Nisswa, MN came to be the tourism hub it is, thanks to the rerouting of a railroad. Dick Carlson shares that piece of Nisswa history, how the town's name shifted from Smiley to Nisswa and more local lore in this segment of Let's Visit. Have you visited Nisswa? What did you love about it? Send us an email and let us know.

Gregg Aamot reports on rural Minnesota for Minn Post . We talked with Gregg on the Thursday Morning Show about his latest article "Why Greater Minnesota Interests Have High Hopes for the 2019 Legislative Session". from Gregg Aamot's article: When groups representing rural Minnesota interests released their wish lists for the 2019 legislative session, some of the items looked familiar: a boost in funding for the Local Government Aid program, proposals to generate housing, more money for broadband

Program 20: Louie Jergensen and the Paper Mill Workers A radio series produced by historian Don Boese. Don is the author of eight books dealing with local history in Itasca County, including "John C. Greenway and the Opening of the Western Mesabi", and the main source for this series, "Papermakers: the Blandin Paper Company and Grand Rapids, Minnesota". The series begins with the arrival of the first Euro-Americans to the forested wilderness of Itasca County in the 1870s. In those early days the

This Saturday, January 5th, kicks-off the Northern Indigenous Winter Games Tour. Throughout January and February everyone is invited to take part in historically indigenous games including lacrosse on ice, crow arrows, and double ball on snow among many others. Focusing on the social and cultural significance of the games, the Northern Indigenous Winter Games creates opportunities for cultural sharing and education as well as a whole lot of fun. In addition to the games, each afternoon is

Cross country skiing is a stellar way to get warm, stay in shape and enjoy the outdoors during northern Minnesota winters. Bill Scheela stopped by the morning show to tell us all about the Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club, trails around the Bemidji area, and a cross country ski school happening January 6th, 13th and 20th at the Bemidji Middle School. To find trail maps, groom reports and upcoming cross country ski events in the Bemdji area, check out the Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club

Program 19: Noah Lathrop's First Hand Account of the Paper Making Process, pt. 2 A radio series produced by historian Don Boese. Don is the author of eight books dealing with local history in Itasca County, including "John C. Greenway and the Opening of the Western Mesabi", and the main source for this series, "Papermakers: the Blandin Paper Company and Grand Rapids, Minnesota". The series begins with the arrival of the first Euro-Americans to the forested wilderness of Itasca County in the

The Minnesota Historical Society's traveling exhibit "1968" is currently on display at the Beltrami Historical Society . It will be in Bemidji until March. Beltrami Historical Society Board President Sue Bruns talked on the morning show about the exhibit, what she was doing in 1968, and much more. If you have any 1968 photographs or memorabilia, the Historical Society would love to add it to the exhibit. Also, if you have information about any local folks who served in Vietnam, please

Each week Heidi and Scott pull up a chair to one of our member’s kitchen tables and get to know them a little bit better. This week’s caller, Goddess Storm Riley of Bigfork had a light breakfast of a Sweet Amelia's orange and cranberry scone with a glass of cold milk and good, strong, black as the solstice coffee. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program! Let us know if you want to be our guest on What's For Breakfast

Each week Sarah and Heidi pull up a chair to one of our member’s kitchen tables and get to know them a little bit better. This week’s caller, Mary Jensen of Cass Lake described her breakfast of diced ham, shredded cheese in the fluffiest scrambled eggs ever, and of course, cracked wheat toast with butter and jelly to mix in with the eggs. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program! Let us know if you want to be our guest

The Region 2 Arts Couci l awards two $6,000 grants each year to established artists who hope to further projects, dive into another aspect of their artform, or seek inspiration. Paula Swenson's whimsical, bold, bright style has been her signature for decades. Her unique artistic voice and dedication to her craft have warranted her funds she will use to travel across the country, visiting museums for inspiration. She'll use her travel experiences to create a special art exhibit that will be on