovery is comprised of artwork from a variety of Minnesotans who have been victims of crimes, and their art reflects their healing process so that other crime victims may find strength and understanding.

Survive and Thrive

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 27:48

In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Rex Veeder about the upcoming Survive and Thrive conference to be held at the River’s Edge Convention Center, the Pioneer Place on Fifth, and D.B. Searle’s in St. Cloud. Survive and Thrive is more than just the name of the conference; it is also the underlying philosophy that survivors of sudden cardiac arrest must adapt into their lives in order to recover. One must have something to live for, and the medical sciences are beginning to look at the science behind creativity as this “something to live for.” The incorporation of this philosophy is making the conference more of a festival than just classrooms and panel discussions, so hold on as Dr. Veeder lets us know how we can survive and thrive!

Heart_small In this feature interview, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Rex Veeder about the upcoming Survive and Thrive conference to be held at the River’s Edge Convention Center, the Pioneer Place on Fifth, and D.B. Searle’s in St. Cloud.  Survive and Thrive is more than just the name of the conference; it is also the underlying philosophy that survivors of sudden cardiac arrest must adapt into their lives in order to recover.  One must have something to live for, and the medical sciences are beginning to look at the science behind creativity as this “something to live for.”  The incorporation of this philosophy is making the conference more of a festival than just classrooms and panel discussions, so hold on as Dr. Veeder lets us know how we can survive and thrive!

The Granite City Radio Theatre, Episode 1 Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 54:40

KVSC presents the Granite City Radio Theatre in partnership with the Pioneer Place Theatre Company in St. Cloud. The Granite City Radio Theatre is a locally written radio drama and comedy starring some of your favorite actors and actresses to have graced the Pioneer Place stage over the years. This first broadcast from the Pioneer Place Theatre in front of a live studio audience was on Wednesday, October 3. Sit back and enjoy the exploits of the Shade's Brigade, the music of Collective Unconscious, and the laughter created by taking a look around our community!

Gcrt_logo_small KVSC presents the Granite City Radio Theatre in partnership with the Pioneer Place Theatre Company in St. Cloud. The Granite City Radio Theatre is a locally written radio drama and comedy starring some of your favorite actors and actresses to have graced the Pioneer Place stage over the years. This first broadcast from the Pioneer Place Theatre in front of a live studio audience was on Wednesday, October 3.  Sit back and enjoy the exploits of the Shade's Brigade, the music of Collective Unconscious , and the laughter created by taking a look around our community!

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From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 45:12

KVSC presents the Granite City Radio Theatre in partnership with the Pioneer Place Theatre Company in St. Cloud. The Granite City Radio Theatre is a locally written radio drama and comedy starring some of your favorite actors and actresses to have graced the Pioneer Place stage over the years. This first broadcast from the Pioneer Place Theatre in front of a live studio audience was on Wednesday, October 3. Sit back and enjoy the exploits of the Shade's Brigade, the music of Collective Unconscious, and the laughter created by taking a look around our community!

Gcrt_logo_small KVSC presents the Granite City Radio Theatre in partnership with the Pioneer Place Theatre Company in St. Cloud. The Granite City Radio Theatre is a locally written radio drama and comedy starring some of your favorite actors and actresses to have graced the Pioneer Place stage over the years. This first broadcast from the Pioneer Place Theatre in front of a live studio audience was on Wednesday, October 3.  Sit back and enjoy the exploits of the Shade's Brigade, the music of Collective Unconscious , and the laughter created by taking a look around our community!

Rocky Horror!

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 30:56

In one of the sexiest news features to ever air at KVSC, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Curtain Call Community Theater as they prepare to amaze St. Cloud with their production of the Rocky Horror Show at D.B. Searle’s over Halloween weekend. Toast, rice, and squirt guns will be in abundance as the audience becomes part of the performance in this once in a lifetime experience that will leave you rapt with antici . . . . pation!

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In one of the sexiest news features to ever air at KVSC, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Curtain Call Community Theater as they prepare to amaze St. Cloud with their production of the Rocky Horror Show at D.B. Searle’s over Halloween weekend.  Toast, rice, and squirt guns will be in abundance as the audience becomes part of the performance in this once in a lifetime experience that will leave you rapt with antici . . . . pation!

The River Ferry System of Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:26

This feature length program comes from a new Arts & Cultural Heritage funded program at KVSC, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota. Through partnering with the Stearns History Museum, your host Jeff Carmack will be bringing KVSC listeners a series of features about parts of our culture that may have been lost within the mist of history. Today, Jeff talks with Steve Houle about his research on the history of Minnesota’s system of river ferries and how this system wound up being the driving force behind where the cities and towns we now call home came into being.

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This feature length program comes from a new Arts & Cultural Heritage funded program at KVSC, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota.  Through partnering with the Stearns History Museum, your host Jeff Carmack will be bringing KVSC listeners a series of features about parts of our culture that may have been lost within the mist of history.  Today, Jeff talks with Steve Houle about his research on the history of Minnesota’s system of river ferries and how this system wound up being the driving force behind where the cities and towns we now call home came into being.

The Paramount Restoration

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:26

The Paramount Theater in down town St. Cloud is one of our enduring community treasures. It first opened its doors on Christmas Eve in 1921 as the Sherman Theater and its stage has seen thousands of performances including Vaudeville, operas, rock concerts, Broadway road shows, movies, speeches, and, of course, wrestling matches. The Paramount, however, has not always been in the good shape that it is today. During the 1960’s through the 80’s, its state of disrepair nearly ended its existence, but a group of citizens and the city turned that fate around. Today’s news feature comes from the Arts & Cultural Heritage funded program, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota Art, as producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the Paramount Arts Resource Trust Executive Director Tony Goddard to discuss the fascinating history of the Paramount and its restoration.

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The Paramount Theater in down town St. Cloud is one of our enduring community treasures.  It first opened its doors on Christmas Eve in 1921 as the Sherman Theater and its stage has seen thousands of performances including Vaudeville, operas, rock concerts, Broadway road shows, movies, speeches, and, of course, wrestling matches.  The Paramount, however, has not always been in the good shape that it is today.  During the 1960’s through the 80’s, its state of disrepair nearly ended its existence, but a group of citizens and the city turned that fate around.  Today’s news feature comes from the Arts & Cultural Heritage funded program, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota Art, as producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the Paramount Arts Resource Trust Executive Director Tony Goddard to discuss the fascinating history of the Paramount and its restoration. 

Melrose Area Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 24:05

In today’s installment of KVSC’s Legacy Funded “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota,” Jeff Carmack visits the Melrose Area Museum. Located across the street from St. Mary’s Church in Melrose, the museum is housed in an old convent and stocked full of memorabilia and artifacts. With items such as a Spanish American War uniform worn by an area resident all the way to Craig Schiffler’s bowling bag, shoes, and numerous 300 game commemorative bowling rings, the Melrose Area Museum gives the area’s rich history a clear and inclusive voice.

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In today’s installment of KVSC’s Legacy Funded “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota,” Jeff Carmack visits the Melrose Area Museum.  Located across the street from St. Mary’s Church in Melrose, the museum is housed in an old convent and stocked full of memorabilia and artifacts.  With items such as a Spanish American War uniform worn by an area resident all the way to Craig Schiffler’s bowling bag, shoes, and numerous 300 game commemorative bowling rings, the Melrose Area Museum gives the area’s rich history a clear and inclusive voice.

SCSU Archives

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 24:18

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, the SCSU Archive has just recently installed a new timeline component to their website, and Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sat down with Tom Steman, the first full time professional archivist at SCSU, to discuss this interactive tool that looks all the way back to 1869. Laid out throughout the timeline are photos and other information about notable people and occurrences such as the first principal of St Cloud State, Ira Moore; how armed forces veterans entered SCSU following World War II; and the wide array of concerts at SCSU featuring artists like John Denver, Louis Armstrong, and Pink Floyd.

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Photo__6__small In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, the SCSU Archive has just recently installed a new timeline component to their website , and Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sat down with Tom Steman, the first full time professional archivist at SCSU, to discuss this interactive tool that looks all the way back to 1869.  Laid out throughout the timeline are photos and other information about notable people and occurrences such as the first principal of St Cloud State, Ira Moore; how armed forces veterans entered SCSU following World War II; and the wide array of concerts at SCSU featuring artists like John Denver, Louis Armstrong, and Pink Floyd.

Quilts at the College of St. Benedict

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:02

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is going to keep you nice and cozy and warm with quilts! The College of St. Benedict is celebrating their centennial this year with a number of events including a pairing of the musical Quilters, which combines music, dance movement, and scenes of dramatic, historical intensity to depict the frontier life of pioneers from 100 years ago, with the visual arts exhibition The Quilt: The Art of Our Community, which features quilts from our local community and honors the women who have continued this historical tradition throughout the years.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is going to keep you nice and cozy and warm with quilts!  The College of St. Benedict is celebrating their centennial this year with a number of events including a pairing of the musical Quilters, which combines music, dance movement, and scenes of dramatic, historical intensity to depict the frontier life of pioneers from 100 years ago, with the visual arts exhibition The Quilt: The Art of Our Community, which features quilts from our local community and honors the women who have continued this historical tradition throughout the years. 

Nick Chanaka: St. Cloud Baseball of 60 Years Ago

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:25

This time around in the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Station Manager Jo McMullen finds an untold story within a long time resident of St. Cloud, Nick Chanaka. Nick Chanaka originally came to St. Cloud in 1948 as part of the New York Giants’ Minor League team, the St. Cloud Rocks, and has been a part of the community ever since. Tune in to hear stories of the history of baseball in St. Cloud, a glimpse of the area’s atmosphere of 60 years ago, and what it takes to succeed in not only baseball, but in life, all from one of our older neighbors.

Img_0174nick_chanaka__st_cloud_2000_small This time around in the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Station Manager Jo McMullen finds an untold story within a long time resident of St. Cloud, Nick Chanaka.  Nick Chanaka originally came to St. Cloud in 1948 as part of the New York Giants’ Minor League team, the St. Cloud Rocks, and has been a part of the community ever since.  Tune in to hear stories of the history of baseball in St. Cloud, a glimpse of the area’s atmosphere of 60 years ago, and what it takes to succeed in not only baseball, but in life, all from one of our older neighbors. 

The Pioneer Place Theater and 100 Years

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:09

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Dan Barth at the Pioneer Place Theater to talk about the historic building in which the Pioneer Place resides. The building itself is turning 100 years old this year and during this interview Dan and Jeff talk about the history of the building, the upcoming major celebration this summer that the Pioneer Place holding, as well as how over the last 15 years the Pioneer Place has tied the past, present, and future together in downtown St. Cloud.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Dan Barth at the Pioneer Place Theater to talk about the historic building in which the Pioneer Place resides.  The building itself is turning 100 years old this year and during this interview Dan and Jeff talk about the history of the building, the upcoming major celebration this summer that the Pioneer Place holding, as well as how over the last 15 years the Pioneer Place has tied the past, present, and future together in downtown St. Cloud.

Carnivale Revolver Burlesque

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:49

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with artists Scarlet Revolver and Dottie St. James about exploring the history of taboo through burlesque. These local women are the driving force behind Carnivale Revolver, a dance group bringing a long absent form of entertainment back to St. Cloud.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with artists Scarlet Revolver and Dottie St. James about exploring the history of taboo through burlesque.   These local women are the driving force behind Carnivale Revolver, a dance group bringing a long absent form of entertainment back to St. Cloud.

St. Cloud Remembered on Facebook

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:38

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with lifelong St. Cloud resident John Lund about a Facebook project that he’s begun documenting the history of our area. It’s called “St. Cloud Remembered” and it contains a myriad of photos and stories collected through local historical institutions as well as from residents who have found some very interesting artifacts that they’d like to share. Over the first couple of months of its existence, the page has accumulated nearly 5,000 followers, and the online conversation is just beginning.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with lifelong St. Cloud resident John Lund about a Facebook project that he’s begun documenting the history of our area.  It’s called “St. Cloud Remembered” and it contains a myriad of photos and stories collected through local historical institutions as well as from residents who have found some very interesting artifacts that they’d like to share.  Over the first couple of months of its existence, the page has accumulated nearly 5,000 followers, and the online conversation is just beginning.

SCSU Archives: Day of Peace, Mississippi Swim, and Sinclair Lewis

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:22

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack climbs to the top of the Miller Learning Resource Center to talk again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman about a student peace protest during the Vietnam War, a daring and now forbidden tradition involving SCSU students and the Mississippi, and a treasure trove of letters written by Sinclair Lewis.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack climbs to the top of the Miller Learning Resource Center to talk again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman about a student peace protest during the Vietnam War, a daring and now forbidden tradition involving SCSU students and the Mississippi, and a treasure trove of letters written by Sinclair Lewis.

Lucy Kaplansky Interviewed by Bridget Baumgartner

From KVSC | Part of the KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival series | 19:33

Recently KVSC’s Roots Cellar host Bridget Baumgartner spoke with Red House Recording Artist and Folk Singer/Songwriter Lucy Kaplansky about her new album Reunion as well as her collaboration with Eliza Gilkyson and John Gorka. This collaboration has taken the form of the band Red Horse, and they are performing as part of the College of St. Benedict St. Johns University Fine Arts Programing on Friday April 26, 2013 at the Stephen B Humphery Theater.

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Recently KVSC’s Roots Cellar host Bridget Baumgartner spoke with Red House Recording Artist and Folk Singer/Songwriter Lucy Kaplansky about her new album Reunion as well as her collaboration with Eliza Gilkyson and John Gorka.  This collaboration has taken the form of the band Red Horse, and they are performing as part of the College of St. Benedict St. Johns University Fine Arts Programing on Friday April 26, 2013 at the Stephen B Humphery Theater.  

Homeless is my Address . . . Not my Name

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:53

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, the “untold story” is one that, in our recent economic environment, lingers dangerously at the edge of everyone’s life, and this would be homelessness. For the next half hour or so, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with representatives from the United Way of Central Minnesota and Catholic Charities of St. Cloud to discuss a special photography exhibit hosted at the Paramount Theater’s St. Germain Gallery. It’s called “Homeless is my Address . . . Not My Name” and it sheds a new light on what is homelessness in our community and what we can do about it.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, the “untold story” is one that, in our recent economic environment, lingers dangerously at the edge of everyone’s life, and this would be homelessness.  For the next half hour or so, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with representatives from the United Way of Central Minnesota and Catholic Charities of St. Cloud to discuss a special photography exhibit hosted at the Paramount Theater’s St. Germain Gallery.  It’s called “Homeless is my Address . . . Not My Name” and it sheds a new light on what is homelessness in our community and what we can do about it.

The New Deal in Central Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with retired SCSU Professor Bill Morgan and the Stearns History Museum’s Adam Smith about FDR’s New Deal program and its effect upon central Minnesota. Currently, the Stearns History Museum and Research Center is hosting the exhibit “Uncle Sam’s New Deal” through August 4th that details these projects. Through a discussion about this history of our area, we find parallels, similarities, and differences with a bygone era.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with retired SCSU Professor Bill Morgan and the Stearns History Museum’s Adam Smith about FDR’s New Deal program and its effect upon central Minnesota.  Currently, the Stearns History Museum and Research Center is hosting the exhibit “Uncle Sam’s New Deal” through August 4th that details these projects.  Through a discussion about this history of our area, we find parallels, similarities, and differences with a bygone era.

Vietnam Revisited

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:26

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota from May 2013, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talked with Vietnam Veteran Jim Reischl about his recent journey back to Vietnam. Jim, like many other Vets of that era, left over 40 years ago without any thought of returning. However, memories of places and a particular person drew him back into this continuing story.

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The SCAR Dolls and Suicide Prevention

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:53

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota there's a little bit of a twist. This week, it’s about “preventing untold stories” as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with a couple of the SCAR Dolls Roller Derby team members and a representative from their partner organization, Promoting a Caring Community, which is an SCSU grant funded organization dedicated to suicide prevention.

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Mysterious Creatures of Central Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:14

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author and paranormal researcher Chad Lewis about his experiences with bizarre and strange creature reports in Minnesota. Chad Lewis appeared at the St. Cloud Public Library on Saturday, July 12th to discuss his book “Minnesota’s Guide to Mysterious Creatures” to discuss Bigfoot sightings, the witch of Loon Lake cemetery, and eye witness accounts of lake monsters from around the state.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author and paranormal researcher Chad Lewis about his experiences with bizarre and strange creature reports in Minnesota.  Chad Lewis appeared at the St. Cloud Public Library on Saturday, July 12th to discuss his book “Minnesota’s Guide to Mysterious Creatures” to discuss Bigfoot sightings, the witch of Loon Lake cemetery, and eye witness accounts of lake monsters from around the state.

Rooftop Theater's The Wedding Singer

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 26:04

In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Rooftop Theater Company actors Mackenzie Lahren and Johnny Packard as well as director Linda McGowan about their upcoming production of the Wedding Singer. This comedy from the late 90’s about music and love in the 80’s was made into a Braodway musical in the 2000’s and will be performed on the Paramount Theater stage in the 2010’s . . . specifically, beginning on Thursday, July 25, 2013, and running through August 3rd.

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In this news feature, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Rooftop Theater Company actors Mackenzie Lahren and Johnny Packard as well as director Linda McGowan about their upcoming production of the Wedding Singer.  This comedy from the late 90’s about music and love in the 80’s was made into a Braodway musical in the 2000’s and will be performed on the Paramount Theater stage in the 2010’s . . . specifically, beginning on Thursday, July 25, 2013, and running through August 3rd.

The Peck Farm: Wildlife Rehab and Nature Conservation

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

In today’s episode of KVSC’s “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota” Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with John and Linda Peck on their farm outside of Rockville. Over the years, the Pecks have been involved with preserving the natural environment surrounding their farm as well as rehabilitating the wild animals that make central Minnesota home. Through education and planned giving, the Pecks are also ensuring that this gem of our pastoral surroundings is maintained and will be enjoyed far into the future.

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In today’s episode of KVSC’s “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota” Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with John and Linda Peck on their farm outside of Rockville.  Over the years, the Pecks have been involved with preserving the natural environment surrounding their farm as well as rehabilitating the wild animals that make central Minnesota home.  Through education and planned giving, the Pecks are also ensuring that this gem of our pastoral surroundings is maintained and will be enjoyed far into the future.   

The Melrose Area Museum and the Civil War

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:39

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Jean and Roger Paschke from the Melrose Area Museum regarding their commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The event features a uniformed Civil War interpreter, Civil War displays, free museum tours, live entertainment by local musicians, and refreshments as well as free tours of the Oak Hill, St. Mary’s, and St. Patrick’s Cemeteries that will all have Veterans’ graves marked to pay homage to Civil War Veterans.

Melrose_museum_small In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Jean and Roger Paschke from the Melrose Area Museum regarding their commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.  The event features a uniformed Civil War interpreter, Civil War displays, free museum tours, live entertainment by local musicians, and refreshments as well as free tours of the Oak Hill, St. Mary’s, and St. Patrick’s Cemeteries that will all have Veterans’ graves marked to pay homage to Civil War Veterans.

Weber's Deck Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:47

In Part 1 of 2 of a special Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we’re focusing on Weber’s Deck, a non-profit, community supported, Sunday afternoon destination in French Lake for hundreds of music loving Minnesotans each week. This brainchild of host and “owner of the deck”, Casey Weber, is not just a hangout for bikers and grandmas who love their county, blues, and blue-grass, but it has also become a well-known oasis of “Minnesota Nice” for bands touring the country.
Today in Part 1, we’ll be talking to some of the musicians dropping into The Deck about their impressions about this phenomenon, and in tomorrow’s Part 2 of the feature, we’ll be talking with Casey Weber as well as other area community members about how this weekly gathering of like-minded folk has evolved over the past five years into such a life and community changing event.

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In Part 1 of 2 of a special Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we’re focusing on Weber’s Deck, a non-profit, community supported, Sunday afternoon destination in French Lake for hundreds of music loving Minnesotans each week.  This brainchild of host and “owner of the deck”, Casey Weber, is not just a hangout for bikers and grandmas who love their county, blues, and blue-grass, but it has also become a well-known oasis of “Minnesota Nice” for bands touring the country.

Today in Part 1, we’ll be talking to some of the musicians dropping into The Deck about their impressions about this phenomenon, and in tomorrow’s Part 2 of the feature, we’ll be talking with Casey Weber as well as other area community members about how this weekly gathering of like-minded folk has evolved over the past five years into such a life and community changing event.

Weber's Deck Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:18

Weber’s Deck is a non-profit, community supported, Sunday afternoon destination in French Lake for hundreds of music loving Minnesotans each week. In Part 2 of a special Untold Story of Central Minnesota focusing on Weber’s Deck, we’ll be talking with Casey Weber as well as other area community members about how this weekly gathering of like-minded folk has evolved over the past five years into such a life and community changing event that has become a well-known oasis of “Minnesota Nice” for bands touring the country.

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Webers_deck_2_small Weber’s Deck is a non-profit, community supported, Sunday afternoon destination in French Lake for hundreds of music loving Minnesotans each week.  In Part 2 of a special Untold Story of Central Minnesota focusing on Weber’s Deck, we’ll be talking with Casey Weber as well as other area community members about how this weekly gathering of like-minded folk has evolved over the past five years into such a life and community changing event that has become a well-known oasis of “Minnesota Nice” for bands touring the country.

The Untold Stories of St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:49

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis about how an understanding of history can guide us into the future. Along the way, we also discover some interesting things about St. Cloud’s past, including the consequences of cow tipping, and how you can learn more through the mayor’s historic trolley rides and weekly town hall meetings.

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In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis about how an understanding of history can guide us into the future.  Along the way, we also discover some interesting things about St. Cloud’s past, including the consequences of cow tipping, and how you can learn more through the mayor’s historic trolley rides and weekly town hall meetings.   

The SCSU Archives Revisited Again

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:38

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman. Located on the top floor of the Miller Learning Center, the University Archive welcomes new and returning students with a plethora of historic information that is continually being made available online. Jeff and Tom’s conversation this time concerns the founding of SCSU, a campaign visit where an eventual President of the United States partook in a university tradition, and a new addition to the archive that truly allows visitors to look into the past.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman.  Located on the top floor of the Miller Learning Center, the University Archive welcomes new and returning students with a plethora of historic information that is continually being made available online.  Jeff and Tom’s conversation this time concerns the founding of SCSU, a campaign visit where an eventual President of the United States partook in a university tradition, and a new addition to the archive that truly allows visitors to look into the past. 

Northern Slave, Black Dakota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:21

In this episode of the “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota,” Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with author Walt Bachman about his book "Northern Slave, Black Dakota: The Life and Times of Joseph Godfrey." This book details the life of an escaped slave and his role in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 as well as the US Army’s pre-Civil War practice of paying officers to keep slaves. In a cosponsored event by the Stearns History Museum and the SCSU History Department, Walt Bachman gave a presentation on Wednesday Oct 16, 2013, at SCSU in the Voyageurs Room in the Atwood Memorial Center to discuss his research and findings.

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In this episode of the “Untold Stories of Central Minnesota,” Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with author Walt Bachman about his book "Northern Slave, Black Dakota: The Life and Times of Joseph Godfrey." This book details the life of an escaped slave and his role in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 as well as the US Army’s pre-Civil War practice of paying officers to keep slaves.  In a cosponsored event by the Stearns History Museum and the SCSU History Department, Walt Bachman gave a presentation on Wednesday Oct 16, 2013, at SCSU in the Voyageurs Room in the Atwood Memorial Center to discuss his research and findings.

Aunt Annie's Quilts and Silks to Close

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 24:54

Today’s installment of KVSC’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is bittersweet as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks in Avon for one last time. On the eve of the quilt shop’s closure due to retirement, Lucy Senstad and her husband Mopar recall how they got started with the fabric store and what led to it becoming a unique and popular music venue that has attracted national caliber folk and blues musicians. They also share some of their experiences from over the years, which turn out to be surprisingly interesting and spooky for a simple Central Minnesota quilt shop!

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Today’s installment of KVSC’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is bittersweet as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Aunt Annie’s Quilts and Silks in Avon for one last time.  On the eve of the quilt shop’s closure due to retirement, Lucy Senstad and her husband Mopar recall how they got started with the fabric store and what led to it becoming a unique and popular music venue that has attracted national caliber folk and blues musicians.  They also share some of their experiences from over the years, which turn out to be surprisingly interesting and spooky for a simple Central Minnesota quilt shop!

The Rocky Horror Show at the Pioneer Place

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:33

This particular installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota marks a milestone for Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as this is his 100th feature story for KVSC radio. In the studio today, Jeff is joined by some of the cast and the director of Rooftop Theater’s production of the Rocky Horror Show being performed at the Pioneer Place Theater throughout the week of Halloween of 2013. The Rocky Horror Show is a musical that is a little different from the cult classic movie that many are used to, so dig out your garters and enjoy as Jeff and his guests discuss how laughter is the new sexy in St. Cloud.

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This particular installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota marks a milestone for Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as this is his 100th feature story for KVSC radio.  In the studio today, Jeff is joined by some of the cast and the director of Rooftop Theater’s production of the Rocky Horror Show being performed at the Pioneer Place Theater throughout the week of Halloween of 2013.  The Rocky Horror Show is a musical that is a little different from the cult classic movie that many are used to, so dig out your garters and enjoy as Jeff and his guests discuss how laughter is the new sexy in St. Cloud.

Granite City Radio Theater: Season 2, Episode 1, Hour 1

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 57:32

The Granite City Radio Theater returned to the Pioneer Place Theater on October 23, 2013 for the premier of Season 2! In Hour #1, you can find out how Shade's Brigade falls into greater mystical dangers, how Sven, Ole, and Lena deal with a critical candy shortage, how St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis does in defending his Trivia Title, and how special musical guest Stacy Bauer rips it up with house band Collective Unconscious!

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The Granite City Radio Theater returned to the Pioneer Place Theater on October 23, 2013 for the premier of Season 2!  In Hour #1, you can find out how Shade's Brigade falls into greater mystical dangers, how Sven, Ole, and Lena deal with a critical candy shortage, how St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis does in defending his Trivia Title, and how special musical guest Stacy Bauer rips it up with house band Collective Unconscious!

Granite City Radio Theater: Season 2, Episode 1, Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 54:25

In Hour 2 of the Granite City Radio Theater, we take on the Ghost of Sportsman Island, experience the Jack-o-lantern Glow-Down, have an investigative report on the nature of St. Cloud roundabouts, possibly lose one of the Shade's Brigade, and blow the doors off the joint with Stacy Bauer and Collective Unconscious!

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In Hour 2 of the Granite City Radio Theater, we take on the Ghost of Sportsman Island, experience the Jack-o-lantern Glow-Down, have an investigative report on the nature of St. Cloud roundabouts, possibly lose one of the Shade's Brigade, and blow the doors off the joint with Stacy Bauer and Collective Unconscious

Another Sip of Minnesota 13

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:22

This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota raises a glass to Minnesota 13, a nationally famous moonshine during Prohibition that was primarily distilled in Stearns County. Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Elaine Davis six years after the publication of her book entitled “Minnesota 13” and her initial interview with Jo McMullen on KVSC to see how this part of our cultural heritage has made its way back around to be very relevant again with the passage of the Surly Bill, which has made distilling in the State of Minnesota a viable reality again along. While the book delves deeply into some old family histories of Stearns County, since its publication more stories have surfaced from other families in the area who have found that they all share this cultural link with one another. In fact, this cultural link includes a traveling exhibit on its way to the Minnesota History Center as well as a fundraiser for the Stearns History Museum taking place at one of our old speakeasies, Anton's Fish and Whiskey.

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This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota raises a glass to Minnesota 13, a nationally famous moonshine during Prohibition that was primarily distilled in Stearns County.  Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Elaine Davis six years after the publication of her book entitled “Minnesota 13” and her initial interview with Jo McMullen on KVSC to see how this part of our cultural heritage has made its way back around to be very relevant again with the passage of the Surly Bill, which has made distilling in the State of Minnesota a viable reality again along.  While the book delves deeply into some old family histories of Stearns County, since its publication more stories have surfaced from other families in the area who have found that they all share this cultural link with one another.  In fact, this cultural link includes a traveling exhibit on its way to the Minnesota History Center as well as a fundraiser for the Stearns History Museum taking place at one of our old speakeasies, Anton's Fish and Whiskey.

Camphill Village Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Camphill Village, a self-sustaining farm and community for adults with developmental disabilities that has existed outside of Sauk Center for the past 33 years. Based on a philosophy similar to that of the Waldorf educational system, this volunteer driven, multi-generational organization has brought a depth of heart to our area which is rare in the world today, but it may be just what the world needs.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Camphill Village, a self-sustaining farm and community for adults with developmental disabilities that has existed outside of Sauk Center for the past 33 years.  Based on a philosophy similar to that of the Waldorf educational system, this volunteer driven, multigenerational organization has brought a depth of heart to our area which is rare in the world today, but it may be just what the world needs.

Building Community in 2013, a Look Back.

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:55

From stories about the days of yore to innovative ideas about how to move into the future, the KVSC series the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has covered a lot of ground during 2013. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a look back at 2013 for an audio recap of a common thread that ties all these different stories together: community. We create our community through the way we live, and after hearing about the concepts of community found with stories such as an interview with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, the music and laughter of Weber’s Deck, a partnership with the SCAR Dolls to prevent suicide, as well as from a few others, you’ll agree that central Minnesota is a pretty darn nice place to live.

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From stories about the days of yore to innovative ideas about how to move into the future, the KVSC series the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has covered a lot of ground during 2013.  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a look back at 2013 for an audio recap of a common thread that ties all these different stories together:  community. We create our community through the way we live, and after hearing about the concepts of community found with stories such as an interview with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, the music and laughter of Weber’s Deck, a partnership with the SCAR Dolls to prevent suicide, as well as from a few others, you’ll agree that central Minnesota is a pretty darn nice place to live.  

Wikipedia-Edit-a-Thon at SCSU

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:49

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU’s Rachael Wexelbaum about the recent Wikipedia-Edit-a-Thon held at the Miller Learning Resource Center. Over the past few years, people have realized that while Wikipedia has become a massive online resource and an opportunity for history to be written by the individuals living it, Wikipedia also has some very large holes within its content that correspond to underrepresented groups, most specifically women. This first time Edit-a-Thon at SCSU was part of an international effort to begin fixing that.

Images_small In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU’s Rachael Wexelbaum about the recent Wikipedia-Edit-a-Thon held at the Miller Learning Resource Center. Over the past few years, people have realized that while Wikipedia has become a massive online resource and an opportunity for history to be written by the individuals living it, Wikipedia also has some very large holes within its content that correspond to underrepresented groups, most specifically women.  This first time Edit-a-Thon at SCSU was part of an international effort to begin fixing that.

Tim Hoheisel from the Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:15

In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Tim Hoheisel, Executive Director of the Stearns History Museum. During the first six months of his tenure as Executive Director, the Stearns History Museum has been the site of some pretty exciting activity, including the development of a partnership with the Smithsonian Institute as well as the receiving of “The Reflection of the Year 2013 Award” from St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis. During the next half hour or so, you’ll be able to hear more about what this means for the museum and also more about the mission and further programming available at the Stearns History Museum.

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In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Tim Hoheisel, Executive Director of the Stearns History Museum.  During the first six months of his tenure as Executive Director, the Stearns History Museum has been the site of some pretty exciting activity, including the development of a partnership with the Smithsonian Institute as well as the receiving of “The Reflection of the Year 2013 Award” from St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.  During the next half hour or so, you’ll be able to hear more about what this means for the museum and also more about the mission and further programming available at the Stearns History Museum.

A Conversation with Florence Griffin

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:41

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with 90-year-old Florence Griffin about how life in Minnesota has changed over the years. Florence grew up on a farm during the Depression and went on to become a nurse in her husband’s medical practice in rural Pope County, and over the years she has witnessed and learned much from life. While some things change, many, including how people look out for one another, seem to stay the same, and at the age of 90, she feels that it’s important for folk today to know this.

Griffinsmaller_small In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with 90-year-old Florence Griffin about how life in Minnesota has changed over the years.  Florence grew up on a farm during the Depression and went on to become a nurse in her husband’s medical practice in rural Pope County, and over the years she has witnessed and learned much from life. While some things change, many, including how people look out for one another, seem to stay the same, and at the age of 90, she feels that it’s important for folk today to know this.

The Old Mill in Sauk Centre

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:25

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to Sauk Centre to bring us a story about one man and his mission to restore an historical landmark. The Old Mill in Sauk Centre has gone through many changes in its 120 year existence, and these days it looks a little rough; however, Sauk Center resident Jeremy Weber has a plan. And that plan is to turn this massive labyrinth of a building into a focal point of the community.

Oldmill_small In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to Sauk Centre to bring us a story about one man and his mission to restore an historical landmark.  The Old Mill in Sauk Centre has gone through many changes in its 120 year existence, and these days it looks a little rough; however, Sauk Center resident Jeremy Weber has a plan.  And that plan is to turn this massive labyrinth of a building into a focal point of the community.

Service Learning at the College of St. Benedict

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 22:44

This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is Part 2 of an ongoing series about Service Learning in Central Minnesota. This time, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to the College of St. Benedict to hear from three students about how Service Learning has changed their ideas about what they’d like to do not only with their college careers, but also with what they’d like to do with their lives. Jeff also speaks with Adia Zeeman, the Service Learning Coordinator for the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University, about the college’s history of service learning over its 100 years of being an institution.

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This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is Part 2 of an ongoing series about Service Learning in Central Minnesota.   This time, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to the College of St. Benedict to hear from three students about how Service Learning has changed their ideas about what they’d like to do not only with their college careers, but also with what they’d like to do with their lives.  Jeff also speaks with Adia Zeeman, the Service Learning Coordinator for the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University, about the college’s history of service learning over its 100 years of being an institution.

Edible Books at SCSU Learning Center

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 24:38

In this tasty installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us the Edible Book Contest at SCSU’s Miller Center. Now in its fourth year, the Edible Book Contest began as part of the celebration of the Miller Center’s 10 year anniversary, and has been continued each year since because it is just so fun and interesting. Bon appetite!

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In this tasty installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us the Edible Book Contest at SCSU’s Miller Center.  Now in its fourth year, the Edible Book Contest began as part of the celebration of the Miller Center’s 10 year anniversary, and has been continued each year since because it is just so fun and interesting. Bon appetite!

Tri-County Humane Society Keeps Its Tail Wagging

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:44

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores the world of puppies and kitties at the Tri-County Humane Society. Just months away from its 40th Year anniversary, the Tri-County Humane Society is a non-profit agency with a constant buzz of activity, placing over 3,500 animals per year into forever homes. In today’s feature, you’ll find out how they do it through volunteer involvement, community support, and tons of plain old cuteness!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores the world of puppies and kitties at the Tri-County Humane Society.  Just months away from its 40th Year anniversary, the Tri-County Humane Society is a non-profit agency with a constant buzz of activity, placing over 3,500 animals per year into forever homes.  In today’s feature, you’ll find out how they do it through volunteer involvement, community support, and tons of plain old cuteness!

Stearns History Museum Summer 2014

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:42

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads over to the Stearns History Museum to talk with museum Executive Director Tim Hohesil about the upcoming events and programs that the museum has to offer for this summer. This includes a new Native American art exhibit, their Breakfast Club and Book Clubs, and some historic pub crawls, which will be featured in an upcoming Untold Story of Central Minnesota next month.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads over to the Stearns History Museum to talk with museum Executive Director Tim Hohesil about the upcoming events and programs that the museum has to offer for this summer.  This includes a new Native American art exhibit, their Breakfast Club and Book Clubs, and some historic pub crawls, which will be featured in an upcoming Untold Story of Central Minnesota next month.   

SCSU Archives Summer 2014

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:40

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman. This time they talk about the history of the Lemonade Concert and Arts Fair, which happened on June 26, 2014, at St. Cloud State University, and the history of art around the SCSU Campus. Plus, Tom gives us a preview of some exciting historical projects the Archives are involved with including digitizing all of the SCSU Yearbooks and the upcoming display of a very rare reprint of the 1827 John James Audubon book Birds of America.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman.  This time they talk about the history of the Lemonade Concert and Arts Fair, which happened on June 26, 2014, at St. Cloud State University, and the history of art around the SCSU Campus.  Plus, Tom gives us a preview of some exciting historical projects the Archives are involved with including digitizing all of the SCSU Yearbooks and the upcoming display of a very rare reprint of the 1827 John James Audubon book Birds of America.

Takin' Time . . .

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:43

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to just outside of Clearwater, MN, to visit a new non-profit music venue called “Takin’ Time.” In the spirit of the current trend of people converting their homes into listening rooms for music, Mike and Barabara Nunke have expanded this to envelope their entire farm, including the barn so that even during the winter, the music never stops!

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to just outside of Clearwater, MN, to visit a new non-profit music venue called “Takin’ Time.”  In the spirit of the current trend of people converting their homes into listening rooms for music, Mike and Barabara Nunke have expanded this to envelope their entire farm, including the barn so that even during the winter, the music never stops!

Service Learning at the Minnesota School of Business

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:35

Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the first in a series covering a relatively new form of education and community involvement, Service Learning. While many within academia and the non-profit world have known about this movement for a few years, the larger public might not be aware that students today are developing a sense of community at the same time that they are learning skills that will carry them into their careers. In this interview, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack speaks with Tami DeLand from the Minnesota School of Business about the college’s efforts to engage the community while enriching their students’ lives.

Ma_at_rice_small Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the first in a series covering a relatively new form of education and community involvement, Service Learning.  While many within academia and the non-profit world have known about this movement for a few years, the larger public might not be aware that students today are developing a sense of community at the same time that they are learning skills that will carry them into their careers.  In this interview, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack speaks with Tami DeLand from the Minnesota School of Business about the college’s efforts to engage the community while enriching their students’ lives.

Stearns History Museum Pub Crawl

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:57

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack meanders along with the Stearns History Museum’s Historic Pub Crawl that took place this past June. This guided tour allowed over 70 people to explore the depths of four significant downtown buildings and the businesses that currently reside within each, the Red Carpet Night Club, DB Searle’s, the Pioneer Place Theater, and MC’s Dugout. Plus, it also demonstrated that learning about history can be really, really fun!

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack meanders along with the Stearns History Museum’s Historic Pub Crawl that took place this past June.  This guided tour allowed over 70 people to explore the depths of four significant downtown buildings and the businesses that currently reside within each, the Red Carpet Night Club, DB Searle’s, the Pioneer Place Theater, and MC’s Dugout.  Plus, it also demonstrated that learning about history can be really, really fun!

Fur Trading Rendezvous

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:07

It’s a trap! Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with a group of people who have carried the traditions and skills of colonial fur traders into the modern world. Rendezvous Re-enacters are what they are called, and recently they came together in Clearwater, MN, for a Saturday of demonstrations and family fun. Rendezvous are plentiful during the summer months in Minnesota, and there will be a very large one coming up Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17th at the Forrest City Stockade, a fort that played a role in the Sioux Uprising in 1862 and is located only about 45 minutes from St. Cloud.

Trap_small It’s a trap!   Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with a group of people who have carried the traditions and skills of colonial fur traders into the modern world.  Rendezvous Re-enacters are what they are called, and recently they came together in Clearwater, MN, for a Saturday of demonstrations and family fun.  Rendezvous are plentiful during the summer months in Minnesota, and there will be a very large one coming up Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17th at the Forrest City Stockade, a fort that played a role in the Sioux Uprising in 1862 and is located only about 45 minutes from St. Cloud.

The Wedding of Tomorrow and Sorrow

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 24:32

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jerry Hansen, poet and author of the play The Wedding of Tomorrow and Sorrow, which had its world premiere recently at the Pioneer Place Theater in St. Cloud. The Wedding of Tomorrow and Sorrow is a multimedia journey about Hansen’s experiences during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne and his experiences in reflecting upon the war fifty years later, including recollecting about his friend David Papish, the first soldier from St. Cloud to be killed in Vietnam in 1967.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jerry Hansen, poet and author of the play The Wedding of Tomorrow and Sorrow, which had its world premiere recently at the Pioneer Place Theater in St. Cloud.  The Wedding of Tomorrow and Sorrow is a multimedia journey about Hansen’s experiences during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne and his experiences in reflecting upon the war fifty years later, including recollecting about his friend David Papish, the first soldier from St. Cloud to be killed in Vietnam in 1967. 

Sartell Paper Mill Art Project

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:14

Formerly known as the Verso Paper Mill, the Sartell Mill closed its doors after a major explosion on May 29, 2012, that took the life of one employee and required fourteen area fire departments to eventually extinguish. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack joins a group of artists, Sartell city officials, and construction workers as they discuss the best way to memorialize the Sartell Paper Mill. Currently, the City of Sartell is working with area artists, including project head Heidi Jueb, in developing artistic ways to remember this local economic icon and landmark before it is completely demolished and has vanished from our horizon.

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Formerly known as the Verso Paper Mill, the Sartell Mill closed its doors after a major explosion on May 29, 2012, that took the life of one employee and required fourteen area fire departments to eventually extinguish.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack joins a group of artists, Sartell city officials, and construction workers as they discuss the best way to memorialize the Sartell Paper Mill.  Currently, the City of Sartell is working with area artists, including project head Heidi Jueb, in developing artistic ways to remember this local economic icon and landmark before it is completely demolished and has vanished from our horizon.

The Art of Bela Petheo

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:23

World renowned and local artist Bela Petheo came to St. John’s University as a teacher and artist in 1966 and has been a part of the central Minnesota community ever since, with many of his hundreds of paintings and etchings capturing the essences of people we see every day. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Bela’s self-designed home studio to discuss his journey from communist Hungary to the United States, the changes he’s witnessed in the art world, and how he went about creating his over 500 paintings throughout his career

Bela_small World renowned and local artist Bela Petheo came to St. John’s University as a teacher and artist in 1966 and has been a part of the central Minnesota community ever since, with many of his hundreds of paintings and etchings capturing the essences of people we see every day.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Bela’s self-designed home studio to discuss his journey from communist Hungary to the United States, the changes he’s witnessed in the art world, and how he went about creating his over 500 paintings throughout his career

Jim and Hazzy's Tropical Habanero Jam

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:16

From a mother’s suggestion to make jam from a grapevine growing on the side of a house to a friend helping out another with a broken down van on the way to a music gig, this local St. Cloud business has been a random, spicy journey which is on the verge of changing the taste buds of central Minnesota. In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Jim and Hazzy from Jim and Hazzy’s Tropical Habanero Jam.

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From a mother’s suggestion to make jam from a grapevine growing on the side of a house to a friend helping out another with a broken down van on the way to a music gig, this local St. Cloud business has been a random, spicy journey which is on the verge of changing the taste buds of central Minnesota. In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Jim and Hazzy from Jim and Hazzy’s Tropical Habanero Jams.   

Veterans Voices Month in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:16

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jesse Abel, Derek Neumann, and Zach Mangus from the SCSU Veterans Resource Center about upcoming events on campus included within the state’s new Veterans’ Voices program. With less than 1% of the population having served in the military, the events within this month long opportunity for veterans and the community to engage in conversation about the veteran experience include the screening of the award winning film “Restrepo” to be followed with a student veteran panel, the screening of the documentary “The Typist” followed by a conversation with the last surviving clerk of the Nuremburg Trials following World War II, and a Veteran Storytellers event in the Atwood Quarry.

Veterans-banner_small In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jesse Abel, Derek Neumann, and Zach Mangus from the SCSU Veterans Resource Center about upcoming events on campus included within the state’s new Veterans’ Voices program.  With less than 1% of the population having served in the military, the events within this month long opportunity for veterans and the community to engage in conversation about the veteran experience include the screening of the award winning film “Restrepo” to be followed with a student veteran panel, the screening of the documentary “The Typist” followed by a conversation with the last surviving clerk of the Nuremburg Trials following World War II, and a Veteran Storytellers event in the Atwood Quarry.

University Chronicle Celebrates 90 years

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 33:35

In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jeramiah Graves and Vicki Ikeogu about the University Chronicle. With its offices just down the hallway from KVSC, the University Chronicle is currently celebrating 90 years of reporting on the daily lives of St. Cloud State students by recently publishing an issue made up of stories from those past 90 years. And while this milestone has just been reached, the Chronicle is also experiencing the same issues that other print media are facing all over the world, that being the changing landscape of news and the internet.

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In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jeramiah Graves and Vicki Ikeogu about the University Chronicle.  With its offices just down the hallway from KVSC, the University Chronicle is currently celebrating 90 years of reporting on the daily lives of St. Cloud State students by recently publishing an issue made up of stories from those past 90 years.  And while this milestone has just been reached, the Chronicle is also experiencing the same issues that other print media are facing all over the world, that being the changing landscape of news and the internet. 

Small Midwestern Towns Unite for HAMLET at St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:51

Upon Shakespeare’s birth some fifty and four hundred years gone, Tis Hamlet! In this instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota where “the play is the thing,” Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack catches up with the maids, squires, and masters of the St. Cloud State University Department of Theater and Film Studies the night before the opening of this masterpiece of the English cannon as part of SCSU’s School of the Arts’ Creative Arts Series. While some may imagine Shakespeare to be intimidating, these SCSU students who are performing and the SCSU graduates who have directed have stepped up to this challenge, and in the process demonstrated how, through camaraderie and hard work, a group of people mostly from area small towns can do justice to one of the most difficult works of art that the world of theater has ever known.

Hamlet_small Upon Shakespeare’s birth some fifty and four hundred years gone, Tis Hamlet! In this instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota where “the play is the thing,” Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack catches up with the maids, squires, and masters of the St. Cloud State University Department of Theater and Film Studies the night before the opening of this masterpiece of the English cannon as part of SCSU’s School of the Arts’ Creative Arts Series.  While some may imagine Shakespeare to be intimidating, these SCSU students who are performing and the SCSU graduates who have directed have stepped up to this challenge, and in the process demonstrated how, through camaraderie and hard work, a group of people mostly from area small towns can do justice to one of the most difficult works of art that the world of theater has ever known.

Jim Landwehr's Book Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir Touches on Family, Friends, and Adventure for First Time Author

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:01

Sometimes the fish really does get away, but the adventure in losing it often makes for solid family bonding. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author Jim Landwehr about his book Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir. Dirty Shirt is a multi-generational journey through one of the most unique landscapes that Minnesota has to offer. Through a series of canoe trips in the Boundary Waters, Jim and his brothers have come to know more about their father, who died when they were all very young, and along the way they also discover how to develop lasting, strong bonds with their own children. Landwehr was in town in December of 2014 reading from his memoir at the Stearns History Museum’s Book Club and we spoke before his appearance.

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Sometimes the fish really does get away, but the adventure in losing it often makes for solid family bonding.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author Jim Landwehr about his book Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir.  Dirty Shirt is a multi-generational journey through one of the most unique landscapes that Minnesota has to offer. Through a series of canoe trips in the Boundary Waters, Jim and his brothers have come to know more about their father, who died when they were all very young, and along the way they also discover how to develop lasting, strong bonds with their own children.  Landwehr was in town in December of 2014 reading from his memoir at the Stearns History Museum’s Book Club and we spoke before his appearance.

Independent Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring Defies Corporate Censorship and Fears, Becomes One of a Handful of Minnesota Theaters to Screen Sony's The Interview

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:39

Recently, Sony was hacked, and because of this hack and the ensuing threats that followed, the company decided not to widely release their film “The Interview.” However, right before Christmas, Sony decided to allow the release of the movie to independent theaters, and within the state of Minnesota there were ten that showed it, including the Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring. Today as cinematic history unfolds on an international and local level, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota heads to the movies as Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Chuck Wiser, the manager of Quarry Cinema, and gets a perspective on “The Interview” scandal from KVSC’s very own Movies on the Radio duo, Dick Hill and the Man in the Box.

Quarry_small Recently, Sony was hacked, and because of this hack and the ensuing threats that followed, the company decided not to widely release their film “The Interview.” However, right before Christmas, Sony decided to allow the release of the movie to independent theaters, and within the state of Minnesota there were ten that showed it, including the Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring.  Today as cinematic history unfolds on an international and local level, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota heads to the movies as Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Chuck Wiser, the manager of Quarry Cinema, and gets a perspective on “The Interview” scandal from KVSC’s very own Movies on the Radio duo, Dick Hill and the Man in the Box.

Brian Fox Ellis Brings Charles Darwin to Life in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:36

In this new installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis. Ellis, who has brought historic character performances to town in the past, developed the character of Charles Darwin through the writings of Darwin and is performing on the eve of his 206th birthday at St. Cloud State’s Miller Learning Resource Center. In today’s discussion, Jeff and Brain discuss how history remembers scientists, the unique personality of Charles Darwin, and where we come from as the human race.

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In this new installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis.  Ellis, who has brought historic character performances to town in the past, developed the character of Charles Darwin through the writings of Darwin and is performing on the eve of his 206th birthday at St. Cloud State’s Miller Learning Resource Center.  In today’s discussion, Jeff and Brain discuss how history remembers scientists, the unique personality of Charles Darwin, and where we come from as the human race. 

 

Creative Minnesota Report Finds Arts Industry in Minnesota to have $1.2 Billion Impact

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:42

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, it’s all about a great investment, the arts! Recently, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, after compiling information from 1,269 partner organizations through the Cultural Data Project, released its first Creative Minnesota Report on the economic impact of the arts within the State of Minnesota, and the news is impressive. With an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion, the arts industry is thriving and increasing the quality of life within every corner of the state. With a great sense of gratitude to the voters of Minnesota who approved the Legacy Amendment in 2008, Sheila Smith from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, Tony Goddart from the City of St. Cloud, and Dave Glenn, a visual artist and State of Minnesota Arts Board Member, describe just why these findings are so impressive and what the dollars actually translate into, a finer essence of community.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, it’s all about a great investment, the arts!  Recently, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, after compiling information from 1,269 partner organizations through the Cultural Data Project, released its first Creative Minnesota Report on the economic impact of the arts within the State of Minnesota, and the news is impressive.  With an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion, the arts industry is thriving and increasing the quality of life within every corner of the state.  With a great sense of gratitude to the voters of Minnesota who approved the Legacy Amendment in 2008, Sheila Smith from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, Tony Goddart from the City of St. Cloud, and Dave Glenn, a visual artist and State of Minnesota Arts Board Member, describe just why these findings are so impressive and what the dollars actually translate into, a finer essence of community.

Trail by Mob - The Duluth Lynchings by Michael Fedo Part 1

From KVSC | 30:00

KVSC Radio at St. Cloud State University presents Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings.

On the evening of June 15, 1920, a crowd of thousands attacked the police station in Duluth, MN pulling Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie from their jail cells.

The three young black men were beaten and hanged by their necks from a lamppost at Second Avenue East and First Street. The men, who were working for a traveling circus, were accused of raping 19-year-old Irene Tusken on the evening of June 14. Little evidence would be found to corroborate these claims.

In Part One of Trial By Mob: The Duluth Lynchings the listener travels back in time to experience the events of this tragic part of Minnesota’s history.

Warning: This program is not suitable for young listeners, due to content and the frequent use of racial slurs of the time.

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KVSC Radio at St. Cloud State University presents Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings.

On the evening of June 15, 1920, a crowd of thousands attacked the police station in Duluth, MN pulling Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie from their jail cells.

The three young black men were beaten and hanged by their necks from a lamppost at Second Avenue East and First Street. The men, who were working for a traveling circus, were accused of raping 19-year-old Irene Tusken on the evening of June 14. Little evidence would be found to corroborate these claims.

In Part One of Trial By Mob: The Duluth Lynchings the listener travels back in time to experience the events of this tragic part of Minnesota’s history. Warning: This program is not suitable for young listeners, due to content and the frequent use of racial slurs of the time.

Trial by Mob - The Duluth Lynchings by Michael Fedo Part 2

From KVSC | 30:00

KVSC Radio at St. Cloud State University presents Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings. On the evening of June 15, 1920, a crowd of thousands attacked the police station in Duluth, pulling Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie from their jail cells.

The three young black men were beaten and hanged by their necks from a lamppost at Second Avenue East and First Street.

The men, who were working for a traveling circus, were accused of raping 19-year-old Irene Tusken on the evening of June 14. Little evidence would be found to corroborate these claims. (This image is from the Minnesota Historical Society and shows the damage the mob caused to the police station).

In Part 2 of Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings listeners follow the court proceedings with actual witness testimony and media interviews.

Warning: This program is not suitable for young listeners, due to the content and frequent use of racial slurs at the time.

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KVSC Radio at St. Cloud State University presents Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings. On the evening of June 15, 1920, a crowd of thousands attacked the police station in Duluth, pulling Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie from their jail cells.

The three young black men were beaten and hanged by their necks from a lamppost at Second Avenue East and First Street.

The men, who were working for a traveling circus, were accused of raping 19-year-old Irene Tusken on the evening of June 14. Little evidence would be found to corroborate these claims.  (This image is from the Minnesota Historical Society and shows the damage the mob caused to the police station).

In Part 2 of Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings listeners follow the court proceedings with actual witness testimony and media interviews. Warning: This program is not suitable for young listeners, due to the content and frequent use of racial slurs at the time.

A Community Conversation About Trial by Mob - The Duluth Lynchings by Michael Fedo

From KVSC | 01:02:22

The 1920 lynching of three young black men in Duluth is a tragic part of Minnesota's history. On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in the Atwood Memorial Center Theatre a preview of the docudrama and community discussion was held.

"Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings" is a first-time production of a Michael Fedo script, based on Fedo's 2000 Minnesota Historical Society Press book "The Lynchings in Duluth."

Michael Fedo, producer Jo McMullen-Boyer, docudrama director Carol Cooley, lead anti-racism educator at SCSU Debra Leigh and criminal justice professor Barry Schreiber previewed segments of the hour-long drama and shared their insights on making the docudrama as well as what can be learned today from this part of Minnesota's history that is widely unknown.

Panel_small The 1920 lynching of three young black men in Duluth is a tragic part of Minnesota's history. On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in the Atwood Memorial Center Theatre a preview of the docudrama and community discussion was held.  

"Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings" is a first-time production of a Michael Fedo script, based on Fedo's 2000 Minnesota Historical Society Press book "The Lynchings in Duluth."


Michael Fedo, producer Jo McMullen-Boyer, docudrama director Carol Cooley, lead anti-racism educator at SCSU Debra Leigh and criminal justice professor Barry Schreiber previewed segments of the hour-long drama and shared their insights on making the docudrama as well as what can be learned today from this part of Minnesota's history that is widely unknown.  

Behind the Scenes of KVSC'S 36th Annual Trivia Weekend: Game of Trivia, Quest for Futile Facts PART 1

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:42

Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us on a two part journey through KVSC’s 36th Annual Trivia Weekend, Game of Trivia: A Quest for Futile Facts, which took place back on the weekend of February 13th through the 15th, 2015. In Part 1, we get a behind the scenes look at the machinery that builds up to the launch of Trivia, we experience a little bit of the phone bank as Trivia opens up, and we get to visit with a couple of teams right around the half-way point of Hour 24.

Triviaposter2015_small Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us on a two part journey through KVSC’s 36th Annual Trivia Weekend, Game of Trivia: A Quest for Futile Facts, which took place back on the weekend of February 13th through the 15th, 2015. In Part 1, we get a behind the scenes look at the machinery that builds up to the launch of Trivia, we experience a little bit of the phone bank as Trivia opens up, and we get to visit with a couple of teams right around the half-way point of Hour 24.

Behind the Scenes of KVSC'S 36th Annual Trivia Weekend: Game of Trivia, Quest for Futile Facts PART 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 32:03

Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack continues with Part 2 of KVSC’s 36th Annual Trivia Weekend, Game of Trivia: A Quest for Futile Facts with more behind the scenes action through interviews with the Shake a Hamster Band and DJs coping with sleep deprivation. There’s also a look into question writing and a sampling of the “Red Speed Round” and its psychological effects upon players and volunteers. Another team gets a visit, and finally, we get a wrap-up of the whole weekend with some rather heartwarming anecdotes that truly reflect how this contest has continued every February since 1980

Goft_after-party_small Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack continues with Part 2 of KVSC’s 36th Annual Trivia Weekend, Game of Trivia: A Quest for Futile Facts with more behind the scenes action through interviews with the Shake a Hamster Band and DJs coping with sleep deprivation. There’s also a look into question writing and a sampling of the “Red Speed Round” and its psychological effects upon players and volunteers. Another team gets a visit, and finally, we get a wrap-up of the whole weekend with some rather heartwarming anecdotes that truly reflect how this contest has continued every February since 1980

St. Cloud Residents Devour the 5th Annual Edible Book Festival

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:39

Have you ever wanted to see someone eat their words? In this tasty installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us an untold story that does just that. It’s the 5th Annual Edible Book Contest at SCSU’s Miller Center. The Edible Book Contest began as part of the celebration of the Miller Center’s 10 year anniversary and has continued to grow in participation and attendance every year as librarians and book lovers pull out all the Pinterest and “puny” stops to bring their favorite books to life. Bon appetite!

Winningcake_small Have you ever wanted to see someone eat their words?  In this tasty installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us an untold story that does just that.  It’s the 5th Annual Edible Book Contest at SCSU’s Miller Center.  The Edible Book Contest began as part of the celebration of the Miller Center’s 10 year anniversary and has continued to grow in participation and attendance every year as librarians and book lovers pull out all the Pinterest and “puny” stops to bring their favorite books to life.  Bon appetite!

SCSU School of the Arts

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:20

During this past year, St. Cloud State University's School of the Arts has brought a wide variety of multidiscipline events to the community through its Creative Arts Series, a collaboration between various departments on the SCSU Campus. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dan Huwe, Experiential Learning and Outreach Coordinator for St. Cloud State University’s School of the Arts. The season wraps up in the month of April with a juried art exhibit in the Kiehle Gallery, a Student Film Festival in the Performing Arts Center, and Her Story, Her Song presented by the Department of Music at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Jeff and Dan also discuss other highlights of the Creative Arts Series season as well as what is to come next year.

Creativeartsseries-logo_small During this past year, St. Cloud State University's School of the Arts has brought a wide variety of multidiscipline events to the community through its Creative Arts Series, a collaboration between various departments on the SCSU Campus.  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dan Huwe, Experiential Learning and Outreach Coordinator for St. Cloud State University’s School of the Arts.  The season wraps up in the month of April with a juried art exhibit in the Kiehle Gallery, a Student Film Festival in the Performing Arts Center, and Her Story, Her Song presented by the Department of Music at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud.  Jeff and Dan also discuss other highlights of the Creative Arts Series season as well as what is to come next year.

The Future of Sustainability in the St. Cloud Area Begins Now

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:20

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us multiple perspectives about what it means to be sustainable. Recently at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, the 5th Annual Sustainability Expo brought together individuals and organizations all with the intent of sharing their best practices on how we can develop a sustainable future. From farmers’ markets in St. Cloud and St. Joseph and small businesses to larger organizations like St. Cloud State University and the City of St. Cloud, everyone is realizing that it is how we practice the concept of sustainability that drives us into a future of our own making.

Stcloudsustainability_small In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us multiple perspectives about what it means to be sustainable. Recently at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, the 5th Annual Sustainability Expo brought together individuals and organizations all with the intent of sharing their best practices on how we can develop a sustainable future.  From farmers’ markets in St. Cloud and St. Joseph and small businesses to larger organizations like St. Cloud State University and the City of St. Cloud, everyone is realizing that it is how we practice the concept of sustainability that drives us into a future of our own making.

The Book Munsinger Clemens Gardens: The Jewel of St. Cloud and the Untold Story of Its Publication

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:06

As spring showers are truly bringing May flowers to St. Cloud, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us an Untold Stories of Central Minnesota focusing upon a book about one of the best places around to experience these flowers: The Munsinger Clemens Gardens. Written by Stephen Fuller, former SCSU Music Professor who passed away this last February, The Munsinger Clemens Gardens: The Jewel of St. Cloud is a visually stunning history of one of St. Cloud’s most treasured places. Jeff sits down today with Timothy Fuller, son of the author, and Ozzie Mayers, husband of the author, to discuss St. Cloud’s floral oasis and the journey they had in order to get the book published following Stephen’s death.

Mungsinger_clemens_fuller_small As spring showers are truly bringing May flowers to St. Cloud, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us an Untold Stories of Central Minnesota focusing upon a book about one of the best places around to experience these flowers: The Munsinger Clemens Gardens.  Written by Stephen Fuller, former SCSU Music Professor who passed away this last February, The Munsinger Clemens Gardens: The Jewel of St. Cloud is a visually stunning history of one of St. Cloud’s most treasured places.  Jeff sits down today with Timothy Fuller, son of the author, and Ozzie Mayers, husband of the author, to discuss St. Cloud’s floral oasis and the journey they had in order to get the book published following Stephen’s death.

Part 1 of 2: Annette Lee Hosts the Native Skywatchers Workshop at the Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:10

In the latest installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we are all made of stars as we look to the sky for part 1 of 2 about the Native Skywatchers Workshop that was held at the Stearns History Museum in May of 2015. Today, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the facilitator of the workshop, SCSU Astronomy Professor Annette Lee, to discuss how Dakota, Lakota, and Ojibwe celestial culture complements the way American culture views the stars as well as how even the languages used to talk about the stars reflects modern scientific knowledge of where life on earth comes from.

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In the latest installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we are all made of stars as we look to the sky for part 1 of 2 about the Native Skywatchers Workshop that was held at the Stearns History Museum in May of 2015.  Today, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the facilitator of the workshop, SCSU Astronomy Professor Annette Lee, to discuss how Dakota, Lakota, and Ojibwe celestial culture complements the way American culture views the stars as well as how even the languages used to talk about the stars reflects modern scientific knowledge of where life on earth comes from.

Part 2 of the Granite City Radio Theater Featuring Gary Louris of the Jayhawks

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 52:37

Part Two of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show. Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, Sven and Lena jaunted about the Beaver Island Trail. The Shade's Brigade mercenary crew continued their global travels--taking us with them to fend of wolf-dogs and circus carnies.

Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and the Collective Unconscious left us speechless and touched with six songs, including Angelyne, All the Right Reason in Part 1, as well as Save It For a Rainy Day, Waiting For The Sun, Everybody Knows and Tailspin in Part 2. It.Was.Incredible!

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Part Two of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show.  Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, Sven and Lena jaunted about the Beaver Island Trail.  The Shade's Brigade mercenary crew continued their global travels--taking us with them to fend of wolf-dogs and circus carnies.

Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and the Collective Unconscious left us speechless and touched with six songs, including Angelyne, All the Right Reason in Part 1, as well as Save It For a Rainy Day, Waiting For The Sun, Everybody Knows and Tailspin in Part 2. It.Was.Incredible!          

Part One of the Granite City Radio Theater Featuring Gary Louris of the Jayhawks

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:00:41

Part One of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show. Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, Sven and Lena jaunted about the Beaver Island Trail. The Shade's Brigade mercenary crew continued their global travels--taking us with them to fend of wolf-dogs and circus carnies.
Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and the Collective Unconscious left us speechless and touched with six songs, including Angelyne, All the Right Reason in Part 1, as well as Save It For a Rainy Day, Waiting For The Sun, Everybody Knows and Tailspin in Part 2. It.Was.Incredible!

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Part One of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show.  Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, Sven and Lena jaunted about the Beaver Island Trail.  The Shade's Brigade mercenary crew continued their global travels--taking us with them to fend of wolf-dogs and circus carnies.

Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and the Collective Unconscious left us speechless and touched with six songs, including Angelyne, All the Right Reason in Part 1, as well as Save It For a Rainy Day, Waiting For The Sun, Everybody Knows and Tailspin in Part 2. It.Was.Incredible!          

Northern Comfort: The Musings of Jacqueline Pine Author Jodi Schwen Visits the Granite City Book Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:38

Through a joy from everyday creativity found in various venues and over fifteen years as the editor-in-chief of Brainerd’s Lake Country Journal, Jodi Schwen's stories of life in Minnesota will make you want to bust out the flannel and stake out your spot at a 4th of July Parade near you! In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jodi about her appearance at the Granite City Book Club. Jodi’s book Northern Comfort: The Musings of Jacqueline Pine Savage is a collection of stories that we all live out simply by being here in Minnesota.

Book_cover-275px_small Through a joy from everyday creativity found in various venues and over fifteen years as the editor-in-chief of Brainerd’s Lake Country Journal, Jodi Schwen's stories of life in Minnesota will make you want to bust out the flannel and stake out your spot at a 4th of July Parade near you!  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jodi about her appearance at the Granite City Book Club.  Jodi’s book Northern Comfort: The Musings of Jacqueline Pine Savage is a collection of stories that we all live out simply by being here in Minnesota.

Minnesota Historical Society Has Been Saving The Oral History of Minnesota for Decades. Here's How You Can Add Yours!

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:59

We’ve all got stories, but as the years go by sometimes these stories can get lost. The Minnesota Historical Society, however, has been actively collecting the oral history of everyday Minnesotans for years, and they need your help to add to this detailed and interesting archive. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ryan Barland from the Minnesota Historical Society Oral History Project about some of the more interesting stories found within the archive, including tales from 100 year old lumberjacks and anecdote surrounding the Kensington Runestone, and helpful tips on how you can preserve your family’s oral history within the archive.

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We’ve all got stories, but as the years go by sometimes these stories can get lost.  The Minnesota Historical Society, however, has been actively collecting the oral history of everyday Minnesotans for years, and they need your help to add to this detailed and interesting archive. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ryan Barland from the Minnesota Historical Society Oral History Project about some of the more interesting stories found within the archive, including tales from 100 year old lumberjacks and anecdote surrounding the Kensington Runestone, and helpful tips on how you can preserve your family’s oral history within the archive.

Judy McConnel to Discuss Her Book A Penny a Kiss: Memoir of a Minnesota Girl in the Forties and Fifties at the Granite City Book Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:58

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we take a trip back to the 1940s and 50s as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Judy McConnel, author of the book A Penny a Kiss: Memoir of a Minnesota Girl in the Forties and Fifties. Judy visited the Granite City Book Club on Wednesday, June 17 to discuss her book and the way culture shifted at the end of World War II and into the 1950s through the eyes of a girl growing up in Minnesota.

Pennyakiss_small In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we take a trip back to the 1940s and 50s as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Judy McConnel, author of the book A Penny a Kiss: Memoir of a Minnesota Girl in the Forties and Fifties.  Judy visited the Granite City Book Club on Wednesday, June 17 to discuss her book and the way culture shifted at the end of World War II and into the 1950s through the eyes of a girl growing up in Minnesota.

Granite City Radio Theater: Season 3 Opener with Musical Guest Paul Diethelm Hour #1

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:02:41

In this exciting first hour of the Granite City Radio Theater Season 3 Premier on October 22, 2014, the action is explosive as Paul “Stretch Rocker” Diethelm joins Collective Unconscious as special musical guest. Also, the gang of Shade’s Brigade begins an epic quest to save Christmas. Then Sven, Ole, and Lena discover the power of bacon through Toby the Strong. And finally, our Trivia Challenge pits Teresa Bohnen of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, Director of SCSU Athletics Heather Weems, and musical guest Paul Diethelm against each other for a pumpkin overflowing candy.

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In this exciting first hour of the Granite City Radio Theater Season 3 Premier on October 22, 2014, the action is explosive as Paul “Stretch Rocker” Diethelm joins Collective Unconscious as special musical guest.  Also, the gang of Shade’s Brigade begins an epic quest to save Christmas.  Then Sven, Ole, and Lena discover the power of bacon through Toby the Strong.  And finally, our Trivia Challenge pits Teresa Bohnen of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, Director of SCSU Athletics Heather Weems, and musical guest Paul Diethelm against each other for a pumpkin overflowing candy.

Granite City Radio Theater: Season 3 Opener with Musical Guest Paul Diethelm Hour 2

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 50:01

In the second half of the Granite City Radio Theater Season 3 premier, the Shade’s Brigade gets buried in snow, our new cast member Heather Mastromarco recounts her experience with the TSA, Dracula volunteers in the Granite City, and the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis takes us on a tour of Poseidon’s Fortress!

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In the second half of the Granite City Radio Theater Season 3 premier, the Shade’s Brigade gets buried in snow, our new cast member Heather Mastromarco recounts her experience with the TSA, Dracula volunteers in the Granite City, and the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis takes us on a tour of Poseidon’s Fortress!

Granite City Radio Theater: Season 3 Episode 3 with Musical Guest Chastity Brown

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:48:55

Three is the Magic Number! Nowhere is that so true as within the audio cathedral of groove known as the Granite City Radio Theater! In this complete 2 hour third episode of the third season, we had three times the comedy with Dan Barth's Trivia, Sven discovering Lena's secret hacker background, the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis pitching an addition to the Beaver Island Trail, and host Jay Terry having a rather uncomfortable encounter at the dog park. We also had special musical guest Chastity Brown joining Collective Unconscious to elevate our musical sensibilities with her roots and banjo brand of soul! And of course, Shade's Brigade once again saved the day! (That's Eric Webster in the photo doing just that with a laser!)

Gcrt_eric_small Three is the Magic Number!  Nowhere is that so true as within the audio cathedral of groove known as the Granite City Radio Theater!  In this complete 2 hour third episode of the third season, we had three times the comedy with Dan Barth's Trivia, Sven discovering Lena's secret hacker background, the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis pitching an addition to the Beaver Island Trail, and host Jay Terry having a rather uncomfortable encounter at the dog park.  We also had special musical guest Chastity Brown joining Collective Unconscious to elevate our musical sensibilities with her roots and banjo brand of soul!  And of course, Shade's Brigade once again saved the day! (That's Eric Webster in the photo doing just that with a laser!)

JEREMY MESSERSMITH DISCUSSES LETTERMAN, STAR WARS, AND CAPRESE SALAD WITH KVSC

From KVSC | 18:05

Minneapolis-based singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith played a laid back set of music to a sold out crowd at the Pioneer Place Theatre on May 21st, 2015. Prior to the show Messersmith spoke on the phone with KVSC Music Director Samantha “Sammich” McIntosh. McIntosh and Messersmith talk about several of Messersmith’s recent endeavors following the release of his 2014 album “Heart Murmurs”. Messersmith talks about playing for, and feeding, advertising agencies and film execs. Messersmith reminisces on highlights of the last year like playing at Rock the Garden and on The Late Show with David Letterman. McIntosh and Messersmith also talk about his current “supper club” tour, and their favorite pot luck meal dishes. Messersmith is currently trying out new songs on this tour, some of which he played at the Pioneer Place Theatre show.

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Minneapolis-based singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith played a laid back set of music to a sold out crowd at the Pioneer Place Theatre on May 21st, 2015. Prior to the show Messersmith spoke on the phone with KVSC Music Director Samantha “Sammich” McIntosh. McIntosh and Messersmith talk about several of Messersmith’s recent endeavors following the release of his 2014 album “Heart Murmurs”. Messersmith talks about playing for, and feeding, advertising agencies and film execs. Messersmith reminisces on highlights of the last year like playing at Rock the Garden and on The Late Show with David Letterman.  McIntosh and Messersmith also talk about his current “supper club” tour, and their favorite pot luck meal dishes. Messersmith is currently trying out new songs on this tour, some of which he played at the Pioneer Place Theatre show.

JONATHAN TOLLIVER OF GARAGE SOUL BAND BLACK DIET SPOTLIGHTS KVSC’S 2015 MAY DAY JAM AND JIVE

From KVSC | 16:12

Minneapolis garage soul band Black Diet are one of the most talked about up and coming local bands around the Twin Cities. They’ve won several local awards including Vita.Mn’s Are You Local? 2014 and First Avenue and Radio K’s Best New Bands of 2013. Black Diet released their debut full length album “Find Your Tambourine” on April 19, 2014. Prior to playing at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert and the Red Carpet Nightclub, lead singer Jonathan Tolliver talked on the phone with KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau. McIntosh and Brosteau talked with Tolliver about their recent performance on the TPT program The Lowertown Line. They also talked about the origins of the name Black Diet, and the band’s evolving sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Fitz and the Tantrums and LCD Soundsystem. Black Diet will be touring around the festival circuit this summer, and are currently working on their sophomore album.

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Minneapolis garage soul band Black Diet are one of the most talked about up and coming local bands around the Twin Cities. They’ve won several local awards including Vita.Mn’s Are You Local? 2014 and First Avenue and Radio K’s Best New Bands of 2013.  Black Diet released their debut full length album “Find Your Tambourine” on April 19, 2014. Prior to playing at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert and the Red Carpet Nightclub, lead singer Jonathan Tolliver talked on the phone with KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau. McIntosh and Brosteau talked with Tolliver about their recent performance on the TPT program The Lowertown Line.  They also talked about the origins of the name Black Diet, and the band’s evolving sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Fitz and the Tantrums and LCD Soundsystem. Black Diet will be touring around the festival circuit this summer, and are currently working on their sophomore album.

JONATHAN TOLLIVER OF GARAGE SOUL BAND BLACK DIET SPOTLIGHTS KVSC’S 2015 MAY DAY JAM AND JIVE

From KVSC | 16:12

Minneapolis garage soul band Black Diet are one of the most talked about up and coming local bands around the Twin Cities. They’ve won several local awards including Vita.Mn’s Are You Local? 2014 and First Avenue and Radio K’s Best New Bands of 2013. Black Diet released their debut full length album “Find Your Tambourine” on April 19, 2014. Prior to playing at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert and the Red Carpet Nightclub, lead singer Jonathan Tolliver talked on the phone with KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau. McIntosh and Brosteau talked with Tolliver about their recent performance on the TPT program The Lowertown Line. They also talked about the origins of the name Black Diet, and the band’s evolving sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Fitz and the Tantrums and LCD Soundsystem. Black Diet will be touring around the festival circuit this summer, and are currently working on their sophomore album.

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Minneapolis garage soul band Black Diet are one of the most talked about up and coming local bands around the Twin Cities. They’ve won several local awards including Vita.Mn’s Are You Local? 2014 and First Avenue and Radio K’s Best New Bands of 2013.  Black Diet released their debut full length album “Find Your Tambourine” on April 19, 2014. Prior to playing at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert and the Red Carpet Nightclub, lead singer Jonathan Tolliver talked on the phone with KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau. McIntosh and Brosteau talked with Tolliver about their recent performance on the TPT program The Lowertown Line.  They also talked about the origins of the name Black Diet, and the band’s evolving sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Fitz and the Tantrums and LCD Soundsystem. Black Diet will be touring around the festival circuit this summer, and are currently working on their sophomore album.

UNICUS HARRY AND NATALIE FINE OF MORE THAN LIGHTS ABOUT HEADLINING KVSC’S MAY DAY JAM & JIVE CONCERT

From KVSC | 09:42

Minneapolis band More Than Lights have garnered a strong fan base by creating songs that span different genres such as blues, hip hop, and jazz. Their last album “Sights & Sounds” was released in 2012, and the band is currently working on their follow up. KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau spoke on the phone with the band’s leaders UnicusHarry and Natalie Fine, prior to their headlining performance at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert at the Red Carpet Nightclub on May 1, 2015. They talked about lineup changes in the group and how the group has managed to keep up a steady following over the years. A new More Than Lights album is expected in early 2016.

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Minneapolis band More Than Lights have garnered a strong fan base by creating songs that span different genres such as blues, hip hop, and jazz.  Their last album “Sights & Sounds” was released in 2012, and the band is currently working on their follow up. KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau spoke on the phone with the band’s leaders UnicusHarry and Natalie Fine, prior to their headlining performance at the KVSC May Day Jam and Jive concert at the Red Carpet Nightclub on May 1, 2015.  They talked about lineup changes in the group and how the group has managed to keep up a steady following over the years. A new More Than Lights album is expected in early 2016.

Paul Baker Hernandez brings peace and music to Central Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 32:49

For the final instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota of 2014, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Paul Baker Hernandez, a rather unique activist and musician who travels to the area from time to time spreading a message of peace, love, happiness and most of all justice. Originally a Trappist monk in Europe, Paul Baker Hernandez has lived in Nicaragua for more than 30 years, and through his revolutionary experiences, his music and message has evolved into a very contemplative reflection upon life and politics

Paul-in-concert-2_small For the final instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota of 2014, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Paul Baker Hernandez, a rather unique activist and musician who travels to the area from time to time spreading a message of peace, love, happiness and most of all justice.  Originally a Trappist monk in Europe, Paul Baker Hernandez has lived in Nicaragua for more than 30 years, and through his revolutionary experiences, his music and message has evolved into a very contemplative reflection upon life and politics

Author Peter Gorton Talks About the Greatest Baseball Player You May Have Never Heard Of, Negro League Pitcher John Donaldson, and His History in Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:56

Summer is the time for baseball all over the country, and in Minnesota that’s no different. The history of baseball in Minnesota, however, has included one of the greatest players you’ve probably never heard of, John Donaldson, African American pitcher in the Pre-Negro Leagues and Negro Leagues. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author Peter Gorton about John Donaldson during the very early days of baseball here in Minnesota and how he has established a network for collecting baseball's lost history.

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Summer is the time for baseball all over the country, and in Minnesota that’s no different.  The history of baseball in Minnesota, however, has included one of the greatest players you’ve probably never heard of, John Donaldson, African American pitcher in the Pre-Negro Leagues and Negro Leagues.  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author Peter Gorton about John Donaldson during the very early days of baseball here in Minnesota and how he has established a network for collecting baseball's lost history.

The SCSU Archives Sets Out to Record KVSC Trivia History . . . And More!

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits once again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman in a kind of a crossover story. The University Archives has just launched a new webpage all about KVSC Trivia which details posters, tee shirts, hamsters, and, of course, questions. Also, Tom and Jeff talk about the records of Minnesotans in World War I and World War II, plus what the Archive has going on in partnership with the SCSU Art Department and the Chronicle.

Ivornytom_small In another installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits once again with SCSU Archivist Tom Steman in a kind of a crossover story.  The University Archives has just launched a new webpage all about KVSC Trivia which details posters, tee shirts, hamsters, and, of course, questions.  Also, Tom and Jeff talk about the records of Minnesotans in World War I and World War II, plus what the Archive has going on in partnership with the SCSU Art Department and the Chronicle.

First Annual Veterans' Picnic Brings Together Vets, Families, and Community

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:01

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jesse Abel and Alex Wilki from SCSU’s Student Veterans Organization about their Inaugural Veteran’s Picnic that took place Saturday, August 8th at Lake George in St. Cloud. It was a chance for veterans and their families as well as community members to come together for networking, fun, and community building as a new means for vets reintegrate into civilian society.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jesse Abel and Alex Wilki from SCSU’s Student Veterans Organization about their Inaugural Veteran’s Picnic that took place Saturday, August 8th at Lake George in St. Cloud.  It was a chance for veterans and their families as well as community members to come together for networking, fun, and community building as a new means for vets reintegrate into civilian society.

The History and Future of Downtown St. Cloud with Brian Schoenborn

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:24

Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota goes downtown. In the 1850’s, three small villages of Southerners, Yankees, Protestants and German Catholics came together to form the City of St. Cloud, and one of those villages, Middle Town, became what we call today “Downtown St. Cloud.” Exploring this history, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Brian Schoenborn about the past and the future of downtown St. Cloud. Schoenborn spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club in August 2015 to go into greater detail about some of these interesting stories from the past and to discuss the innovative plans for the future.

First_national_bank__st_cloud_mn_small Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota goes downtown.  In the 1850’s, three small villages of Southerners, Yankees, Protestants and German Catholics came together to form the City of St. Cloud, and one of those villages, Middle Town, became what we call today “Downtown St. Cloud.” Exploring this history, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Brian Schoenborn about the past and the future of downtown St. Cloud.  Schoenborn spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club in August 2015 to go into greater detail about some of these interesting stories from the past and to discuss the innovative plans for the future.

Raymond Philippot and Dan Huve Talk About the 2015-2016 Creative Art Series at SCSU Featuring Pablo Mahave-Veglia, Godfrey Reggio, and Much More!

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:19

In this Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we take a look at the continuation of an exciting arts program at St. Cloud State University that is in its second year of engaging the community with world renowned artists in various fields. Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Raymond Philippot and Experiential Learning & Outreach Director Dan Huve to talk about the 2015-2016 Creative Art Series and its ten major community events. These events include such internationally aclaimed arts as Godfrey Reggio, director of the "QATSI" series; Pablo Mahave-Veglia, international cellist; the visual artists Seripop; and much, much more!

Cas2015_small In this Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we take a look at the continuation of an exciting arts program at St. Cloud State University that is in its second year of engaging the community with world renowned artists in various fields.  Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Raymond Philippot and Experiential Learning & Outreach Director Dan Huve to talk about the 2015-2016 Creative Art Series and its ten major community events.  These events include such internationally aclaimed arts as Godfrey Reggio, director of the "QATSI" series; Pablo Mahave-Veglia, international cellist; the visual artists Seripop; and much, much more!

Tri County Humane Society’s 27th Annual Woofstock Companion Walk

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:12

This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has gone to the dogs. This past weekend in Wilson Park, the Tri County Humane Society hosted its 27th Annual Woofstock Companion Walk, and Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack was there with his dog Eddie to capture the stories of community partnerships, wagging tails, and joyful volunteers that have made Woofstock the incredibly cute and highly successful fundraiser that it is.

Aug_2015_nl_cover_page-web_small This installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has gone to the dogs.  This past weekend in Wilson Park, the Tri County Humane Society hosted its 27th Annual Woofstock Companion Walk, and Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack was there with his dog Eddie to capture the stories of community partnerships, wagging tails, and joyful volunteers that have made Woofstock the incredibly cute and highly successful fundraiser that it is

The Search for Fort Holes, Dakota Conflict Era Settlers Fort, Begins on the SCSU Campus

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:45

Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is about a critical St. Cloud building that hasn’t existed for over 100 years and the Minnesota Historical Society grant to find it. The project “Fortifying St. Cloud: Searching for Fort Holes, a Dakota Conflict Era Settlers Fort” got underway in September 2015 on the St. Cloud State University campus. The project is led by Anthropology professor Dr. Rob Mann and graduate student Charlie Peliska, and they join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack to discuss the project and what it’s like to look back over a hundred years into the past.

20150920_145016_small Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is about a critical St. Cloud building that hasn’t existed for over 100 years and the Minnesota Historical Society grant to find it.  The project “Fortifying St. Cloud: Searching for Fort Holes, a Dakota Conflict Era Settlers Fort” got underway in September 2015 on the St. Cloud State University campus.  The project is led by Anthropology professor Dr. Rob Mann and graduate student Charlie Peliska, and they join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack to discuss the project and what it’s like to look back over a hundred years into the past.

There Are Hundreds of Ghost Towns in Minnesota and Author Rhonda Fochs Discusses Them and How She Found Them

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:09

Did you know that there are around 1,000 ghost towns in Minnesota? Well, in this Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author and ghost town expert Rhonda Fochs about these remnants of times long gone and what caused some towns to vanish while others survived.

Lost_towns_small Did you know that there are around 1,000 ghost towns in Minnesota?  Well, in this Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with author and ghost town expert Rhonda Fochs about these remnants of times long gone and what caused some towns to vanish while others survived.

International Performance Artist Tim Miller Visits SCSU Creative Art Series

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:30

Using humor to address the complicated issues of the artistic, spiritual, and political nature of being gay, Tim Miller was in town for the SCSU Creative Art Series in late September 2015. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with this internationally renowned performance about the challenges of creating one’s own story in today’s world, how to go about teaching uniqueness, and the story of being on the forefront of gay and lesbian issues for nearly four decades.

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Using humor to address the complicated issues of the artistic, spiritual, and political nature of being gay, Tim Miller was in town for the SCSU Creative Art Series in late September 2015.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with this internationally renowned performance about the challenges of creating one’s own story in today’s world, how to go about teaching uniqueness, and the story of being on the forefront of gay and lesbian issues for nearly four decades.

Online Group #unitecloud Takes Up the Struggle Against Racism in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:56

UniteCloud is an online forum for discussing and organizing community responses to the very real problem of racism in our area, and in today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota co-founders Natalie Ringsmuth and Catherine Verrilli are in the studio to discuss with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack how this project came about, how the internet and social media have changed how we deal with racism, and how everyone can make a difference.

Unitecloud_small UniteCloud is an online forum for discussing and organizing community responses to the very real problem of racism in our area, and in today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota co-founders Natalie Ringsmuth and Catherine Verrilli are in the studio to discuss with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack how this project came about, how the internet and social media have changed how we deal with racism, and how everyone can make a difference

Sartell Paper Mill Public Art Project Comes to Completion in Watab Park

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:35

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack revisits a group of artists and construction workers as they install the Sartell Paper Mill Public Art Project in Sartell’s Watab Park. Formerly known as the Verso Paper Mill, the Sartell Mill closed its doors after a major explosion on May 29, 2012 that took the life of one employee and required fourteen area fire departments to eventually extinguish. Today, as the mill has almost completely vanished from the city’s landscape, project head Heidi Jueb and others talk about what this two-year project of memorializing this local economic icon and landmark has meant to them and now to the public into the future.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack revisits a group of artists and construction workers as they install the Sartell Paper Mill Public Art Project in Sartell’s Watab Park.  Formerly known as the Verso Paper Mill, the Sartell Mill closed its doors after a major explosion on May 29, 2012 that took the life of one employee and required fourteen area fire departments to eventually extinguish.  Today, as the mill has almost completely vanished from the city’s landscape, project head Heidi Jueb and others talk about what this two-year project of memorializing this local economic icon and landmark has meant to them and now to the public into the future.

Teague Alexy's Musical and Literary Innovation The New Folklore: Lyrical Tale for Dreamers and Thinkers

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:44

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local musician Teague Alexy about his ambitious new musical and literary project The New Folklore: Lyrical Tales for Dreamers & Thinkers. Just released this week by North Star Press, The New Folklore is an illustrated book with a corresponding album that features various local visual artists illustrating a number of quirky folk stories with original music supported by The Feelin’ Band with Nicholas David, and there’s an appearance by a well-known KVSC Root Cellar DJ; listen in to find out who!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local musician Teague Alexy about his ambitious new musical and literary project The New Folklore: Lyrical Tales for Dreamers & Thinkers.  Just released this week by North Star Press, The New Folklore is an illustrated book with a corresponding album that features various local visual artists illustrating a number of quirky folk stories with original music supported by The Feelin’ Band with Nicholas David, and there’s an appearance by a well-known KVSC Root Cellar DJ; listen in to find out who!

The Ghosts of Hester Park Tell Their Stories of Murder, Tornadoes, and Immigration

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:47

Have you ever wondered how Lake George got its name? Or who predicted the tornado of April 1886? Or even why this area hosts so many German Catholics? Well, in this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Hester Park as the Northside-Hester Park Neighborhood Association have wrangled up the four ghosts of Phillip Krunk, Hester Gillman, Jane Grace Swisshelm, and Father Francis Xavier Pierz who not only know of these compelling stories, but are also willing to tell!

Father_peirz_ghost_small Have you ever wondered how Lake George got its name? Or who predicted the tornado of April 1886? Or even why this area hosts so many German Catholics?  Well, in this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Hester Park as the Northside-Hester Park Neighborhood Association have wrangled up the four ghosts of Phillip Krunk, Hester Gillman, Jane Grace Swisshelm, and Father Francis Xavier Pierz who not only know of these compelling stories, but are also willing to tell! 

Fulbright Scholar Scott Miller Brings Ensemble U to St. Cloud State University's Creative Art Series

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Music Professor Scott Miller and members of Ensemble U about their performance in St. Cloud State’s Creative Art Series. Miller met Ensemble U while he was lecturing at Estonia’s Academy of Music as a Fulbright Scholar, and now Ensemble U has brought their Electro-Acoustic music to the United States.

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In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Music Professor Scott Miller and members of Ensemble U about their performance in St. Cloud State’s Creative Art Series.  Miller met Ensemble U while he was lecturing at Estonia’s Academy of Music as a Fulbright Scholar, and now Ensemble U has brought their Electro-Acoustic music to the United States. 

Fulbright Scholar Scott Miller Brings Ensemble U to St. Cloud State University's Creative Art Series

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Music Professor Scott Miller and members of Ensemble U about their performance in St. Cloud State’s Creative Art Series. Miller met Ensemble U while he was lecturing at Estonia’s Academy of Music as a Fulbright Scholar, and now Ensemble U has brought their Electro-Acoustic music to the United States.

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In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Music Professor Scott Miller and members of Ensemble U about their performance in St. Cloud State’s Creative Art Series.  Miller met Ensemble U while he was lecturing at Estonia’s Academy of Music as a Fulbright Scholar, and now Ensemble U has brought their Electro-Acoustic music to the United States. 

Moliere's Tartuffe Performed by the St. Cloud State University Theater Department

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:06

In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack once again heads down to St. Cloud State University’s Theater Department to talk with Vladimir Rovinsky, Hunter Goldsmith, Abigail Oelke on the eve of the premier of their production of Moliere’s controversial play Tartuffe. Originally performed in 1664, Tartuffe is the story of a smooth talking con man who uses religion and piety to manipulate a middle class family. The French government at the time not only banned the play, but anyone who saw or even read the play was threatened with excommunication from the church.

Tartuffe1_small In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack once again heads down to St. Cloud State University’s Theater Department to talk with Vladimir Rovinsky, Hunter Goldsmith, Abigail Oelke on the eve of the premier of their production of Moliere’s controversial play Tartuffe.  Originally performed in 1664, Tartuffe is the story of a smooth talking con man who uses religion and piety to manipulate a middle class family.  The French government at the time not only banned the play, but anyone who saw or even read the play was threatened with excommunication from the church. 

Operation Baby New Year Seeks 100,000 Diapers for Families in Need

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:31

In today’s installment of The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we find a little bit of light in the darkness as we hear about a volunteer driven community effort that is striving to achieve a lofty goal this holiday season in St. Cloud. It’s called “Operation Baby New Year” and the twenty-five or so folks who have dedicated their time to this project hope to be able to collect over 100,000 diapers for donation to various local non-profit organizations that need them. In the studio today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Connie Orth from the Lutheran Social Service Crisis Nursery, Kim Salitros from Anna Marie’s Alliance, and community organizer Justin Michael to discuss why there is such a great need for diapers and what you can do to help these smallest, most vulnerable members of our community . . . as well as maybe yourself at the same time!

Operationbabynewyear_small In today’s installment of The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we find a little bit of light in the darkness as we hear about a volunteer driven community effort that is striving to achieve a lofty goal this holiday season in St. Cloud.  It’s called “Operation Baby New Year” and the twenty-five or so folks who have dedicated their time to this project hope to be able to collect over 100,000 diapers for donation to various local non-profit organizations that need them.  In the studio today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Connie Orth from the Lutheran Social Service Crisis Nursery, Kim Salitros from Anna Marie’s Alliance, and community organizer Justin Michael to discuss why there is such a great need for diapers and what you can do to help these smallest, most vulnerable members of our community . . . as well as maybe yourself at the same time!  

An Interview with Santa's Favorite Helper, KVSC Founder and Long Time Station Manager at Radio K Andy Marlow

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:20

In today’s installment of The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we find a part of KVSC history that ties our radio station directly to the ancient holiday tradition of Santa Claus. Have you even wondered how a letter gets to Santa, where elves come from, or whether the naughty and nice lists have ever been leaked to the press? Former Radio K Station Manager and founding member of KVSC Andy Marlow is a “real bearded Santa” and has agreed to speak to Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack on behalf of the actual Santa Claus about these pressing questions and all other things Christmas!

Santa_small In today’s installment of The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we find a part of KVSC history that ties our radio station directly to the ancient holiday tradition of Santa Claus.  Have you even wondered how a letter gets to Santa, where elves come from, or whether the naughty and nice lists have ever been leaked to the press?  Former Radio K Station Manager and founding member of KVSC Andy Marlow is a “real bearded Santa” and has agreed to speak to Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack on behalf of the actual Santa Claus about these pressing questions and all other things Christmas!

St. Martin Mayor Jim Rothstein Speaks at the Stearns History Museum about the JFK Assassination

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:27

In today’s edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Martin Mayor Jim Rothstein. Rothstein grew up in St. Martin, but left for the US Navy after high school, and this is when his life got interesting. After serving on the USS Essex during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Rothstein moved to New York City, joined the police department, became a detective, and eventually crossed paths with individuals involved with the John F Kennedy Assassination. Rothstein spoke at the Stearns History Museum in January of 2016 as part of their Breakfast Club Series.

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In today’s edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Martin Mayor Jim Rothstein.  Rothstein grew up in St. Martin, but left for the US Navy after high school, and this is when his life got interesting.  After serving on the USS Essex during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Rothstein moved to New York City, joined the police department, became a detective, and eventually crossed paths with individuals involved with the John F Kennedy Assassination.  Rothstein spoke at the Stearns History Museum in January of 2016 as part of their Breakfast Club Series. 

Tom Steman of the University Archives Talks about WPA Biographies, Bugs Bunny, and KVSC Trivia

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:02

In this instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes another trip into the depths of SCSU’s University Archives. In this discussion, Archivist Tom Steman reveals a new project which originated with the WPA back in the 1930’s, a connection between SCSU and Bugs Bunny, and a preview of the Archive’s resources that are available to KVSC Trivia Teams everywhere.

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In this instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes another trip into the depths of SCSU’s University Archives.  In this discussion, Archivist Tom Steman reveals a new project which originated with the WPA back in the 1930’s, a connection between SCSU and Bugs Bunny, and a preview of the Archive’s resources that are available to KVSC Trivia Teams everywhere.

Everybody's Heard About The Bird: The True Story of 1960s Rock n Roll in Minnesota, an Incredible Musical History by Rick Shefchik

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

Have YOU heard about the bird and how it changed Minnesota music forever? Well, in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Rick Shefchik about his book Everybody’s Heard About The Bird: The True Story of 1960s Rock n Roll in Minnesota. From the very beginning with Augie Garcia from St. Paul through the early development and struggles of Bob Dylan all the way to The Trashmen and their collision with the British Invasion, in this expansive historical tome, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of Rock n Roll and the place that Minnesota musicians, radio stations, and dance halls had in changing the world through music.

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Have YOU heard about the bird and how it changed Minnesota music forever?  Well, in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Rick Shefchik about his book Everybody’s Heard About The Bird: The True Story of 1960s Rock n Roll in Minnesota.  From the very beginning with Augie Garcia from St. Paul through the early development and struggles of Bob Dylan all the way to The Trashmen and their collision with the British Invasion, in this expansive historical tome, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of Rock n Roll and the place that Minnesota musicians, radio stations, and dance halls had in changing the world through music.  

Professor Mark Eden Talks about SCSU Creative Art Series Event, a Visit from Godfrey Reggio

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:23

In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Professor Mark Eden to talk about a major event within SCSU’s School of the Arts Creative Art Series, a visit from international film director Godfrey Reggio. Reggio’s films are like none other, and pretty much occupy a genre of their own. They contain neither actors nor dialogue, just stunning visual images tied together with an ethereal soundtrack by Phillip Glass. The three films from his QATSI Trilogy were shown on campus before his new film Visitors was screened the Paramount Theater followed by a Question and Answer session with Godfrey Reggio.

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In this edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Professor Mark Eden to talk about a major event within SCSU’s School of the Arts Creative Art Series, a visit from international film director Godfrey Reggio.  Reggio’s films are like none other, and pretty much occupy a genre of their own.  They contain neither actors nor dialogue, just stunning visual images tied together with an ethereal soundtrack by Phillip Glass.  The three films from his QATSI Trilogy were shown on campus before his new film Visitors was screened the Paramount Theater followed by a Question and Answer session with Godfrey Reggio. 

Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio Comes to talk about the QATSI Trilogy, Visitors, and much, much more at the SCSU Creative Art Series

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:44

For those who aren’t familiar with Godfrey Reggio’s films, they present a riddle about reality through stunning visual images tied together with an ethereal soundtrack by Phillip Glass. In this conversation on the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Reggio about his visit as part of SCSU’s School of the Arts Creative Art Series, his QATSI Trilogy and its inspiration, his new film Visitors, and how we can all break our minds free of the constraints we ourselves put in our own way.

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For those who aren’t familiar with Godfrey Reggio’s films, they present a riddle about reality through stunning visual images tied together with an ethereal soundtrack by Phillip Glass.  In this conversation on the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Reggio about his visit as part of SCSU’s School of the Arts Creative Art Series, his QATSI Trilogy and its inspiration, his new film Visitors, and how we can all break our minds free of the constraints we ourselves put in our own way.

Little Falls Students Practice for the Regional History Day Competition

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:51

From the discovery of a Chicken Pox vaccine to Louis Armstrong’s influence on music to the numerous ways that women have fought for equal rights over the years, this small group of talented students from Mary of Lourdes Middle School in Little Falls gives a refreshing perspective on how kids today, once inspired to think, truly view the world. In today’s edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels up to the Charles A. Lindberg Historic Site to sit in on the viewing of documentaries to be presented as part of History Day at St. Cloud State University.

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From the discovery of a Chicken Pox vaccine to Louis Armstrong’s influence on music to the numerous ways that women have fought for equal rights over the years, this small group of talented students from Mary of Lourdes Middle School in Little Falls gives a refreshing perspective on how kids today, once inspired to think, truly view the world. In today’s edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels up to the Charles A. Lindberg Historic Site to sit in on the viewing of documentaries to be presented as part of History Day at St. Cloud State University.  

Muggsy Lauer gets "Stripped Down" by George Maurer on the Pioneer Place Stage

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:34

As the song goes, music makes the world go ‘round, and in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two of the more influential musicians in our area who provide the momentum for our central Minnesota groove. Muggsy Lauer and George Maurer were preparing for their “Stripped Down” concert at the Pioneer Place Theater, a new series of deep listening hosted by George Maurer, when Jeff got the chance to talk to them about music and how musicians are important in the process of building community.

10561665_10208844728816004_4585515503027762146_n_small As the song goes, music makes the world go ‘round, and in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two of the more influential musicians in our area who provide the momentum for our central Minnesota groove.  Muggsy Lauer and George Maurer were preparing for their “Stripped Down” concert at the Pioneer Place Theater, a new series of deep listening hosted by George Maurer, when Jeff got the chance to talk to them about music and how musicians are important in the process of building community.

KVSC's Undercurrents Punk Rock Show with Xakk Asphodel Has Been Flippin' Off THE MAN for over 20 Years

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:21

Today, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota once again visits the world of local music in St. Cloud as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with long-time KVSC volunteer DJ Xakk Asphodel. As the host of KVSC’s Undercurrents Punk Rock show on Tuesday evenings at 10pm, Xakk has seen the evolution of punk rock on both the local and world stages over the 22 year run of the show. And during that time, he’s collected hordes of music, friends, tattoos, and a good number of stories relating to how this gritty and loud musical genre is truly a supportive and close-knit community that really doesn’t care what anybody else thinks!

Undercurrents_small Today, the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota once again visits the world of local music in St. Cloud as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with long-time KVSC volunteer DJ Xakk Asphodel.  As the host of KVSC’s Undercurrents Punk Rock show on Tuesday evenings at 10pm, Xakk has seen the evolution of punk rock on both the local and world stages over the 22 year run of the show.  And during that time, he’s collected hordes of music, friends, tattoos, and a good number of stories relating to how this gritty and loud musical genre is truly a supportive and close-knit community that really doesn’t care what anybody else thinks!

Mike Hasbrouck from the Stearns County Pachanga Society Talks of History, Community, Immigration and Storytelling

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:56

The Stearns County Panchanga Society is more than just a band; it’s a community, and a rather well educated one at that! Mixing dance-able, Latin grooves with powerful, historical storytelling, the Stearns County Pachanga Society has been a live performance experience for all ages in central Minnesota for nearly fifteen years now. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, there’s more music in the air as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with band founder and SCSU Professor Mike Hasbrouck on the eve of their premire of a new project during SCSU’s Global Goes Local Conference on Immigration in April 2016.

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The Stearns County Panchanga Society is more than just a band; it’s a community, and a rather well educated one at that!     Mixing dance-able, Latin grooves with powerful, historical storytelling, the Stearns County Pachanga Society has been a live performance experience for all ages in central Minnesota for nearly fifteen years now.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, there’s more music in the air as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with band founder and SCSU Professor Mike Hasbrouck on the eve of their premire of a new project during SCSU’s Global Goes Local Conference on Immigration in April 2016.

 

The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library Saves Manuscripts from Extremists and Makes Them Available to the Public

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:56

Have you ever dreamed of wandering through the Great Library of Alexandria? Well, in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets to do just that, or something just as close in the modern sense. The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at St. John’s University was founded in 1965 as a means of protecting ancient manuscripts from a potential nuclear war. Today, they continue their work by not only saving and preserving the foundations of our modern cultures from extremists who are determined to destroy all evidence of the past, but also by opening up the library to classes and the public so that humans will know where we came from far into the future.

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Have you ever dreamed of wandering through the Great Library of Alexandria?  Well, in today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets to do just that, or something just as close in the modern sense.  The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at St. John’s University was founded in 1965 as a means of protecting ancient manuscripts from a potential nuclear war.  Today, they continue their work by not only saving and preserving the foundations of our modern cultures from extremists who are determined to destroy all evidence of the past, but also by opening up the library to classes and the public so that humans will know where we came from far into the future.   

The Orphan Trains: A Powerful Multimedia Presentation by Musician Phil Lancaster for the Great River Library System

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:21

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Phil Lancaster, a musician and storyteller making the rounds through the Great River Regional Library system. He has a captivating performance and presentation about a strange and nearly forgotten piece of American history, the Orphan Trains. Running from 1854 until 1929 during a time before any of our modern social safety nets existed, the Orphan Trains brought over 300,000 children from New York and Boston into the Midwest for a better chance at life than what the city had to offer. While this would certainly be a terrifying experience for any child, many of the orphans thrived in their new environments, and now their descendants are beginning to come together to make sense of this shared history.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Phil Lancaster, a musician and storyteller making the rounds through the Great River Regional Library system.  He has a captivating performance and presentation about a strange and nearly forgotten piece of American history, the Orphan Trains.  Running from 1854 until 1929 during a time before any of our modern social safety nets existed, the Orphan Trains brought over 300,000 children from New York and Boston into the Midwest for a better chance at life than what the city had to offer.  While this would certainly be a terrifying experience for any child, many of the orphans thrived in their new environments, and now their descendants are beginning to come together to make sense of this shared history.   

Mark Moran Brings a Bit of the Antiques Roadshow to the Great River Regional Library

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:02

It’s Garage Sale Season in central Minnesota, but before you put that $1 sticker on the broach you inherited from Aunt Betty, you might want to listen to this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota. Today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with professional Antiques Appraiser and member of “The Appraisal Gang” from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, Mark Moran. In May of 2016, Moran was in the area visiting various branch locations of the Great River Regional Library system for a series of appraisal performances focusing on the neat, quaint stuff of local residents. Also, if you’ve got lots and lots of neat, quaint stuff, Moran can be scheduled for a house-call!

Markmoran_small It’s Garage Sale Season in central Minnesota, but before you put that $1 sticker on the broach you inherited from Aunt Betty, you might want to listen to this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota.  Today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with professional Antiques Appraiser and member of “The Appraisal Gang” from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, Mark Moran.  In May of 2016, Moran was in the area visiting various branch locations of the Great River Regional Library system for a series of appraisal performances focusing on the neat, quaint stuff of local residents.  Also, if you’ve got lots and lots of neat, quaint stuff, Moran can be scheduled for a house-call!

The Untold Story of Pokemon Go and the Unrelenting Rampage of Cuteness and Community That's Taking Over St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:01

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds the city of St. Cloud inundated with Pokemon. At first glance, this new game sweeping the smart phones and media outlets of America might seem like a fad and even a bit of a nuisance, but after a deeper look, it appears that Pokemon Go is beginning to create some very interesting social changes all by simply getting players to go outside. These gamers, who have climbed out of the basement, now live in an “augmented reality” with friends and strangers alike exploring the historic landmarks of our area in search of these elusive creatures because, as the saying goes, you’ve got to catch them all!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds the city of St. Cloud inundated with Pokemon.  At first glance, this new game sweeping the smart phones and media outlets of America might seem like a fad and even a bit of a nuisance, but after a deeper look, it appears that Pokemon Go is beginning to create some very interesting social changes all by simply getting players to go outside. These gamers, who have climbed out of the basement, now live in an “augmented reality” with friends and strangers alike exploring the historic landmarks of our area in search of these elusive creatures because, as the saying goes, you’ve got to catch them all!
To learn more about how Pokemon Go can affect a small business, click here!
To learn more about how to have your small business or organization either be left alone by Pokemon Go or potentially host a gym, click here!
If you are a teacher and would like to learn more about the effect Pokemon Go can have on your classroom (intentional or otherwise!), click here! 

Flying Solo at Fringe 2016 with Carol Colley's A Chornicle from the Absolute at Large and Debra Leigh's Saving Superman

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:02

August in Minnesota means a lot of things, mosquitos, jokes about the humidity, and swimming in the normally frozen lakes and rivers. It also means that it’s time for the Fringe Festival in Minneapolis! Covering 18 different venues with over 160 different shows and over 850 performances, the Fringe Festival is one of the premier theater festivals in the country. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two instructors from SCSU, Carol Cooley and Debra Leigh, who are on the eve of debuting their own work at Fringe as Flying Solo: Hope, Faith, Parable hits the Ritz Theater Studio stage for Fringe Festival 2016 with a poignant and thoughtful examination of what we consider to be “right.”

Caroaldebra_small August in Minnesota means a lot of things, mosquitos, jokes about the humidity, and swimming in the normally frozen lakes and rivers.  It also means that it’s time for the Fringe Festival in Minneapolis!  Covering 18 different venues with over 160 different shows and over 850 performances, the Fringe Festival is one of the premier theater festivals in the country.  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two instructors from SCSU, Carol Cooley and Debra Leigh, who are on the eve of debuting their own work at Fringe as Flying Solo: Hope, Faith, Parable hits the Ritz Theater Studio stage for Fringe Festival 2016 with a poignant and thoughtful examination of what we consider to be “right.”

United Arts of Central Minnesota's Cindy Hawker Takes Us on the Sculpture Walk Through St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

Have you noticed all those strange shapes popping up all around Lake George and downtown St. Cloud? Well, these aren’t new Pokemon exploding into real life; they’re the sculptures of United Arts of Central Minnesota’s Sculpture Walk produced by a variety of artists from around the area as well as from far away. In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a walk through downtown with Cindy Hawker, Executive Director for United Arts of Central Minnesota, as they talk about the sculptures and all the intertwining partnerships that make these public arts programs possible.

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Have you noticed all those strange shapes popping up all around Lake George and downtown St. Cloud?    Well, these aren’t new Pokemon exploding into real life; they’re the sculptures of United Arts of Central Minnesota’s Sculpture Walk produced by a variety of artists from around the area as well as from far away.  In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a walk through downtown with Cindy Hawker, Executive Director for United Arts of Central Minnesota, as they talk about the sculptures and all the intertwining partnerships that make these public arts programs possible.

1st Annual Statewide Police and Social Services Conference held by St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:22

Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota tackles a difficult and delicate topic and presents a conversation about what St. Cloud State University is doing to help. The topic is that of “policing.” Within the recent past, there have been numerous examples of what can happen when “policing” goes wrong; people die, and then there are protests, and then there are more arrests, and then the cycle begins again. This cycle can be interrupted, however, and that interruption could very well be found in the first annual Police and Social Services Conference hosted by St. Cloud State University. Created by Dr. Sylvestor Amara Lamin from SCSU’s School of Health and Human Services, the conference has attracted many police chiefs from around the state and will be covering a number of topics concerning the police and how they operate. The details of which will be what Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discusses with Dr. Lamin and Kyle Knudtson from the Center for Continuing Studies today on the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota.

Header-police-conference_small Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota tackles a difficult and delicate topic and presents a conversation about what St. Cloud State University is doing to help.  The topic is that of “policing.” Within the recent past, there have been numerous examples of what can happen when “policing” goes wrong; people die, and then there are protests, and then there are more arrests, and then the cycle begins again.  This cycle can be interrupted, however, and that interruption could very well be found in the first annual Police and Social Services Conference hosted by St. Cloud State University.  Created by Dr. Sylvestor Amara Lamin from SCSU’s School of Health and Human Services, the conference has attracted many police chiefs from around the state and will be covering a number of topics concerning the police and how they operate.  The details of which will be what Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discusses with Dr. Lamin and Kyle Knudtson from the Center for Continuing Studies today on the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota.

Augsburg Professor Bill Green Talks About Book Degrees of Freedom: The Origin of Civil Rights in Minnesota 1865-1912

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:04

In this Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Augsburg College professor Bill Green as he makes his way to town to give a presentation at the Granite City Book Club’s September 2016 meeting. Green’s book Degrees of Freedom: The Origin of Civil Rights in Minnesota 1865-1912 chronicles the changing landscape of the black experience in Minnesota following the Civil War and was awarded the 2016 Hognander Minnesota History Award.

Degrees_of_freedom_image_mini_small In this Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Augsburg College professor Bill Green as he makes his way to town to give a presentation at the Granite City Book Club’s September 2016 meeting.  Green’s book Degrees of Freedom: The Origin of Civil Rights in Minnesota 1865-1912 chronicles the changing landscape of the black experience in Minnesota following the Civil War and was awarded the 2016 Hognander Minnesota History Award.

The 100 Year Old Liberty Derrick at Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores the very thing that makes St. Cloud the “Granite City” as he heads out at the Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve for a demonstration of the 100 year old Liberty Derrick. While the derrick is easily located and open to visitors of the park, it is a rare occasion when the exhibit comes alive. And on a pleasant summer day in September of 2016, retired quarryman Bob Ramler took us back in time to before even electricity as he operated the 85 foot tall contraption of wires, pulleys, and Douglas Fir timber to move a 2-ton granite block for a fascinated crowd of school children and other curious community members.

Liberty_derrick_small Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores the very thing that makes St. Cloud the “Granite City” as he heads out at the Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve for a demonstration of the 100 year old Liberty Derrick.  While the derrick is easily located and open to visitors of the park, it is a rare occasion when the exhibit comes alive.  And on a pleasant summer day in September of 2016, retired quarryman Bob Ramler took us back in time to before even electricity as he operated the 85 foot tall contraption of wires, pulleys, and Douglas Fir timber to move a 2-ton granite block for a fascinated crowd of school children and other curious community members.

Patrick Scully Brings Walt Whitman to Life in St. Cloud for the 100th Episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:43

In the 100th episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack enjoys a pleasant Saturday afternoon at an outdoor theater performance rich in poetry and history as Patrick Scully brings the life of Walt Whitman to St. Cloud with Leaves of Grass-Uncut. Nationally acclaimed and a pretty darn near lookalike to the Transcendental poet, Scully digs deep into Whitman's writing and reveals details of his background that are only recently able to be accepted by society.

This original one-man show is also on the cusp of a larger run within the state, with October 2016 dates found here.

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In the 100th episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack enjoys a pleasant Saturday afternoon at an outdoor theater performance rich in poetry and history as Patrick Scully brings the life of Walt Whitman to St. Cloud with Leaves of Grass-Uncut.  Nationally acclaimed and a pretty darn near lookalike to the Transcendental poet, Scully digs deep into Whitman's writing and reveals details of his background that are only recently able to be accepted by society.  
This original one-man show is also on the cusp of a larger run within the state, with October 2016 dates found here.

Slovenian Immigration Exhibit and Celebration at the Stearns History Museum Draws a Festive Crowd and the Consul General of Slovenia

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:35

This particular Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the first in a series of three concerning the Untold Story of Immigration in our area. As it is a topic that is often at the center of local news, immigration laws, patterns, and the immigrants themselves are often scrutinized publicly by community members, but how much is actually known about what brought them here and what people go through in order to become an included part of the community.

In Part One, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for a celebration of the opening of an exhibit featuring an ethnic group that has had a determining role in how our area was shaped. While only making up about 5% of our population, this group has produced many upstanding citizens over the years, including one of our current U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar. They are the Slovenians, and the exhibit “Farmer, Miners and Refugees: Slovenian Immigration in Minnesota Since 1855” is currently open at the Stearns History Museum through January 2017 when it will travel to Duluth, Ely, and then the Slovenian Embassy in Washington D.C.

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This particular Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the first in a series of three concerning the Untold Story of Immigration in our area.   As it is a topic that is often at the center of local news, immigration laws, patterns, and the immigrants themselves are often scrutinized publicly by community members, but how much is actually known about what brought them here and what people go through in order to become an included part of the community.

In Part One, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for a celebration of the opening of an exhibit featuring an ethnic group that has had a determining role in how our area was shaped.  While only making up about 5% of our population, this group has produced many upstanding citizens over the years, including one of our current U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar.  They are the Slovenians, and the exhibit  “Farmer, Miners and Refugees: Slovenian Immigration in Minnesota Since 1855” is currently open at the Stearns History Museum through January 2017 when it will travel to Duluth, Ely, and then the Slovenian Embassy in Washington D.C.

Waayaha Cusub Brings Peace and Groove to St. Cloud through Cedar Cultural Center Residency

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:06

Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the second in a series concerning the Untold Story of Immigration in our area. Bringing their message of non-violence to the area through a grant funded residency at the Cedar Cultural Center, International Somali Hip Hop group Waayaha Cusub visits the studio to talk with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack about their origins, their struggles, and their journey to end all violence in Somali culture worldwide.

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Today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the second in a series concerning the Untold Story of Immigration in our area.  Bringing their message of non-violence to the area through a grant funded residency at the Cedar Cultural Center, International Somali Hip Hop group Waayaha Cusub visits the studio to talk with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack about their origins, their struggles, and their journey to end all violence in Somali culture worldwide.

City of St. Cloud's Jugaad Leadership Program Enhances Immigrant Community Involvement

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:30

Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the third in a series taking a look at how our community evolves through immigration. Just finishing up its 2016 program, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack welcomes the graduating class and members of the Advisory Board from the City of St. Cloud’s Jugaad Leadership Program into the studio for a lively discussion about engaging in community, what it means for people of diverse backgrounds to get involved, and what we all can do to make St. Cloud a stronger city.

Jugaadkvsc_small Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is the third in a series taking a look at how our community evolves through immigration.  Just finishing up its 2016 program, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack welcomes the graduating class and members of the Advisory Board from the City of St. Cloud’s Jugaad Leadership Program into the studio for a lively discussion about engaging in community, what it means for people of diverse backgrounds to get involved, and what we all can do to make St. Cloud a stronger city.

The Untold Story of Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here Nationwide Premier 80 Years Ago and As Performed Today Around the Country and at St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

What does the past think about our 2016 election? In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents a discussion of Sinclair Lewis' cautionary tale of political disaster It Can't Happen Here. In 1936, it was premiered on stages around the country just two weeks before the Presidential election, and 80 years later through the work of the Berkeley Repertory Theater, it was again put before audiences nationwide, including St. Cloud State University, and received an equally powerful reception.

Canthere_small What does the past think about our 2016 election?  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents a discussion of Sinclair Lewis' cautionary tale of political disaster It Can't Happen Here.  In 1936, it was premiered on stages around the country just two weeks before the Presidential election, and 80 years through the work of the Berkeley Repertory Theater, it was again put before audiences nationwide, including St. Cloud State University, and received an equally powerful reception.
To listen to the entire performance at SCSU's Arena Theater, click here! 

The Untold Story of Comedy in Central Minnesota with Andy Keenan and Pete Fradette

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:52

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores how laughter gets into our lives through a discussion with local comedian Andy Keenan and local musician Peter Fradette. As many folk may have lately noticed, laughter is a very important part of our psyche, both individually and as a community, and there are activities we can all take part in to cultivate this often overlooked component of our psychological health.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores how laughter gets into our lives through a discussion with local comedian Andy Keenan and local musician Peter Fradette.  As many folk may have lately noticed, laughter is a very important part of our psyche, both individually and as a community, and there are activities we can all take part in to cultivate this often overlooked component of our psychological health.   

Tuba Christmas in St. Cloud Honors 42 Year Old Tradition

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:08

In this holiday installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds himself surrounded by Low Brass at the Pioneer Place Theater for Tuba Christmas. The national tradition of Tuba Christmas goes back to 1974 in New York City and this year, as conducted by SCSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Mark Springer, marks St. Cloud's 15th year of participating alongside of 303 other cities around the country, all celebrating Christmas in the Oom-Pah-Pah style!

Tuba_christmas_4_small In this holiday installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds himself surrounded by Low Brass at the Pioneer Place Theater for Tuba Christmas.  The national tradition of Tuba Christmas goes back to 1974 in New York City and this year, as conducted by SCSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Mark Springer, marks St. Cloud's 15th year of participating alongside of 303 other cities around the country, all celebrating Christmas in the Oom-Pah-Pah style!

The Untold Story of the Bruno Press

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:56

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads out to St. Joseph to talk with Mary Bruno about her art and the winding road that has led to the success of the Bruno Press. With a line of “sometimes off-color” greeting cards, Mary has shown how a small business rooted in art can grow into all sorts of new directions like her "kidcollab", and through a life changing event, she shows us the lasting impact that community has upon us all.

Bruno_press_small In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads out to St. Joseph to talk with Mary Bruno about her art and the winding road that has led to the success of the Bruno Press.  With a line of “sometimes off-color” greeting cards, Mary has shown how a small business rooted in art can grow into all sorts of new directions like her "kidcollab", and through a life changing event, she shows us the lasting impact that community has upon us all.

The Untold Story of Civility in Politics with Denny Smith

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:37

In this timely installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith, Executive Director of Civility in Politics, a local non-profit organization dedicated to doing exactly what their name implies. After years of being a teacher and coach, Smith founded the organization a few years back after witnessing the growing hostility within political discussions. Today, as these political discussions online and across the dinner table have become even more divisive, Civility in Politics has begun holding seminars all over the area for a variety of groups to teach people how to go beyond "Minnesota Nice" and get to actual solutions.

Dennysmith_small In this timely installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith, Executive Director of Civility in Politics, a local non-profit organization dedicated to doing exactly what their name implies.  After years of being a teacher and coach, Smith founded the organization a few years back after witnessing the growing hostility within political discussions. Today, as these political discussions online and across the dinner table have become even more divisive, Civility in Politics has begun holding seminars all over the area for a variety of groups to teach people how to go beyond "Minnesota Nice" and get to actual solutions. 

Untold Story of What SCSU International Students Will “Bring Home”

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:45

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two international students from Nigeria about their experiences at St. Cloud State University. With months left until they graduate, Nnediri Ugochuwku and Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi (who is also a part of the Green Card Voices project) have taken advantage of a good number of the opportunities that our town has to offer that they wouldn’t had ever run into otherwise, and they share an enthusiasm to take this experience and understanding out into the world.

Oluwatobi_oluwagbemi_small In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with two international students from Nigeria about their experiences at St. Cloud State University.  With months left until they graduate, Nnediri Ugochuwku and Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi (who is also a part of the Green Card Voices project) have taken advantage of a good number of the opportunities that our town has to offer that they wouldn’t had ever run into otherwise, and they share an enthusiasm to take this experience and understanding out into the world.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud State University's Salome

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:07

In this visually transcendent installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets a chance to talk with director Jeffrey Bleam and lead actors Tim Thole and Amber Samson from St. Cloud State University’s production of Salome. Salome is a highly contemplative and potentially uncomfortable play written by Oscar Wilde in 1891 about the costs of desire and the struggle with beauty. Director Jeffrey Bleam takes Wilde’s biblical and poetic story about the death of John the Baptist and creates a moving painting of emotional and archetypical conflict that absolutely translates into today’s world.

Amber_salome_small In this visually transcendent installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets a chance to talk with director Jeffrey Bleam and lead actors Tim Thole and Amber Samson from St. Cloud State University’s production of Salome.  Salome is a highly contemplative and potentially uncomfortable play written by Oscar Wilde in 1891 about the costs of desire and the struggle with beauty.  Director Jeffrey Bleam takes Wilde’s biblical and poetic story about the death of John the Baptist and creates a moving painting of emotional and archetypical conflict that absolutely translates into today’s world. 

The Untold Story of Sam Pandolfo's Pan Motors on early St. Cloud through the play The Wizard of Progress at the Pioneer Place Theater

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:08

In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a journey back to the formative years of St. Cloud with Pioneer Place Theater Company’s Creative Director Jay Terry as they talk about the locally written play The Wizard of Progress, The Sam Pandolfo Story. Running throughout March 2017 at the Pioneer Place, the Wizard of Progress brings the curious and tragic history of entrepreneur Sam Pandolfo to life on the 100 year anniversary of his adventures that ended up creating the St. Cloud of today.

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In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a journey back to the formative years of St. Cloud with Pioneer Place Theater Company’s Creative Director Jay Terry as they talk about the locally written play The Wizard of Progress, The Sam Pandolfo Story.  Running throughout March 2017 at the Pioneer Place, the Wizard of Progress brings the curious and tragic history of entrepreneur Sam Pandolfo to life on the 100 year anniversary of his adventures that ended up creating the St. Cloud of today.

The Untold Story of Expressing Yourself, a conversation with Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre and Tish Jones as they come to SCSU for an evening of Spoken Word and Open Mic

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:28

When is the last time you really expressed yourself? It’s more important than you think, so in March 2017, KVSC presented a night of Spoken Word Poetry with an Open Mic called Express Yourself. In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Tish Jones and Kyle “Gaunte” Tran Myhre, hosts for the event. Gaunte is a two time National Poetry Slam Champion, and Tish Jones is the founder and executive director of TruArtSpeaks, a non-profit organization teaching creativity in schools, libraries, and prisons. The event is free and open to the public, and so are the ideas that you may come away from it with.

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When is the last time you really expressed yourself?   It’s more important than you think, so in March 2017, KVSC presented a night of Spoken Word Poetry with an Open Mic called Express Yourself.  In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Tish Jones and Kyle “Gaunte” Tran Myhre, hosts for the event.  Gaunte is a two time National Poetry Slam Champion, and Tish Jones is the founder and executive director of TruArtSpeaks, a non-profit organization teaching creativity in schools, libraries, and prisons.  The event is free and open to the public, and so are the ideas that you may come away from it with.

The Untold Story of the Life and Music of Harry Kent III

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:55

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we remember the life and music of Harry Kent III. The beloved local musician and member of countless bands passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the age of 40. Today, former “CloudHeads” bandmates Mark “Hazzy” Hasbrouk, Andy Ferkinoff, and Karl Konz sit down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack to talk about Harry’s legacy, music, and the free celebration concert held Saturday, April 1.

Harrykent_small In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we remember the life and music of Harry Kent III.  The beloved local musician and member of countless bands passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the age of 40.  Today, former  “CloudHeads” bandmates Mark “Hazzy” Hasbrouk, Andy Ferkinoff, and Karl Konz sit down with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack to talk about Harry’s legacy, music, and the free celebration concert held Saturday, April 1.

The Untold Story of Nimco Yasin and her visit to Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:06

In this internationally rooted Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack welcomes the world renowned Somali performer Nimco Yasin into the studio with local artist-in-residence from the Cedar Cultural Center Dalmar Yare to discuss her life and artistic journey spanning back to the 1980s before the Somali civil war. With millions of fans watching her every video on YouTube, Nimco's message of peace and unity transcends the violence of a world which has scattered her people, many into the St. Cloud area where she was able to reunite with long lost friends during her visit. Nimco was in town performing at the Paramount Theater in April 2017 as part of a residency partnership between SCSU, the Paramount, and the Cedar Cultural Center.

Nimco-residency-squares_st In this internationally rooted Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack welcomes the world renowned Somali performer Nimco Yasin into the studio with local artist-in-residence from the Cedar Cultural Center Dalmar Yare to discuss her life and artistic journey spanning back to the 1980s before the Somali civil war.  With millions of fans watching her every video on YouTube, Nimco's message of peace and unity transcends the violence of a world which has scattered her people, many into the St. Cloud area where she was able to reunite with long lost friends during her visit.  Nimco was in town performing at the Paramount Theater in April 2017 as part of a residency partnership between SCSU, the Paramount, and the Cedar Cultural Center.

The Untold Story of Dinner Theater at Anton's Fish and Whiskey

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:44

In today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us out to Anton's Restaurant to catch a dinner theater performance filled with rum balls, puns, and catchy music. It's a new tradition at one of the oldest businesses in central Minnesota, and one that Deer Camp writer Gene Jurek has seen grow over the past couple of years. Jay Ramos, Della Strand, Pat Curto, and Darwin Howe join Gene as they talk with Jeff about performing in an old speakeasy on the banks of the Sauk River with the ever present aroma of popovers and walleye!

Antons_dinner_theater_small In today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us out to Anton's Restaurant to catch a dinner theater performance filled with rum balls, puns, and catchy music.  It's a new tradition at one of the oldest businesses in central Minnesota, and one that Deer Camp writer Gene Jurek has seen grow over the past couple of years.  Jay RamosDella StrandPat Curto, and Darwin Howe join Gene as they talk with Jeff about performing in an old speakeasy on the banks of the Sauk River with the ever present aroma of popovers and walleye! 

The Untold Story of the 2017 Governor's Fishing Opener in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 35:23

In this "experimental" installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, it's Fishing on the Radio as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the shores of the Mississippi River for Governor Dayton's 2017 Fishing Opener, which took place for the first time in its 70 year existence in St. Cloud on May 13, 2017.

This isn't your typical Untold Story, however, because as everyone knows, when it comes to fishing there is a more meditative depth to the sport that is often thrust upon the angler. This Untold Story today is all about exploring that lucid patience fishing requires as both an honor to the Fishing Opener and homage to the new and incredibly popular Norwegian trend called Slow TV.

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In this "experimental" installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, it's Fishing on the Radio as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the shores of the Mississippi River for Governor Dayton's 2017 Fishing Opener, which took place for the first time in its 70 year existence in St. Cloud on May 13, 2017.  

This isn't your typical Untold Story, however, because as everyone knows, when it comes to fishing there is a more meditative depth to the sport that is often thrust upon the angler.  This Untold Story today is all about exploring that lucid patience fishing requires as both an honor to the Fishing Opener and homage to the new and incredibly popular Norwegian trend called Slow TV.  

The Untold Story of KVSC Radio's 50th Birthday Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:01

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 1 of 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself. Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended open house down at the studio where alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for later in life. Part 1 features the early years of KVSC, including interviews with the founders of station, original audio from that first year, a conversation about the “Tie-Dye Revolution” format shift during the 1970’s, and a look at the whimsical environment maintained by the students and staff over the past 50 years.

Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 1 of 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself.  Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended open house down at the studio where alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for later in life.  Part 1 features the early years of KVSC, including interviews with the founders of station, original audio from that first year, a conversation about the “Tie-Dye Revolution” format shift during the 1970’s, and a look at the whimsical environment maintained by the students and staff over the past 50 years.    
 
Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming! 

The Untold Story of KVSC Radio's 50th Birthday Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself. Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended reunion party at the Red Carpet nightclub and then an open house down at the studio. Over the weekend, KVSC alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for life in the real world, and all of the hours of this audio and other special programming can be found in their entirety on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and features link. Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC’s 50th Birthday features familiar voices discussing format shifts, opportunities for incredible interviews with music legends, stories of the people that embodied the KVSC environment, and many more whimsical shenanigans perpetrated by the students and staff over the past 50 years all in the name of music and learning.

Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself.  Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended reunion party at the Red Carpet nightclub and then an open house down at the studio.  Over the weekend,  KVSC alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for life in the real world, and all of the hours of this audio and other special programming can be found in their entirety on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and features link.  Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC’s 50th Birthday features familiar voices discussing format shifts, opportunities for incredible interviews with music legends, stories of the  people that embodied the KVSC environment, and many more whimsical shenanigans perpetrated by the students and staff over the past 50 years all in the name of music and learning.         

Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming! 

The Untold Story of KVSC Radio's 50th Birthday Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself. Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended reunion party at the Red Carpet nightclub and then an open house down at the studio. Over the weekend, KVSC alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for life in the real world, and all of the hours of this audio and other special programming can be found in their entirety on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and features link. Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC’s 50th Birthday features familiar voices discussing format shifts, opportunities for incredible interviews with music legends, stories of the people that embodied the KVSC environment, and many more whimsical shenanigans perpetrated by the students and staff over the past 50 years all in the name of music and learning.

Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming!

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack presents Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC Radio itself.  Recently, KVSC celebrated its 50th birthday with a well-attended reunion party at the Red Carpet nightclub and then an open house down at the studio.  Over the weekend,  KVSC alumni recorded oral histories about their time at the station and how college radio at St. Cloud State prepared them for life in the real world, and all of the hours of this audio and other special programming can be found in their entirety on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and features link.  Part 2 of the Untold Story of KVSC’s 50th Birthday features familiar voices discussing format shifts, opportunities for incredible interviews with music legends, stories of the  people that embodied the KVSC environment, and many more whimsical shenanigans perpetrated by the students and staff over the past 50 years all in the name of music and learning.         

Plus, visit our Features page for oodles of oral histories, original audio from 50 years ago, and all sorts of special 50th birthday programming! 

The Untold Story of Revolver Studios Bringing Sexy Back to St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:08

Revolver Studio, the brainchild of local performing artist Scarlette Revolver, just celebrated its one year anniversary of providing a safe, positive, and fun environment for community members to get their groove on.

Hosting a wide variety of regularly scheduled dance and yoga classes, plus monthly one-time workshops with themes such as "Michael Jackson's Thriller" and "Santa Baby," Revolver Studio has become a welcoming home to a community of new friends, all having had life changing experiences through Scarlette's "body positive" approach to teaching even the most intimate of dances.

Join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he speaks with students, teachers, artists, and Scarlette Revolver herself during the anniversary party and gets a definitive answer to the question that always makes magazine sales soar: "how does if feel to feel sexy?"

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Revolver Studio, the brainchild of local performing artist Scarlette Revolver, just celebrated its one year anniversary of providing a safe, positive, and fun environment for community members to get their groove on.
Hosting a wide variety of regularly scheduled dance and yoga classes, plus monthly one-time workshops with themes such as "Michael Jackson's Thriller" and "Santa Baby," Revolver Studio has become a welcoming home to a community of new friends, all having had life changing experiences through Scarlette's "body positive" approach to teaching even the most intimate of dances.
Join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he speaks with students, teachers, artists, and Scarlette Revolver herself during the anniversary party and gets a definitive answer to the question that always makes magazine sales soar: "how does if feel to feel sexy?"

The Untold Story of the University Program Board's Fall 2017 Open Mic

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:16

In this mostly musical piece, we settle down into the audience of nearly 200 supportive students and staff at the University Program Board's Fall 2017 Open Mic.

Held back on October 4th in the Atwood Memorial Center's Quarry, the night featured 20 separate, diverse acts that ranged from hip hop to folk, stand up comedy to poetry, and A cappella to beatbox.

In this Untold Story of Central Minnesota with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack, we get to catch a selection of the talent that calls St. Cloud State University home, and for a full audio recording of the evening, just click here!

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In this mostly musical piece, we settle down into the audience of nearly 200 supportive students and staff at the University Program Board's Fall 2017 Open Mic. 

Held back on October 4th in the Atwood Memorial Center's Quarry, the night featured 20 separate, diverse acts that ranged from hip hop to folk, stand up comedy to poetry, and A cappella to beatbox. 

In this Untold Story of Central Minnesota with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack, we get to catch a selection of the talent that calls St. Cloud State University home, and for a full audio recording of the evening, just click here!

The Untold Stories of Rescue Dogs as Heard at Tri-County Humane Society's 29th Annual WOOFSTOCK

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:41

Today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has completely gone to the dogs as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wanders into the Tri County Humane Society's 29th Annual Woofstock celebration fundraiser to record stories of dog rescues.

With over 3,000 adoptions per year and a 96% placement rate, our local "no-kill" shelter has a long established reputation for changing the lives of all kinds of critters as well as the lives of their humans . . . and these are some of their stories!

A couple of other local rescue organizations include Gray Face Rescue and Retirement for the older pups, United Doberman Rescue, and Ruff Start Rescue.

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Today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has completely gone to the dogs as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wanders into the Tri County Humane Society's 29th Annual Woofstock celebration fundraiser to record stories of dog rescues.

With over 3,000 adoptions per year and a 96% placement rate, our local "no-kill" shelter has a long established reputation for changing the lives of all kinds of critters as well as the lives of their humans . . . and these are some of their stories!

A couple of other local rescue organizations include Gray Face Rescue and Retirementfor the older pups, United Doberman Rescue, and Ruff Start Rescue.  

Woof!

The Untold Story of the First Annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:36

In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us down to Lake George to experience the first annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day. In partnership with the Granite City Days Family Fun Day, this Legacy funded event brought folk together from around the local area and the nation to celebrate the teaching, energy, and life of one of the community’s most cherish artists.

With plans already in development for next year’s event, the Fred Yiran African Arts Day not only promoted unity through diversity, but also demonstrated it with music, workshops, and a great time had by all.

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In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us down to Lake George to experience the first annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day. In partnership with the Granite City Days Family Fun Day, this Legacy funded event brought folk together from around the local area and the nation to celebrate the teaching, energy, and life of one of the community’s most cherish artists.

With plans already in development for next year’s event, the Fred Yiran African Arts Day not only promoted unity through diversity, but also demonstrated it with music, workshops, and a great time had by all.

The Untold Story of the Attempt to Memorialize Ruby Cora Webster by Renaming Building 51 on the St. Cloud State University Campus

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:09

About ten years ago, the Herberger School of Business on the campus of St. Cloud State University moved to its current location in Centennial Hall, and this left a "naming" vacuum on campus where the building it left behind was simply called "Building 51."

Professor Christopher Lehman, however, has an idea of whom the building that houses the departments of English, Political Science, and Ethnic and Women's Studies should be named after. Her name is Ruby Cora Webster, and she graduated in 1910 from the St. Cloud Normal School as a teacher. She was also the first African American to graduate from what is now St. Cloud State University.

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Christopher Lehman about Ruby Cora Webster, the challenges she faced getting an education during the era of Jim Crow, and how the naming of a building on campus for a pioneer in the school's history ties into the racial conversations currently going on today.

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About ten years ago, the Herberger School of Business on the campus of St. Cloud State University moved to its current location in Centennial Hall, and this left a "naming" vacuum on campus where the building it left behind was simply called "Building 51."

Professor Christopher Lehman, however, has an idea of whom the building that houses the departments of English, Political Science, and Ethnic and Women's Studies should be named after.  Her name is Ruby Cora Webster, and she graduated in 1910 from the St. Cloud Normal School as a teacher. She was also the first African American to graduate from what is now St. Cloud State University.

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Christopher Lehman about Ruby Cora Webster, the challenges she faced getting an education during the era of Jim Crow, and how the naming of a building on campus for a pioneer in the school's history ties into the racial conversations currently going on today.

The Untold Story of the Aar Maanta Visa Issue and the Midnimo Program Cancellation

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:41

Midnimo, which means “unity” in Somali, is a multi-partner project anchored with the Cedar Cultural Center that was bringing world renowned Aar Maanta to the area to provide opportunities for the communities of Mankato, Minneapolis, and, what would have been this week, St. Cloud to come together for a deeper understanding of Somali culture within the larger American environment.

The events of the program were cancelled, however, after Aar Maanta’s visa was never returned after being approved, and now the community is simply left to wonder about what happened, what’s being missed out on, and what the future holds for these and other programs that rely upon functioning governmental processes in order to operate.

Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is aptly titled “The Week That Wasn’t” as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jane Oxton from Paramount Arts, Experiential Learning and Outreach Director from St. Cloud State University Dan Huwe, and Amhed Abdi from St. Cloud’s Somali Radio about the effects of the cancelation of this week’s Midnimo residency and performances by Somali musician Aar Maanta.

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Midnimo, which means “unity” in Somali, is a multi-partner project anchored with the Cedar Cultural Center that was bringing world renowned Aar Maanta to the area to provide opportunities for the communities of Mankato, Minneapolis, and, what would have been this week, St. Cloud to come together for a deeper understanding of Somali culture within the larger American environment. 

The events of the program were cancelled, however, after Aar Maanta’s visa was never returned after being approved, and now the community is simply left to wonder about what happened, what’s being missed out on, and what the future holds for these and other programs that rely upon functioning governmental processes in order to operate. 

Today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is aptly titled “The Week That Wasn’t” as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Jane Oxton from Paramount Arts, Experiential Learning and Outreach Director from St. Cloud State University Dan Huwe, and Amhed Abdi from St. Cloud’s Somali Radio about the effects of the cancelation of this week’s Midnimo residency and performances by Somali musician Aar Maanta.

The Untold Story of the Untold Stories from the St. Cloud State University LGBT Resource Center: The Story Project

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:32

It’s called The Story Project and its mission is just as straightforward as its name, to documents the stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from St. Cloud State University about their experiences with either being a part of or being a supporter of the LGBT+ community.
In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the Director of the SCSU LGBT Resource Center Seth Kaempfer about this ongoing program and the many opportunities for folks to tell their stories about their struggles, surprises, and successes of being LGBT+ at St. Cloud State.

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It’s called The Story Project and its mission is just as straightforward as its name, to documents the stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from St. Cloud State University about their experiences with either being a part of or being a supporter of the LGBT+ community. 
In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the Director of the SCSU LGBT Resource Center Seth Kaempfer about this ongoing program and the many opportunities for folks to tell their stories about their struggles, surprises, and successes of being LGBT+ at St. Cloud State.  

The Untold Story of the Paramount Center for the Arts Upcoming Schedule

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:01

It’s been a year of challenges and transitions for the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, and in today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota we hear about how their programming keeps “jingling all the way” with their 11 different on-stage holiday productions, their exhibits, and their myriad of other arts programs.

We also get to see how the future looks for the premier arts organization in St. Cloud as Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the new Director of Performing Arts from the Paramount Center for the Arts, Gretchen Boulka.

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It’s been a year of challenges and transitions for the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, and in today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota we hear about how their programming keeps “jingling all the way” with their 11 different on-stage holiday productions, their exhibits, and their myriad of other arts programs. 

We also get to see how the future looks for the premier arts organization in St. Cloud as Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with the new Director of Performing Arts from the Paramount Center for the Arts, Gretchen Boulka. 

The Untold Story of Laughing All The Way VIII: If the Fates Allow at the Pioneer Place Theater Company

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:59

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits backstage at one of St. Cloud’s newer holiday traditions. “Laughing All the Way VIII: If the Fates Allow” is an original holiday stage show written, directed, and produced locally by the Pioneer Place Theater Company. This year, the show features a familiar cast full of veteran actors and musicians from past shows who’ve come together to develop this fresh, fun, and silly holiday spectacle.
Plus, they say “the show must go on” and it looks like this year’s title, “Laughing All the Way VIII: If the Fates Allow” is rather poignant because the fates provided a fair amount of outside medical drama, including cancer and broken legs, that had to be overcome for the show to be a success.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits backstage at one of St. Cloud’s newer holiday traditions.  “Laughing All the Way VIII: If the Fates Allow” is an original holiday stage show written, directed, and produced locally by the Pioneer Place Theater Company.  This year, the show features a familiar cast full of veteran actors and musicians from past shows who’ve come together to develop this fresh, fun, and silly holiday spectacle.  
Plus, they say “the show must go on” and it looks like this year’s title, “Laughing All the Way VIII: If the Fates Allow” is rather poignant because the fates provided a fair amount of outside medical drama, including cancer and broken legs, that had to be overcome for the show to be a success.

The Untold Story of the City of St. Cloud in 2017 with Mayor Dave Kleis

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 35:34

As the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota wraps up 2017, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to reflect on the challenges and successes of St. Cloud over the past year.

From roundabouts to race relations to economic development, today you’ll hear how the city formulated solutions to tackle these issues as well as the City’s plans for the future, including a New Year’s Resolution or two!

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As the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota wraps up 2017, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to reflect on the challenges and successes of St. Cloud over the past year. 

From roundabouts to race relations to economic development, today you’ll hear how the city formulated solutions to tackle these issues as well as the City’s plans for the future, including a New Year’s Resolution or two!

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Arts Board and Their Recent Round of Arts & Cultural Heritage Funded Project Grants with Leslie LeCuyer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:23

In the final installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota for 2017, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Leslie LaCuyer, Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board. The CMAB has just wrapped up another round of awarding Project Grants to various arts organizations around the central Minnesota area, and the impact of these 23 Legacy funded events and programs will be felt both on our city streets and out in our local cornfields.

From dance to poetry, from elementary aged children to senior citizens, and from dinner theater to festivals that celebrate our common roots, the work that the Central Minnesota Arts Board is promoting through their use of MN Arts and Cultural Heritage funding is diverse, poignant, and probably coming to a community organization near you!

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In the final installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota for 2017, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Leslie LaCuyer, Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board.  The CMAB has just wrapped up another round of awarding Project Grants to various arts organizations around the central Minnesota area, and the impact of these 23 Legacy funded events and programs will be felt both on our city streets and out in our local cornfields.
  
From dance to poetry, from elementary aged children to senior citizens, and from dinner theater to festivals that celebrate our common roots, the work that the Central Minnesota Arts Board is promoting through their use of MN Arts and Cultural Heritage funding is diverse, poignant, and probably coming to a community organization near you! 

The Untold Story of the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at St. Cloud State University and the Politics of ISAIAH with Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:45

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack talks about the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast held at St Cloud State University's Halenbeck Hall this past Monday with Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski from the interfaith group ISAIAH. Staying true to the message of Martin Luther King Jr., ISAIAH is working to change the hearts and politics of central Minnesota through a relatively simple idea, conversation and the relationships that they develop.

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In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack talks about the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast held at St Cloud State University's Halenbeck Hall this past Monday with Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski from the interfaith group ISAIAH.  Staying true to the message of Martin Luther King Jr., ISAIAH is working to change the hearts and politics of central Minnesota through a relatively simple idea, conversation and the relationships that they develop.

The Untold Story of The White Rose Resistance Movement with Jud Newborn Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:12

Today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday, January 27, with the first half of a two-part interview by Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack with incoming lecturer, Professor Jud Newborn. St. Cloud State University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will host Newborn in Ritsche Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00pm for his presentation titled “Speaking Truth to Power: The White Rose Student Anti-Nazi Resistance--and Heroes in the Fight for Human Rights Today.”

For the longest time, the White Rose movement was a ghost, lost within the history of World War II, but the lessons learned from this non-violent, University of Munich student resistance group resonate today within all those who stand up for freedom and a kinder humanity despite the risk to themselves.

Jud Newborn’s book, “Sophie Scholl and the White Rose” has also just been rereleased as a 75th Anniversary Edition in honor of the execution by guillotine of the members of the White Rose in 1943.

Newborn will also speak at the University of Minnesota on Thursday, January 25, at 7:00pm at the St. Paul Student Center Theater.

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Today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday, January 27, with the first half of a two-part interview by Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack with incoming lecturer, Professor Jud Newborn.  St. Cloud State University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will host Newborn in Ritsche Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00pm for his presentation titled “Speaking Truth to Power: The White Rose Student Anti-Nazi Resistance--and Heroes in the Fight for Human Rights Today.”


For the longest time, the White Rose movement was a ghost, lost within the history of World War II, but the lessons learned from this non-violent, University of Munich student resistance group resonate today within all those who stand up for freedom and a kinder humanity despite the risk to themselves.


Jud Newborn’s book, “Sophie Scholl and the White Rose” has also just been rereleased as a 75th Anniversary Edition in honor of the execution by guillotine of the members of the White Rose in 1943.

Newborn will also speak at the University of Minnesota on Thursday, January 25, at 7:00pm at the St. Paul Student Center Theater.

The Untold Story of The White Rose Resistance Movement with Jud Newborn Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:31

Today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota is Part 2 of Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack’s interview with Professor Jud Newborn in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. St. Cloud State University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will host Newborn in Ritsche Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00pm for his presentation titled “Speaking Truth to Power: The White Rose Student Anti-Nazi Resistance--and Heroes in the Fight for Human Rights Today.”

Newborn will also be at the University of Minnesota at the St. Paul Student Center Theater on Thursday, January 25 at 7:00pm with the same lecture.
While Part 1 of our interview dealt mostly with the history of the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, Part 2 touches Newborn’s personal connection to the Holocaust and his work in Poland during the Solidarity Movement in the 1980s; plus, we talk about trends within our current day political culture as well as modern “White Rosers” who are defying tyranny right now.

Jud Newborn’s book, “Sophie Scholl and the White Rose” has also just been rereleased as a 75th Anniversary Edition in honor of the execution by guillotine of the members of the White Rose in 1943.

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Today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota is Part 2 of Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack’s interview with Professor Jud Newborn in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  St. Cloud State University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will host Newborn in Ritsche Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00pm for his presentation titled “Speaking Truth to Power: The White Rose Student Anti-Nazi Resistance--and Heroes in the Fight for Human Rights Today.”

Newborn will also be at the University of Minnesota at the St. Paul Student Center Theater on Thursday, January 25 at 7:00pm with the same lecture.


While Part 1 of our interview dealt mostly with the history of the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, Part 2 touches Newborn’s personal connection to the Holocaust and his work in Poland during the Solidarity Movement in the 1980s; plus, we talk about trends within our current day political culture as well as modern “White Rosers” who are defying tyranny right now.


Jud Newborn’s book, “Sophie Scholl and the White Rose” has also just been rereleased as a 75th Anniversary Edition in honor of the execution by guillotine of the members of the White Rose in 1943.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud Soup: A Potluck, Micro-grant, Fragrant Community Event

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:44

In this tasty Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down at the dinner table with St. Cloud Soup. St. Cloud Soup is a new grassroots organization and traveling potluck that is making profound changes to our community with a very simple idea, sharing soup and funding small but important projects. The volunteer driven organization recently held their winter dinner at the Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud. Presenters pitched ideas to a hungry crowd that would then vote after eating and chatting to see which idea would be supported by a micro-grant generated by donations at the door. Every big idea has its small beginning, and St. Cloud Soup hopes to be that beginning for other great ideas . . . maybe even yours!

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The Untold Story of St. Cloud's Promise Neighborhood

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:35

Ever wonder what it takes to get a kid to do their homework? In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud to discover just that. The Promise Neighborhood is a school centered, private non-profit organization in the heart of St. Cloud’s southeast side that strikes a balance between work and play not just with the kids of the area, but also with the parents, staff, and volunteers who make it the special community that it is.

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Ever wonder what it takes to get a kid to do their homework?  In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud to discover just that.  The Promise Neighborhood is a school centered, private non-profit organization in the heart of St. Cloud’s southeast side that strikes a balance between work and play not just with the kids of the area, but also with the parents, staff, and volunteers who make it the special community that it is.  

The Untold Story of Karen Kruse, Madison Elementary Teacher of over 40 Years

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:01

Her career began in the era of bell bottoms and disco, and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping any time soon. In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud School District music teacher Karen Kruse to discuss her 40+ years at Madison Elementary. Some of her former students are now in their 50's with their grandkids now in her classes and on her stage, and although much has changed in the world of education over the years, one thing has always remained the same, kids are kids and they’ve always needed the same thing, love.

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Her career began in the era of bell bottoms and disco, and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping any time soon.  In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud School District music teacher Karen Kruse to discuss her 40+ years at Madison Elementary.  Some of her former students are now in their 50s with their grandkids now in her classes and on her stage, and although much has changed in the world of education over the years, one thing has always remained the same, kids are kids and they’ve always needed the same thing, love.

The Untold Story of Karen Kruse, Madison Elementary Teacher of over 40 Years

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:01

Her career began in the era of bell bottoms and disco, and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping any time soon. In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud School District music teacher Karen Kruse to discuss her 40+ years at Madison Elementary. Some of her former students are now in their 50's with their grandkids now in her classes and on her stage, and although much has changed in the world of education over the years, one thing has always remained the same, kids are kids and they’ve always needed the same thing, love.

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Her career began in the era of bell bottoms and disco, and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping any time soon.  In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud School District music teacher Karen Kruse to discuss her 40+ years at Madison Elementary.  Some of her former students are now in their 50s with their grandkids now in her classes and on her stage, and although much has changed in the world of education over the years, one thing has always remained the same, kids are kids and they’ve always needed the same thing, love.

The Untold Story of Ifrah Mansour's "How to Have Fun in a Civil War," a Midnimo Project Performance at St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:28

Sometimes a performance needs a gripping title in order to convey not only content, but also the subtlety of emotional weight found within, and Ifrah Mansour’s “How to Have Fun in a Civil War” does just that. In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ifrah Mansour, a Twin Cities Multimedia Performance Artist, about her one-woman play that was performed at SCSU’s Ritche Auditorium on Friday, April 13, 2018.

The story is presented through the eyes of a seven year old girl with poetry, video, and puppetry, and mirrors Mansour’s experience of spending her childhood in a refugee camp. Her journey towards overcoming grief and connecting with others throughout Minnesota’s Somali community has spawned this wildly successful performance piece that even surprises Mansour herself.

“How to Have Fun in a Civil War” is a part of the Midnimo project, a partnership between the Cedar Cultural Center, the Paramount Centre for the Arts, Minniesota State University Mankato, St. Cloud State University, and Augsburg College.

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Sometimes a performance needs a gripping title in order to convey not only content, but also the subtlety of emotional weight found within, and Ifrah Mansour’s “How to Have Fun in a Civil War” does just that.  In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ifrah Mansour, a Twin Cities Multimedia Performance Artist, about her one-woman play that was performed at SCSU’s Ritche Auditorium on Friday, April 13, 2018. 

The story is presented through the eyes of a seven year old girl with poetry, video, and puppetry, and mirrors Mansour’s experience of spending her childhood in a refugee camp.  Her journey towards overcoming grief and connecting with others throughout Minnesota’s Somali community has spawned this wildly successful performance piece that even surprises Mansour herself. 

“How to Have Fun in a Civil War” is a part of the Midnimo project, a partnership between the Cedar Cultural Center, the Paramount Centre for the Arts, Minniesota State University Mankato, St. Cloud State University, and Augsburg College. 

The Untold Story of SCSU Freshman Karim Mohamed, Inspirational Speaker

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:32

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with an SCSU student who has overcome the challenges of bullying and poverty to become an inspiration for others struggling with life.

Karim Mohamed was born in the United States to Somali parents who fled the war to provide a better life for their children, and they were well on their way to doing just that here in Minnesota when Karim’s father got sick. Things went downhill from there, but instead of succumbing to the difficulties life had presented him, Karim chose a different path, one of positivity and self-awareness that is just beginning to open up into an exciting future of podcasts and viral videos.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with an SCSU student who has overcome the challenges of bullying and poverty to become an inspiration for others struggling with life. 

Karim Mohamed was born in the United States to Somali parents who fled the war to provide a better life for their children, and they were well on their way to doing just that here in Minnesota when Karim’s father got sick. Things went downhill from there, but instead of succumbing to the difficulties life had presented him, Karim chose a different path, one of positivity and self-awareness that is just beginning to open up into an exciting future of podcasts and viral videos.

The Untold Story of SCSU Freshman Karim Mohamed, Inspirational Speaker

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:32

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with an SCSU student who has overcome the challenges of bullying and poverty to become an inspiration for others struggling with life.

Karim Mohamed was born in the United States to Somali parents who fled the war to provide a better life for their children, and they were well on their way to doing just that here in Minnesota when Karim’s father got sick. Things went downhill from there, but instead of succumbing to the difficulties life had presented him, Karim chose a different path, one of positivity and self-awareness that is just beginning to open up into an exciting future of podcasts and viral videos.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with an SCSU student who has overcome the challenges of bullying and poverty to become an inspiration for others struggling with life. 

Karim Mohamed was born in the United States to Somali parents who fled the war to provide a better life for their children, and they were well on their way to doing just that here in Minnesota when Karim’s father got sick. Things went downhill from there, but instead of succumbing to the difficulties life had presented him, Karim chose a different path, one of positivity and self-awareness that is just beginning to open up into an exciting future of podcasts and viral videos.

The Untold Story of the University Program Board's Fall 2018 Open Mic

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:06

In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack revisits St. Cloud State University’s University Program Board Spring Open Mic. With guitar ballads, beat boxing, spoken word, and acapella, there was a little bit of everything for everyone at the Atwood Center this past week, and KVSC Captured it all.

The entire evening is up online here, but here's the Untold Story that aired in 2018 with some highlights of these college voices just earning their chops in front of a crowd.

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In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack revisits St. Cloud State University’s University Program Board Spring Open Mic. With guitar ballads, beat boxing, spoken word, and acapella, there was a little bit of everything for everyone at the Atwood Center this past week, and KVSC Captured it all.  

The entire evening is up online here, but here's the Untold Story that aired in 2018 with some highlights of these college voices just earning their chops in front of a crowd.

The Untold Story of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's First Ever Open House in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:29

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Minnesota Department of Transportation on the occasion of their very first open house at their St. Cloud facility.

From computer aided design, dynamic traffic patterns, and a robot the size of a skateboard to the history of snowplows in Minnesota, current jobs, a closer look at road signs, and how the making of roads has evolved over the years, MNDOT had it all on display so that the public can get an idea of how the Department of Transportation is continually moving into a more efficient future.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Minnesota Department of Transportation on the occasion of their very first open house at their St. Cloud facility. 

From computer aided design, dynamic traffic patterns, and a robot the size of a skateboard to the history of snowplows in Minnesota, current jobs, a closer look at road signs, and how the making of roads has evolved over the years, MNDOT had it all on display so that the public can get an idea of how the Department of Transportation is continually moving into a more efficient future.

The Untold Story of Charles Lindbergh's Complex Political Legacy

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:51

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum for a complex and delicate topic, Charles Lindbergh’s fall from grace just before World War II.

Historian Melissa Peterson recently gave a presentation about the odd turn of events and radio broadcasts in Lindbergh’s life that took him from being a world-renowned American hero to him being labeled as a Nazi sympathizer and Anti-Semite.

It could also be through this 80 year lens of history that we might find answers to some of today’s problems, as many seem to have come around again, because at what point does a hero stop being a hero even if they feel they are doing what’s right? The answer is just a better question

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum for a complex and delicate topic, Charles Lindbergh’s fall from grace just before World War II. 

Historian Melissa Peterson recently gave a presentation about the odd turn of events and radio broadcasts in Lindbergh’s life that took him from being a world-renowned American hero to him being labeled as a Nazi sympathizer and Anti-Semite. 

It could also be through this 80 year lens of history that we might find answers to some of today’s problems, as many seem to have come around again, because at what point does a hero stop being a hero even if they feel they are doing what’s right? The answer is just a better question

The Untold Story of the Legacy Amendment's Effect upon Our Community, a Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Panel Discussion

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a panel discussion about the significant impact of Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund on communities throughout Minnesota.

Hosted at the Lake George Municipal Complex by the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, panel participants included St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, Central Minnesota Arts Board Executive Director Leslie LeCuyer, GREAT Theater Executive Director Dennis Whipple, Paramount Center for the Arts Executive Director Bob Johnson, longtime local artist Dan Mondloch, and Board Chair for the MCA Sandy Boren-Barrett.

Everyone on the panel was able to share both concrete, significant economic growth information as well as numerous, heartfelt details about how Legacy Amendment programming, none of which wouldn't have existed without the amendment, has changed the lives of individuals and communities for the better and in ways that no one could have imagined back at the beginning in 2008.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a panel discussion about the significant impact of Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund on communities throughout Minnesota. 

Hosted at the Lake George Municipal Complex by the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, panel participants included St. Cloud Mayor Dave KleisCentral Minnesota Arts Board Executive Director Leslie LeCuyer, GREAT TheaterExecutive Director Dennis Whipple, Paramount Center for the Arts Executive Director Bob Johnson, longtime local artist Dan Mondloch, and Board Chair for the MCA Sandy Boren-Barrett. 

Everyone on the panel was able to share both concrete, significant economic growth information as well as numerous, heartfelt details about how Legacy Amendment programming, none of which wouldn't have existed without the amendment, has changed the lives of individuals and communities for the better and in ways that no one could have imagined back at the beginning in 2008.

The Untold Story of the 2nd Annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:55

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits once again with Christine Seaborn and Jeanette Yiran about the 2nd annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day to be hosted at Lake George this Sunday, June 24thas part of Granite City Days Family Fun Day.

Fred Yarin was originally from Cameroon in West Africa, and spent nearly four decades in Minnesota building unique drums, encouraging community and the arts, and teaching others how to honor wisdom and creativity. This event continues his legacy, and if the success of last year’s African Arts Day is any indication, this year’s event should be just as incredible and a perfect place to meet our African neighbors and share in their culture

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits once again with Christine Seaborn and Jeanette Yiran about the 2nd annual Fred Yiran African Arts Day to be hosted at Lake George this Sunday, June 24thas part of Granite City Days Family Fun Day.  

Fred Yarin was originally from Cameroon in West Africa, and spent nearly four decades in Minnesota building unique drums, encouraging community and the arts, and teaching others how to honor wisdom and creativity.  This event continues his legacy, and if the success of last year’s African Arts Day is any indication, this year’s event should be just as incredible and a perfect place to meet our African neighbors and share in their culture

The Untold Story of Rescue Dogs in St. Cloud as Heard at Tri-County Humane Society's 29th Annual Woofstock

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:41

Today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has completely gone to the dogs as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wanders into the Tri County Humane Society's 29th Annual Woofstock celebration fundraiser to record stories of dog rescues.

With over 3,000 adoptions per year and a 96% placement rate, our local "no-kill" shelter has a long established reputation for changing the lives of all kinds of critters as well as the lives of their humans . . . and these are some of their stories!

A couple of other local rescue organizations include Gray Face Rescue and Retirement for the older pups, United Doberman Rescue, and Ruff Start Rescue.

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Today's installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota has completely gone to the dogs as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wanders into the Tri County Humane Society's 29th Annual Woofstock celebration fundraiser to record stories of dog rescues.

With over 3,000 adoptions per year and a 96% placement rate, our local "no-kill" shelter has a long established reputation for changing the lives of all kinds of critters as well as the lives of their humans . . . and these are some of their stories!

A couple of other local rescue organizations include Gray Face Rescue and Retirementfor the older pups, United Doberman Rescue, and Ruff Start Rescue.  

The Untold Story of the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at St. Cloud State University with ISAIAH Members Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:45

In this timely installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack talks about the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast held at St Cloud State University's Halenbeck Hall with Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski from the interfaith group ISAIAH.

Staying true to the message of Martin Luther King Jr., ISAIAH is working to change the hearts and politics of central Minnesota through a relatively simple idea, conversation and the relationships that they develop.

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In this timely installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack talks about the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast held at St Cloud State University's Halenbeck Hall with Pastor James Alberts and Justin Lewandowski from the interfaith group ISAIAH

Staying true to the message of Martin Luther King Jr., ISAIAH is working to change the hearts and politics of central Minnesota through a relatively simple idea, conversation and the relationships that they develop.

The Untold Story of the Veranda Variety Hour

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members of a surprising institution in the St. Cloud theater scene that has just dropped its final curtain. The Veranda Variety Hour was a late night, adult comedy variety show that made its home at the Pioneer Place Theater for the past ten years. With a myriad of rotating and returning cast members, many of which were SCSU Theater students at some point, the show hit the stage about every other month as a mixture of part Muppet Show, part Saturday Night Live, and part avant-garde experimental theater. Yet, as with all good things, it has come to an end.

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In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members of a surprising institution in the St. Cloud theater scene that has just dropped its final curtain.  The Veranda Variety Hour was a late night, adult comedy variety show that made its home at the Pioneer Place Theater for the past ten years.  With a myriad of rotating and returning cast members, many of which were SCSU Theater students at some point, the show hit the stage about every other month as a mixture of part Muppet Show, part Saturday Night Live, and part avant-garde experimental theater.  Yet, as with all good things, it has come to an end.

The Untold Story of Iron and Water, the new book by Minnesota Environmental Icon Grant Merritt

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:49

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with pioneering environmental lawyer, author, grandson of the man who was first able to mine the Iron Range, and past director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from 1971, Grant Merritt.

In his new book Iron and Water, Merritt talks about the history of pollution control in Minnesota, the struggles between his family and John Rockefeller during the early years of mining, and how every individual can be their own undeniable political force.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with pioneering environmental lawyer, author, grandson of the man who was first able to mine the Iron Range, and past director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from 1971, Grant Merritt. 
In his new book Iron and Water, Merritt talks about the history of pollution control in Minnesota, the struggles between his family and John Rockefeller during the early years of mining, and how every individual can be their own undeniable political force.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud Local Band and Minnesota Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Canoise!

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 33:53

What's it like to be in a rock and roll band for over 50 years?

Well, in today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is joined by Pat Curto as they call up Pat's Canoise bandmates, Bob Cotes, Neal Dunning, and Sue Newton to find out!

Canoise formed in St. Cloud in 1965 and is a Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Over the years, Canoise has had some interesting adventures, including being regular performers in the same Hawaiian ballroom that Elvis Presley made famous, opening up for Paul Revere and the Raiders, and much more!

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What's it like to be in a rock and roll band for over 50 years?

Well, in today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is joined by Pat Curto as they call up Pat's Canoise bandmates, Bob Cotes, Neal Dunning, and Sue Newton to find out!

Canoise formed in St. Cloud in 1965 and is a Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.  Over the years, Canoise has had some interesting adventures, including being regular performers in the same Hawaiian ballroom that Elvis Presley made famous, opening up for Paul Revere and the Raiders, and much more!

The Granite City Radio Theater: Season 6 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Matt Vee

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:53:42

Season 6 of the Granite City Radio Theater opened on October 28th, 2017, as the community raked their leaves, carved their pumpkins, and tuned in to our live broadcast from the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater.

Special Musical Guest Matt Vee joined house band Collective Unconscious for some heartfelt original music. The crew from Shade's Brigade found themselves wrapped up in the movies while Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge kinda did too. We also found out what the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis enjoys for breakfast, how championship level syrup is made, and what it takes to get an Alexa to behave when an average, everyday Minnesotarican locks himself in the closet.

Plus, as a podcast special, we get an excerpt of what transpired during intermission between host Jay Terry and actors Heather Mastromarco and Mackenzie Lahren.

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Season 6 of the Granite City Radio Theater opened on October 28th, 2017, as the community raked their leaves, carved their pumpkins, and tuned in to our live broadcast from the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater.

Special Musical Guest Matt Vee joined house band Collective Unconscious for some heartfelt original music. The crew from Shade's Brigade found themselves wrapped up in the movies while Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge kinda did too.  We also found out what the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis enjoys for breakfast, how championship level syrup is made, and what it takes to get an Alexa to behave when an average, everyday Minnesotarican locks himself in the closet.

Plus, as a podcast special, we get an excerpt of what transpired during intermission between host Jay Terry and actors Heather Mastromarco and Mackenzie Lahren. 

The Granite City Radio Theater: Season 6 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guest Mary Jane Alm

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:43:55

Our winter installment of the Granite City Radio Theater shook the snow off the trees and melted the ice on the streets! Here are some highlights from the podcast:

The Shades Brigade solved one mystery only to find that one of their own was in desperate need of help!

Ole helped Lena and the Lutheran League take on the ominous Legion of L.O.O.M. in a complex lefse scheme that threatened to diminish one of central Minnesota's greatest traditions!

Dan Barth's Trivia got weird!

KVSC unveiled a new 24 hour news service!

The Honorable Mayor waxed poetic as Christmas and politics mixed!

AND, Mary Jane Alm joined house band Collective Unconscious for a lively holiday treat!

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Our winter installment of the Granite City Radio Theater shook the snow off the trees and melted the ice on the streets!  Here are some highlights from the podcast:

The Shades Brigade solved one mystery only to find that one of their own was in desperate need of help! 

Ole helped Lena and the Lutheran League take on the ominous Legion of L.O.O.M. in a complex lefse scheme that threatened to diminish one of central Minnesota's greatest traditions!

Dan Barth's Trivia got weird!

KVSC unveiled a new 24 hour news service!

The Honorable Mayor waxed poetic as Christmas and politics mixed!

AND, Mary Jane Alm joined house band Collective Unconscious for a lively holiday treat!

The Granite City Radio Theater: Season 6 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Justin Ploof

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:46:10

March Madness creates mayhem at the Granite City Radio Theater!

The Shade's Brigade radio drama comes to the rescue!

Ole n Lena resolve a temporal paradox . . . or do they?

The Honorable Mayor limericks himself!

Robin Hood gets tax advice!

Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge gets new bells!

Your host Jay Terry plays Doctor!

And special musical guest Justin Ploof joins Collective Unconscious to debut four new songs from his new album!

Plus, behind the scenes intermission audio from stage because no one remembers that the recording is always rolling!

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March Madness creates mayhem at the Granite City Radio Theater!

The Shade's Brigade radio drama comes to the rescue!

Ole n Lena resolve a temporal paradox . . . or do they?

The Honorable Mayor limericks himself!

Robin Hood gets tax advice!

Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge gets new bells!

Your host Jay Terry plays Doctor!

And special musical guest Justin Ploof joins Collective Unconscious to debut four new songs from his new album!

Plus, behind the scenes intermission audio from stage because no one remembers that the recording is always rolling!

The Granite City Radio Theater: Season 6 Episode 4 with Special Musical Guest Billy Scherer

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:47:20

The Season Finale of the Granite City Radio Theater's Season Six brought the ACTION to the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater this past Wednesday, May 16th with special musical guest Billy Scherer joining Collective Unconscious.

Also found within this un-edited record of stunning audio events include an epic sword fight with the Shades' Brigade crew, the dropping of the Honorable Mayor Kleis's new reelection song, Ole n Lena meeting THE Stan Lee, numerous SuccessCo products you'd love to buy, the step by step process of getting a fishing license if you're not entirely from the area, and, of course, Trivia with Dan Barth.

Plus, there's always the "Intermission Hot Mic" for your behind the scenes pleasure!

Thank you all for your ears, your laughter, and another great season!

We'll see you on the stage and radio this October 17, 2018 for Season 7!

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The Season Finale of the Granite City Radio Theater's Season Six brought the ACTION to the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater this past Wednesday, May 16th with special musical guest Billy Scherer joining Collective Unconscious.

Also found within this un-edited record of stunning audio events include an epic sword fight with the Shades' Brigade crew, the dropping of the Honorable Mayor Kleis's new reelection song, Ole n Lena meeting THE Stan Lee, numerous SuccessCo products you'd love to buy, the step by step process of getting a fishing license if you're not entirely from the area, and, of course, Trivia with Dan Barth.

Plus, there's always the "Intermission Hot Mic" for your behind the scenes pleasure! 

Thank you all for your ears, your laughter, and another great season!

We'll see you on the stage and radio this October 17, 2018 for Season 7! 

The EXTENDED Untold Story of Iron and Water, a New book by Minnesota Environmental Icon Grant Merritt

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 41:49

In today’s extended installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with pioneering environmental lawyer, author, grandson of the man who was first able to mine the Iron Range, and past director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from 1971, Grant Merritt.

In his new book Iron and Water, Merritt talks about the history of pollution control in Minnesota, the struggles between his family and John Rockefeller during the early years of mining, and how every individual can be their own undeniable political force.

This extended podcast contains about 12 more minutes of our conversation . . . although we could have chatted for much, much longer! If you read the book, you'll know why

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In today’s extended installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with pioneering environmental lawyer, author, grandson of the man who was first able to mine the Iron Range, and past director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from 1971, Grant Merritt.  

In his new book Iron and Water, Merritt talks about the history of pollution control in Minnesota, the struggles between his family and John Rockefeller during the early years of mining, and how every individual can be their own undeniable political force.

This extended podcast contains about 12 more minutes of our conversation . . . although we could have chatted for much, much longer!  If you read the book, you'll know why

The EXTENDED Untold, Enlarged, NSFW (Seriously), Huge, All-Encompassing, Epic Story of the Veranda Variety Hour, Ten Years of Silly Stupid at the Pioneer Place Theater

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 01:48:59

In this extended podcast of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members of a surprising institution in the St. Cloud theater scene that has just dropped its final curtain.

The Veranda Variety Hour was a late night, adult comedy variety show that made its home at the Pioneer Place Theater for the past ten years. With a myriad of rotating and returning cast members, many of which were SCSU Theater students at some point, the show hit the stage about every other month as a mixture of part Muppet Show, part Saturday Night Live, and part avant-garde experimental theater.

Yet, as with all good things, it has come to an end.

Due to the vast amount of material produced, remembered, and recorded in the process of creating this story, it felt right to include as much of it as possible . . . so here it is!

Seriously, though, the VVH was rude, crude, and lewd. This podcast is Not Safe For Work (which is what NSFW means for those not quite on fleek), so proceed with caution!

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In this extended podcast of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members of a surprising institution in the St. Cloud theater scene that has just dropped its final curtain.

The Veranda Variety Hour was a late night, adult comedy variety show that made its home at the Pioneer Place Theater for the past ten years. With a myriad of rotating and returning cast members, many of which were SCSU Theater students at some point, the show hit the stage about every other month as a mixture of part Muppet Show, part Saturday Night Live, and part avant-garde experimental theater.

Yet, as with all good things, it has come to an end.

Due to the vast amount of material produced, remembered, and recorded in the process of creating this story, it felt right to include as much of it as possible . . . so here it is!

Seriously, though, the VVH was rude, crude, and lewd.  This podcast is Not Safe For Work (which is what NSFW means for those not quite on fleek), so proceed with caution!

The Untold Story of Monday Night Jazz at the Veranda Lounge

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

Jazz is the musical bedrock of American culture and offers a complexity to the ear that other genre can rarely achieve. In St. Cloud, Monday Night Jazz at the Veranda Lounge is a cornerstone of our local culture bringing a wide variety of talented musicians to an intimate stage every Monday night. In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Monday Night Jazz to talk about this phenomenon where catchy tunes meet the social and the scientific . . . seriously, the pianist has stuff going into space!

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Jazz is the musical bedrock of American culture and offers a complexity to the ear that other genre can rarely achieve.  In St. Cloud, Monday Night Jazz at the Veranda Lounge is a cornerstone of our local culture bringing a wide variety of talented musicians to an intimate stage every Monday night.  In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits Monday Night Jazz to talk about this phenomenon where catchy tunes meet the social and the scientific . . . seriously, the pianist has stuff going into space!

The Untold Story of the Meire Grove Band, at 135 Years It's the Oldest Continuous Band in Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:25

In today's episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack journeys out to Meire Grove in rural Stearns County to hang out with three generations of musicians all playing in the oldest continuously playing band in Minnesota, the Meire Grove Band.

At 135 years old, the Meire Grove Band has recently been inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and continues to bring music to a variety of communities throughout Minnesota. The mix of fun, family, and tradition of this historic band is not to be missed!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today's episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack journeys out to Meire Grove in rural Stearns County to hang out with three generations of musicians all playing in the oldest continuously playing band in Minnesota, the Meire Grove Band.

At 135 years old, the Meire Grove Band has recently been inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and continues to bring music to a variety of communities throughout Minnesota.  The mix of fun, family, and tradition of this historic band is not to be missed!

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Two Days in St. Cloud, an Original Play by Anthony Schrock

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:56

Have you ever felt like just quitting everything to pursue a dream? Maybe it was a dream of being a musician or being a dancer or maybe even being a playwright.

Well, in today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with three folks involved with the following of dreams and the zigzag path those dreams have taken them down. Lucille Guinta-Bates and Scarlette Revolver are local dance artists in their own rights, yet both are recovering from injuries that have sidelined their professional careers at the moment. Part of their recovery process, however, is to partner up with Anthony Schrock, a first-time playwright and director.

Schrock’s play is “Two Days in St. Cloud” and is a result of his decision to move back to town from the west coast to pursue his dream. Written in the depths of last winter, this original comedic drama has attracted actors and partner organizations willing to give Schrock’s vision a chance. Here is that story!

Two Days in St. Cloud will have a “table-read” in September at Jules’ Bistro and then again as a full staged performance in November at GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant

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Have you ever felt like just quitting everything to pursue a dream? Maybe it was a dream of being a musician or being a dancer or maybe even being a playwright.

Well, in today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with three folks involved with the following of dreams and the zigzag path those dreams have taken them down. Lucille Guinta-Bates and Scarlette Revolver are local dance artists in their own rights, yet both are recovering from injuries that have sidelined their professional careers at the moment. Part of their recovery process, however, is to partner up with Anthony Schrock, a first-time playwright and director.

Schrock’s play is “Two Days in St. Cloud” and is a result of his decision to move back to town from the west coast to pursue his dream. Written in the depths of last winter, this original comedic drama has attracted actors and partner organizations willing to give Schrock’s vision a chance. Here is that story!

Two Days in St. Cloud will have a “table-read” in September at Jules’ Bistro and then again as a full staged performance in November at GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant

The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum's Executive Director Carie Essig

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:04

In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get to meet the new Executive Director of the Stearns History Museum, Carie Essig. Recently, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visited the Stearns History Museum’s monthly Breakfast Club where Essig introduced herself to the packed room of museum patrons with stories of her love of history, updates on construction in and around the museum, and an exciting vision for the museum’s future

Slider70w_small In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get to meet the new Executive Director of the Stearns History Museum, Carie Essig. Recently, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visited the Stearns History Museum’s monthly Breakfast Club where Essig introduced herself to the packed room of museum patrons with stories of her love of history, updates on construction in and around the museum, and an exciting vision for the museum’s future

The Untold Story of the St. Cloud State University Archives, 150 Years of History with Tom Steman

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:40

Have you ever wondered how World War I affected St. Cloud State University? Have you ever wondered how the neighborhood around the college has changed over the years? Have you ever wondered what the major SCSU sports landmark of 1895 was all about?

Well, in this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with University Archivist Tom Steman on the eve of SCSU’s sesquicentennial year celebration. He's got the answers to all these questions and much, much more!

Located on the third floor of the Miller Learning Center, the SCSU Archive provides a look back into the history of SCSU through both physical and digital means, and in this latest conversation between Jeff and Tom, they cover such topics like the first graduating class at SCSU, the costume sketches of Harvey Jurik, and KVSC Trivia, which is celebrating its 40th year.


This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Have you ever wondered how World War I affected St. Cloud State University?  Have you ever wondered how the neighborhood around the college has changed over the years?  Have you ever wondered what the major SCSU sports landmark of 1895 was all about?

Well, in this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with University Archivist Tom Steman on the eve of SCSU’s sesquicentennial year celebration.  He's got the answers to all these questions and much, much more!

Located on the third floor of the Miller Learning Center, the SCSU Archive provides a look back into the history of SCSU through both physical and digital means, and in this latest conversation between Jeff and Tom, they cover such topics like the first graduating class at SCSU, the costume sketches of Harvey Jurik, and KVSC Trivia, which is celebrating its 40th year.  

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the 10 Year Anniversary of the Great River Regional Library's St. Cloud Branch Building

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:57

Where can you find a book on traditional lefse recipes? Where can a 5 year old, a 15 year old, and a 55 year old all find something to read? Where can you attend a presentation to find out all about orphan trains and hobos? Where can you schedule and hold a meeting to inform the public about your spiderweb photo collection? Where can you find DVD's, CD's, and eBooks . . . ALL FOR FREE?

Well, it's the St. Cloud Public Library, of course!

In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Abby Faulkner of the Great River Regional Library system on the eve of their 10 year anniversary celebration of the St. Cloud branch opening.

As the central hub of the six-county regional library system, the St. Cloud Public Library has seen thousands of patrons come through its doors and has been a cultural magnet for everyone in central Minnesota. Even through the challenges of being a public space and with the electronic evolution of how people research and read, the Great River Regional Library continues achieving its mission.


This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Where can you find a book on traditional lefse recipes?  Where can a 5 year old, a 15 year old, and a 55 year old all find something to read?  Where can you attend a presentation to find out all about orphan trains and hobos?  Where can you schedule and hold a meeting to inform the public about your spiderweb photo collection?  Where can you find DVD's, CD's, and eBooks . . . ALL FOR FREE?

Well, it's the St. Cloud Public Library, of course!

 

In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Abby Faulkner of the Great River Regional Library system on the eve of their 10 year anniversary celebration of the St. Cloud branch opening. 

As the central hub of the six-county regional library system, the St. Cloud Public Library has seen thousands of patrons come through its doors and has been a cultural magnet for everyone in central Minnesota. Even through the challenges of being a public space and with the electronic evolution of how people research and read, the Great River Regional Library continues achieving its mission.

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of GREAT Theater's My Fair Lady and the Upcoming 2018-2019 Season

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:04

Stella Adler once said, "The word theater comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation."
In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab to talk with Mickey Morstad, Denny Smith, and Aimee Miron about GREAT’s production of My Fair Lady as well as the rest of what this twenty plus year institution has planned for the upcoming year in St. Cloud.

. . . Including a truly terrifying partnership between GREAT and KVSC Radio!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Stella Adler once said, "The word theater comes from the Greeks.  It means the seeing place.  It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation." 

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab to talk with Mickey Morstad, Denny Smith, and Aimee Miron about GREAT’s production of My Fair Lady as well as the rest of what this twenty plus year institution has planned for the upcoming year in St. Cloud.

. . . Including a truly terrifying partnership between GREAT and KVSC Radio!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Aar Maanta and The Urban Nomads Visiting St. Cloud with the Midnimo Project

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:37

In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with internationally renowned musician Aar Maanta and members of his band The Urban Nomads. Based in London, Aar Maanta is considered a leading musical voice for a new Somali generation that has mostly experienced exile from their war-torn country.

Following a long and winding path to get to Minnesota, Aar Maanta is in town as part of the Midnimo Project, a partnership with KVSC, the Paramount Center for the Arts, SCSU, and the Cedar Cultural Center, and they played the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud in October of 2018.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with internationally renowned musician Aar Maanta and members of his band The Urban Nomads.  Based in London, Aar Maanta is considered a leading musical voice for a new Somali generation that has mostly experienced exile from their war-torn country.

Following a long and winding path to get to Minnesota, Aar Maanta is in town as part of the Midnimo Project, a partnership with KVSC, the Paramount Center for the Arts, SCSU, and the Cedar Cultural Center, and they played the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud in October of 2018.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Revolutionists, a Timely Play at St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

So, you say you want a revolution?

In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with director and SCSU faculty member Carol Cooley and a couple student actors and the stage manager about the upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists.

Set in during the French Revolution, the Revolutionists explores the questions of freedom and feminism in a comedic fashion that allows for the timeliness and timelessness of these issues to be explored.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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So, you say you want a revolution?

In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with director and SCSU faculty member Carol Cooley and a couple student actors and the stage manager about the upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists.

Set in during the French Revolution, the Revolutionists explores the questions of freedom and feminism in a comedic fashion that allows for the timeliness and timelessness of these issues to be explored.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud's 6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:35

In the first Untold Story of Central Minnesota of 2019, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Professor Deborah Leigh about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service on Monday, January 21st beginning at 8:00 AM.

Now in its sixth year with over 20 local sponsors, the MLK Breakfast will feature a keynote address from bestselling author and award-winning journalist Wil Haygood, a biographer of numerous change-making African-Americans including Eugene Allen, the real-life inspiration for the film The Butler.

It’s more than just breakfast, however, as there will also be a variety of service opportunities and community networking opportunities. This annual event has grown so large that the organizers have had to move it off campus to the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. It remains free and open to the public, but registration is required. You can find links to that on our website at KVSC.org under the area events tab.

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In the first Untold Story of Central Minnesota of 2019, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Professor Deborah Leigh about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service on Monday, January 21st beginning at 8:00 AM

Now in its sixth year with over 20 local sponsors, the MLK Breakfast will feature a keynote address from bestselling author and award-winning journalist Wil Haygood, a biographer of numerous change-making African-Americans including Eugene Allen, the real-life inspiration for the film The Butler. 

It’s more than just breakfast, however, as there will also be a variety of service opportunities and community networking opportunities. This annual event has grown so large that the organizers have had to move it off campus to the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. It remains free and open to the public, but registration is required. You can find links to that on our website at KVSC.org under the area events tab.

The Untold Story of Anabranch with Bill Gorcica and Mark Gill's SimRiver

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks diatoms and virtual reality with SCSU Professors Bill Gorcica and Mark Gill. Gorcica has been a long time teacher in the Art Department and Gill teaches in the College of Science and Engineering and runs the Visualization Lab.

Recently, the two gave a presentation at the Anabranch Community Lecture Series about their collaborative project, SimRiver, and the winding journey that even floated through a Sundance Film Festival exhibition at the 2016 Northern Spark festival and has blended art and science right here at St. Cloud State University.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks diatoms and virtual reality with SCSU Professors Bill Gorcica and Mark Gill.  Gorcica has been a long time teacher in the Art Department and Gill teaches in the College of Science and Engineering and runs the Visualization Lab

Recently, the two gave a presentation at the Anabranch Community Lecture Series about their collaborative project, SimRiver, and the winding journey that even floated through a Sundance Film Festival exhibition at the 2016 Northern Spark festival and has blended art and science right here at St. Cloud State University.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Michael Berenbauym

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Michael Berenbaum as he comes to the St. Cloud State University campus as the guest of the SCSU Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

His lecture on Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00pm in the Atwood Center Cascade Room was part of International Holocaust Remembrance Day of 2019 was titled “Anti-Semitism Today: Paris, Pittsburgh and Beyond.”

Berenbaum is a world-renowned writer, lecturer, historian, and former Director of the US Holocaust Museum who advised President Jimmy Carter and partnered with Steven Spielberg on the Shoah Testimonial Project.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Michael Berenbaum as he comes to the St. Cloud State University campus as the guest of the SCSU Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. 

His lecture on Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00pm in the Atwood Center Cascade Room was part of International Holocaust Remembrance Day of 2019 was titled “Anti-Semitism Today: Paris, Pittsburgh and Beyond.” 

Berenbaum is a world-renowned writer, lecturer, historian, and former Director of the US Holocaust Museum who advised President Jimmy Carter and partnered with Steven Spielberg on the Shoah Testimonial Project.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Beaver Island Bluegrass

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:42

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discovers a dedicated blue grass community that’s been hiding in plain sight for a couple years now. The Beaver Island Brewing Company in St. Cloud hosts an open bluegrass jam on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm that occasionally features upwards of twenty musicians drawn from all over the area. Some are retired, some work, but all have a song in their heart they’d like to share!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Bibco_bluegrass2-768x1024_small In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack discovers a dedicated blue grass community that’s been hiding in plain sight for a couple years now.  The Beaver Island Brewing Company in St. Cloud hosts an open bluegrass jam on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm that occasionally features upwards of twenty musicians drawn from all over the area.  Some are retired, some work, but all have a song in their heart they’d like to share!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Arts Board and Their Recent Round of Arts & Cultural Heritage Funded Project Grants with Leslie LeCuyer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:51

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we look at the impact of arts funding as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Leslie LaCuyer, Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board.

The CMAB has just wrapped up another round of awarding Project Grants to various arts organizations around the central Minnesota area, and the impact of these 23 Legacy funded events and programs will be felt both on our city streets and out in our local cornfields.

From dance to poetry, from elementary aged children to senior citizens, and from dinner theater to festivals that celebrate our common roots, the work that the Central Minnesota Arts Board is promoting through their use of MN Arts and Cultural Heritage funding is diverse, poignant, and probably coming to a community organization near you!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we look at the impact of arts funding as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Leslie LaCuyer, Executive Director for the Central Minnesota Arts Board. 

The CMAB has just wrapped up another round of awarding Project Grants to various arts organizations around the central Minnesota area, and the impact of these 23 Legacy funded events and programs will be felt both on our city streets and out in our local cornfields.

From dance to poetry, from elementary aged children to senior citizens, and from dinner theater to festivals that celebrate our common roots, the work that the Central Minnesota Arts Board is promoting through their use of MN Arts and Cultural Heritage funding is diverse, poignant, and probably coming to a community organization near you!

 

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Langston Hughes at St. Cloud State University with Mike Dando

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:49

Black History Month kicks off at KVSC with the Untold Story of Central Minnesota take on Langston Hughes.

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU professor Mike Dando about this Harlem Renaissance icon and one of the most important cultural figures in the United State. Nearly 100 years ago, before Martin Luther King Jr., before Civil Rights, and before Black Lives Matter, there was Langston Hughes and his direct impact upon our culture that can still be felt today.

St. Cloud State’s celebration of Langston Hughes took place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at the Atwood Little Theater with a student poetry Open Mic, a speech by Christopher Lehman, performances by twin cities poets, and a panel discussion with the visiting poets.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Black History Month kicks off at KVSC with the Untold Story of Central Minnesota take on Langston Hughes.

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU professor Mike Dando about this Harlem Renaissance icon and one of the most important cultural figures in the United State.  Nearly 100 years ago, before Martin Luther King Jr., before Civil Rights, and before Black Lives Matter, there was Langston Hughes and his direct impact upon our culture that can still be felt today. 

St. Cloud State’s celebration of Langston Hughes took place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at the Atwood Little Theater with a student poetry Open Mic, a speech by Christopher Lehman, performances by twin cities poets, and a panel discussion with the visiting poets.  

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Pathways4Youth in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:10

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits a new non-profit in St. Cloud that is creating a profound difference for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, homeless youth.

The organization is called Pathways4Youth and it’s located over on Cooper Avenue just north of Division Street.

With an estimated 150 homeless youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in the St. Cloud area, board member John Bodette and Interim Director of Programming Cheri Sutch explain how Pathways4Youth and their numerous partner organizations are providing the tools for these young folk to build themselves up and climb out of a very tough situation.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits a new non-profit in St. Cloud that is creating a profound difference for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, homeless youth. 

The organization is called Pathways4Youth and it’s located over on Cooper Avenue just north of Division Street. 

With an estimated 150 homeless youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in the St. Cloud area, board member John Bodette and Interim Director of Programming Cheri Sutch explain how Pathways4Youth and their numerous partner organizations are providing the tools for these young folk to build themselves up and climb out of a very tough situation.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Jacob Wetterling Documentary Film with Director Chris Newberry

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:25

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota. Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with documentary filmmaker Chris Newberry about a project that has deep ties to our area, the Jacob Wetterling Story. Newberry and his team began filming with the Wetterling family and Resource Center back in 2015 just before an arrest was made in this nearly three-decade old case, and the raw footage of that period in time makes up the documentary. Now they are touring the area on a mission to raise funds to complete the editing of this project and produce a finished product that can properly convey the intense changes that have happened within our communities following Jacob’s abduction.

Newberry and his team will be joined by Patty and Jerry Wetterling as well as representatives from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Monday, May 6th, at 6:00pm at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph for a discussion about the film and a trailer release in hopes of raising those funds.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota. Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with documentary filmmaker Chris Newberry about a project that has deep ties to our area, the Jacob Wetterling Story.  Newberry and his team began filming with the Wetterling family and Resource Center back in 2015 just before an arrest was made in this nearly three-decade old case, and the raw footage of that period in time makes up the documentary.  Now they are touring the area on a mission to raise funds to complete the editing of this project and produce a finished product that can properly convey the intense changes that have happened within our communities following Jacob’s abduction. 

Newberry and his team will be joined by Patty and Jerry Wetterling as well as representatives from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Monday, May 6th, at 6:00pm at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph for a discussion about the film and a trailer release in hopes of raising those funds.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the 2019 Women’s March in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:30

In this timely Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us excerpts from the 2019 Women’s March in St. Cloud.

As part of an international event with hundreds of sister marches in cities everywhere, over 150 central Minnesotans braved the below-zero temperatures at Lake George on Saturday, January19, 2019, to march past the Great River Regional Library, down St. Germain Street, and back to Tech High School where a lively and warm indoor rally was held.

The ten speakers represented a diverse mix of the community with an equally diverse collection of topics of concern, and they also showed how the movement itself is evolving beyond just marching and protesting.

The concerns shared within this podcast may be difficult for some folk to hear, but nonetheless, they are the issues that our community members are faced with every day of their lives.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this timely Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack brings us excerpts from the 2019 Women’s March in St. Cloud. 

As part of an international event with hundreds of sister marches in cities everywhere, over 150 central Minnesotans braved the below-zero temperatures at Lake George on Saturday, January19, 2019, to march past the Great River Regional Library, down St. Germain Street, and back to Tech High School where a lively and warm indoor rally was held.

The ten speakers represented a diverse mix of the community with an equally diverse collection of topics of concern, and they also showed how the movement itself is evolving beyond just marching and protesting. 

The concerns shared within this podcast may be difficult for some folk to hear, but nonetheless, they are the issues that our community members are faced with every day of their lives.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Faarrow in St. Cloud!

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:17

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the Midnimo Project partnership between SCSU, the Cedar Cultural Center, and Paramount Arts continues as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Faarrow, a hip hop sister duo from Toronto.

Originally from Mogadishu, Iman and Siham Hashi came to the West as children and have developed their artistic musical talent in places like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and the South by Southwest festival. Throughout the week of March 24, 2019, they were visiting classrooms and Boys & Girls Clubs all over town and then performed on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, where admission was free for students and teachers. Check out KVSC.org for details!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Originally from Mogadishu, Iman and Siham Hashi came to the West as children and have developed their artistic musical talent in places like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and the South by Southwest festival.  Throughout the week of March 24, 2019, they were visiting classrooms and Boys & Girls Clubs all over town and then performed on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, where admission was free for students and teachers.  Check out KVSC.org for details!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

GREAT Theatre and KVSC Radio Present Nigh of the Living Dead!

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:13:54

Before Southerners hid in prisons and had to deal with barbed wire baseball bats and governors . . .

Before the overrun shopping malls . . .

Before Brad Pitt made a movie that had little to do with the book . . .

There was where it all started . . . Night of the Living Dead!

When you’re hiding out in the cellar trying not to get eaten, join GREAT Theatre for their gruesome adaptation of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead!

Broadcast LIVE from the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater on Saturday, October 27, 2018, this is the second year of KVSC Radio and GREAT Theatre’s partnership to bring classic radio drama to your Halloween season!

Enjoy!

. . . while you can.

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Before Southerners hid in prisons and had to deal with barbed wire baseball bats and governors . . . 
Before the overrun shopping malls . . .
Before Brad Pitt made a movie that had little to do with the book . . .
There was where it all started . . . Night of the Living Dead!
When you’re hiding out in the cellar trying not to get eaten, join GREAT Theatre for their gruesome adaptation of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead! 
Broadcast LIVE from the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater on Saturday, October 27, 2018, this is the second year of KVSC Radio and GREAT Theatre’s partnership to bring classic radio drama to your Halloween season!
Enjoy!
. . . while you can. 

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 7 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Carrie Schneider

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:46:52

It’s Season 7 of the Granite City Radio Theater!

SEASON 7! Seriously! What the what?!?!?

We’re still the same, AND we’re different, all at the same time!

Special musical guest Carrie Schneider joins house band Collective Unconscious to put the alt into alt-country as this long time staple of the St. Cloud musical community is packing up and moving to Nashville.

The Shade’s Brigade crew has retired . . . to St. Cloud where Jack founds his new detective agency, and they visit with a ghost at the old Elk’s Club.

Ole and Lena confront one of the deepest political divides of our time.

The Honorable Mayor honors SCSU Homecoming.

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge is challenging.

AND SuccessCo succeeds in achieving an even low bar of success than anyone thought possible!

Plus, as a podcast intermission special, you’ll get to hear Muggsy Lauer meandering on his guitar as other fun things float through the air from the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater live studio audience! Seriously, people, the mic is always live!!!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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It’s Season 7 of the Granite City Radio Theater! 

SEASON 7!  Seriously!  What the what?!?!?

We’re still the same, AND we’re different, all at the same time!

Special musical guest Carrie Schneider joins house band Collective Unconscious to put the alt into alt-country as this long time staple of the St. Cloud musical community is packing up and moving to Nashville.

The Shade’s Brigade crew has retired . . . to St. Cloud where Jack founds his new detective agency, and they visit with a ghost at the old Elk’s Club.  

Ole and Lena confront one of the deepest political divides of our time.

The Honorable Mayor honors SCSU Homecoming.

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge is challenging.

AND SuccessCo succeeds in achieving an even low bar of success than anyone thought possible!

Plus, as a podcast intermission special, you’ll get to hear Muggsy Lauer meandering on his guitar as other fun things float through the air from the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater live studio audience!  Seriously, people, the mic is always live!!! 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 7 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guest Erik Koskinen

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:46:55

After 7 seasons of holiday cheer, we think we’ve got the jingle just right in our bells!

In this night of theatrical yule tidiness, you’ll find a number of presents to unwrap after giving each a proper shaking! Including . . .

Special Musical Guest Erik Koskinen backed up by house band Collective Unconscious . . .

The Shades Brigade crew investigating the Heist of St. Martin . . .

Holiday Trivia with Dan Barth featuring SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker . . .

Numerous SuccessCO products you may or may not want to stuff into a stocking . . .

The Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis warms the heart and balances the budget . . .

Ole n Lena reveal the secrets of Santa . . .

The true and totally unembellished story of the Moldovan Meatball Bandit . . .

Wild Scholastica continues its four-part series on the bizarre habits of middle schoolers . . .

AND, there’s always the outtake from intermission . . . which is mostly just Muggsy noodling!

Thank you again for your ears, your laughter, and your hearts! Happy holidays from the Granite City Radio Theater regardless of whatever holiday you choose to hold dear!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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After 7 seasons of holiday cheer, we think we’ve got the jingle just right in our bells! 

In this night of theatrical yule tidiness, you’ll find a number of presents to unwrap after giving each a proper shaking! Including . . .

Special Musical Guest Erik Koskinen backed up by house band Collective Unconscious . . .

The Shades Brigade crew investigating the Heist of St. Martin . . .

Holiday Trivia with Dan Barth featuring SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker . . .

Numerous SuccessCO products you may or may not want to stuff into a stocking . . . 

The Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis warms the heart and balances the budget . . . 

Ole n Lena reveal the secrets of Santa . . . 

The true and totally unembellished story of the Moldovan Meatball Bandit . . . 

Wild Scholastica continues its four-part series on the bizarre habits of middle schoolers . . . 

AND, there’s always the outtake from intermission . . . which is mostly just Muggsy noodling!  

Thank you again for your ears, your laughter, and your hearts! Happy holidays from the Granite City Radio Theater regardless of whatever holiday you choose to hold dear!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 7 Episode 3 with Adam Hammer

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:50:02

Marking the end of the winter in grand fashion, the Granite City Radio Theater’s third episode of its seventh season brought some much needed warmth to central Minnesota airwaves the night of Wednesday, March 13, 2019. It was cuddly, but not in a weird way . . .

What ever do we mean?

Well, we had special musical guest, local musical icon Adam Hammer joining Collective Unconscious and showing us why he’s the Musical Director from GREAT Theater’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.

We also had the Shade’s Brigade crew meet up with new and old friends right here in St. Cloud as writer Eric Webster digs deep into Minnesota history to “solve old crimes” (and there were A LOT of them!)

Dam Barth’s Trivia Challenge reaches new depths of triviality . . .

Speaking of new depths, Lena and Ole hold a press conference to address an immerging crisis.

SuccessCo once again sponsors parts of the show with products you should probably buy.

Wild Scholastica goes to the 2019 State Hockey Tournament.

The Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis waxes inspirational about the snow.

AND one of our esteemed cast members prepares for her St. Cloud citizenship test. How do you think you would do?

See, cuddly, but not weird!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Marking the end of the winter in grand fashion, the Granite City Radio Theater’s third episode of its seventh season brought some much needed warmth to central Minnesota airwaves the night of Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  It was cuddly, but not in a weird way . . . 

What ever do we mean?

Well, we had special musical guest, local musical icon Adam Hammer joining Collective Unconscious and showing us why he’s the Musical Director from GREAT Theater’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.

We also had the Shade’s Brigade crew meet up with new and old friends right here in St. Cloud as writer Eric Webster digs deep into Minnesota history to “solve old crimes” (and there were A LOT of them!)

Dam Barth’s Trivia Challenge reaches new depths of triviality . . .

Speaking of new depths, Lena and Ole hold a press conference to address an immerging crisis.

SuccessCo once again sponsors parts of the show with products you should probably buy.

Wild Scholastica goes to the 2019 State Hockey Tournament.

The Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis waxes inspirational about the snow.

AND one of our esteemed cast members prepares for her St. Cloud citizenship test.  How do you think you would do?

See, cuddly, but not weird!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 7 Episode 4, The Season Finale featuring Jeremy Messersmith

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:56:48

Well then! Season 7 of the Granite City Radio Theater has come to a close . . . and it was EPIC!

First off, Special Musical Guest Jeremy Messersmith transfixed the audience with songs of wit, wisdom, and wonder with some help from our ever ethereal house band Collective Unconscious!

Secondly, the Shade’s Brigade Crew dove deep into our Central Minnesotan timeline to bridge the paradox between drama and comedy!

Thirdly, Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was so inspiring with its comic book first round, that its affected the way we’ve decided to type up sentences from now on! (It’s a writing joke, dontchaknow!)

Fourthly, Ole n Lena saved a Historic Trolley ride from a Stearns County Cluck-Nado! (with a little help from Collective Unconscious and Jeremy Messersmith . . . making his live animal acting debut!)

Fifthly, SuccessCO continued its borderline support of the show through a total lack of common sense!

Sixthly, The Honorable Mayor Dave Klies not only judged a SuccessCO Grillmaster Showdown, but he also shared a poem from the heart about fear, loneliness, and a stolen trident!

Seventhly, Wild Scholastica went to Prom!

Eighthly, there was some real fun that was had during the intermission . . . which is included in this here podcast!

Thank you again for your ears, your laughter, and your hearts for all these seven seasons! Have a great summer from the Granite City Radio Theater!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

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Well then! Season 7 of the Granite City Radio Theater has come to a close . . . and it was EPIC!

First off, Special Musical Guest Jeremy Messersmith transfixed the audience with songs of wit, wisdom, and wonder with some help from our ever ethereal house band Collective Unconscious!

Secondly, the Shade’s Brigade Crew dove deep into our Central Minnesotan timeline to bridge the paradox between drama and comedy!

Thirdly, Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was so inspiring with its comic book first round, that its affected the way we’ve decided to type up sentences from now on! (It’s a writing joke, dontchaknow!)

Fourthly, Ole n Lena saved a Historic Trolley ride from a Stearns County Cluck-Nado! (with a little help from Collective Unconscious and Jeremy Messersmith . . . making his live animal acting debut!)

Fifthly, SuccessCO continued its borderline support of the show through a total lack of common sense!

Sixthly, The Honorable Mayor Dave Klies not only judged a SuccessCO Grillmaster Showdown, but he also shared a poem from the heart about fear, loneliness, and a stolen trident!

Seventhly, Wild Scholastica went to Prom!

Eighthly, there was some real fun that was had during the intermission . . . which is included in this here podcast!

Thank you again for your ears, your laughter, and your hearts for all these seven seasons! Have a great summer from the Granite City Radio Theater!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Untold Story of Title IX with Dr. Lori Ulferts and Carol Howe-Veenstra at the Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:40

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for their monthly Breakfast Club. This time, the presentation featured Dr. Lori Ulferts, SCSU Professor and former Women’s Basketball coach, and Carol Howe-Veenstra, former Director of Athletics at the College of St. Benedict and volleyball coach.

Title IX as a law is 47 years old this June, and was passed as a guarantee of equal treatment based upon sex. These two women have been pioneers in this area and were able to speak from the perspectives of being girls in sports before Title IX as well as being academic sports professionals following its passage.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for their monthly Breakfast Club.  This time, the presentation featured Dr. Lori Ulferts, SCSU Professor and former Women’s Basketball coach, and Carol Howe-Veenstra, former Director of Athletics at the College of St. Benedict and volleyball coach.

Title IX as a law is 47 years old this June, and was passed as a guarantee of equal treatment based upon sex. These two women have been pioneers in this area and were able to speak from the perspectives of being girls in sports before Title IX as well as being academic sports professionals following its passage.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of Title IX with Dr. Lori Ulferts and Carol Howe-Veenstra at the Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 58:46

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for their monthly Breakfast Club. This time, the presentation featured Dr. Lori Ulferts, SCSU Professor and former Women’s Basketball coach, and Carol Howe-Veenstra, former Director of Athletics at the College of St. Benedict and volleyball coach.

Title IX as a law is 47 years old this June, and was passed as a guarantee of equal treatment based upon sex. These two women have been pioneers in this area and were able to speak from the perspectives of being girls in sports before Title IX as well as being academic sports professionals following its passage.

In this extended podcast, all of their hour long Breakfast Club has been made available including the question and answer section.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum for their monthly Breakfast Club.  This time, the presentation featured Dr. Lori Ulferts, SCSU Professor and former Women’s Basketball coach, and Carol Howe-Veenstra, former Director of Athletics at the College of St. Benedict and volleyball coach.

Title IX as a law is 47 years old this June, and was passed as a guarantee of equal treatment based upon sex. These two women have been pioneers in this area and were able to speak from the perspectives of being girls in sports before Title IX as well as being academic sports professionals following its passage.

In this extended podcast, all of their hour long Breakfast Club has been made available including the question and answer section.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of PRIDE in Central Minnesota 2019

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks about Pride because it is Pride month, and how there are many, many lives within our community that are very much tied to the concept of being the individual that they truly are.

Yad Aira from St. Cloud talks about her coming out process and the effects it had upon her conservative family and friends, as well as how it radically changed her life for the better even though it was a long, strange journey.

And then Seth Kaempfer, Director of the SCSU LGBT Resource Center talks about the history of Pride, why it is so important, the direction of the movement today, and resources that LGBT youth might need as they address this issue within their lives.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks about Pride because it is Pride month, and how there are many, many lives within our community that are very much tied to the concept of being the individual that they truly are.

Yad Aira from St. Cloud talks about her coming out process and the effects it had upon her conservative family and friends, as well as how it radically changed her life for the better even though it was a long, strange journey.

And then Seth Kaempfer, Director of the SCSU LGBT Resource Center talks about the history of Pride, why it is so important, the direction of the movement today, and resources that LGBT youth might need as they address this issue within their lives.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of PechaKucha St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:56

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack encounters a new community-building phenomenon in St. Cloud called PechaKucha. Originating from a Japanese architectural firm as a way of trimming down boring meetings and presentations, PechaKucha is now in over 1,000 cities worldwide and uses a simple guideline to produce something incredible.

Speakers from the community are allotted 20 PowerPoint slides that advance every 20 seconds to provide a six-minute, forty-second framework for presentations upon any topic where they find their passion. From learning from toddlers to traveling the world to exploring the deepest meaning within ourselves, PechaKucha St. Cloud revealed the passions within our community and looks to be a quarterly event that will continue to do so out into the future.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack encounters a new community-building phenomenon in St. Cloud called PechaKucha.  Originating from a Japanese architectural firm as a way of trimming down boring meetings and presentations, PechaKucha is now in over 1,000 cities worldwide and uses a simple guideline to produce something incredible. 

Speakers from the community are allotted 20 PowerPoint slides that advance every 20 seconds to provide a six-minute, forty-second framework for presentations upon any topic where they find their passion.  From learning from toddlers to traveling the world to exploring the deepest meaning within ourselves, PechaKucha St. Cloud revealed the passions within our community and looks to be a quarterly event that will continue to do so out into the future.This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of African American History in St. Cloud, Minnesota with Christopher Lehman

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:49

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Ethic Studies Professor Christopher Lehman.

Lehman has a new book coming out this fall through the Minnesota Historical Society Press called “Slavery’s Reach” that discusses the different ways that slavery affected Minnesota before, during, and after the Civil War. He also presentied at Jule’s Bistro in St. Cloud on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 as part of SCSU’s College of Liberal Arts Anabranch program with a program focused on the history of African Americans in St. Cloud.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Ethic Studies Professor Christopher Lehman.  

Lehman has a new book coming out this fall through the Minnesota Historical Society Press called “Slavery’s Reach” that discusses the different ways that slavery affected Minnesota before, during, and after the Civil War.  He also presentied at Jule’s Bistro in St. Cloud on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 as part of SCSU’s College of Liberal Arts Anabranch program with a program focused on the history of African Americans in St. Cloud.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: American Pie

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the song American Pie.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Beatles' White Album

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Beatles' White Album.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Stax Volt Records

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Stax Volt Records.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Chess Records

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Chess Records.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Concert for Bangladesh

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Concert for Bangladesh.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Concert for Bangladesh.
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Moody Blues

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Moody Blues.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Moody Blues.
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Motown

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Motown.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Motown. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Purple Rain

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the song Purple Rain.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the song Purple Rain. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Robert Johnson

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Robert Johnson.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Robert Johnson. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Woodstock!

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Woodstock.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Woodstock. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Yardbirds

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Yardbirds.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Yardbirds. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Frank Zappa

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Frank Zappa.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Frank Zappa. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: BB King

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 BB King.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 BB King. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Big Mississippi River.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Big Mississippi River. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Bob Dylan's Highway 61

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Bob Dylan's Highway 61.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Bob Dylan's Highway 61. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Pink Floyd

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Pink Floyd.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Pink Floyd. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Led Zeppelin

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Led Zeppelin.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 a little Led Zeppelin. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Surrealistic Pillow

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Jefferson Airplane's Surrealistic Pillow.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Jefferson Airplane's Surrealistic Pillow. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Sun Records

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Sun Records.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Sun Records. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Band Big Pink

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Band Big Pink.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the Band Big Pink. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Who's Tommy

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Who's Tommy.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Who's Tommy. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Who's Tommy

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Who's Tommy.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 The Who's Tommy. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Murphy Koerner

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Murphy Koerner.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 Murphy Koerner. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: Music of the Vietnam Era Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the Vietnam Era. Part 1.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the Vietnam Era.  Part 1. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Music of the Vietnam Era Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the Vietnam Era. Part 2.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the Vietnam Era. Part 2. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: The Replacements

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of The Replacements.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of The Replacements. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

In 2 The Music: 1959, The End of Rock

From KVSC | Part of the In2TheMusic series | 02:30

In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the year 1959, the end of rock.

This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In this episode of In 2 The Music, Al Neff gets in 2 the music of the year 1959, the end of rock. 
This program is funded in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Richard C. Wilson St. Cloud Community Outpost

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:54

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits and then revisits the Richard C. Wilson St. Cloud Community Outpost, otherwise known as the COP House, on the Southside of St. Cloud. Back in 2017, city officials and community partners held a dedication and open house for the COP House where numerous speeches promised that this innovative program would make a difference is this difficult neighborhood. Two years later, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Officer Dan McClure discuss how those promises appear to have been kept as the city has just been awarded the Justice Anthony L. Sutin Civic Imagination Award by the U.S. Justice Department.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits and then revisits the Richard C. Wilson St. Cloud Community Outpost, otherwise known as the COP House, on the Southside of St. Cloud.  Back in 2017, city officials and community partners held a dedication and open house for the COP House where numerous speeches promised that this innovative program would make a difference is this difficult neighborhood.  Two years later, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Officer Dan McClure discuss how those promises appear to have been kept as the city has just been awarded the Justice Anthony L. Sutin Civic Imagination Award by the U.S. Justice Department.

The Untold Story of Dealing with Racism and Xenophobia in St. Cloud with Mayor Dave Kleis

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to talk about racism, xenophobia, and the perception of the city of St. Cloud on the national stage. In light of somewhat recent negative attention generated by an article in the New York Times, there is a discussion to be had about what actually goes on here in the Granite City, as it is very different from what a small, fearful group of people would have us believe. In fact, an opposing force works against racism and xenophobia. It’s called community, and as Mayor Kleis will tell us, it starts in our back yards but can grow to affect the nation.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to talk about racism, xenophobia, and the perception of the city of St. Cloud on the national stage.  In light of somewhat recent negative attention generated by an article in the New York Times, there is a discussion to be had about what actually goes on here in the Granite City, as it is very different from what a small, fearful group of people would have us believe.  In fact, an opposing force works against racism and xenophobia.  It’s called community, and as Mayor Kleis will tell us, it starts in our back yards but can grow to affect the nation.   

The Untold Story of the 2019 Common Roots Festival in Downtown St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

What makes for a vibrant music scene? In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with a couple of folk who've got a pretty good idea. Dawn Yilek and Zachary Dorholt are both part of the organizing force behind the 2019 Common Roots Festival in downtown St. Cloud, and they are here to let us know where the festival came from, what is in store for this weekend, and how we can expect the future of live music in St. Cloud to continue to develop.

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The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre and KVSC Radio's Production of Sherlock Holmes as Radio Theater

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:53

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the cast and crew of GREAT Theatre and KVSC Radio’s production of Sherlock Holmes, which took to the air in front of a live studio audience this past Saturday, November 2nd at the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park. This is the third radio drama partnership between KVSC and GREAT, and the first time where we see behind the scenes to get to know what it takes to develop a world within the listeners’ imagination.

The podcast of the entire Sherlock Holmes performance can be found online at KVSC.ORG under the podcast menu and the FeatureCast page.

The cast for the show included:

Sherlock Holmes by Jay Ramos

Dr. Watson, played by Justin Guzman

Alice Faulkner by Angela Beckman

Mrs. Hudson by Jen Schroeder

Mr. Bates & Nikola Tesla by Bruce Mancini

Larrabee by Rick Linn

Inspector Forman by Michael Becker

Craigin by Anthony Eich

Madam Bassick by Wendy Storkamp

Billie by Lori Becker

Professor James Moriarty by Jeffrey Bleam

Jane Moriarty by Jennifer Lewerenz

Foley Artist Drew Sevcik

and Director Jon Legg

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the cast and crew of GREAT Theatre and KVSC Radio’s production of Sherlock Holmes, which took to the air in front of a live studio audience this past Saturday, November 2nd at the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park.  This is the third radio drama partnership between KVSC and GREAT, and the first time where we see behind the scenes to get to know what it takes to develop a world within the listeners’ imagination.

The podcast of the entire Sherlock Holmes performance can be found online at KVSC.ORG under the podcast menu and the FeatureCast page.

The cast for the show included:

Sherlock Holmes by Jay Ramos

Dr. Watson, played by Justin Guzman

Alice Faulkner by Angela Beckman

Mrs. Hudson by Jen Schroeder

Mr. Bates & Nikola Tesla by Bruce Mancini

Larrabee by Rick Linn

Inspector Forman by Michael Becker

Craigin by Anthony Eich

Madam Bassick by Wendy Storkamp

Billie by Lori Becker

Professor James Moriarty by Jeffrey Bleam

Jane Moriarty by Jennifer Lewerenz

Foley Artist Drew Sevcik

and Director Jon Legg

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Untold Story of Edwin “Bud” Nakasone’s Experience with the US Army's Secret Language School During WWII at the Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:20

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a presentation at the Stearns History Museum by retired Army Colonel Edin “Bud” Nakasone as he recounts witnessing the attacks on Pearl Harbor as a child from his rural Hawaiian home. Nakasone also spoke about his eventual service to the United States, including time spent at Fort Snelling as part of the US Army’s Military Intelligence Service Language School.

This presentation is a part of the partnership between the Stearns History Museum and the Smithsonian Institute’s Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II and Minnesota’s Secret Language School.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a presentation at the Stearns History Museum by retired Army Colonel Edin “Bud” Nakasone as he recounts witnessing the attacks on Pearl Harbor as a child from his rural Hawaiian home.  Nakasone also spoke about his eventual service to the United States, including time spent at Fort Snelling as part of the US Army’s Military Intelligence Service Language School. 

This presentation is a part of the partnership between the Stearns History Museum and the Smithsonian Institute’s Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II and Minnesota’s Secret Language School.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Edwin “Bud” Nakasone’s Experience with the Secret Language School During WWII, THE FULL PRESENTATION at the Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 01:01:12

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a presentation at the Stearns History Museum by retired Army Colonel Edin “Bud” Nakasone as he recounts witnessing the attacks on Pearl Harbor as a child and his eventual service to the United States.

This podcast is the ENTIRETY of his presentation that includes stories about key Japanese players in the attacks of Dec. 7, 1941, as well as all of the question and answer session.

This presentation is a part of the partnership between the Stearns History Museum as they present the Smithsonian’s Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II and Minnesota’s Secret Language School.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends a presentation at the Stearns History Museum by retired Army Colonel Edin “Bud” Nakasone as he recounts witnessing the attacks on Pearl Harbor as a child and his eventual service to the United States.

This podcast is the ENTIRETY of his presentation that includes stories about key Japanese players in the attacks of Dec. 7, 1941, as well as all of the question and answer session.

This presentation is a part of the partnership between the Stearns History Museum as they present the Smithsonian’s Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II and Minnesota’s Secret Language School.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

GREAT Theatre and KVSC Radio Present: Sherlock Holmes and the Curious Case of Professor Moriarty

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:44:11

Broadcast in front of a live studio audience from the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater on Saturday, November 2, 2019, Sherlock Holmes and the Curious Case of Professor Moriarty takes the KVSC listener to the nighttime streets of 19th Century London just as the world is about to change forever.

But who will be the guiding hand of this change? A malicious shadow is tightening its grip on the future, and only Sherlock Holmes can stop it once he puts together all the clues!

The play is Jeff Carmack’s reinvigoration of Orson Welles’s own adaptation for radio of William Gillette’s enduring melodrama based on the famous stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and contains more subtle references than a Holmes’ monologue . . . can YOU find the references to “hot dish” and KVSC Trivia?

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Broadcast in front of a live studio audience from the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater on Saturday, November 2, 2019, Sherlock Holmes and the Curious Case of Professor Moriarty takes the KVSC listener to the nighttime streets of 19th Century London just as the world is about to change forever.

But who will be the guiding hand of this change? A malicious shadow is tightening its grip on the future, and only Sherlock Holmes can stop it once he puts together all the clues!

The play is Jeff Carmack’s reinvigoration of Orson Welles’s own adaptation for radio of William Gillette’s enduring melodrama based on the famous stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and contains more subtle references than a Holmes’ monologue . . . can YOU find the references to “hot dish” and KVSC Trivia?

The cast for the show included:

Sherlock Holmes by Jay Ramos

Dr. Watson, played by Justin Guzman

Alice Faulkner by Angela Beckman

Mrs. Hudson by Jen Schroeder

Mr. Bates & Nikola Tesla by Bruce Mancini

Larrabee by Rick Linn

Inspector Forman by Michael Becker

Craigin by Anthony Eich

Madam Bassick by Wendy Storkamp

Billie by Lori Becker

Professor James Moriarty by Jeffrey Bleam

Jane Moriarty by Jennifer Lewerenz

Foley Artist Drew Sevcik

and Director Jon Legg

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Untold Story of the Java Joint as a St. Cloud Music and Youth Cornerstone

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us back to the late 1990’s music scene in St. Cloud with a visit to the Java Joint.
Long before the social media connectivity of today, musical acts were promoted and booked through a different kind of system. A system that consisted of personal contact, word of mouth, and lots of hard work.
Long time KVSC’s Undercurrents host Xakk Asphodel found himself in the center of that system back in the late 90’s as the Java Joint’s primary booking agent, and his story of what happened during those whirlwind years highlights the nature and power of what an “All-ages” venue can accomplish.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us back to the late 1990’s music scene in St. Cloud with a visit to the Java Joint. 
Long before the social media connectivity of today, musical acts were promoted and booked through a different kind of system.  A system that consisted of personal contact, word of mouth, and lots of hard work. 
Long time KVSC’s Undercurrents host Xakk Asphodel found himself in the center of that system back in the late 90’s as the Java Joint’s primary booking agent, and his story of what happened during those whirlwind years highlights the nature and power of what an “All-ages” venue can accomplish.  
This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Listening Room at the Local Blend with Stephanie Cofell and Astra Seitz

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads back to the Local Blend in St. Joseph to talk live music with Manager Astra Seitz and Booking Agent and Folk Alliance Midwest Region Board Member, Stephanie Cofell.

The Local Blend, as an evolving, successful all ages music venue, is introducing a new live music concept to the area called “the Listening Room” with a show Saturday, February 1, with Mother Banjo. It’s all about a quiet audience appreciating every drop of live music as the Listening Room at the Local Blend will be bringing regional and national acts to St. Joseph every Saturday night, with bookings running already through next Thanksgiving.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads back to the Local Blend in St. Joseph to talk live music with Manager Astra Seitz and Booking Agent and Folk Alliance Midwest Region Board Member, Stephanie Cofell.
The Local Blend, as an evolving, successful all ages music venue, is introducing a new live music concept to the area called “the Listening Room” with a show Saturday, February 1, with Mother Banjo.  It’s all about a quiet audience appreciating every drop of live music as the Listening Room at the Local Blend will be bringing regional and national acts to St. Joseph every Saturday night, with bookings running already through next Thanksgiving.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Listening Room at the Local Blend with Stephanie Cofell and Astra Seitz

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads back to the Local Blend in St. Joseph to talk live music with Manager Astra Seitz and Booking Agent and Folk Alliance Midwest Region Board Member, Stephanie Cofell.

The Local Blend, as an evolving, successful all ages music venue, is introducing a new live music concept to the area called “the Listening Room” with a show Saturday, February 1, with Mother Banjo. It’s all about a quiet audience appreciating every drop of live music as the Listening Room at the Local Blend will be bringing regional and national acts to St. Joseph every Saturday night, with bookings running already through next Thanksgiving.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads back to the Local Blend in St. Joseph to talk live music with Manager Astra Seitz and Booking Agent and Folk Alliance Midwest Region Board Member, Stephanie Cofell.
The Local Blend, as an evolving, successful all ages music venue, is introducing a new live music concept to the area called “the Listening Room” with a show Saturday, February 1, with Mother Banjo.  It’s all about a quiet audience appreciating every drop of live music as the Listening Room at the Local Blend will be bringing regional and national acts to St. Joseph every Saturday night, with bookings running already through next Thanksgiving.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Distance Learning During COVID-19 with ISD742's Devon Bowker, Science Teacher, Naturalist, and Blogger

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:07

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we visit the world of online distance learning as Arts & Cultural Producer Jeff Carmack talks with ISD742 science teacher Devon Bowker.

Mr. Bowker has worked as a naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources and a park ranger for the US Army Corps of Engineers and has quite the following online with his website The Wild Life Blog.

He’s got some helpful hints and advice for all our families currently engaged in distance learning!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we visit the world of online distance learning as Arts & Cultural Producer Jeff Carmack talks with ISD742 science teacher Devon Bowker

Mr. Bowker has worked as a naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources and a park ranger for the US Army Corps of Engineers and has quite the following online with his website The Wild Life Blog.

He’s got some helpful hints and advice for all our families currently engaged in distance learning!

The Untold Story of Distance Learning as ISD742 Closes Buildings for the School Year with Lori Posch

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:57

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we hear from St. Cloud’s ISD742 about plans to maintain educating students after Governor Walz’s executive order to keep schools closed for the rest of this school year.

As Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds out from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Lori Posch, school isn’t “closed,” it’s just very, very different right now. Posch has advice for students, parents, and teachers as we move forward through the remainder of a COVID-19 influenced school calendar.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we hear from St. Cloud’s ISD742 about plans to maintain educating students after Governor Walz’s executive order to keep schools closed for the rest of this school year. 

As Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack finds out from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Lori Posch, school isn’t “closed,” it’s just very, very different right now.  Posch has advice for students, parents, and teachers as we move forward through the remainder of a COVID-19 influenced school calendar.

For more details on the variety of programs and resources affected by COVID-19 precautions, click here!

The Untold Story of SCSU's School of Social Work's Bridge to Community During the COVID-19 Outbreak

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud State University School of Social Work professor Shelia Moriarty and Intern Islam Abuhadid about how the college is trying to help its students during these strange times.

Beginning a few years ago, the School of Social Work began developing programming aimed towards helping SCSU students connect with community resources so that students who were experiencing unforeseen hardships might be able to complete their education. Today, however, that framework is providing a lifeline to college students who have now found themselves lost ithin the whirlwind of changes brought on by the COVID-19 virus and its effect upon our world.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud State University School of Social Work professor Shelia Moriarty and Intern Islam Abuhadid about how the college is trying to help its students during these strange times.

Beginning a few years ago, the School of Social Work began developing programming aimed towards helping SCSU students connect with community resources so that students who were experiencing unforeseen hardships might be able to complete their education. Today, however, that framework is providing a lifeline to college students who have now found themselves lost ithin the whirlwind of changes brought on by the COVID-19 virus and its effect upon our world.

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Arts Board at the Onset of the COVID-19 Outbreak with Heather Allen

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:39

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Central Minnesota Arts Board Program Officer Heather Allen about the arts and arts programming in the radical shift in reality that has become our daily life now with the COVID-19 virus.

From cancellations and postponements, to how to move forward and emergency grants for working artists, Minnesota’s regional arts boards are working together, just like everyone else, to provide help and hope and to provide the means for a creative way forward.

This interview was recorded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbrek just as everything was changing.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant..

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Central Minnesota Arts Board Program Officer Heather Allen about the arts and arts programming in the radical shift in reality that has become our daily life now with the COVID-19 virus. 

From cancellations and postponements, to how to move forward and emergency grants for working artists, Minnesota’s regional arts boards are working together, just like everyone else, to provide help and hope and to provide the means for a creative way forward.

This interview was recorded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbrek just as everything was changing.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre Programming at the Onset of the COVID-19 Outbreak with Denny Smith

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:55

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, just as precautions within the community concerning the COVID-19 virus are beginning to have an effect upon local arts organizations on March 18th, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith from GREAT Theatre.

Decisions were just being made about how their organization was going to cope with official cancelations and rescheduled events. You can find their constantly updated calendar here.

GREAT is also looking to the future to be able to continue providing programming to both the community in general and kids in particular. Check out their Virtual Lab for more!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, just as precautions within the community concerning the COVID-19 virus are beginning to have an effect upon local arts organizations on March 18th, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Denny Smith from GREAT Theatre

Decisions were just being made about how their organization was going to cope with official cancelations and rescheduled events.  You can find their constantly updated calendar here.

GREAT is also looking to the future to be able to continue providing programming to both the community in general and kids in particular.  Check out their Virtual Lab for more!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Myths of the Stearns History Museum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:20

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack goes to one of the best sources around for Untold Stories, the Stearns History Museum where myths go to be debunked!

From an upcoming USO themed evening of music and dance as part of the honoring of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II to a deep understanding and study of the genealogical history of the area, Amy Degerstrom from the Stearns History Museum comes into the studio to discuss these and other upcoming programs at the museum, including more than a few myths that are in need of dispelling!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack goes to one of the best sources around for Untold Stories, the Stearns History Museum where myths go to be debunked! 

From an upcoming USO themed evening of music and dance as part of the honoring of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II to a deep understanding and study of the genealogical history of the area, Amy Degerstrom from the Stearns History Museum comes into the studio to discuss these and other upcoming programs at the museum, including more than a few myths that are in need of dispelling!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Hip Hop Honors English at St. Cloud State University

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:04

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with three freshmen at St. Cloud State University about an innovative honors course they’ve taken at the beginning of their collegiate careers.

The class is Mike Dando’s Honors English 160 and teaches the history, form, and function of hip-hop. It’s not just about music, but also the culture and the evolution of America itself. The final exam for Honors English 160 was an open to the public performance on December 16, 2019. of the knowledge that had been dropped all semester long.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with three freshmen at St. Cloud State University about an innovative honors course they’ve taken at the beginning of their collegiate careers. 

The class is Mike Dando’s Honors English 160 and teaches the history, form, and function of hip-hop.  It’s not just about music, but also the culture and the evolution of America itself.  The final exam for Honors English 160 was an open to the public performance on December 16, 2019. of the knowledge that had been dropped all semester long.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud's Rotaract and Momentum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mike Sowada and Kimberly Van Dusen from the St. Cloud Rotaract Club. As a youthful offshoot of Rotary Club, Rotaract is an organization focusing on direct action within the community, and occationally hosts events called Momentum.

Momentum is free with food provided and includes a panel discussion with some of the young leaders of our area. At the Momentum event in October of 2019, speakers included Ryan Cross from BCI Construction; Eunice Adjel-Bosompen from Jugaad Leadership; Ryan Daniel, CEO of Metro Bus; Lynn-Briggette Paradis Boerger, President of Colorful Concepts; and Ryan Schepp, magician, artist, and business owner of Cream City Tattoo.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Kvsc_fm_small In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mike Sowada and Kimberly Van Dusen from the St. Cloud Rotaract Club. As a youthful offshoot of Rotary Club, Rotaract is an organization focusing on direct action within the community, and occationally hosts events called Momentum. Momentum is free with food provided and includes a panel discussion with some of the young leaders of our area. At the Momentum event in October of 2019, speakers included Ryan Cross from BCI Construction; Eunice Adjel-Bosompen from Jugaad Leadership; Ryan Daniel, CEO of Metro Bus; Lynn-Briggette Paradis Boerger, President of Colorful Concepts; and Ryan Schepp, magician, artist, and business owner of Cream City Tattoo. This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Radiant Vermin as Produced by the SCSU Theater Department

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

Radiant Vermin is magical realism allegory that tackles the concepts and misconceptions of homelessness in a way that only theater is able. In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with SCSU Theater Professor Carol Cooley and members of the cast and crew from Radiant Vermin, which took the stage in October of 2019.

Joining the discussion is Maddy Zinken, Community Engagement Coordinator for Pathways4Youth, a local homelessness organization that focuses upon the 100 plus homeless youth within our community.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Radiant Vermin is magical realism allegory that tackles the concepts and misconceptions of homelessness in a way that only theater is able.  In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with SCSU Theater Professor Carol Cooley and members of the cast and crew from Radiant Vermin, which took the stage in October of 2019. 

Joining the discussion is Maddy Zinken, Community Engagement Coordinator for Pathways4Youth, a local homelessness organization that focuses upon the 100 plus homeless youth within our community.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Independent Lifestyles, Inc. During the COVID-19 Outbreak with Executive Director Cara Ruff

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:41

Independent Lifestyles is an organization that provides numerous programs and services to anyone with a disability within an 11 county area, and they are continuing to provide services and advocacy as best they can throughout our current struggles.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we get another look at how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting lives within our community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Lori Olmscheid, Shawn Reagan, and Executive Director Cara Ruff of Independent Lifestyles Incorporated out of Sauk Rapids.

You’ll hear today about the ways that they’re helping as well as plans to continue providing access to Camp Bliss; plus, you can find out what you can do to make a difference through volunteering. Or, you can take the old fashioned route and give them a call at 320-529-9000.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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Independent Lifestyles is an organization that provides numerous programs and services to anyone with a disability within an 11 county area, and they are continuing to provide services and advocacy as best they can throughout our current struggles. 

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we get another look at how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting lives within our community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Lori Olmscheid, Shawn Reagan, and Executive Director Cara Ruff of Independent Lifestyles Incorporated out of Sauk Rapids. 

You’ll hear today about the ways that they’re helping as well as plans to continue providing access to Camp Bliss; plus, you can find out what you can do to make a difference through volunteering. Or, you can take the old fashioned route and give them a call at 320-529-9000.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Food Security and the SCSU Community Garden with Tracy Ore

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:25

It's finally gardening time in Minnesota, and this year that "hobby" might take on a little more meaning, especially when it comes to community gardens. In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Professor Tracy Ore about food security in the time of COVID-19 as well as the community garden at St. Cloud State, now in its 16th year.With precautions in place concerning the COVID virus, the garden will still be open for those who wish to participate.

Up to date scheduling information can be found on their Facebook page.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

97050906_10104250665903811_6639805064913354752_n_small It's finally gardening time in Minnesota, and this year that "hobby" might take on a little more meaning, especially when it comes to community gardens.  In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Professor Tracy Ore about food security in the time of COVID-19 as well as the community garden at St. Cloud State, now in its 16th year.With precautions in place concerning the COVID virus, the garden will still be open for those who wish to participate.

Up to date scheduling information can be found on their Facebook page.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.


The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum's Recording Stories Project with Carie Essig

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:53

You could be a part of the story that goes down in history as the Stearns History Museum is asking for your videos, photos, and other items that point to what daily life is like in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig about the role the museum plays during this time of true living history and how their programming is evolving with nearly every passing day.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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You could be a part of the story that goes down in history as the Stearns History Museum is asking for your videos, photos, and other items that point to what daily life is like in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig about the role the museum plays during this time of true living history and how their programming is evolving with nearly every passing day.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Racial Experience in the Wake of the Death of George Floyd with Shonda Craft, Dean of the SCSU School of Health and Human Services (Radio Edit)

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 31:37

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Dean of the School of Health and Human Services, Shonda Craft about the impact of the death of George Floyd upon the variety of different communities that have been affected.

As this is certainly a time for reflection and conversation, those reflections and conversations can be difficult . . . even when the experience is desired and agreed upon. With the challenge of civil unrest, at times the conversation can even get sidetracked. However, the conversation must continue.

This podcast is the aired version which needed to be edited for time. We at KVSC felt that everything needed to be included because this is such an important conversation to be having at this very important time in our history, so for the full interview including the extra 12 minutes, please see the full description for a link.

For your chance to help out folks in the Twin Cities in any way you feel you can, the Star Tribune has compiled a list.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Dean of the School of Health and Human Services, Shonda Craft about the impact of the death of George Floyd upon the variety of different communities that have been affected.

As this is certainly a time for reflection and conversation, those reflections and conversations can be difficult . . . even when the experience is desired and agreed upon. With the challenge of civil unrest, at times the conversation can even get sidetracked. However, the conversation must continue.

This podcast is the aired version which needed to be edited for time.   We at KVSC felt that everything needed to be included because this is such an important conversation to be having at this very important time in our history, so for the full interview including the extra 12 minutes, please click here..

For your chance to help out folks in the Twin Cities in any way you feel you can, the Star Tribune has compiled a list.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Racial Experience in the Wake of the Death of George Floyd with Shonda Craft, Dean of the SCSU School of Health and Human Services (Full Interview)

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 40:51

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Dean of the School of Health and Human Services, Shonda Craft about the impact of the death of George Floyd upon the variety of different communities that have been affected.

As this is certainly a time for reflection and conversation, those reflections and conversations can be difficult . . . even when the experience is desired and agreed upon. With the challenge of civil unrest, at times the conversation can even get sidetracked. However, the conversation must continue.

This podcast includes the entire interview. As the aired version needed to be edited for time, we at KVSC felt that everything needed to be included because this is such an important conversation to be having at this very important time in our history.

For your chance to help out folks in the Twin Cities in any way you feel you can, the Star Tribune has compiled a list.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Dean of the School of Health and Human Services, Shonda Craft about the impact of the death of George Floyd upon the variety of different communities that have been affected.

As this is certainly a time for reflection and conversation, those reflections and conversations can be difficult . . . even when the experience is desired and agreed upon. With the challenge of civil unrest, at times the conversation can even get sidetracked. However, the conversation must continue.

This podcast includes the entire interview. As the aired version needed to be edited for time, we at KVSC felt that everything needed to be included because this is such an important conversation to be having at this very important time in our history.

For your chance to help out folks in the Twin Cities in any way you feel you can, the Star Tribune has compiled a list.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud's First Art Cruise in Response to the Cancellation of this Year's Art Crawls due to COVID-19

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets in his car and drives around St. Cloud exploring an innovative solution to the canceled Art Crawls that would normally be taking place downtown during the warmer months had it not been for COVID.

Organized by the artist known as The Silent Kah, this past Saturday's Art Cruise was the first in a series where participating artists of all abilities and media simply set up their art in their yard, and then you come to it! The next Art Cruises will be held on Saturdays July 11 and August 15.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Img_3408_small In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack gets in his car and drives around St. Cloud exploring an innovative solution to the canceled Art Crawls that would normally be taking place downtown during the warmer months had it not been for COVID. 

Organized by the artist known as The Silent Kah, this past Saturday's Art Cruise was the first in a series where participating artists of all abilities and media simply set up their art in their yard, and then you come to it!  The next Art Cruises will be held on Saturdays July 11 and August 15.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of Tuscaloosa the Movie with Executive Director Erik Helgeson

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the movies with a very unlikely journey. KVSC alum Erik Helgeson was Executive Producer on the team that created the movie Tuscaloosa, an independent film shot entirely in Minnesota with a mostly Minnesotan cast and crew including a cameo by wrestler Baron “The Claw” von Raschke.

Tuscaloosa was set to premier in Beverly Hills on Friday, March 13, 2020, just as the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic was being realized, and suddenly Helgeson found himself in a situation where the entire country was shutting down around him as he journeyed back to Minnesota from California.

Jeff and Erik talk about that journey as well as the movie itself, which is strangely poignant following the death of George Floyd, plus the future of the film industry in the age of COVID.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Tuscaloosaposter-2_small In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the movies with a very unlikely journey.  KVSC alum Erik Helgeson was Executive Producer on the team that created the movie Tuscaloosa, an independent film shot entirely in Minnesota with a mostly Minnesotan cast and crew including a cameo by wrestler Baron “The Claw” von Raschke.

Tuscaloosa was set to premier in Beverly Hills on Friday, March 13, 2020, just as the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic was being realized, and suddenly Helgeson found himself in a situation where the entire country was shutting down around him as he journeyed back to Minnesota from California. 

Jeff and Erik talk about that journey as well as the movie itself, which is strangely poignant following the death of George Floyd, plus the future of the film industry in the age of COVID.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Untold Story of the Public Sharing Their Stories on Juneteenth at St. Cloud's Promise Neighborhood

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In a this Juneteenth edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attended the June 19th observance of Juneteenth at Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud.

With the original celebration canceled due to COVID concerns, Promise Neighborhood decided to hold a socially distanced public forum following the recent unrest due to protests over the killing of George Floyd spilling over into the St. Cloud area. Community members were asked to try to come up with answers to two questions, what does St. Cloud need for unity and what is a thing we can DO in St. Cloud to make that happen.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

Promise_juneteenth_2020-1-scaled_small In a this Juneteenth edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attended the June 19th observance of Juneteenth at Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud. 

With the original celebration canceled due to COVID concerns, Promise Neighborhood decided to hold a socially distanced public forum following the recent unrest due to protests over the killing of George Floyd spilling over into the St. Cloud area.  Community members were asked to try to come up with answers to two questions, what does St. Cloud need for unity and what is a thing we can DO in St. Cloud to make that happen. 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Untold Story of Promise Neighborhood on Juneteenth, the FULL Public Forum

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 01:10:53

In a this Juneteenth edition of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attended the June 19th observance of Juneteenth at Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud, and this Podcast contains the ENTIRE PUBLIC FORUM as it unfolded.

With the original celebration canceled due to COVID concerns, Promise Neighborhood decided to hold a socially distanced public forum following the recent unrest due to protests over the killing of George Floyd spilling over into the St. Cloud area. Community members were asked to try to come up with answers to two questions, what does St. Cloud need for unity and what is a thing we can DO in St. Cloud to make that happen.

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

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With the original celebration canceled due to COVID concerns, Promise Neighborhood decided to hold a socially distanced public forum following the recent unrest due to protests over the killing of George Floyd spilling over into the St. Cloud area.  Community members were asked to try to come up with answers to two questions, what does St. Cloud need for unity and what is a thing we can DO in St. Cloud to make that happen. 

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Untold Story of an Artist Surviving During COVID with Heidi Jeub

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:54

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a look at the life of an artist during the time of COVID-19.

Heidi Jeub is an artist and teacher who relied upon a variety of freelance work to make a living and whose entire world was flipped upside down due to the pandemic. We start with an interview from the beginning of April when we were all just beginning to realize the gravity of the situation and then end out in Holdingford on the Wobegon Trial at a new artistic, community endeavor which is just about to open to the public called Art in Motion where Heidi has found a role as artistic consultant.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes a look at the life of an artist during the time of COVID-19. 

Heidi Jeub is an artist and teacher who relied upon a variety of freelance work to make a living and whose entire world was flipped upside down due to the pandemic.  We start with an interview from the beginning of April when we were all just beginning to realize the gravity of the situation and then end out in Holdingford on the Wobegon Trial at a new artistic, community endeavor which is just about to open to the public called Art in Motion where Heidi has found a role as artistic consultant. 

The FULL UNEDITED Untold Story of Tuscaloosa the Movie with Executive Producer Erik Helgeson

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 01:14:22

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the movies with a very unlikely journey. KVSC alum Erik Helgeson was Executive Producer on the team that created the movie Tuscaloosa, an independent film shot entirely in Minnesota with a mostly Minnesotan cast and crew including a cameo by wrestler Baron “The Claw” von Raschke.

Tuscaloosa was set to premier in Beverly Hills on Friday, March 13, 2020, just as the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic was being realized, and suddenly Helgeson found himself in a situation where the entire country was shutting down around him as he journeyed back to Minnesota from California.

In this full, unedited interview Jeff and Erik talk about that journey as well as the movie itself, which is strangely poignant following the death of George Floyd, plus the future of the film industry in the age of COVID. This version contains so many behind the scenes moments about film making, as well as general observations about the future of film, that the entire conversation merited podcasting. It's a long chat, so enjoy!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

Tuscaloosaposter-2_small In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to the movies with a very unlikely journey.  KVSC alum Erik Helgeson was Executive Producer on the team that created the movie Tuscaloosa, an independent film shot entirely in Minnesota with a mostly Minnesotan cast and crew including a cameo by wrestler Baron “The Claw” von Raschke.

Tuscaloosa was set to premier in Beverly Hills on Friday, March 13, 2020, just as the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic was being realized, and suddenly Helgeson found himself in a situation where the entire country was shutting down around him as he journeyed back to Minnesota from California. 

In this full, unedited interview Jeff and Erik talk about that journey as well as the movie itself, which is strangely poignant following the death of George Floyd, plus the future of the film industry in the age of COVID.  This version contains so many behind the scenes moments about film making, as well as general observations about the future of film, that the entire conversation merited podcasting.  It's a long chat, so enjoy!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 8 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Dave Cofell

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:45:12

Marking the beginning of our 8th season, the Granite City Radio Theater broadcasted live from the newly remodeled Pioneer Place on 5th Theater in St. Cloud on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, with a flourish and a flash (didn’t know there could be “flashing” on the radio?)

This time, our special musical guest was Dave Cofell, a seasoned touring musician whose roots remain here in central Minnesota.

And then, of course, there’s the infinite SuccessCo products we continue to pitch as well as a surprise twist on Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge. Plus, Shades Brigade takes on a holy ghost out at St. Johns!

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Marking the beginning of our 8th season, the Granite City Radio Theater broadcasted live from the newly remodeled Pioneer Place on 5th Theater in St. Cloud on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, with a flourish and a flash (didn’t know there could be “flashing” on the radio?)

This time, our special musical guest was Dave Cofell, a seasoned touring musician whose roots remain here in central Minnesota.

And then, of course, there’s the infinite SuccessCo products we continue to pitch as well as a surprise twist on Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge. Plus, Shades Brigade takes on a holy ghost out at St. Johns!

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 8 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guest Prudence Johnson

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:45:22

KVSC’s Granite City Radio Theater continued its holiday tradition of warming the radio listening hearts of central Minnesota on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, with a plethora of programming only found within the bounds of our radio waves!

Prudence John was our special musical guest with backing from our ever flexible house band, Collective Unconscious!

The Shades’ Brigade crew wound up with Christmas miracles in their stockings!

The secret to the success of SuccessCO in their rise to rival all other companies on earth was finally revealed!

Dan Barth’s Holiday Trivia Challenge featuring Prudence Johnson, SCSU Music Professor Terry Vermillion, and KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen brought the knowledge!

Wild Scholastica documentarialized the phenomenon known as “The Snow Day!”

And of course, the Honorable Mayor demonstrated just exactly why St. Cloud is the Most Livable City on the Planet!

Plus . . . the Podcast Special: Intermission!

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KVSC’s Granite City Radio Theater continued its holiday tradition of warming the radio listening hearts of central Minnesota on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, with a plethora of programming only found within the bounds of our radio waves!

Prudence John was our special musical guest with backing from our ever flexible house band, Collective Unconscious!

The Shades’ Brigade crew wound up with Christmas miracles in their stockings!

The secret to the success of SuccessCO in their rise to rival all other companies on earth was finally revealed!

Dan Barth’s Holiday Trivia Challenge featuring Prudence Johnson, SCSU Music Professor Terry Vermillion, and KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen brought the knowledge!

Wild Scholastica documentarialized the phenomenon known as “The Snow Day!”

And of course, the Honorable Mayor demonstrated just exactly why St. Cloud is the Most Livable City on the Planet!

Plus . . . the Podcast Special: Intermission!

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 8 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Debbie Duncan

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:08:26

And here we are, the Granite City Radio Theater on March 11, 2020.

It’s a time right before all the social distancing protocols surrounding the COVID-19 virus became a serious reality, and one last chance for us all to get together to share some laughs as the news changed hourly for the worse.

So, of course we poked fun at it as host Jay Terry unveiled The Corona Polka!

Jay also visited the Stearns History Museum for a mythological tour.

Also along for the ride was the Shade’s Brigade crew as Jack Shade may have finally met his match!

Special Musical Guest Debbie Duncan and house band Collective Unconscious dove deep into a legacy of jazz only achievable by her kind of legend!

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was about as challenging as finding toilet paper in today’s world.

Wild Scholastica wonders about the college crowd.

And, of course, the Honorable Mayor provides honorable insight about recent events.

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING OUR FINAL SHOW OF THE SEASON! Seriously, though, we’re not sure what we will do, or when, but something’s coming! It’s RADIO THEATER which means we really don’t NEED an audience . . . although we really LOVE the audience! Without them, who’s gonna play the Kazoo?

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

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And here we are, the Granite City Radio Theater on March 11, 2020.

It’s a time right before all the social distancing protocols surrounding the COVID-19 virus became a serious reality, and one last chance for us all to get together to share some laughs as the news changed hourly for the worse.

So, of course we poked fun at it as host Jay Terry unveiled The Corona Polka!

Jay also visited the Stearns History Museum for a mythological tour.

Also along for the ride was the Shade’s Brigade crew as Jack Shade may have finally met his match!

 

Special Musical Guest Debbie Duncan and house band Collective Unconscious dove deep into a legacy of jazz only achievable by her kind of legend!

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was about as challenging as finding toilet paper in today’s world.

Wild Scholastica wonders about the college crowd.

And, of course, the Honorable Mayor provides honorable insight about recent events.

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING OUR FINAL SHOW OF THE SEASON! Seriously, though, we’re not sure what we will do, or when, but something’s coming! It’s RADIO THEATER which means we really don’t NEED an audience . . . although we really LOVE the audience! Without them, who’s gonna play the Kazoo?

 

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 8 Episode 4 Season Finale Held a Little Late Due to COVID with Special Musical Guest Michael Shynes

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 02:03:31

So, yeah . . . the COVID thing! Our original season finale was supposed to air back in early May, but as you well know, that just didn’t happen. We’re smart enough to know when silly isn’t safe, dontcha know!

Still, we had one more show to produce for the season, and we wanted to do it as safely as possible while still giving central Minnesota the best quality comedy, drama, and music that we could.

And we did it.

This is by far the most unique and yet highest quality Granite City Radio Theater to ever be produced during our 8 year run. It’s got all the stuff you’d expect, but yet, it’s all different. Everything is different!

Big thanks to guest musician Michael Shynes joining Collective Unconscious!

Another big thanks to the Shades Brigade crew and Eric Webster for delivering something amazing by using the most interesting production methods available.

And another big thanks to everyone who laughed . . . because while it’s tough to laugh right now, it’s even tougher to write something that will make the laugh happen. If you don’t know what this means, just give it a listen . . .;)

But the biggest thanks, neigh, the ultimate thanks, goes out to Jim Gray, Alex Hartman, and the multitudes of technical magic spells they cast in order to broadcast a performance with this level of audio quality. Seriously, give a listen, and please know that Jay Terry does NOT sound anywhere near as good in real life.

See ya next season!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

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So, yeah . . . the COVID thing! Our original season finale was supposed to air back in early May, but as you well know, that just didn’t happen. We’re smart enough to know when silly isn’t safe, dontcha know!

Still, we had one more show to produce for the season, and we wanted to do it as safely as possible while still giving central Minnesota the best quality comedy, drama, and music that we could.

And we did it.

This is by far the most unique and yet highest quality Granite City Radio Theater to ever be produced during our 8 year run. It’s got all the stuff you’d expect, but yet, it’s all different. Everything is different!

Big thanks to guest musician Michael Shynes joining Collective Unconscious!

Another big thanks to the Shades Brigade crew and Eric Webster for delivering something amazing by using the most interesting production methods available.

And another big thanks to everyone who laughed . . . because while it’s tough to laugh right now, it’s even tougher to write something that will make the laugh happen. If you don’t know what this means, just give it a listen . . .;)

But the biggest thanks, neigh, the ultimate thanks, goes out to Jim Gray, Alex Hartman, and the multitudes of technical magic spells they cast in order to broadcast a performance with this level of audio quality. Seriously, give a listen, and please know that Jay Terry does NOT sound anywhere near as good in real life.

See ya next season!

This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant!

 

The Untold Story of Ian Alexy's Making It Shine Documentary

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

Ian Alexy makes up half of the Minnesota musical group Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank along with his brother Teague, and since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he’s had a little time on his hands.

Luckily, over the past couple decades of performing, he’s collected quite a bit of video footage of his performances, and he’s now compiling that footage into a documentary called Making It Shine.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ian about the documentary, which shares its name with his new album, as it relates to our current situation and the concerns that we all share during a possible resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

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Ian Alexy makes up half of the Minnesota musical group Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank along with his brother Teague, and since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he’s had a little time on his hands. 

Luckily, over the past couple decades of performing, he’s collected quite a bit of video footage of his performances, and he’s now compiling that footage into a documentary called Making It Shine

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Ian about the documentary, which shares its name with his new album, as it relates to our current situation and the concerns that we all share during a possible resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

The Untold Story of the Homefront Resource Center

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:35

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Maureen Gaedy from the Homefront Resource Center.
A volunteer driven organization, Homefront provides veterans with numerous avenues to both receive and provide help as they transition back into civilian life. They have also just announced six different recognition awards for individual veterans and organizations that have made a profound difference in the community.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Maureen Gaedy from the Homefront Resource Center
A volunteer driven organization, Homefront provides veterans with numerous avenues to both receive and provide help as they transition back into civilian life.  They have also just announced six different recognition awards for individual veterans and organizations that have made a profound difference in the community.

The Untold Story of the Jump In Resource Fair at Promise Neighborhood

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:09

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads over to the Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud once again for the “Jump In” resource fair that happened just recently.

With a myriad of community organizations setting up shop for an afternoon of outreach, this socially distanced, family friendly event promoted opportunities for engagement, health, and fun. Participating organizations included the Tri County Action Program, the League of Women Voters, Too Much Talent, the Ann Bancroft Foundation, the Great River Children's Museum, Heidi Jeub, CentraCare, the Planters NUTmobile, and much more!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads over to the Promise Neighborhood in St. Cloud once again for the “Jump In” resource fair that happened just recently. 

With a myriad of community organizations setting up shop for an afternoon of outreach, this socially distanced, family friendly event promoted opportunities for engagement, health, and fun.  Participating organizations included the Tri County Action Program, the League of Women Voters, Too Much Talent, the Ann Bancroft Foundation, the Great River Children's Museum, Heidi Jeub, CentraCare, the Planters NUTmobile, and much more!     

The Untold Story of the History of Fascism in Minnesota as an Art Exhibit by Brooks Turner

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

Would we know actual Fascism if we saw it? Unfortunately, the answer to that question appears to be “not until it is too late.”

Created from actual Minnesota Historical Society documents, Brooks Turner’s work, the “Uncanny Familiarities of Scenes and People,” shows the way that everyday people can be manipulated into dehumanizing their neighbors and supporting ideas that they might not have ever believed they’d entertain.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Brooks Turner about his art installment as well as his artist talk at SCSU’s Kiehle Gallery on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 3:30 pm with both limited in-person experience and a free Zoom link.

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Would we know actual Fascism if we saw it?  Unfortunately, the answer to that question appears to be “not until it is too late.” 

Created from actual Minnesota Historical Society documents, Brooks Turner's work, the “Uncanny Familiarities of Scenes and People,” shows the way that everyday people can be manipulated into dehumanizing their neighbors and supporting ideas that they might not have ever believed they’d entertain.    

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Brooks Turner about his art installment as well as his artist talk at SCSU’s Kiehle Gallery on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 3:30 pm with both limited in-person experience and a free Zoom link.

The Untold Story of the ABILITY International Event Hosted by SCSU's Rehabilitation Counseling Program

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Amy Knopf and Graduate Assistant Kaitlyn Wall from SCSU’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program.

This past July marked the 30th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and in honor of this shift in our social and legal environment, Wall and other Rehabilitation Counseling students hosted a 30 day “Ability” virtual event that highlighted different themes and featured international speakers including former Iowa Senator Tom Harken, who authored the ADA, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Amy Knopf and Graduate Assistant Kaitlyn Wall from SCSU’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program

This past July marked the 30th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and in honor of this shift in our social and legal environment, Wall and other Rehabilitation Counseling students hosted a 30 day “Ability” virtual event that highlighted different themes and featured international speakers including former Iowa Senator Tom Harken, who authored the ADA, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

The Untold Story of THE COVID ZONE, a St. Cloud Collaborative Movie Making Experience

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:48

In todays’ Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack ventures in to “The COVID ZONE!”

No, The COVID ZONE isn’t another layer of Center for Disease Control precaution nor is it a pack of mask-less, college-aged partiers. In reality, it’s a new grassroots film production collective that is drawing its members from St. Cloud’s creative theater community, which has been forcibly idled since March. With an obvious homage to The Twilight Zone, the next short film premiers Friday, September 11, 2020 and is called “Interstellar Dilemma” with links to a Zoom premier party to be found on Facebook by searching for . . . and stepping into . . . “The COVID ZONE!”

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In todays’ Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack ventures in to “The COVID ZONE!

No, The COVID ZONE isn’t another layer of Center for Disease Control precaution nor is it a pack of mask-less, college-aged partiers.  In reality, it’s a new grassroots film production collective that is drawing its members from St. Cloud’s creative theater community, which has been forcibly idled since March.  With an obvious homage to The Twilight Zone, the next short film premiers Friday, September 11, 2020 and is called “Interstellar Dilemma” with links to a Zoom premier party to be found on Facebook by searching for . . . and stepping into . . . “The COVID ZONE!”   

The Untold Story of SCSU's LGBT Resource Center and Their 20th Anniversary with Seth Kaempfer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:51

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Seth Kaempfer from SCSU’s LGBT Resource Center as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary on campus. With National Coming Out Day occurring just recently, the LGBT Resource Center provides guidance and support for members of the LGBT community in any way that they need as folks make the journey to accept themselves as who they are, but it doesn’t just stop with the LGBT community as we move into a future of defending the rights of Americans, all Americans. And that is where things start to get interesting!

There will be a socially distanced Open Mic celebrating the coming out process on Thursday, October 29, beginning at 5:30 in the Atwood Quarry with a virtual option.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Seth Kaempfer from SCSU’s LGBT Resource Center as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary on campus.  With National Coming Out Day occurring just recently, the LGBT Resource Center provides guidance and support for members of the LGBT community in any way that they need as folks make the journey to accept themselves as who they are, but it doesn’t just stop with the LGBT community as we move into a future of defending the rights of Americans, all Americans.  And that is where things start to get interesting!

There will be a socially distanced Open Mic celebrating the coming out process on Thursday, October 29, beginning at 5:30 in the Atwood Quarry with a virtual option.

The Untold Story of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's $100 Million COVID Housing Assistance Program with Commissioner Jennifer Ho

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho about a $100 million program that is finally bringing us some good news in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning just last week with availability up through the end of the year, the COVID-19 Housing Assistance program is designed to help prevent evictions and maintain housing stability for those who have been financially affected by the pandemic. Partnering with the United Way’s Call 211 system, the MHFA has already helped over 10,000 Minnesota households, and they are looking to help YOU too!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho about a $100 million program that is finally bringing us some good news in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Beginning just last week with availability up through the end of the year, the COVID-19 Housing Assistance program is designed to help prevent evictions and maintain housing stability for those who have been financially affected by the pandemic.  Partnering with the United Way’s Call 211 system, the MHFA has already helped over 10,000 Minnesota households, and they are looking to help YOU too!

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:52

With the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying restrictions not going anywhere any time soon, local non-profit organizations are doing their best to adapt and evolve, and one particular organization has found a deeper connection with its mission as this process continues. This organization would be the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Executive Director Caryl Turnow and KVSC Alumna Chrissy Gaetke from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation about the new direction their work has taken. While the Foundation has had a good response to the virus, they now look to the recovery process with upcoming chances for community members to “Get on the Bus” for virtual tours of the organizations that the Community Foundation is helping as well as a series of webinars designed to enhance actions within our communities.

The next chance to “Get on the Bus” will be this Monday, November 16 with a virtual tour of the new Tri-County Humane Society building.

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With the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying restrictions not going anywhere any time soon, local non-profit organizations are doing their best to adapt and evolve, and one particular organization has found a deeper connection with its mission as this process continues.  This organization would be the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Executive Director Caryl Turnow and KVSC Alumna Chrissy Gaetke from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation about the new direction their work has taken.  While the Foundation has had a good response to the virus, they now look to the recovery process with upcoming chances for community members to “Get on the Bus” for virtual tours of the organizations that the Community Foundation is helping as well as a series of webinars designed to enhance actions within our communities.

The next chance to “Get on the Bus” will be this Monday, November 16 with a virtual tour of the new Tri-County Humane Society building. 

The Untold Story of The Studio: A Creative Collaborative Space with Lucille Guinta-Bates

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:57

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads into downtown St. Cloud to visit a business that has evolved during the COVID pandemic in order to continue serving a need in our community that is becoming more and more apparent.

The Studio: A Creative Collaborative Space, formerly known as Studio Jeff, sits on the corner of St. Germain Street and 7th Avenue and provides a safe, socially distanced space for creatives to practice and produce their craft. New owner Lucille Guinta-Bates and Jeff discuss the importance of having a creative practice during this upcoming winter and talk a little bit about The Studio’s upcoming virtual open house on December 18.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack heads into downtown St. Cloud to visit a business that has evolved during the COVID pandemic in order to continue serving a need in our community that is becoming more and more apparent. 

The Studio: A Creative Collaborative Space, formerly known as Studio Jeff, sits on the corner of St. Germain Street and 7th Avenue and provides a safe, socially distanced space for creatives to practice and produce their craft.  New owner Lucille Guinta-Bates and Jeff discuss the importance of having a creative practice during this upcoming winter and talk a little bit about The Studio’s upcoming virtual open house on December 18.

The Untold Story of Tanner Claus and Pathways4Youth

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer brings us a timely holiday story about how making a difference in the lives of some folks who need it the most can have a great impact within the community as a whole.

Local businessman Tanner Neubauer has partnered with Pathways4Youth to create “Tanner Claus,” a program which is gathering personalized gifts for a variety of youth that are experiencing homelessness and currently struggling to break that cycle by working with Pathways4Youth. There are currently over 100 youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are experiencing homelessness in the St. Cloud area.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer brings us a timely holiday story about how making a difference in the lives of some folks who need it the most can have a great impact within the community as a whole.  

Local businessman Tanner Neubauer has partnered with Pathways4Youth to create “Tanner Claus,” a program which is gathering personalized gifts for a variety of youth that are experiencing homelessness and currently struggling to break that cycle by working with Pathways4Youth.  There are currently over 100 youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are experiencing homelessness in the St. Cloud area, and for more information on how you can help, please visit www.pathways4youthmn.org

 

 

 

 

 

The Untold Story of Operation Baby New Year 2020 as They Approach One Million Donated Diapers

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:41

In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack checks back in with a new tradition in St. Cloud as they approach an unbelievable milestone.

Operation Baby New Year is now in its fifth year of gathering diapers for families in need within our community, and according to organizer Justin Michael, this year holds something special. By reaching this year’s goal of 160,000 diapers, which they are very, very close to, they will surpass a total of one million diapers donated over the course of their existence. All they need to do this in the last few days of the drive is just a little bit of help.

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In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack checks back in with a new tradition in St. Cloud as they approach an unbelievable milestone. 

Operation Baby New Year is now in its fifth year of gathering diapers for families in need within our community, and according to organizer Justin Michael, this year holds something special.  By reaching this year’s goal of 160,000 diapers, which they are very, very close to, they will surpass a total of one million diapers donated over the course of their existence.   All they need to do this in the last few days of the drive is just a little bit of help.

 

The Untold Story of the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Formally Known as the MLK Breakfast

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:54

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Desiree Clark and Xakk Asphodel about this weekend’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration.
Formerly known as the MLK Breakfast, this enormous community gathering began in 2014 at SCSU and has grown steadily over the past few years to the point where last year’s breakfast saw more than 1,600 attendees at the River’s Edge Convention Center. In the age of COVID, however, the organizers needed to evolve the event in order for it to continue to exist. This year’s plan includes a series of online events focused on community involvement and action taking place over this weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Desiree Clark and Xakk Asphodel about this weekend’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Formerly known as the MLK Breakfast, this enormous community gathering began in 2014 at SCSU and has grown steadily over the past few years to the point where last year’s breakfast saw more than 1,600 attendees at the River’s Edge Convention Center.  In the age of COVID, however, the organizers needed to evolve the event in order for it to continue to exist.  This year’s plan includes a series of online events focused on community involvement and action taking place over this weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

 

The Untold Story of the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we start off Black History Month with an innovative partnership that has come together around the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. Joining Arts & Culture Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack are representatives from three of the partner programs working with the Museum and Gallery, Caitlin Carlson, Program Curator from the Stearns History Museum; Mary Warner, Executive Director, and Ann Marie Johnson, Preservationist, from the Morrison County Historical Society; and Karah Hawkinson, Program Coordinator for the Sherburne History Center.

Along with the Benton County Historical Society, Sourcewell, and Rethos, the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery has their first online event on Saturday, February 6th at 11:00AM with the co-founders of the museum. Programs over the next two Saturdays after that include a discussion about the role of the arts and artists in social justice movements and then a talk about memorializing the art that occurred on the plywood boarding used all over Minnesota to protect businesses during the aftermath of the George Floyd murder.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we start off Black History Month with an innovative partnership that has come together around the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery.  Joining Arts & Culture Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack are representatives from three of the partner programs working with the Museum and Gallery, Caitlin Carlson, Program Curator from the Stearns History MuseumMary Warner, Executive Director, and Ann Marie Johnson, Preservationist, from the Morrison County Historical Society; and Karah Hawkinson, Program Coordinator for the Sherburne History Center


Along with the Benton County Historical Society, Sourcewell, and Rethos, the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery has their first online event on Saturday, February 6th at 11:00AM with the co-founders of the museum.  Programs over the next two Saturdays after that include a discussion about the role of the arts and artists in social justice movements and then a talk about memorializing the art that occurred on the plywood boarding used all over Minnesota to protect businesses during the aftermath of the George Floyd murder.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 9 Episode 1 with Musical Guest Jeff Engholm

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:54:57

From the eerie darkness of the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater in a still mostly closed up downtown St. Cloud, it’s Season 9 of the Granite City Radio Theater!

Even without a live studio audience, the show not only went on, but it went off!

Collective Unconscious’s very own Jeff Engholm was our musical guest as he premiered brand new music off his upcoming solo album Little Big Things.

Shade’s Brigade got even shadier as enemies gathered from all sides at Jack Shade’s favorite St. Cloud “days of yore/noire” haunt, Frenchie’s.

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge truly challenged the visibly shaken band.

And comedically speaking, homes were paraded, channels were flipped, mounds were mounted, the anthropological background of junior hockey was examined, zoom got way too personal, and the Honorable Mayor showed a senior moment by forgetting all about Ole & Lena vs Santa Claus.

Please join us for our next Granite City Radio Theater of the season on Wednesday, April 28 with special musical guest Davina Sowers from Davina & The Vagabonds!

More information to come on whether or not there will be a live studio audience. We have no clue right now, so . . . mask up and get yer vaccine and we’ll see!

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From the eerie darkness of the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater in a still mostly closed up downtown St. Cloud, it’s Season 9 of the Granite City Radio Theater! 

 

Even without a live studio audience, the show not only went on, but it went off!

 

Collective Unconscious’s very own Jeff Engholm was our musical guest as he premiered brand new music off his upcoming solo album Little Big Things.

 

Shade’s Brigade got even shadier as enemies gathered from all sides at Jack Shade’s favorite St. Cloud “days of yore/noire” haunt, Frenchie’s.

 

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge truly challenged the visibly shaken band.

 

And comedically speaking, homes were paraded, channels were flipped, mounds were mounted, the anthropological background of junior hockey was examined, zoom got way too personal, and the Honorable Mayor showed a senior moment by forgetting all about Ole & Lena vs Santa Claus.

 

Please join us for our next Granite City Radio Theater of the season on Wednesday, April 28 with special musical guest Davina Sowers from Davina & The Vagabonds!

 

More information to come on whether or not there will be a live studio audience.  We have no clue right now, so . . . mask up and get yer vaccine and we’ll see!

The Untold Story of SCSU Archivist Tom Steman's KVSC Trivia Question, a Letter from Sinclair Lewis, and much more from the University Archives

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:58

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Prodcuder Jeff Carmack heads over to the University Archives once again to chat with Archivist Tom Steman.

This visit includes a new partnership between the Archives and the Minnesota Historical Society for an upcoming Sinclair Lewis exhibit, SCSU's connection with Bugs Bunny, a deep dive into the faculty developed board game that became one of the big point questions during KVSC Trivia this year, and much more!

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This visit includes a new partnership between the Archives and the Minnesota Historical Society for an upcoming Sinclair Lewis exhibit, SCSU's connection with Bugs Bunny, a deep dive into the faculty developed board game that became one of the big point questions during KVSC Trivia this year, and much more!

The Untold Story of Clockwork, an Original Play and the First to Retake the Stage at SCSU's Performing Arts Center

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:01

After a year of darkness, St. Cloud State University’s Theatre program lights the stage again for two public performances of "Clockwork" - an original student-written piece. Conceived and written by senior Theatre students, “Clockwork” is a dystopian examination of social media and corporate politics, drawing inspiration from Netflix’ “Black Mirror” and Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.”

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Theater Professor Jeffrey Bleam and writer Cameron Neumann about this socially-distanced production where three live performers interact with filmed projections and recordings of 19 other student and community actors (and a dog), making this the largest cast size for a SCSU Theatre production in over a decade.

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After a year of darkness, St. Cloud State University’s Theatre program lights the stage again for two public performances of "Clockwork" - an original student-written piece.  Conceived and written by senior Theatre students, “Clockwork” is a dystopian examination of social media and corporate politics, drawing inspiration from Netflix’ “Black Mirror” and Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.”

In this installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU Theater Professor Jeffrey Bleam and writer Cameron Neumann about this socially-distanced production where three live performers interact with filmed projections and recordings of 19 other student and community actors (and a dog), making this the largest cast size for a SCSU Theatre production in over a decade.

The Untold Story of Art in Motion's First Art Internship Exhibit with Mentor Anne Labovitz

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:50

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to Holdingford to visit with a number of young artists taking part in Art in Motion’s first Art Internship Exhibit.
Over the past six months, acclaimed American artist and native Minnesotan Anne Labovitz mentored 18 local high school artists as they honed their skills and created exhibition worthy works. Their work will be on display until Sunday, May 2nd at Art in Motion located right along the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels out to Holdingford to visit with a number of young artists taking part in Art in Motion’s first Art Internship Exhibit. 
Over the past six months, acclaimed American artist and native Minnesotan Anne Labovitz mentored 18 local high school artists as they honed their skills and created exhibition worthy works.  Their works will be on display until Sunday, May 2nd at Art in Motion located right along the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford.

Sasparella Trauffea is Dancing: An Original Radio Theater Production

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 59:16

For the fourth year in a row, KVSC Radio in partnership with GREAT Theatre is proud to present...Sasparella Trauffea is Dancing!, an original radio play written by local playwright, Meg Mechelke.

This project is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund. We are thrilled to broadcast this original production, and we hope you enjoy the show!

Tonight’s Cast has been . . .

Lori Gulbranson as Sasparella

Merit Burgett as Egg

Micah Alm in the role of Ferdinand

Solveig Anderson as Clorabelle

Megan Myers in the role of Maude

Katelyn Holstad as Gertrudina

Jason Schommer in the role of The Mayor

Jay Ramos as Edmund

Steve Gottwalt as Ferdinand’s Father

Kaleb Fischer as Priest

SFX Artist Drew Sevcik

Stage Manager Amanda Kivel

Director Abby Schnobrich

Additional Music and Sound Coordination has been Jeff Carmack

KVSC Technical Support has been Jim Grey and Lindsey Lounsbury.

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For the fourth year in a row, KVSC Radio in partnership with GREAT Theatre is proud to present...Sasparella Trauffea is Dancing!, an original radio play written by local playwright, Meg Mechelke.  This project is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund. We are thrilled to broadcast this original production, and we hope you enjoy the show! 

Tonight’s Cast has been . . .


Lori Gulbranson as Sasparella

Merit Burgett as Egg

Micah Alm in the role of Ferdinand

Solveig Anderson as Clorabelle

Megan Myers in the role of Maude 

Katelyn Holstad as Gertrudina 

Jason Schommer in the role of The Mayor

Jay Ramos as Edmund

Steve Gottwalt as Ferdinand’s Father 

Kaleb Fischer as Priest

SFX Artist Drew Sevcik

Stage Manager Amanda Kivel 

Director Abby Schnobrich

Additional Music and Sound Coordination has been Jeff Carmack

KVSC Technical Support has been Jim Grey and Lindsey Lounsbury.


The Granite City Radio Theater Season 9 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guest Davina Sowers

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:47:03

We might be getting used to this socially distanced thingy, but we still miss having YOU in the live studio audience!

It's Season 9 Episode 2 of the Granite City Radio Theater with special musical guest Davina Sowers from Davina and the Vagabonds joining house band Collective Unconscious!

There is also, of course, the Shades Brigade crew experiencing a new kind of danger . . . from within!

Central Minnesotarian comedy gets educated.

Wild Scholastica gets theatrical.

SuccessCo offers up a springtime product for your gardening needs.

Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge truly becomes challenging.

And, the Honorable Mayor gives area graduating seniors a message of hope and hilarity!

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It's Season 9 Episode 2 of the Granite City Radio Theater with special musical guest Davina Sowers from Davina and the Vagabonds joining house band Collective Unconscious!

There is also, of course, the Shades Brigade crew experiencing a new kind of danger . . . from within!

Central Minnesotarian comedy gets educated.

Wild Scholastica gets theatrical.

SuccessCo offers up a springtime product for your gardening needs.

Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge truly becomes challenging.

And, the Honorable Mayor gives area graduating seniors a message of hope and hilarity!

The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre's Partnership with KVSC Radio to Produce Sasperalla Truffea is Dancing

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get a look behind the scenes of KVSC and GREAT Theater’s production of Sasperella Trauffea is Danicing, an original radio theater production. Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Meg Mechelke, winner of our script writing contest, as well as others involved in this production that took place under the safety restrictions of COVID.

To hear the full broadcast of Sasperella Trauffea is Dancing, you can find it right here!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage grant.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get a look behind the scenes of KVSC and GREAT Theater’s production of Sasperella Trauffea is Danicing, an original radio theater production.  Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Meg Mechelke, winner of our script writing contest, as well as others involved in this production that took place under the safety restrictions of COVID.

To hear the full broadcast of Sasperella Trauffea is Dancing, you can find it right here!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage grant.

The Untold Story of The Whit Gallery in Downtown St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:57

In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get another glimpse at the light at the end of the COVID tunnel as life begins to slowly make its way back into downtown St. Cloud. The Whit Gallery is located at 505 W. St. Germain and is the brainchild of Heidi Jeub and a good number of community minded investors.

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Heidi about the evolution of this gallery in our post-COVID world and how something like this might not have been able to exist before while at the same time being a throwback to a social scene of what times were like nearly twenty years ago.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage grant.

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In today’s installment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we get another glimpse at the light at the end of the COVID tunnel as life begins to slowly make its way back into downtown St. Cloud.  The Whit Gallery is located at 505 W. St. Germain and is the brainchild of Heidi Jeub and a good number of community minded investors. 

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Heidi about the evolution of this gallery in our post-COVID world and how something like this might not have been able to exist before while at the same time being a throwback to a social scene of what times were like nearly twenty years ago.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage grant.

The Untold Story of Tyler "Smokey" Lydeen's Song Pretty, a Partnership with Athlos Academy in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we turn our attention towards the power of one particular song. Joining Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is Tyler “Smokey” Lydeen, his daughter Hailey, Alex Mejia from A1 Sound Productions, and Athlos Academy Music Teacher Jenna Scheevel as they discuss Tyler’s song Pretty. In a collaborative partnership involving Athlos middle-schoolers, there’s an accompanying video that drives home the “cleverly simple” positive message of Pretty. It can be found on Smokey’s Youtube channel right here!

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In today’s instalment of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, we turn our attention towards the power of one particular song.  Joining Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack is Tyler “Smokey” Lydeen, his daughter Hailey, Alex Mejia from A1 Sound Productions, and Athlos Academy Music Teacher Jenna Scheevel as they discuss Tyler’s song Pretty.  In a collaborative partnership involving Athlos middle-schoolers, there’s an accompanying video that drives home the “cleverly simple” positive message of Pretty.  It can be found on Smokey’s Youtube channel right here!       

The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum Reopening to the Public as the COVID Pandemic Fades

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:37

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig as the museum begins to open back up to the public with a variety of programming coming up this month.
On Thursday, June 3, at 4:30, the Stearns History Museum will host a reception for the Minnesota League of Women Voters Exhibit, and then on Wednesday, June 9th, the Breakfast Club starts up again with CentraCare Archivist Brendon Duffy presenting on CentraCare’s role during the last pandemic of 1918.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Stearns History Museum Executive Director Carie Essig as the museum begins to open back up to the public with a variety of programming coming up this month. 
On Thursday, June 3, at 4:30, the Stearns History Museum will host a reception for the Minnesota League of Women Voters Exhibit, and then on Wednesday, June 9th, the Breakfast Club starts up again with CentraCare Archivist Brendon Duffy presenting on CentraCare’s role during the last pandemic of 1918. 

The Untold Story of the St. Cloud Hospital During the 1918 Pandemic with CentraCare Archivist Brendon Duffy

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we go back over 100 years to hear about the St. Cloud Hospital in the days of the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918. CentralCare Archivist Brendon Duffy spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club as their first speaker since our recent COVID pandemic closed everything down.

This story features excerpts from Duffy’s presentation, but for the full Breakfast Club presentation, you can find it right here!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we go back over 100 years to hear about the St. Cloud Hospital in the days of the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918.  CentralCare Archivist Brendon Duffy spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club as their first speaker since our recent COVID pandemic closed everything down.   

This story features excerpts from Duffy’s presentation, but for the full Breakfast Club presentation, you can find it right here!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Complete and Unedited Untold Story of the St. Cloud Hospital During the 1918 Pandemic with CentraCare Archivist Brendon Duffy

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 52:33

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we go back over 100 years to hear about the St. Cloud Hospital in the days of the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918. CentralCare Archivist Brendon Duffy spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club as their first speaker since our recent COVID pandemic closed everything down.

This is the complete and unedited presentation from June 9, 2021, including audience questions. Enjoy!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we go back over 100 years to hear about the St. Cloud Hospital in the days of the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918.  CentralCare Archivist Brendon Duffy spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club as their first speaker since our recent COVID pandemic closed everything down.

This is the complete and unedited presentation from June 9, 2021, including audience questions.  Enjoy!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of St. Cloud Police Officer Ryan Priebe's Award of Officer of the Year 2021 from the Minnesota Peace and Police Officer Association

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:20

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud Police Officer Ryan Priebe as he has been awarded the Minnesota Peace and Police Officer Association’s Officer of the Year for 2021.

His nomination comes partially from an incident back on June 15, 2020, when he was shot in the hand by a suspect, and it comes partially from his work with the COP House in St. Cloud. The true untold story is how a moment from last summer’s unrest in Minnesota and Officer Priebe’s work at the Community Outpost intertwined in a way that prevented a bad situation from becoming a horrible situation and arguably prevented the violence seen in the Twin Cities from reaching St. Cloud.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with St. Cloud Police Officer Ryan Priebe as he has been awarded the Minnesota Peace and Police Officer Association’s Officer of the Year for 2021. 

His nomination comes partially from an incident back on June 15, 2020, when he was shot in the hand by a suspect, and it comes partially from his work with the COP House in St. Cloud.  The true untold story is how a moment from last summer’s unrest in Minnesota and Officer Priebe’s work at the Community Outpost intertwined in a way that prevented a bad situation from becoming a horrible situation and arguably prevented the violence seen in the Twin Cities from reaching St. Cloud.   

The Granite City Radio Theater Season 9 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Keith Secola

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 02:00:26

WE GOT OUR LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE BACK! That's the big deal here!

Well, special musical guest and Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee Keith Secola is a very big deal, too, but he would certainly agree having that live audience was a big deal! House band Collective Unconscious will (and did) back Keith up on that.

Other big deals of the show include Shade's Brigade getting weird in St. Cloud with an innovative performance, the Honorable Mayor's new poem and his joy at being able to look at people, and Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge challenging the challenge which is decency with the live audience scoring points along the way as Heidi Jeub defeated Eric Webster and Keith Secola to be our Season 9 Champion!!

Also a big deal, but not nearly as a big deal as the other big deals were a look behind the scenes at writing the show, a journey into the seedy world of Farmer's Market crime, and more products you might like to buy from SuccesssCo!

Being back to a "normal" radio theater experience was incredible and it's all because of YOU! You are the big, big deal here, dontcha know?!!

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WE GOT OUR LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE BACK!  That's the big deal here! 

Well, special musical guest and Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee Keith Secola is a very big deal, too, but he would certainly agree having that live audience was a big deal!  House band Collective Unconscious will (and did) back Keith up on that.

Other big deals of the show include Shade's Brigade getting weird in St. Cloud with an innovative performance, the Honourable Mayor's new poem and his joy at being able to look at people, and Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge challenging the challenge which is decency with the live audience scoring points along the way as Heidi Jeub defeated Eric Webster and Keith Secola to be our Season 9 Champion!!

Also a big deal, but not nearly as a big deal as the other big deals were a look behind the scenes at writing the show, a journey into the seedy world of Farmer's Market crime, and more products you might like to buy from SuccesssCo!

Being back to a "normal" radio theater experience was incredible and it's all because of YOU!  You are the big, big deal here, dontcha know?!!

The Untold Story of the 2021 48th Annual Lemonade Art Fair on the St. Cloud State University Campus

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 25:20

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack strolls through the 48th annual Lemonade Art Fair on the campus of St. Cloud State University. With last year's art fair canceled due to COVID-19, this year brings a sense of relief, recovery, and rejoicing as the world begins to open back up, and the voices you'll hear certainly bring that home!

Kvsc_fm_small In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack strolls through the 48th annual Lemonade Art Fair on the campus of St. Cloud State University.  With last year's art fair canceled due to COVID-19, this year brings a sense of relief, recovery, and rejoicing as the world begins to open back up, and the voices you'll hear certainly bring that home!

The Untold Story of the 2021 Minnesota State Fair's Return

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:53

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, it’s back to the Minnesota State Fair! As COVID restrictions have nearly all been relaxed, the 2021 Great Minnesota Get “Back” Together is on this year, and everyone at KVSC is excited. We will be broadcasting live all day from the Education Building at the Fair once again on Thursday, August 26, providing interviews and experiences, but what experiences can we expect? Well, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks today with Danielle Dullinger from the State Fair about everything you’ll need to know to make this year’s fair your best yet!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, it’s back to the Minnesota State Fair!  As COVID restrictions have nearly all been relaxed, the 2021 Great Minnesota Get “Back” Together is on this year, and everyone at KVSC is excited.  We will be broadcasting live all day from the Education Building at the Fair once again on Thursday, August 26, providing interviews and experiences, but what experiences can we expect?  Well, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks today with Danielle Dullinger from the State Fair about everything you’ll need to know to make this year’s fair your best yet!

The Untold Story of Photographer and Historian Jay Grammond and His Project to Record World War II Stories

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond. Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II. It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year.

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond.  Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II.  It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year. 

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info! 

The EXTENDED Untold Story of Photographer and Historian Jay Grammond and His Project to Record World War II Stories

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 41:38

In today’s EXTENDED INTERVIEW Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond. Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II. It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year.

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info!

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In today’s EXTENDED INTERVIEW Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond.  Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II.  It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year. 

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info! 

The EXTENDED Untold Story of Photographer and Historian Jay Grammond and His Project to Record World War II Stories

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 41:38

In today’s EXTENDED INTERVIEW Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond. Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II. It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year.

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info!

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In today’s EXTENDED INTERVIEW Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with photographer and historian Jay Grammond.  Grammond recently spoke at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club about his efforts to record the stories of those involved with World War II.  It’s been a project that he’s been undertaking for years now, but as time moves on, the number of surviving WWII Veterans diminishes drastically every year. 

If you know of WWII Veterans or civilians who would like to have their stories recorded, check out his website and scroll all the way down to the bottom for contact info! 

The Untold Story of the 1905 Darling, Minnesota Murder of Annie Kintop

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:52

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we take true-crime back over 100 years to Darling, Minnesota, and the murder of Annie Kintop. Not only is it an unsolved crime, but it is also now an original play written by Taryn Verley and coming to the Charles A. Martin Auditorium in Little Falls this Thursday, August 5th through Sunday, August 8th.
And now, please join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he talks with folks from the Morrison County Historical Society and the Little Falls Summer Musical group about the creation of and the history behind Darling.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we take true-crime back over 100 years to Darling, Minnesota, and the murder of Annie Kintop.  Not only is it an unsolved crime, but it is also now an original play written by Taryn Verley and coming to the Charles A. Martin Auditorium in Little Falls this Thursday, August 5th through Sunday, August 8th
And now, please join Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack as he talks with folks from the Morrison County Historical Society and the Little Falls Summer Musical group about the creation of and the history behind Darling.

The Untold Story of Dr. Annette Atkins' Missing Pieces at the Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club presentation of Dr. Annette Atkins, professor emeritus from the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University.
Following the death of George Floyd, Dr. Atkins began developing a program called “Missing Pieces” that detailed the racial makeup and development of the St. Cloud area so that we might all have a better idea of where we came from in order to be able to move into a better future.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club presentation of Dr. Annette Atkins, professor emeritus from the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University. 
Following the death of George Floyd, Dr. Atkins began developing a program called “Missing Pieces” that detailed the racial makeup and development of the St. Cloud area so that we might all have a better idea of where we came from in order to be able to move into a better future.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of Dr. Annette Atkins' Missing Pieces at the Stearns History Museum Breakfast Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 01:13:08

In today’s FULL and EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club presentation of Dr. Annette Atkins, professor emeritus from the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University.
Following the death of George Floyd, Dr. Atkins began developing a program called “Missing Pieces” that detailed the racial makeup and development of the St. Cloud area so that we might all have a better idea of where we came from in order to be able to move into a better future.

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In today’s FULL and EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack attends the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club presentation of Dr. Annette Atkins, professor emeritus from the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University.  
Following the death of George Floyd, Dr. Atkins began developing a program called “Missing Pieces” that detailed the racial makeup and development of the St. Cloud area so that we might all have a better idea of where we came from in order to be able to move into a better future.

The Untold Story of The Long Road East with Author Quentin Super

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:45

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we travel by bicycle to the east from St. Cloud to Portland, Maine. Quentin Super is an SCSU graduate who, along with a friend, biked 1,800 miles over seven weeks to the east coast, and then wrote a book about it called The Long Road East. Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the author about the trials and trails of that life changing experience.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we travel by bicycle to the east from St. Cloud to Portland, Maine.  Quentin Super is an SCSU graduate who, along with a friend, biked 1,800 miles over seven weeks to the east coast, and then wrote a book about it called The Long Road East.  Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with the author about the trials and trails of that life changing experience.

The Untold Story of the 2021 MN State Fair in the Time of COVID

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with a variety of Minnesota State Fair exhibitors as the fair kicks off Thursday, August 26.

Normally, KVSC along with AMPERS, the Association of Minnesota Public and Educational Radio Stations, would be broadcasting live from the Fair, but due to concerns over COVID and the Delta Variant, we will not be at the Fair this year. However, the folks Jeff talks with today will be, and they are all excited to see what this very different year at the Fair brings!

There are discussions about Princess Kay and the passing of the butter knife after a 50 year tradition, a new sensory building supported by Fraser to help with those who are a little overwhelmed by everything at the Fair, innovative research from the University of Minnesota's Driven to Discover, the MPCA's Eco Experience has brought an 18,000 lb ice cube, and the Common Table explores how our food and eating habits are changing and what we can do to stay healthy.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with a variety of Minnesota State Fair exhibitors as the fair kicks off Thursday, August 26. 
Normally, KVSC along with AMPERS, the Association of Minnesota Public and Educational Radio Stations, would be broadcasting live from the Fair, but due to concerns over COVID and the Delta Variant, we will not be at the Fair this year.  However, the folks Jeff talks with today will be, and they are all excited to see what this very different year at the Fair brings! 
There are discussions about Princess Kay and the passing of the butter knife after a 50 year tradition, a new sensory building supported by Fraser to help with those who are a little overwhelmed by everything at the Fair, innovative research from the University of Minnesota's Driven to Discover, the MPCA's Eco Experience has brought an 18,000 lb ice cube, and the Common Table explores how our food and eating habits are changing and what we can do to stay healthy.

The Untold Story of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha and Her Award Winning State Fair Crop Art

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:23

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack delves into a rather seedy aspect of the Minnesota State Fair with State Auditor Julie Blaha. With previous blue ribbons for State Fair “crop art” under her belt, Blaha talks about how blending math and art helps in the political arena and how participation in local government is the glue that holds the mosaic of our society together, all through the canvas of this uniquely Minnesotan art form.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack delves into a rather seedy aspect of the Minnesota State Fair with State Auditor Julie Blaha.  With previous blue ribbons for State Fair “crop art” under her belt, Blaha talks about how blending math and art helps in the political arena and how participation in local government is the glue that holds the mosaic of our society together, all through the canvas of this uniquely Minnesotan art form.

The Untold Story of Detroit Pistons Team Psychologist Corey Yeager and the Smithsonian Exhibit "The Bias Inside Us"

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with visiting lecturer Dr. Corey Yeager, Team Psychologist from the Detroit Pistons.
Yeager will be in town on Thursday, September 9 speaking at 11:00 in SCUS’s Atwood Center as part of the Smithsonian exhibit “The Bias Inside Us.” We all have biases, and sometimes they are useful while at other times they really hold us back. Yeager and The Bias Inside Us are here to show us the difference and give us the tools to handle them appropriately.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with visiting lecturer Dr. Corey Yeager, Team Psychologist from the Detroit Pistons. 
Yeager will be in town on Thursday, September 9 speaking at 11:00 in SCUS’s Atwood Center as part of the Smithsonian exhibit “The Bias Inside Us.”  We all have biases, and sometimes they are useful while at other times they really hold us back.  Yeager and The Bias Inside Us are here to show us the difference and give us the tools to handle them appropriately.  

The Untold Story of "Am I Real?", a Conversation about Star Trek Picard with SCSU Professor Mike Dando

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Mike Dando about a recently published paper from him and some of his colleagues called “Am I Real?: Hybridity, Strategic Multiplicity, and Self-Actualization in Star Trek: Picard.” The paper offers an explanation of what it means to be inclusive, but it uses the age-old premise of science fiction that the best way to talk about something real is to use something unreal to do it.

For a chance to hear an extended interview between Mike and Jeff as they seriously go full nerd on the topic as well as to get a preview of other upcoming papers from Dando and the “Khan Lang Writing Collective” you can find it on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and Untold Stories of Central Minnesota tab.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Mike Dando about a recently published paper from him and some of his colleagues called “Am I Real?: Hybridity, Strategic Multiplicity, and Self-Actualization in Star Trek: Picard.” The paper offers an explanation of what it means to be inclusive, but it uses the age-old premise of science fiction that the best way to talk about something real is to use something unreal to do it.

For a chance to hear an extended interview between Mike and Jeff as they seriously go full nerd on the topic as well as to get a preview of other upcoming papers from Dando and the “Khan Lang Writing Collective” you can find it on our website at KVSC.org under the podcasts and Untold Stories of Central Minnesota tab.   

 

The Untold Story of "Am I Real?", an EXTENDED Conversation about Star Trek Picard with SCSU Professor Mike Dando

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 38:34

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota EXTENDED INTERVIEW, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Mike Dando about a recently published paper from him and some of his colleagues called “Am I Real?: Hybridity, Strategic Multiplicity, and Self-Actualization in Star Trek: Picard.” The paper offers an explanation of what it means to be inclusive, but it uses the age-old premise of science fiction that the best way to talk about something real is to use something unreal to do it.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota EXTENDED INTERVIEW, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU English Professor Mike Dando about a recently published paper from him and some of his colleagues called “Am I Real?: Hybridity, Strategic Multiplicity, and Self-Actualization in Star Trek: Picard.” The paper offers an explanation of what it means to be inclusive, but it uses the age-old premise of science fiction that the best way to talk about something real is to use something unreal to do it.

The Untold Story of the 6th Annual SCSU Alumni Artist Exhibit with Curator and Artist KOBI

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with artist, curator, and SCSU graduate KOBI about the 6th Annual Alumni Art Exhibit. On view now at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, “Impending: A World Without Ism’s” features numerous graduate artists from SCSU and their visions of a world where our differences are recognized, appreciated and valued. There will also be an artist reception for the exhibit on Friday, October 15 from 6 to 8 pm as part of the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with artist, curator, and SCSU graduate KOBI about the 6th Annual Alumni Art Exhibit.  On view now at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, “Impending: A World Without Ism’s” features numerous graduate artists from SCSU and their visions of a world where our differences are recognized, appreciated and valued.  There will also be an artist reception for the exhibit on Friday, October 15 from 6 to 8 pm as part of the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl.

 

The Untold Story of Artist Mick Benson and His Upcoming Exhibit at the Whit Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:40

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dodges roving packs of grandmas as he follows artist and teacher Mick Benson through the hallways of Country Manor’s Waterford Apartments to talk about his watercolor paintings hanging throughout the building and his experiences that shaped his art. Benson will be having an exhibit and art sale at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud from November 1 through the 14th with a couple of opportunities to meet the 88 year old artist.

Those times and dates, however, are still variable depending upon health and other issues, so keep an eye on www.thewhitgallery.com for more information!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dodges roving packs of grandmas as he follows artist and teacher Mick Benson through the hallways of Country Manor’s Waterford Apartments to talk about his watercolor paintings hanging throughout the building and his experiences that shaped his art.  Benson will be having an exhibit and art sale at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud from November 1 through the 14th with a couple of opportunities to meet the 88 year old artist.

Those times and dates, however, are still variable depending upon health and other issues, so keep an eye on www.thewhitgallery.com for more information!

 

The Untold Story of Artist Mick Benson and His Upcoming Exhibit at the Whit Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:40

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dodges roving packs of grandmas as he follows artist and teacher Mick Benson through the hallways of Country Manor’s Waterford Apartments to talk about his watercolor paintings hanging throughout the building and his experiences that shaped his art. Benson will be having an exhibit and art sale at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud from November 1 through the 14th with a couple of opportunities to meet the 88 year old artist.

Those times and dates, however, are still variable depending upon health and other issues, so keep an eye on www.thewhitgallery.com for more information!

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dodges roving packs of grandmas as he follows artist and teacher Mick Benson through the hallways of Country Manor’s Waterford Apartments to talk about his watercolor paintings hanging throughout the building and his experiences that shaped his art.  Benson will be having an exhibit and art sale at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud from November 1 through the 14th with a couple of opportunities to meet the 88 year old artist.

Those times and dates, however, are still variable depending upon health and other issues, so keep an eye on www.thewhitgallery.com for more information!

 

Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Dennis Warner.

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 02:03:07

There’s a reason it’s illegal to be drunk and in charge of a cow in Scotland, and the Season 10 (!!!) premier of the Granite City Radio Theater clearly demonstrated that this evening!

Special musical guest and local folk icon who has performed in all 50 states as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Dennis Warner teamed up with house band Collective Unconscious and assured GCRT Musical Director Muggsy Lauer that yes, indeed, his royalty check was in the mail.

The Shades Brigade crew welcomed a new cast member, Shannan Paul, to the stage in the roll of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, a historic and heroic woman of color who was in charge of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp in the U.S. Army and the highest ranking African American woman at the end of World War II . . . so, of course, Eric Webster made her into a spy!

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was such a train wreck of laughter that candlelight vigils have been planned. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carrie Zwack, Dennis Warner, and defending champion Heidi Jueb!

Upon entering our spooky Halloween comedy graveyard, the undead humor of Jay Terry, Heather Mastermarco, and Mackenzie Lauren explored realms that have never been seen on the radio before, SuccessCo succeeded where others wouldn’t bother trying, Wild Scholastica went Trick or Treating, and the Honorable Mayor sung a touching ballad to the infinitely twisting river of time.

Please join us on Wednesday, December 15 for our next Granite City Radio Theater!

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Thank you, Minnesota Voters of 2008!

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There’s a reason it’s illegal to be drunk and in charge of a cow in Scotland, and the Season 10 (!!!) premier of the Granite City Radio Theater clearly demonstrated that this evening!

Special musical guest and local folk icon who has performed in all 50 states as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Dennis Warner teamed up with house band Collective Unconscious and assured GCRT Musical Director Muggsy Lauer that yes, indeed, his royalty check was in the mail. 

The Shades Brigade crew welcomed a new cast member, Shannan Paul, to the stage in the roll of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, a historic and heroic woman of color who was in charge of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp in the U.S. Army and the highest ranking African American woman at the end of World War II . . . so, of course, Eric Webster made her into a spy!

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge was such a train wreck of laughter that candlelight vigils have been planned.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carrie Zwack, Dennis Warner, and defending champion Heidi Jueb!

Upon entering our spooky Halloween comedy graveyard, the undead humor of Jay Terry, Heather Mastermarco, and Mackenzie Lauren explored realms that have never been seen on the radio before, SuccessCo succeeded where others wouldn’t bother trying, Wild Scholastica went Trick or Treating, and the Honorable Mayor sung a touching ballad to the infinitely twisting river of time.

Please join us on Wednesday, December 15 for our next Granite City Radio Theater!

 

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.  Thank you, Minnesota Voters of 2008!

 

 

Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guests George Maurer and Judi Vinar

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:59:48

On Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, the weather outside the Pioneer Place on Fifth Theater was frightful, but the jolly inside was delightful as the Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 2 put a fresh layer of happy onto the holidays!

Special Musical Guests jazz pianist George Maurer and vocalist Judi Vinar joined house band Collective Unconscious for some amazing new original compositions.

Things got stranger and stranger for the Shade’s Brigade crew.

Wild Scholastica brought us a greater understanding of the plight of the “Snow Day.” Our average, everyday Central Minnesotaricans may or may not have passed The Marshmallow Test. And, of course, SuccessCo showed us the underlying humor to be found within predatory capitalism.

Plus, Heidi Jeub defends her title in Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge!

Please tune in to our next episode of the Granite City Radio Theater on Wednesday, March 23rd with special musical guest Shannon Curfman!

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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On Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, the weather outside the Pioneer Place on Fifth Theater was frightful, but the jolly inside was delightful as the Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 2 put a fresh layer of happy onto the holidays!

Special Musical Guests jazz pianist George Maurer and vocalist Judi Vinar joined house band Collective Unconscious for some amazing new original compositions.

Things got stranger and stranger for the Shade’s Brigade crew.

Wild Scholastica brought us a greater understanding of the plight of the “Snow Day.”  Our average, everyday Central Minnesotaricans may or may not have passed The Marshmallow Test.  And, of course, SuccessCo showed us the underlying humor to be found within predatory capitalism.

Plus, Heidi Jeub defends her title in Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge, and the Honorable Mayor waxes poetic about the state of things as he sees them!

 

Please tune in to our next episode of the Granite City Radio Theater on Wednesday, March 23rd with special musical guest Shannon Curfman.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of the Chris Koza Musical Residency through the Paramount Center for the Arts

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:16

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Minneapolis musician Chris Koza for an in-studio chat and performance, the Untold Story’s first since March of 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic.

Koza is in town as part of a Legacy funded artist residency and has been teaching the art of songwriting and creativity to students from SCSU, Sartell High School, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Wirth Center for the Arts. The residency caps off with Chris Koza’s performance at the Paramount Center for the Arts Friday, February 11 at 7:30pm.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack sits down with Minneapolis musician Chris Koza for an in-studio chat and performance, the Untold Story’s first since March of 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. 

Koza is in town as part of a Legacy funded artist residency and has been teaching the art of songwriting and creativity to students from SCSU, Sartell High School, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Wirth Center for the Arts.  The residency caps off with Chris Koza’s performance at the Paramount Center for the Arts Friday, February 11 at 7:30pm.

 

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Theatre with Sean Donahue

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:30

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the lights are starting to be turned on once again on the area’s theatrical stages, but after two years of pandemic related closures, who is left to take a bow? Apparently, there are lots of folks interested!
Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks today with Sean Donahue from Central Minnesota Theater about their innovative collaborative process that is bringing community theater back to central Minnesota. Currently, the CMNT has multiple projects in the works spanning the spectrum of taste from Jesus Christ Superstar all the way to Reefer Madness.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the lights are starting to be turned on once again on the area’s theatrical stages, but after two years of pandemic related closures, who is left to take a bow?   Apparently, there are lots of folks interested!  

Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks today with Sean Donahue from Central Minnesota Theatre about their innovative collaborative process that is bringing community theater back to central Minnesota.  Currently, the CMNT has multiple projects in the works spanning the spectrum of taste from Jesus Christ Superstar all the way to Reefer Madness.

The Untold Story of SCSU Theater's Production of the Breakfast Club

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 23:36

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the more things change, the more they stay the same as the iconic 80’s movie The Breakfast Club is “sort of” recreated by SCSU’s Theater & Film Studies Department.

“Mr. Sherman’s Acting 101 Class is Proud to Present The Breakfast Club (or Sort of)” took to the Center Stage at SCSU’s Performing Arts Center in December of 2021. Talking with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack about the project is SCSU Theater Professor Jeffrey Bleam, SCSU Student Varrik Bruno, and DMR Production’s Dan Barth.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the more things change, the more they stay the same as the iconic 80’s movie The Breakfast Club is “sort of” recreated by SCSU’s Theater & Film Studies Department. 
“Mr. Sherman’s Acting 101 Class is Proud to Present The Breakfast Club (or Sort of)” took to the Center Stage at SCSU’s Performing Arts Center in December of 2021.  Talking with Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack about the project is SCSU Theater Professor Jeffrey Bleam, SCSU Student Varrik Bruno, and DMR Production’s Dan Barth.

The Untold Story of What an Audit Really Is with MN State Auditor Julie Blaha

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:31

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks again with Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha.

In a time of COVID relief funds, budget surpluses, and record inflation, there have been increased calls by “thrifty Minnesotans” for more and more audits. What, however, is an audit, and what should it be used for? Today’s conversation also touches on the ways state money is spent on a local level and how the public can easily check up on the thousands of audits that already exist.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks again with Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha.  
In a time of COVID relief funds, budget surpluses, and record inflation, there have been increased calls by “thrifty Minnesotans” for more and more audits.  What, however, is an audit, and what should it be used for?  Today’s conversation also touches on the ways state money is spent on a local level and how the public can easily check up on the thousands of audits that already exist.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Shannon Curfman

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:51:01

In our 3rd episode of our 10th season of the Granite City Radio Theater, the drama, comedy, trivia, and music continued to captivate both our live and radio audiences!

Special musical guest Shannon Curfman joined house band Collective Unconscious and brought the house down!

Jack Shade and his Shade Brigade crew found out that you can never really leave the world of espionage!

The Trivia Challenge may or may not have had a new champion crowned.

A neighborhood learns a lesson about civic involvement.

SuccessCo continued to succeed.

We took a deeper look at garage sales, and the Honorable Mayor shared his comical lament.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In our 3rd episode of our 10th season of the Granite City Radio Theater,  the drama, comedy, trivia, and music continued to captivate both our live and radio audiences!
Special musical guest Shannon Curfman joined house band Collective Unconscious and brought the house down!
Jack Shade and his Shade Brigade crew found out that you can never really leave the world of espionage!
The Trivia Challenge may or may not have had a new champion crowned.
A neighborhood learns a lesson about civic involvement.
SuccessCo continued to succeed.
We took a deeper look at garage sales, and the Honorable Mayor shared his comical lament.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. 

Granite City Radio Theater Season 10 Episode 4 with Special Musical Guest David Huckfelt

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:55:25

On May 4th (be with you) 2022, KVSC presented the SEASON FIANLE of our 10th season of the Granite City Radio Theater!

Our special musical guest David Huckfelt joined house band Collective Unconscious and mesmerized the crowd while the Shades Brigade crew got freaky with the CIA, SuccessCo "moved" into a new product field, the Honorable Mayor Proclamated, Wild Scholastica pontificated, and our Central Minnesotaricans' comedic commentary coined the phrase "Triad of Mayhem and Destruction."

The REAL drama, however, took place during Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge with contestants David Huckfelt, Al Neff, and defending champion Heidi Jeub. Could Heidi hold on the her title throughout the entire 10th Season? Listen and find out!

This program was made possible partially from funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund!

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On May 4th (be with you) 2022, KVSC presented the SEASON FIANLE of our 10th season of the Granite City Radio Theater!
Our special musical guest David Huckfelt joined house band Collective Unconscious and mesmerized the crowd while the Shades Brigade crew got freaky with the CIA, SuccessCo "moved" into a new product field, the Honorable Mayor Proclamated, Wild Scholastica pontificated, and our Central Minnesotaricans' comedic commentary coined the phrase "Triad of Mayhem and Destruction."
The REAL drama, however, took place during Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge with contestants David Huckfelt, Al Neff, and defending champion Heidi Jeub.  Could Heidi hold on the her title throughout the entire 10th Season?  Listen and find out!
This program was made possible partially from funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund!

The Untold Story of Sarah Lancaster, 2022 MN Teacher of the Year and SCSU Alumna

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:43

In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, school is out for the summer!

The epic and strange carnival which has been the 2021-2022 K-12 school year is the conversation today as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with 2022 MN Teacher of the Year Sarah Lancaster. Lancaster teaches in her hometown with the Onamia Public Schools, and as she begins a new journey as a Teacher of the Year and all that entails, she joins a long list of inspiring humans who are directly responsible for our future.

This program is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, school is out for the summer! 
The epic and strange carnival which has been the 2021-2022 K-12 school year is the conversation today as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with 2022 MN Teacher of the Year Sarah Lancaster.  Lancaster teaches in her hometown with the Onamia Public Schools, and as she begins a new journey as a Teacher of the Year and all that entails, she joins a long list of inspiring humans who are directly responsible for our future.
This program is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of the Partnership between Jules' Bistro and Anna Marie's Alliance in St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack speaks with Anna Marie’s Alliance Executive Director Charles Hempeck and Jule’s Bistro owner Donella Westphal.
Fresh from Beaver Island Brewery’s Tending for a Cause fundraiser to support Pet Safe Homes, Charles and Donella talk about the interrelation between the restaurant and crisis service agency over the years and how the evolution of that relationship has continued to define and develop what it means to have a healthy community here in central Minnesota.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack speaks with Anna Marie’s Alliance Executive Director Charles Hempeck and Jule’s Bistro owner Donella Westphal. 
Fresh from Beaver Island Brewery’s Tending for a Cause fundraiser to support Pet Safe Homes, Charles and Donella talk about the interrelation between the restaurant and crisis service agency over the years and how the evolution of that relationship has continued to define and develop what it means to have a healthy community here in central Minnesota.

The Untold Story of the Archeological Dig at the Warren and MacDougall Farmstead in Morrison County

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:55

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we travel way back in time to one of the original farmsteads in central Minnesota, the William W. Warren and MacDougall farmstead. Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack joins SCSU Anthropolgy Professor Rob Mann and his class on the dig, which is just three miles west of Royalton about a half mile off Hilton Road. Warren was the author of the History of the Ojibway People, and this area was once a crossroads of trade along the river and ox road with a blacksmith and post office. The MN DNR is preparing for prairie restoration around the site, allowing for the further preservation of the area.

For those interested in a tour of the dig, the Morrison County Historical Society is arranging for groups to meet on Thursday and Friday, June 16th and 17th.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we travel way back in time to one of the original farmsteads in central Minnesota, the William W. Warren and MacDougall farmstead.  Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack joins SCSU Anthropolgy Professor Rob Mann and his class on the dig, which is just three miles west of Royalton about a half mile off Hilton Road.  Warren was the author of the History of the Ojibway People, and this area was once a crossroads of trade along the river and ox road with a blacksmith and post office.  The MN DNR is preparing for prairie restoration around the site, allowing for the further preservation of the area. 

For those interested in a tour of the dig, the Morrison County Historical Society is arranging for groups to meet on Thursday and Friday, June 16th and 17th

The Untold Story of the Central Minnesota Arts Board's Return to Action Following the Pandemic

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:43

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack checks in with Central Minnesota Arts Board Executive Director Leslie LeCuyer and finds out about the rebound in the arts following the near total shutdown of activities due to the pandemic. Spoiler Alert: the CMAB funded over $800,000 dollars last year and is on a path this year to bring even more arts and cultural heritage events and programs to the area than before COVID changed everything.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack checks in with Central Minnesota Arts Board Executive Director Leslie LeCuyer and finds out about the rebound in the arts following the near total shutdown of activities due to the pandemic.  Spoiler Alert: the CMAB funded over $800,000 dollars last year and is on a path this year to bring even more arts and cultural heritage events and programs to the area than before COVID changed everything.

The Untold Story of Diversity in the Arts with Aamera Siddiqui

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:34

In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, making an experience out of diversity and inclusion is, in itself, the act of teaching diversity and inclusion. Today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Aamera Siddiqui. Siddiqui is a regular contributor and facilitator with the Central Minnesota Arts Board’s continuing series “Race and the Arts,” and she is a playwright with Exposed Brick Theatre where she brings a world of experience to the stage and hopes to help others get there, too.

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In this episode of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, making an experience out of diversity and inclusion is, in itself, the act of teaching diversity and inclusion.  Today, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Aamera Siddiqui.  Siddiqui is a regular contributor and facilitator with the Central Minnesota Arts Board’s continuing series “Race and the Arts,” and she is a playwright with Exposed Brick Theatre where she brings a world of experience to the stage and hopes to help others get there, too. 

The Untold Story of Retiring Stearns History Museum Archivist John Decker

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum to talk with retiring Archivist John Decker and Development Director Amy Degerstrom.

Over his 40 plus years at the Stearns History Museum, Decker has seen many changes and experienced being a part of history in both local and international ways. On Friday, June 24th, there will be a celebration of his career and fundraiser for the museum with History on Deck out in Cold Spring. A picnic starts at 5:30 and the baseball game starts at 7:00, and you can find more information on our website at KVSC.org under the Area Events Tab.

Three guesses as to who will throw out the first pitch!

This program was made possible through funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the Stearns History Museum to talk with retiring Archivist John Decker and Development Director Amy Degerstrom. 

Over his 40 plus years at the Stearns History Museum, Decker has seen many changes and experienced being a part of history in both local and international ways.  This Friday, June 24th, there will be a celebration of his career and fundraiser for the museum with History on Deck out in Cold Spring.  A picnic starts at 5:30 and the baseball game starts at 7:00, and you can find more information on our website at KVSC.org under the Area Events Tab.

Three guesses as to who will throw out the first pitch!

This program was made possible through funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Carnage the Executioner at The Whit Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:38

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Terrel X, also known as Carnage the Executioner, about a couple of innovative, community building events taking place at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud. The Summer City Cypher Ceremony takes place on Friday, June 24 beginning at 7:30 PM and is a collaborative hip hop experience that has an open mic feel, and then there is the Our Narratives Project taking place the next day, Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 AM, which is more of a workshop where participants learn to explore and claim their own voices.

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Carnage_the_executioner_small In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Terrel X, also known as Carnage the Executioner, about a couple of innovative, community building events taking place at The Whit Gallery in downtown St. Cloud.  The Summer City Cypher Ceremony takes place on Friday, June 24 beginning at 7:30 PM and is a collaborative hip hop experience that has an open mic feel, and then there is the Our Narratives Project taking place the next day, Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 AM, which is more of a workshop where participants learn to explore and claim their own voices.

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Paramount Center for the Arts Fundraising Concert for Ukraine and the Non-Profit Organization Alight

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today's Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores a St. Cloud connection to the war in Ukraine as he talks with Andezu Orionzi, a Global Connections Activator from the Minneapolis based non-profit refugee assistance organization Alight. Andezu, who grew up in St. Cloud, is in Poland as part of that mission, and there is a way for our local community to help. This Tuesday, June 28th there is a fundraising concert to support Ukraine at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Alight. What does your support actually support? Well, it is amazing what a little kindness can do!

The program was supported by funding through the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today's Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores a St. Cloud connection to the war in Ukraine as he talks with Andezu Orionzi, a Global Connections Activator from the Minneapolis based non-profit refugee assistance organization Alight.  Andezu, who grew up in St. Cloud, is in Poland as part of that mission, and there is a way for our local community to help.   This Tuesday, June 28th there is a fundraising concert to support Ukraine at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Alight. What does your support actually support?  Well, it is amazing what a little kindness can do!
The program was supported by funding through the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of the Paramount Center for the Arts Fundraising Concert for Ukraine and the Non-Profit Organization Alight

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 38:18

In today's Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack explores a St. Cloud connection to the war in Ukraine as he talks with Andezu Orionzi, a Global Connections Activator from the Minneapolis based non-profit refugee assistance organization Alight. Andezu, who grew up in St. Cloud, is in Poland as part of that mission, and there is a way for our local community to help. This Tuesday, June 28th there is a fundraising concert to support Ukraine at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Alight. What does your support actually support? Well, it is amazing what a little kindness can do!
The program was supported by funding through the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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The program was supported by funding through the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Destination Radio #27 Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

From KVSC | Part of the Destination North Star State Radio Project series | 02:20

Destination North Star State Radio Project is an invitation to learn more about and to explore the North Star State, and is produced by Highway 61 Executive Producer Al Neff.
The series explores the “roots” of Minnesota life and culture through destinations and the “routes” taken to get to them.
Today, we visit Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes!
A grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund is supporting this project.

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Destination North Star State Radio Project is an invitation to learn more about and to explore the North Star State, and is produced by Highway 61 Executive Producer Al Neff.
The series explores the “roots” of Minnesota life and culture through destinations and the “routes” taken to get to them.
Today, we visit Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes!
A grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund is supporting this project.

The Untold Story of the St. Cloud Optimists Club Recognized as the Optimists International Club of the Year

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:50

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members from the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club. Since their founding in 1974, the St. Cloud Optimists have donated over 2.5 million dollars to various youth and community programs. Just recently, out of over 2,100 clubs from around the world, the St. Cloud Optimist have been recognized as the Optimist International Club of the Year during their annual conference, an honor that truly can be understood through the long, long list of programs and activities that originate from this group of 100 or so local positive, happy people.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members from the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club.  Since their founding in 1974, the St. Cloud Optimists have donated over 2.5 million dollars to various youth and community programs.  Just recently, out of over 2,100 clubs from around the world, the St. Cloud Optimist have been recognized as the Optimist International Club of the Year during their annual conference, an honor that truly can be understood through the long, long list of programs and activities that originate from this group of 100 or so local positive, happy people.    
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of the St. Cloud Optimists Club Recognized as the Optimists International Club of the Year

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 42:16

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members from the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club.  Since their founding in 1974, the St. Cloud Optimists have donated over 2.5 million dollars to various youth and community programs.  Just recently, out of over 2,100 clubs from around the world, the St. Cloud Optimist have been recognized as the Optimist International Club of the Year during their annual conference, an honor that truly can be understood through the long, long list of programs and activities that originate from this group of 100 or so local positive, happy people.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Optimists_2_small In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with members from the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club.  Since their founding in 1974, the St. Cloud Optimists have donated over 2.5 million dollars to various youth and community programs.  Just recently, out of over 2,100 clubs from around the world, the St. Cloud Optimist have been recognized as the Optimist International Club of the Year during their annual conference, an honor that truly can be understood through the long, long list of programs and activities that originate from this group of 100 or so local positive, happy people.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of True Crime in Minnesota with Frank F. Weber

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:59

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with forensic psychologist and mystery author Frank Weber. Weber has several novels that are based upon real Minnesota crime and are full of scientifically valid evidence practices and psychological criminal analysis. You can see Frank Weber on Thursday, August 11, at the Bad Habit Brewery in St. Joseph where he will sign book, give a talk on forensic psychology, and demonstrate how a polygraph test works . . . with audience participation!
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with forensic psychologist and mystery author Frank F. Weber.  Weber has several novels that are based upon real Minnesota crime and are full of scientifically valid evidence practices and psychological criminal analysis.   You can see Frank F. Weber on Thursday, August 11, at the Bad Habit Brewery in St. Joseph where he will sign book, give a talk on forensic psychology, and demonstrate how a polygraph test works . . . with audience participation! 
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of True Crime in Minnesota with Frank Weber

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 44:45

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with forensic psychologist and mystery author Frank F. Weber.

Weber has several novels that are based upon real Minnesota crime and are full of scientifically valid evidence practices and psychological criminal analysis. You can see Frank F. Weber on Thursday, August 11, at the Bad Habit Brewery in St. Joseph where he will sign book, give a talk on forensic psychology, and demonstrate how a polygraph test works . . . with audience participation!

The program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with forensic psychologist and mystery author Frank F. Weber.  

Weber has several novels that are based upon real Minnesota crime and are full of scientifically valid evidence practices and psychological criminal analysis.   You can see Frank F. Weber on Thursday, August 11, at the Bad Habit Brewery in St. Joseph where he will sign book, give a talk on forensic psychology, and demonstrate how a polygraph test works . . . with audience participation!

The program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Future of the Arts in Farwell, Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we experience the blending of historic preservation and the development of an artistic community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Farwell, MN. This exemplar of what defines a rural Minnesota town was facing what would be considered the typical economic struggles associated with having a population of 50, but instead of allowing the Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church, the creamery, the schoolhouse, and the service station all fall into disrepair, a group of volunteers and artists have taken things in a different direction. In fact, upon setting out on this journey, Gloria Pfeifer and Ted Irgens have found a groundswell of community support and interest in arts that has taken everyone by surprise.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we experience the blending of historic preservation and the development of an artistic community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Farwell, MN.  This exemplar of what defines a rural Minnesota town was facing what would be considered the typical economic struggles associated with having a population of 50, but instead of allowing the Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church, the creamery, the schoolhouse, and the service station all fall into disrepair, a group of volunteers and artists have taken things in a different direction.  In fact, upon setting out on this journey, Gloria Pfeifer and Ted Irgens have found a groundswell of community support and interest in arts that has taken everyone by surprise.  
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Future of the Arts in Farwell, Minnesota

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we experience the blending of historic preservation and the development of an artistic community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Farwell, MN. This exemplar of what defines a rural Minnesota town was facing what would be considered the typical economic struggles associated with having a population of 50, but instead of allowing the Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church, the creamery, the schoolhouse, and the service station all fall into disrepair, a group of volunteers and artists have taken things in a different direction. In fact, upon setting out on this journey, Gloria Pfeifer and Ted Irgens have found a groundswell of community support and interest in arts that has taken everyone by surprise.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we experience the blending of historic preservation and the development of an artistic community as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels to Farwell, MN.  This exemplar of what defines a rural Minnesota town was facing what would be considered the typical economic struggles associated with having a population of 50, but instead of allowing the Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church, the creamery, the schoolhouse, and the service station all fall into disrepair, a group of volunteers and artists have taken things in a different direction.  In fact, upon setting out on this journey, Gloria Pfeifer and Ted Irgens have found a groundswell of community support and interest in arts that has taken everyone by surprise.  
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre's 25th Season with Executive Director Lacey Schirmers

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with GREAT Theatre’s new Executive Director Lacey Schirmers.
In its 25 year history, the Great River Educational Arts Theater has had a profound impact upon the community by engaging youth and adults through the production of stage performances in a way where everyone is able to find a meaningful place. Jeff and Lacey talk about the evolution of GREAT Theatre throughout the years as this St. Cloud institution has endured the pandemic and developed partnerships to be one of the strongest voices of inclusion in the area.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with GREAT Theatre’s new Executive Director Lacey Schirmers
In its 25 year history, the Great River Educational Arts Theater has had a profound impact upon the community by engaging youth and adults through the production of stage performances in a way where everyone is able to find a meaningful place.  Jeff and Lacey talk about the evolution of GREAT Theatre throughout the years as this St. Cloud institution has endured the pandemic and developed partnerships to be one of the strongest voices of inclusion in the area.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of KVSC at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we revisit KVSC’s broadcast from the opening day of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. Your “fried radio on a stick” featured the sounds of the Fair and numerous interviews throughout the day with organizations whose presence at the Fair is in itself a tradition.
We talked with folks from the University of Minnesota’s Driven to Discover, the ECO Experience, the Miracle of Birth, 4-H, Princess Kay, and the Fine Arts Exhibit. Today’s Untold Story focuses on the Frasier Sensory Building for those who need a little break from the Fair’s activities, the STEM offerings from a multitude of science partners, Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha with her love of Crop-Art, and a little new music from Minneapolis band Good Morning Bedlam.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we revisit KVSC’s broadcast from the opening day of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.  Your “fried radio on a stick” featured the sounds of the Fair and numerous interviews throughout the day with organizations whose presence at the Fair is in itself a tradition. 
We talked with folks from the University of Minnesota’s Driven to Discover, the ECO Experience, the Miracle of Birth, 4-H, Princess Kay, and the Fine Arts Exhibit.  Today’s Untold Story focuses on the Frasier Sensory Building for those who need a little break from the Fair’s activities, the STEM offerings from a multitude of science partners, Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha with her love of Crop-Art, and a little new music from Minneapolis band Good Morning Bedlam.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of GREAT Theatre's Youth Mental Health Project, Back on Track

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:28

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the rehearsal for Back on Track, a GREAT Theatre Youth Mental Health Project. With two of GREAT’s most experienced directors and a mental health professional from CentraCare, nine area students are collaborating and creating a unique performance that addresses mental health issues faced by kids today. The performance of Back on Track takes place on World Suicide Prevention Day, September, 10th at 2:00 at the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits the rehearsal for Back on Track, a GREAT Theatre Youth Mental Health Project.  With two of GREAT’s most experienced directors and a mental health professional from CentraCare, nine area students are collaborating and creating a unique performance that addresses mental health issues faced by kids today.  The performace of Back on Track takes place on World Suicide Prevention Day, September, 10th at 2:00 at the Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Head Water Blues Opry

From KVSC | Part of the St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage series | 29:25

What is The Blues? Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack looks for the answer as he explores the Head Water Blues Opry, performed at the Pioneer Place Theater in St. Cloud. Unique with its audience emersion, The Head Water Blues Opry is “kind of” a musical and is written and directed by SCSU Professor Rex Veeder with the musical score written and performed by local Blues artist Leon Laudenbach. You’ll hear interviews with Rex Veeder, Dan Barth from the Pioneer Place, and Iron Cat, a character from the Opry, as well as a selection of original music from the show.

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What is The Blues?  Arts and Cultural Heritage Reporter Jeff Carmack looks for the answer as he explores the Head Water Blues Opry, performed at the Pioneer Place Theater in St. Cloud.  Unique with its audience emersion, The Head Water Blues Opry is “kind of” a musical and is written and directed by SCSU Professor Rex Veeder with the musical score written and performed by local Blues artist Leon Laudenbach.  You’ll hear interviews with Rex Veeder, Dan Barth from the Pioneer Place, and Iron Cat, a character from the Opry, as well as a selection of original music from the show.

The Untold Story of Doctor Rex Veeder and His Work

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack pays homage and respect to Doctor Rex Veeder, who passed away on September 2nd at a hospice in Arizona. A friend and mentor to numerous over his years with the SCSU English Department, Veeder’s creativity brought science and art together in surprising and effective ways that not only changed lives, but also saved lives. Joining Rex’s own words from KVSC features out of the past, local musician Leon Laudenbach talks about the Headwaters Blues Opry and political activist Justin Michael talks about the Survive and Thrive conference and journal in this glimpse into what it means to “Do This Work.”
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack pays homage and respect to Doctor Rex Veeder, who passed away on September 2nd at a hospice in Arizona.  A friend and mentor to numerous over his years with the SCSU English Department, Veeder’s creativity brought science and art together in surprising and effective ways that not only changed lives, but also saved lives.  Joining Rex’s own words from KVSC features out of the past, local musician Leon Laudenbach talks about the Headwaters Blues Opry and political activist Justin Michael talks about the Survive and Thrive conference and journal in this glimpse into what it means to “Do This Work.”
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Tony Abfalter's Trip to Antartica

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 26:28

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to Antarctica with KVSC Alumnus Tony Abfalter. The Director of Engineering for Leighton Broadcasting just recently returned from six months at the South Pole where he oversaw communication technology at McMurdo Station for the National Science Foundation base. Jeff and Tony talk about the numerous adventures and challenges that come from surviving in one of the most inhospitable places on earth where the weather reminds everyone daily that it’s not the heat(or lack thereof), it’s the humidity!
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack takes us to Antarctica with KVSC Alumnus Tony Abfalter.   The Director of Engineering for Leighton Broadcasting just recently returned from six months at the South Pole where he oversaw communication technology at McMurdo Station for the National Science Foundation base.  Jeff and Tony talk about the numerous adventures and challenges that come from surviving in one of the most inhospitable places on earth where the weather reminds everyone daily that it’s not the heat(or lack thereof), it’s the humidity!
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Judy Pearson Interviewed by Jo McMullen

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 23:49

St. Cloud State University has its first named department thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Judy C. Pearson, who was celebrated on campus on September 22, 2022. The Judy C. Pearson Department of Communications Studies gift will help students, faculty and the community with international educational grants and scholarships, academic conference grants and guest speakers. She gave her generous gift because of her love of her experiences as an undergraduate student at SCSU.

In this intimate interview with Judy you’ll learn about her life’s journey from Isle, Minnesota to achieving her academic and professional goals, her successes and failures, and what shaped her to give back to the university. She is a dynamic woman who is living a full life.

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St. Cloud State University has its first named department thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Judy C. Pearson, who was celebrated on campus on September 22, 2022. The Judy C. Pearson Department of Communications Studies gift will help students, faculty and the community with international educational grants and scholarships, academic conference grants and guest speakers. She gave her generous gift because of her love of her experiences as an undergraduate student at SCSU.

In this intimate interview with Judy you’ll learn about her life’s journey from Isle, Minnesota to achieving her academic and professional goals, her successes and failures, and what shaped her to give back to the university. She is a dynamic woman who is living a full life.

The Untold Story of the Trail Mix Art Exhibit at the Whit Gallery

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Trail Mix Art Exhibit Project Coordinator Deborah Vander Eyk. With a lively opening reception on November 11 at the Whit Gallery, the Trail Mix Art Exhibit is a juried exhibition with the theme of "Honor the Earth." Jurors include Karen Goulet, Peter Happel Christian, and Winona LaDuke. For artists wishing to submit their visions of the importance of protecting the environment, there is a call for art with a deadline of Sunday, October 23.

This program was made possible with support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Trail Mix Art Exhibit Project Coordinator Deborah Vander Eyk. With a lively opening reception on November 11 at the Whit Gallery, the Trail Mix Art Exhibit is a juried exhibition with the theme of "Honor the Earth."  Jurors include Karen Goulet, Peter Happel Christian, and Winona LaDuke.  For artists wishing to submit their visions of the importance of protecting the environment, there is a call for art with a deadline of Sunday, October 23.
This program was made possible with support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of University Archivist Tom Steman and National Archive Month

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:32

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with St. Cloud State University Archivist Tom Steman. Located on the top floor of the Miller Learning Resource Center, the University Archives hosts and provides access to an amazing depth of historic material. In today’s conversation, Tom talks about newly digitized video of U.S. President Eisenhower crowning Homecoming Princess Joyce Pearson in 1952, the truth behind rumors of ghost stories around campus, the World War II Oral History Project, and many other historical tidbits as we celebrate National Archive Month in October.

This program was made possible through funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with St. Cloud State University Archivist Tom Steman.  Located on the top floor of the Miller Learning Resource Center, the University Archives hosts and provides access to an amazing depth of historic material.  In today’s conversation, Tom talks about newly digitized video of U.S. President Eisenhower crowning Homecoming Princess Joyce Pearson in 1952, the truth behind rumors of ghost stories around campus, the World War II Oral History Project, and many other historical tidbits as we celebrate National Archive Month in October.

This program was made possible through funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 11 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Chris Castino

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 02:02:26

In the season premiere of our 11th time around the fiscal year of the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, the Granite City Radio Theater brought the groovy vibes to the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater on Wednesday, October 26th in the year of our agreed upon calendar 2022!

Special Musical Guest joining house band Collective Unconscious was Chris Castino of The Big Wu, who happen to be celebrating their 30th year with a heck of show!

Speaking of Special Musical Guest Chris Catino, could he defeat reigning Trivia Champion and “Man-Who-Puts-The-F-in-FCC” Al Neff and returning Trivia Powerhouse, Carrie Zwack? Only Dan Barth knows for sure! . . . and anyone who's heard the show already!

The Shade’s crew is off to a not-so-jolly-old England where old familial ties form knots of intrigue!

Also in the show, Pumpkin has a competitor spice, children are scared, and there’s at least ten fart jokes, possibly twenty.

Plus, the Honorable Mayor brings honor back to the American Election Season in a manner you cannot ignore!

Join us Wednesday, December 14th for our next Granite City Radio Theater with Special Musical Guest Steve Roehm from The New Standards!
This program was made possible through funding by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Woot!

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In the season premiere of our 11th time around the fiscal year of the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, the Granite City Radio Theater brought the groovy vibes to the Pioneer Place on 5th Theater on Wednesday, October 26th in the year of our agreed upon calendar 2022!

Special Musical Guest joining house band Collective Unconscious was Chris Castino of The Big Wu, who happen to be celebrating their 30th year with a heck of show!

Speaking of Special Musical Guest Chris Catino, could he defeat reigning Trivia Champion and “Man-Who-Puts-The-F-in-FCC” Al Neff and returning Trivia Powerhouse, Carrie Zwack?  Only Dan Barth knows for sure! . . . and anyone who's heard the show already!

The Shade’s crew is off to a not-so-jolly-old England where old familial ties form knots of intrigue! 

Also in the show, Pumpkin has a competitor spice, children are scared, and there’s at least ten fart jokes, possibly twenty.

Plus, the Honorable Mayor brings honor back to the American Election Season in a manner you cannot ignore!

Join us Wednesday, December 14th for our next Granite City Radio Theater with Special Musical Guest Steve Roehm from The New Standards!

This program was made possible through funding by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Woot!

The Untold Story of Mississippi River Mayhem with Author and Historian Dean Klinkenberg

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:27

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dives into the Mississippi River and all its mayhem with author and historian Dean Klinkenberg. From pirates to pandemics, Klinkenberg has sifted through 200 years of history involving the river to curate an overview of how Americans dealt with and adapted to one of the most defining geographic features of our culture. Through floods, earthquakes, and exploding steamboats, Mississippi River communities continue to persevere and celebrate the beauty of Old Man River.

Dean Klinenberg will be at the Beaver Island Brewery as part of the Stearns History Museum's Hops & History program discussing his book, Mississippi River Mayhem, Disasters, Tragedy, and Murder on Ol' Man River on Thursday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5:30 pm.

The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mississippi-river-mayhem-book-cover-photo_1600x1161_small In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack dives into the Mississippi River and all its mayhem with author and historian Dean Klinkenberg.  From pirates to pandemics, Klinkenberg has sifted through 200 years of history involving the river to curate an overview of how Americans dealt with and adapted to one of the most defining geographic features of our culture. Through floods, earthquakes, and exploding steamboats, Mississippi River communities continue to persevere and celebrate the beauty of Old Man River.

Dean Klinenberg will be at the Beaver Island Brewery as part of the Stearns History Museum's Hops & History program discussing his book, Mississippi River Mayhem, Disasters, Tragedy, and Murder on Ol' Man River on Thursday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5:30 pm.

The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of 100 Years at the Stearns County Courthouse

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:13

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack will see you in court as the Stearns County Courthouse celebrates its 100th birthday. Joining Jeff is county spokesperson Janet Midas and Stearns History Museum historian Steve Penick as they discuss the rich history of the courthouse beginning with Prohibition and running through today.
A celebration at the courthouse is happening on Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 4:30 until 7:00 with chances to explore the building, music, games, trivia, and the sheriff department showcasing equipment from the past and present.

The program was made possible with support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack will see you in court as the Stearns County Courthouse celebrates its 100th birthday.  Joining Jeff is county spokesperson Janet Midas and Stearns History Museum historian Steve Penick as they discuss the rich history of the courthouse beginning with Prohibition and running through today.
A celebration at the courthouse is happening on Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 4:30 until 7:00 with chances to explore the building, music, games, trivia, and the sheriff department showcasing equipment from the past and present.
The program was made possible with support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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The Untold Story of Candace Cahill's Memoir Goodbye Again

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:19

In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU alumna and author Candace Cahill about loss, family, and love through the experience of adoption. Cahill's new memoir Goodbye Again recounts her journey of placing her son up for adoption when she was young and then reuniting with him decades later, only to lose him again suddenly.
Candace Cahill now lives in Alaska but still partners with the St. Cloud State University Department of Social Work.

This program is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today's Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU alumna and author Candace Cahill about loss, family, and love through the experience of adoption.  Cahill's new memoir Goodbye Again recounts her journey of placing her son up for adoption when she was young and then reuniting with him decades later, only to lose him again suddenly. 
Candace Cahill now lives in Alaska but still partners with the St. Cloud State University Department of Social Work.
This program is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.  

Granite City Radio Theater Season 11 Episode 2 with Special Musical Guest Steve Roehm

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:59:32

We reasoned with the Season and got a radio theater show put together between snowstorms . . . which is the Minnesota way!

Special musical guest Steve Roehm from The New Standards joined house band Collective Unconscious for some incredible vibraphone original music.

Dan Barth’s Trivia challenge proved itself as technically trivia once again.

The entire Shade’s Brigade crew continued their “family vacation” on a train in England where there may or may not be a gold heist.

We also encountered some parental assistance, a luggage rack, shiftiness, a gingerbread paradox, a few letters from the front, and a rather determined shopping pledge; plus, the Honorable Mayor once again brought the honor like a Christmas Klingon.

Join us for our next Granite City Radio Theater to be held on the Ides of March 2023. There may be leftover pie from the day before!

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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We reasoned with the Season and got a radio theater show put together between snowstorms . . . which is the Minnesota way! 

 

Special musical guest Steve Roehm from The New Standards joined house band Collective Unconscious for some incredible vibraphone original music.

 

Dan Barth’s Trivia challenge proved itself as technically trivia once again.

 

The entire Shade’s Brigade crew continued their “family vacation” on a train in England where there may or may not be a gold heist.

 

We also encountered some parental assistance, a luggage rack, shiftiness, a gingerbread paradox, a few letters from the front, and a rather determined shopping pledge; plus, the Honorable Mayor once again brought the honor like a Christmas Klingon.

 

Join us for our next Granite City Radio Theater to be held on the Ides of March 2023.  There may be leftover pie from the day before!

 

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Louie Anderson through the Laughter of Jason Schommer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local comedian and storyteller Jason Schommer about his friendship and mentorship with the late, great Louie Anderson. After Anderson’s passing this past year, Schommer developed a stage performance that reflects upon the impact Anderson had upon him through the professional comedic adventures they shared. On Saturday, January 21, Schommer will be performing his homage on the Paramount stage in a night called Curtain Call: Letters to my Friend Louie Anderson.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Art & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local comedian and storyteller Jason Schommer about his friendship and mentorship with the late, great Louie Anderson.  After Anderson’s passing this past year, Schommer developed a stage performance that reflects upon the impact Anderson had upon him through the professional comedic adventures they shared.  On Saturday, January 21, Schommer will be performing his homage on the Paramount stage in a night called Curtain Call: Letters to my Friend Louie Anderson.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Martin Luther King Community Celebration of 2023

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Debra Leigh, Sarah Drake, Janet Reigstad and Buddy King, all organizers from the upcoming Martin Luther King Community Celebration in St. Cloud. The celebration starts on Saturday with Family Day at the St Cloud Technical and Community College, continues Sunday with Spirit Day, and wraps up on Monday at the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the 10th annual community breakfast beginning at 7:30. Free registration for this event can be found here.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Debra Leigh, Sarah Drake, Janet Reigstad and Buddy King, all organizers from the upcoming Martin Luther King Community Celebration in St. Cloud.  The celebration starts on Saturday with Family Day at the St Cloud Technical and Community College, continues Sunday with Spirit Day, and wraps up on Monday at the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the 10th annual community breakfast beginning at 7:30.  Free registration for this event can be found here
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 41:36

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Debra Leigh, Sarah Drake, Janet Reigstad and Buddy King, all organizers from the upcoming Martin Luther King Community Celebration in St. Cloud. The celebration starts on Saturday with Family Day at the St Cloud Technical and Community College, continues Sunday with Spirit Day, and wraps up on Monday at the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the 10th annual community breakfast beginning at 7:30. Free registration for this event can be found here.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Adult Basic Education with Caroline Nerhus from the St. Cloud School District

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Caroline Nerhus from the St. Cloud School District about their Adult Basic Education program. From helping those who have fallen off the educational path to providing basic computer skills classes and career exploration to training translators for work throughout the community, Adult Basic Education serves an area within all of central Minnesota that covers 26 school districts.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Caroline Nerhus from the St. Cloud School District about their Adult Basic Education program.  From helping those who have fallen off the educational path to providing basic computer skills classes and career exploration to training translators for work throughout the community, Adult Basic Education serves an area within all of central Minnesota that covers 26 school districts.

The Untold Story of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at SCSU with Dr. Juli Pitzer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Juli Pitzer, Interim Director of the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Education at St. Cloud State University. The events surrounding this year’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day are capped off in the Miller Learning Resource Center with The Scott and Lynn Bryce Lecture Series on Holocaust Education. Guest lecturers are historian Rebecca Erbelding and Jewish Community Relations Council Executive Director Steve Hunegs who will be speaking about “The US and the Holocaust” a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.
Reservations for the lecture can be found online here.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Juli Pitzer, Interim Director of the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Education at St. Cloud State University.  The events surrounding this year’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day are capped off in the Miller Learning Resource Center with The Scott and Lynn Bryce Lecture Series on Holocaust Education.  Guest lecturers are historian Rebecca Erbelding and Jewish Community Relations Council Executive Director Steve Hunegs who will be speaking about “The US and the Holocaust” a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.
Reservations for the lecture can be found online here.
This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Kenneth Watson and the 12 Faces of Sober

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:47

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU and KVSC alumni Kenneth Watson. Watson is a bestselling author with his book 12 Faces of Sober that chronical is journey as a veteran and a student dealing with substance abuse issues. He will be on campus on Wednesday, March 22 in the Eastman Lounge at noon to speak about his book and to just hang out and talk in an event hosted by the Recovery Resource Center and the Veterans Resource Center.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with SCSU and KVSC alumni Kenneth Watson.  Watson is a bestselling author with his book 12 Faces of Sober that chronical is journey as a veteran and a student dealing with substance abuse issues.  He will be on campus on Wednesday, March 22 in the Eastman Lounge at noon to speak about his book and to just hang out and talk in an event hosted by the Recovery Resource Center and the Veterans Resource Center.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Great River Children's Museum with Cassie Miles

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:31

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Cassie Miles from the Great River Children’s Museum. The museum is continuing to develop its location in downtown St. Cloud and will soon be a destination for families, learning, and fun with a variety of exhibits and activities. Information on their timeline and ways to help can be found online at greatrivercm.org.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Cassie Miles from the Great River Children’s Museum.  The museum is continuing to develop its location in downtown St. Cloud and will soon be a destination for families, learning, and fun with a variety of exhibits and activities.  Information on their timeline and ways to help can be found online at greatrivercm.org.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 11 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Becky Schlegel

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:49:47

In our spring edition of Season 11 of the Granite City Radio Theater, the comedy, drama, and music reflected the changing of the seasons . . . which don’t actually seem to be changing because there still snow everywhere.

Special Musical Guest Becky Schlegel joined house band Collective Unconscious for some lovely harmonies as well as a valiant effort during Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge where she joined Shade’s Brigade actress Shanan Custer in an attempt at taking down defending champion, SCSU Professor Juli Pitzer in some Oscar Awards Trivia. Little did anyone know that Dr. Pitzer has a PhD in Film Studies . . . so that went well!

Speaking of Shade’s Brigade, the whole crew tried to foil a train robbery, but it got messy . . . real messy. So messy that they ended up on Mystique Island where things got really, really weird!

And of course, there was plenty of comedy with a look at marriage through Wild Matrimonia, the Frozen Entrée Enthusiasts took over the River’s Edge Convention Center, SuccessCo brought us more products that we ought to buy, the Mayor was once again very honorable, and we set to music the yearly ice fishing dilemma about when and how to clear the ice.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 3 for our Season 11 Finale with musical guest Dave Simonett.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Thank you voters from 2008!

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In our spring edition of Season 11 of the Granite City Radio Theater, the comedy, drama, and music reflected the changing of the seasons . . . which don’t actually seem to be changing because there still snow everywhere.

 

Special Musical Guest Becky Schlegel joined house band Collective Unconscious for some lovely harmonies as well as a valiant effort during Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge where she joined Shade’s Brigade actress Shanan Custer in an attempt at taking down defending champion, SCSU Professor Juli Pitzer in some Oscar Awards Trivia.  Little did anyone know that Dr. Pitzer has a PhD in Film Studies . . . so that went well!

 

Speaking of Shade’s Brigade, the whole crew tried to foil a train robbery, but it got messy . . . real messy.  So messy that they ended up on Mystique Island where things got really, really weird!

 

And of course, there was plenty of comedy with a look at marriage through Wild Matrimonia, the Frozen Entrée Enthusiasts took over the River’s Edge Convention Center, SuccessCo brought us more products that we ought to buy, the Mayor was once again very honorable, and we set to music the yearly ice fishing dilemma about when and how to clear the ice.

 

Please join us on Wednesday, May 3 for our Season 11 Finale with musical guest Dave Simonett.

 

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.  Thank you voters from 2008!

The Untold Story of QUEERSPACE Collective Coming to St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:26

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Nicki Hangsleben and Mandy Rubink from QUEERSPACE collective, a non-profit dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ youth with safe and insightful guidance through mentorships. Originally founded in the Twin Cities two years ago, the QUEERSPACE collective will be marking their St. Cloud area arrival on Friday, March 31, with an event at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream in St. Joseph where folks can learn more about their community building activities.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Nicki Hangsleben and Mandy Rubink from QUEERSPACE collective, a non-profit dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ youth with safe and insightful guidance through mentorships.  Originally founded in the Twin Cities two years ago, the QUEERSPACE collective will be marking their St. Cloud area arrival on Friday, March 31, with an event at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream in St. Joseph where folks can learn more about their community building activities.

 

The Untold Story of QUEERSPACE Collective Coming to St. Cloud

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:26

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Nicki Hangsleben and Mandy Rubink from QUEERSPACE collective, a non-profit dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ youth with safe and insightful guidance through mentorships. Originally founded in the Twin Cities two years ago, the QUEERSPACE collective will be marking their St. Cloud area arrival on Friday, March 31, with an event at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream in St. Joseph where folks can learn more about their community building activities.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Nicki Hangsleben and Mandy Rubink from QUEERSPACE collective, a non-profit dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ youth with safe and insightful guidance through mentorships.  Originally founded in the Twin Cities two years ago, the QUEERSPACE collective will be marking their St. Cloud area arrival on Friday, March 31, with an event at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream in St. Joseph where folks can learn more about their community building activities.

 

The Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles. C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area. Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports. C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles.  C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area.  Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports.  C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.
This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The EXTENDED Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 39:29

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles. C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area. Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports. C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.
This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi Myles.  C. Willi has performed internationally for decades, opening up for the likes of Aretha Franklin and the Temptations, all the while making time for coming back to the St. Cloud area.  Underlying his success is a philosophy of kindness-based humor that developed during his upbringing in Alabama and his football and coaching career at SCSU where he became an ambassador of sorts for African American student athletes as they made their way to Minnesota for sports.  C. Willi will be performing a free show in SCSU’s Ritchie Auditorium on Wednesday, April 5.
This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Stearns History Museum's Upcoming Programming

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Amy Degerstrom and Caitlin Carlson from the Stearns History Museum about the myriad of programming that the museum has coming up in the next few weeks. From the Grasshopper Miracle of 1873 to the Breakfast Club out at the Avon Hills Folk School all the way to the Whippersnapper Hour and the publicly available archives, the Stearns History Museum brings the history of our area to life through numerous engaging and unique activities.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Amy Degerstrom and Caitlin Carlson from the Stearns History Museum about the myriad of programming that the museum has coming up in the next few weeks.  From the Grasshopper Miracle of 1873 to the Breakfast Club out at the Avon Hills Folk School all the way to the Whippersnapper Hour and the publicly available archives, the Stearns History Museum brings the history of our area to life through numerous engaging and unique activities. 
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of the Civil War Roundtable

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:55

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with members of the Civil War Roundtable group that meets monthly at the Stearns History Museum. Andrew Ditlevson, Win Anderson and Mary Soroko have been coordinating the group for years partially due to their collective curiosity concerning history, but also, they realized how many details about the Civil War were being lost to time and this is a way to keep that history alive. Their next meeting is on Tuesday, May 9, at 3:45 p.m. at the Stearns History Museum with guest speaker Mark Jaede, and then the group will be on the road at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield on Thursday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. as Mary Soroko presents on the topic of women of the civil war.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with members of the Civil War Roundtable group that meets monthly at the Stearns History Museum.  Andrew Ditlevson, Win Anderson and Mary Soroko have been coordinating the group for years partially due to their collective curiosity concerning history, but also, they realized how many details about the Civil War were being lost to time and this is a way to keep that history alive.  Their next meeting is on Tuesday, May 9, at 3:45 p.m. at the Stearns History Museum with guest speaker Mark Jaede, and then the group will be on the road at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield on Thursday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. as Mary Soroko presents on the topic of women of the civil war.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Main Street Economics with MN Auditor Julie Blaha

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:54

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks once again with MN State Auditor Julie Blaha. This time, the conversation focuses upon documenting history through a deeper investigation into the best practices of local communities regarding how one-time COVID money was spent. With the state’s repeated budget surpluses and with a new revenue stream being introduced through the legalization of marijuana, the way our local governments track and spend money is more important than ever, and Auditor Blaha has ideas on what can give us an accurate look at what is actually happening. Plus, it’s never too early to think about the State Fair as Blaha reveals a first concept of what her crop-art contest entry might be for this year.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks once again with MN State Auditor Julie Blaha.  This time, the conversation focuses upon documenting history through a deeper investigation into the best practices of local communities regarding how one-time COVID money was spent.  With the state’s repeated budget surpluses and with a new revenue stream being introduced through the legalization of marijuana, the way our local governments track and spend money is more important than ever, and Auditor Blaha has ideas on what can give us an accurate look at what is actually happening.  Plus, it’s never too early to think about the State Fair as Blaha reveals a first concept of what her crop-art contest entry might be for this year.
This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 11 Episode 4 with Special Musical Guest Dave Simonett

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:56:27

We turned it up to 11 for Granite City Radio Theater's Season 11 Finale!
Trampled by Turtle's Dave Simonett stopped by to join house band Collective Unconcious.
The Shade's Brigade crew found themselves on a jungle island experiencing one of their most gruesome adventures yet.
SuccessCo solved both our pothole problem and our procrastination problem; plus, we got the origin story of Steve and Brenda from these ads.
The GCRT News premired with all the important news of the region and the world including Weather with Muggsy and Jay Terry "out n About Making the Scene."
Wild Familia explored the family roadtrip.
We got a series of 1-star reviews of national parks.
Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge was once again challenging.
And, the Honorable Mayor paid tribute to retiring KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen.

Join us nexrt fall for Season 12 of the Granite City Radio Theater! More information THAT to come soon!

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Trampled by Turtle's Dave Simonett stopped by to join house band Collective Unconcious.
The Shade's Brigade crew found themselves on a jungle island experiencing one of their most gruesome adventures yet.
SuccessCo solved both our pothole problem and our procrastination problem; plus, we got the origin story of Steve and Brenda from these ads.
The GCRT News premired with all the important news of the region and the world including Weather with Muggsy and Jay Terry "out n About Making the Scene."
Wild Familia explored the family roadtrip.
We got a series of 1-star reviews of national parks.
Dan Barth's Trivia Challenge was once again challenging.
And, the Honorable Mayor paid tribute to retiring KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen.

Join us nexrt fall for Season 12 of the Granite City Radio Theater!  More information THAT to come soon!

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. 

The Untold Story of Project 37

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:28

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Anna Bovitz, Syd Terry, and Cameron Brandon from Project 37, an organization focused on providing All-Ages music opportunities throughout the community. Currently, Project 37 does not have a physical location to host shows, but that has not stopped the music. Their All-Ages, Safe & Sober shows have not only taken over numerous local restaurants but also various business and even homes. Project 37 is reachable online through Instagram, Facebook, and via email at “Project37.mn@gmail.com” for information on how to support them or to book a show.

This program was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack visits with Anna Bovitz, Syd Terry, and Cameron Brandon from Project 37, an organization focused on providing All-Ages music opportunities throughout the community.  Currently, Project 37 does not have a physical location to host shows, but that has not stopped the music.  Their All-Ages, Safe & Sober shows have not only taken over numerous local restaurants but also various business and even homes.  Project 37 is reachable online through Instagram, Facebook, and via email at “Project37.mn@gmail.com” for information on how to support them or to book a show.

 

This program was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Pride Month with Seal Dwyer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 27:28

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wraps up Pride Month by having a poignant discussion with therapist Seal Dwyer about why Pride is important. With a private practice in St. Cloud, Dwyer talks about how she has seen the world change, for both the better and the worse, in relation to the LGBTQ community and the challenges they face. This Untold Story does contain subject matter that some folks may find difficult; however, as will be discussed, there are numerous resources right here in central Minnesota designed to help.

Those resources include:
SCSU's LGBT Resouce Center
OutFront Minnesota
Pathways 4 Youth
CentraCare's LGBTQ Medicine
Big Borthers Big Sisters
Rainbow Labs
Centerlink Community of LGBTQ Centers

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack wraps up Pride Month by having a poignant discussion with therapist Seal Dwyer about why Pride is important.  With a private practice in St. Cloud, Dwyer talks about how she has seen the world change, for both the better and the worse, in relation to the LGBTQ community and the challenges they face.  This Untold Story does contain subject matter that some folks may find difficult; however, as will be discussed, there are numerous resources right here in central Minnesota designed to help.

Those resources include:
SCSU's LGBT Resouce Center
OutFront Minnesota
Pathways 4 Youth
CentraCare's LGBTQ Medicine
Big Borthers Big Sisters
Rainbow Labs
Centerlink Community of LGBTQ Centers

This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of Reuse and Redevelopment with Melissa Wenzel for the MPCA

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:44

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we look through the lenses of creativity, environment, and sustainability at what to do about vacant businesses around town as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Melissa Wenzel from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Wenzel recently gave a presentation at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud concerning “Built Environment Sustainability” where she discussed the concepts of reuse and redevelopment as well as guidelines, ideas, and financial assistance opportunities for communities around Minnesota.

And for a look at what reuse and redevelopment can look like in a small community, there’s another Untold Story of Central Minnesota from last year that highlights Farwell, MN, and the very successful development of their arts center, which is made up of a church, a gas station, a creamery, and a schoolhouse, all once abandoned.

The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and Legacy Amendment of 2008.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we look through the lenses of creativity, environment, and sustainability at what to do about vacant businesses around town as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Melissa Wenzel from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.  Wenzel recently gave a presentation at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud concerning “Built Environment Sustainability” where she discussed the concepts of reuse and redevelopment as well as guidelines, ideas, and financial assistance opportunities for communities around Minnesota. 


And for a look at what reuse and redevelopment can look like in a small community, there’s another Untold Story of Central Minnesota from last year that highlights Farwell, MN, and the very successful development of their arts center, which is made up of a church, a gas station, a creamery, and a schoolhouse, all once abandoned.


The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and Legacy Amendment of 2008.

 

The Untold Story of the Legacy of KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen Part 1

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:36

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we at KVSC pay tribute to former Station Manager, teacher, and friend Jo McMullen. This past summer, Jo succumbed to her a battle with cancer, and while the radio silence of her absence is deafening, her impact upon public radio and the community was profound and still affecting the world today. In this first half of a two-part Untold Stories, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with community partners and some of her peers in education, journalism, and the arts. Next week’s Part 2 will focus on Jo’s true legacy, her students.

A full collection of unabridged audio stories relating to Jo McMullen from this feature’s participants will soon be online at KVSC.org under the podcasts page, and if you would like to add your “Jo story” to this project, please contact us at info@kvsc.org or through one of the methods suggested in our Facebook post concerning this topic.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we at KVSC pay tribute to former Station Manager, teacher, and friend Jo McMullen.  This past summer, Jo succumbed to her a battle with cancer, and while the radio silence of her absence is deafening, her impact upon public radio and the community was profound and still affecting the world today.   In this first half of a two-part Untold Stories, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with community partners and some of her peers in education, journalism, and the arts.  Next week’s Part 2 will focus on Jo’s true legacy, her students.

A full collection of unabridged audio stories relating to Jo McMullen from this feature’s participants will soon be online at KVSC.org under the podcasts page, and if you would like to add your “Jo story” to this project, please contact us at info@kvsc.org or through one of the methods suggested in our Facebook post concerning this topic.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

Granite City Radio Theater Season 12 Episode 1 with Special Musical Guest Becky Kapell

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:55:49

It’s the 12th season of the Granite City Radio Theater, and our season opener was spicier than a frosty pumpkin and spookier than an exorcist’s to-do list.

Becky Kapell joined house band Collective Unconscious for a rip-roaring road trip down the gravelly byways of Americana.

Wild Scholastica examined the back-to-school shopping journey of the classic midwestern mother.

The Shade’s Brigade crew encountered one of the most gruesome creatures ever dreamt of and might not be able live to tell the tale.

The Granite City Radio Theater News continued to break local news . . . and refused to pay for the damage.

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge brought obscure facts back into fashion.

SuccessCo presented an innovative method of securing that precious Halloween candy.

Dracula found some much-needed community.

And, the Honorable Mayor took us into new realms of honor in which to be honorable about.

The Granite City Radio Theater is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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It’s the 12th season of the Granite City Radio Theater, and our season opener was spicier than a frosty pumpkin and spookier than an exorcist’s to-do list.

Becky Kapell joined house band Collective Unconscious for a rip-roaring road trip down the gravelly byways of Americana.

Wild Scholastica examined the back-to-school shopping journey of the classic midwestern mother.

The Shade’s Brigade crew encountered one of the most gruesome creatures ever dreamt of and might not be able live to tell the tale.

The Granite City Radio Theater News continued to break local news . . . and refused to pay for the damage.

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge brought obscure facts back into fashion.

SuccessCo presented an innovative method of securing that precious Halloween candy.

Dracula found some much-needed community.

And, the Honorable Mayor took us into new realms of honor in which to be honorable about.

The Granite City Radio Theater is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Legacy of KVSC Station Manager Jo McMullen Part 2

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:52

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we at KVSC continue to pay tribute to former Station Manager, teacher, and friend Jo McMullen. This past summer, Jo succumbed to her a battle with cancer, and in the first half of the story, we heard from community partners and some of her peers in education, journalism, and the arts. This week’s Part 2 focuses on Jo’s true legacy, her students.

Both episodes are available on our website at KVSC.org under the podcast tab and Untold Stories page, as will be a full collection of unabridged audio stories relating to Jo McMullen from this feature’s participants and more very soon. If you would like to add your “Jo story” to this project, please contact us at info@kvsc.org or through one of the methods suggested in our Facebook post concerning this topic.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, we at KVSC continue to pay tribute to former Station Manager, teacher, and friend Jo McMullen.  This past summer, Jo succumbed to her a battle with cancer, and in the first half of the story, we heard from community partners and some of her peers in education, journalism, and the arts.  This week’s Part 2 focuses on Jo’s true legacy, her students.

Both episodes are available on our website at KVSC.org under the podcast tab and Untold Stories page, as will be a full collection of unabridged audio stories relating to Jo McMullen from this feature’s participants and more very soon. If you would like to add your “Jo story” to this project, please contact us at info@kvsc.org or through one of the methods suggested in our Facebook post concerning this topic.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Minnesota Humanities Center with Kevin Lindsey

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Kevin Lindsey from the Minnesota Humanities Center. An affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the MHC celebrates and promotes the humanities in all its forms through a variety of programs in order to answer the question of what it means to be human.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Kevin Lindsey from the Minnesota Humanities Center.  An affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the MHC celebrates and promotes the humanities in all its forms through a variety of programs in order to answer the question of what it means to be human.  

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of the SCSU Music Department with Terry Vermillion

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:57

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Terry Vermillion from the SCSU Music Department. Music in all its forms helps define our lives, but where does music come from? How is it that each generation can appreciate and produce this crucial piece of our “sound environment?” It’s because of teachers, but it’s also more than just that as we will find out today in our discussion.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Dr. Terry Vermillion from the SCSU Music Department.  Music in all its forms helps define our lives, but where does music come from?  How is it that each generation can appreciate and produce this crucial piece of our “sound environment?”  It’s because of teachers, but it’s also more than just that as we will find out today in our discussion.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of the Hip Hop Education Summit with Mike Dando and Jason Woods

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:27

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mike Dando and Jason Woods who are the organizers behind the Minnesota Hip Hop Education Summit taking place Friday, November 2 in the Atwood Center. In its second year, the Hip Hop Education Summit features an entire day’s worth of interactive workshops, a keynote speech from esteemed DJ and producer J. Rawls, and an after party with open mic, breakdancing, and much more.

The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mike Dando and Jason Woods who are the organizers behind the Minnesota Hip Hop Education Summit taking place Friday, November 2 in the Atwood Center.  In its second year, the Hip Hop Education Summit features an entire day’s worth of interactive workshops, a keynote speech from esteemed DJ and producer J. Rawls, and an after party with open mic, breakdancing, and much more.


The Untold Stories of Central Minnesota is made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of Ebenezer's Dry-Goods & Pharmaceuticals with Anthony Schrock and Katy Boyer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Anthony Schrock and Katy Boyer from the Central Minnesota Theatre Company about Anthony’s original play “Ebenezer’s Dry-Goods & Pharmaceuticals.” This reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol follows Mary Ebenezer as she is visited by a litany of ghosts intent upon teaching her a lesson, but unlike the classic story, this production replaces greed with addiction. There is a content warning for today’s Untold Story due to discussions about addiction, recovery, and meeting people where they're at.

Confidential resources include the Never Use Alone hotline at 877-969-1996 and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357.

Ebenezer’s Dry-Good & Pharmaceuticals takes to the Cathedral High School stage Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 17-19, with ticket information on the Central Minnesota Theatre Company website.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Anthony Schrock and Katy Boyer from the Central Minnesota Theatre Company about Anthony’s original play “Ebenezer’s Dry-Goods & Pharmaceuticals.” This reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol follows Mary Ebenezer as she is visited by a litany of ghosts intent upon teaching her a lesson, but unlike the classic story, this production replaces greed with addiction.  There is a content warning for today’s Untold Story due to discussions about addiction, recovery, and meeting people where they're at. 

Confidential resources include the Never Use Alone hotline at 877-969-1996 and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357.

Ebenezer’s Dry-Good & Pharmaceuticals takes to the Cathedral High School stage Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 17-19, with ticket information on the Central Minnesota Theatre Company website.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of the Repository at St. Cloud State University with Archivist Tom Steman

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels deep into the virtual archives and repository at St. Cloud State University with archivist Tom Steman. The Repository at St. Cloud State holds the history of academic advancement that the school and its students have created over the years. Recent metrics of the times that papers have been downloaded and accessed show that SCSU academics are having an impact all over the world.

Steman is also making a call for archivable material donations for anyone with old newspapers and magazines of a certain age and origin. We also talk about the Miller Center Student Art Show, KVSC's Reverb Magazine, and the 3-D digitalization of objects from the William Lindgren Asian Art Collection.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack travels deep into the virtual archives and repository at St. Cloud State University with archivist Tom Steman. The Repository at St. Cloud State holds the history of academic advancement that the school and its students have created over the years.  Recent metrics of the times that papers have been downloaded and accessed show that SCSU academics are having an impact all over the world. 

Steman is also making a call for archivable material donations for anyone with old newspapers and magazines of a certain age and origin.  We also talk about the Miller Center Student Art Show, KVSC's Reverb Magazine, and the 3-D digitalization of objects from the William Lindgren Asian Art Collection.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

Granite City Radio Theater Season 12 Episode 2 with Collective Unconsicous

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 02:03:23

Tonight’s Granite City Radio Theater was nearly derailed by numerous winter illnesses, but since we aren’t really “on the rails” anyhow, it all worked out and seasonally appropriate cheer was achieved by all!

Special Musical Guest Emily Haavik will be rescheduled for next season, but Collective Unconscious and their Many Merry Friends saved the holiday spirit for all with their timeless, timely, and time-consuming melodies!

The Shade’s Brigade crew defeated one of their most gruesome adversaries yet and were able to save the world once again!

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge may or may not have a new champion!

The Granite City Radio Theater News broke breaking news about roads, eggnog, and weed with Jay Terry’s “Out n About Making a Scene” receiving an internationally pronounceable award!

Wild Scholastica both entertained and educated, mostly at the same time!

SuccessCo once again provided products for problems the public never knew they had, but really, everyone has these problems, and this is why SuccessCo is SO successful!

And, the Honorable Mayor brought the house down with a caroling finale to the show that really should have had a building permit!

Join us on Wednesday, March 6th for the next Granite City Radio Theater with Special Musical Guest, Leslie Vincent!

The Granite City Radio Theater is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund!

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Tonight’s Granite City Radio Theater was nearly derailed by numerous winter illnesses, but since we aren’t really “on the rails” anyhow, it all worked out and seasonally appropriate cheer was achieved by all!

 

Special Musical Guest Emily Haavik will be rescheduled for next season, but Collective Unconscious and their Many Merry Friends saved the holiday spirit for all with their timeless, timely, and time-consuming melodies!

 

The Shade’s Brigade crew defeated one of their most gruesome adversaries yet and were able to save the world once again!

 

Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge may or may not have a new champion!

 

The Granite City Radio Theater News broke breaking news about roads, eggnog, and weed with Jay Terry’s “Out n About Making a Scene” receiving an internationally pronounceable award!

 

Wild Scholastica both entertained and educated, mostly at the same time!

 

SuccessCo once again provided products for problems the public never knew they had, but really, everyone has these problems, and this is why SuccessCo is SO successful!

 

And, the Honorable Mayor brought the house down with a caroling finale to the show that really should have had a building permit!

 

Join us on Wednesday, March 6th for the next Granite City Radio Theater with Special Musical Guest, Leslie Vincent!

 

The Granite City Radio Theater is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund!

The Untold Story of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Listening Sessions

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Sotry of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer talks with Sarah Fossen from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts as they travel the state hosting listening sessions about what the arts mean to Minnesotans. This is a chance for the public to contribute to MCA’s mission of promoting the arts by sharing their stories, regardless of how big or small. The upcoming local sessions include Monday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park and on Thursday January 11th at 1:30 p.m. at the Avon Hills Folk School.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Sotry of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer talks with Sarah Fossen from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts as they travel the state hosting listening sessions about what the arts mean to Minnesotans.  This is a chance for the public to contribute to MCA’s mission of promoting the arts by sharing their stories, regardless of how big or small.  The upcoming local sessions include Monday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at GREAT Theater’s Helgeson Learning Lab Theater in Waite Park and on Thursday January 11th at 1:30 p.m. at the Avon Hills Folk School.

This story was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Scripts and Savories with Central Minnesota Theatre and the Lost Times Tavern

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 29:05

In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Sean Donahue and Austin Southers from Central Minnesota Theatre as they bring dinner theater back to St. Cloud. In the performance, three original pieces written by the late Al Hams will be featured while creative dishes will be provided by Lost Times Tavern. Performances take place throughout February, but seats are selling out fast. Ticket information can be found here.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Sean Donahue and Austin Southers from Central Minnesota Theatre as they bring dinner theater back to St. Cloud.  In the performance, three original pieces written by the late Al Hams will be featured while creative dishes will be provided by Lost Times Tavern.  Performances take place throughout February, but seats are selling out fast.  Ticket information can be found here.

This story was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Storytelling with Laura Packer

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:14

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the art of storytelling is the focus as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned storyteller Laura Packer. From festivals and theaters to prisons and NASA, Packer educates and entertains through the ancient tradition of simply telling a story. She will be at Sauk Center’s 510 Art Lab on Sunday, February 11 with a series of workshops to follow throughout the month. More information can be found online here.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, the art of storytelling is the focus as Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned storyteller Laura Packer.  From festivals and theaters to prisons and NASA, Packer educates and entertains through the ancient tradition of simply telling a story.  She will be at Sauk Center’s 510 Art Lab on Sunday, February 11 with a series of workshops to follow throughout the month.  More information can be found online here.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

The Untold Story of Artist Dan Mondloch

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 30:00

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with well-known local painter Dan Mondloch about the artist’s journey. Over the years, Mondloch’s career as an artist has steadily grown as he has taken his eye for a scene in many different directions and received numerous awards for his effort. Dan also teaches through a variety of organizations, including regular classes at Art in Motion in Holdingford and an online class happening this Friday through Terracotta.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with well-known local painter Dan Mondloch about the artist’s journey.  Over the years, Mondloch’s career as an artist has steadily grown as he has taken his eye for a scene in many different directions and received numerous awards for his effort.  Dan also teaches through a variety of organizations, including regular classes at Art in Motion in Holdingford and an online class happening this Friday through Terracotta.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Untold Story of Magic with Ryan Schepp

From KVSC | Part of the Untold Stories of Central Minnesota series | 28:45

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local business owner and literal magician, Ryan Schepp about the challenges that creatives have faced as the world has evolved over the last decade or so. Jeff and Ryan’s careers have intertwined over the years, both through KVSC and on stage at the Pioneer Place, and through those years much has changed. The discussion begins with life before COVID, travels through the pandemic, and then lands with how the creative community is successfully rebuilding and reestablishing itself within St. Cloud and the surrounding area.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with local business owner and literal magician, Ryan Schepp about the challenges that creatives have faced as the world has evolved over the last decade or so.  Jeff and Ryan’s careers have intertwined over the years, both through KVSC and on stage at the Pioneer Place, and through those years much has changed. The discussion begins with life before COVID, travels through the pandemic, and then lands with how the creative community is successfully rebuilding and reestablishing itself within St. Cloud and the surrounding area.

This program was made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Granite City Radio Theater Season 12 Episode 3 with Special Musical Guest Leslie Vincent

From KVSC | Part of the Granite City Radio Theater series | 01:59:20

Verily, comedic and dramatic whatnot took place, and there was original jazz that took us back to the feeling of 100 years ago with Special Musical Guest Leslie Vincent who joined House band Collective Unconscious for her St. Cloud debut.

New KVSC Station Manager Dan Seeger, Host Jay Terry, and Leslie Vincent succumbed to the alure of Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge.

Wild Scholastica peered into the colorful landscape of the middle school talent show.

Shade’s Brigade embarked on a new mission on the behest of Scotland Yard to thwart a secret and psychic KGB plot.

SuccessCo took off into the stratospheric realms of success.

Winter was lamented musically.

The GCRT News brought you all the news you never knew you’d missed as well as a special investigative report into pickles by Jay Terry’s Making a Scene.

And of course, the Honorable Mayor discussed an update on his official residence, Poseidon’s Fortress, as well as commemorated our local water treatment practices with a poem.

This program was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Verily, comedic and dramatic whatnot took place, and there was original jazz that took us back to the feeling of 100 years ago with Special Musical Guest Leslie Vincent who joined House band Collective Unconscious for her St. Cloud debut.

New KVSC Station Manager Dan Seeger, Host Jay Terry, and Leslie Vincent succumbed to the alure of Dan Barth’s Trivia Challenge.

Wild Scholastica peered into the colorful landscape of the middle school talent show.

Shade’s Brigade embarked on a new mission on the behest of Scotland Yard to thwart a secret and psychic KGB plot.

SuccessCo took off into the stratospheric realms of success.

Winter was lamented musically.

The GCRT News brought you all the news you never knew you’d missed as well as a special investigative report into pickles by Jay Terry’s Making a Scene.

And of course, the Honorable Mayor discussed an update on his official residence, Poseidon’s Fortress, as well as commemorated our local water treatment practices with a poem.

This program was made possible through support from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.