Marshall Helmberger, Editor and publisher of the Timberjay newspaper, joins Heidi Holtan with news from northeastern Minnesota. This week Marshall does a deeper dive into the analysis on the complex PolyMet decision with both sides claiming victory. The EPA has added Lake Vermilion and Pike River to the state’s list of impaired waters due to sulfate pollution. Marshall tells about the EPA listing and what it means to the area and how sulfate harms the wild rice in the lakes. We hear about the

On Thursday morning’s Fred Freidman and Kyle Erickson join John and Heidi for the Sports Page. This week they start out with news from the NHL, they talk about the Twins pitching and other stats, discuss improvements by the Timberwolves and Heidi tell us the Minnesota Lynx season is starting soon. The trivia theme this week is “ins and outs”.

Area Voices producer Katie Carter clues us in on exhibits and opportunities for artists in Bemidji, Park Rapids, Brainerd and Virginia in this segment! It's Mother's Day this Sunday... buy the mom in your life some locally crafted art!

Jeff Sundin joins Heidi Holtan and John Bauer on the Thursday Morning Show for Early Bird Fishing Guide. This week they talk about boat designs and what type of boats to use on bigger lakes. Jeff says that with the lakes opening so early this year people should forget the traditional thinking for the opener and fish like you may have on Memorial Day in past years. They talk about the minnow shortage last summer and Jeff predicts this year will be better with a wide variety of baits available.

Every First Friday we check in with the Ely Folk School to find out what they've got cooking for the month. In May they've got a birding by ear class, a jewelry making class, paiting, pie, cheese making, a celebratory spring bonfire and much more! Click the link to hear Betty and Lucy break it all down!

Every First Friday we check in the Katie Marshall from the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. She lets us know all the happenings going on. Listen to the interview for all the info! Hey... it's Mother's Day this weekend! By the mom in your life some locally crafted art!!

On this week's Statewide Conversation with Minnesota’s state officials on COVID-19, Heidi Holtan welcomed MDH Director of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division – Kris Ehresmann. Every week this is an opportunity to ask questions about Minnesota’s response and plans during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This week, questions on the Gov. Walz dial back of restrictions, vaccinations for kids and more! Sign up for the v accine connector through the state of Minnsota. If

This week we learn how to say Lady Slipper in Ojibwe, “ Makisin Waabiqwaan”. Nana Boozhoo tells us the story about the little girl who saved her village, "Makisin Waabigwaan Ikwezens " or Lady Slipper Girl. More Nana Boozhoo on FaceBook .

Richard Thompson is an influential British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Thompson co-founded the folk rock group Fairport Convention in 1967 and was its lead guitarist and songwriter. He has released 18 solo studio albums and three live albums, plus several additional collaborations. Rolling Stone magazine considers him one of the top 20 guitarists of all time. Richard Thompson has written a new memoir about the late 1960s to mid-1970s - a period of intense cultural change and musical

Tami Charles is a New York Times bestselling author and writer of numerous books for children and young adults. She joins Heidi and John on the Friday Morning Show to talk about her latest YA novel-in-verse titled Muted. Tami says she wrote the book to shine a light on how girls of color are taken advantage of, because it is just not something that is talked about often. Tami talks with John and Heidi about the allegations of sexual harassment within the Minnesota music scene, and how do you