Culture Clique

It’s time to release your inner geek! Today on Culture Clique we take you to Nerd Nite at Ed’s No Name Bar in Winona. The topic? “What the hell is going on here: Dante in a time of political division”. Andrew Higl, professor of English at Winona State University takes us on a stroll through Dante’s inferno from The Divine Comedy. Professor Higl leaves it up to the listener to interpret Dante’s inferno as it might relate to today’s time and famous figures. He does, however, fill us in on the importance of the types of sins for each level of hell. We also discuss how the Divine Comedy can be interpreted throughout different periods in history. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Professor Andrew Higl, on Culture Clique.
Original air date: 05/30/19.

Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Culture Clique we’re talking about the power of silver, especially when it comes to traditional Norwegian brooches and jewelry. Silver was thought to be a very powerful metal and although it had many practical uses, it was also used to promote health and ward off evil spirits, even ones that might be trying to steal your baby! I sat down with Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator at Vesterheim, The National Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center in Decorah, Iowa. Laurann tells us about traditional uses for silver in Norwegian culture as well as some of the folklore that goes along with it. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Laurann Gilbertson, on Culture Clique.
Original air date: 05/02/19.

Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

It’s gaining popularity as a new way to work all over the world but what exactly is coworking and how does it, well, work? Today we find out as we talk to Samantha Strand, Executive Director of The Garage Cowork Space here in Winona, MN. Samantha explains for us what coworking is and discusses why it’s becoming so popular. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Samantha Strand, on today’s Culture Clique.

Original air date: 04/25/19.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced on the campus of Winona State University. Visit us at kqal.org.

Today on Culture Clique, we talk to Bonnie Kreckow at Simply Bee Natural about healing trauma and injuries with herbs. Bonnie discusses the healing properties of different herbs, what types of herbs she uses to treat different types of injuries and how she came to be a clinical herbalist. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Bonnie Kreckow on today’s Culture Clique.
Original air date: 04/04/19.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced on the campus of Winona State University. Visit us at kqal.org.

Today on Culture Clique we are at Ed’s for Nerd Night with Mia’a Williams.
Mia’a has spent most her life in third world countries helping as a writer and a humans rights worker. We talked to Mia’a about how she got into this line of work, and the places it has taken her. His is KJ with Mia’a Williams on Culture Clique.
Original air date: 04/11/19.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced on the campus of Winona State University. Visit us at kqal.org.

Today on culture Clique we are back at Ed’s for Nerd Night with Jennifer
Chernega. Jennifer’s topic was More Than You Needed To Know About Mushrooms, and yes it was more than you needed to know. We talked to her about different types of mushrooms, how to hunt for them, and some fun facts. This is KJ with Jennifer Chernega on Culture Clique.
Original air date: 03/28/19.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is produced on the campus of Winona State University. Visit us at kqal.org.

Today on culture clique we are at Ed’s No Name Bar for Nerd Night with one of the speakers Nathan Gill. Nathan’s nerd out topic was D&D, or Dungeons and Dragons. We talked to Nate about what D&D is, how long he’s been playing, and some known podcasts of others playing. This is KJ with Nathan Gill on Culture Clique.
Original Air Date: 03/14/19.
Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Culture Clique we talk to Ashley at the humane society & Dr. Emily
at the Veterinary Hospital on how to take care of our pets in this cold weather. We talk to
them about when to let your pets in, signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and what to do
if your pet is sick. This is KJ with Ashley and Dr. Emily on Culture Clique.
Original Air Date: 02/28/19.
Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

This week on Culture Clique it's French cuisine with chef Peter Kwong. KQAL's Willard Huyck caught up with Kwong at a recent class he conducted on the five mother sauces. Kwong discusses his passion for cooking, his journey as a chef, and the art of French cuisine. That's today on Culture Clique.
Original Air Date: 02/07/19.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Culture Clique we’re talking about the restoration of the Masonic Lodge here in Winona. The historic building has been a part of the Winona community for over a hundred years. The restorations will not only update the building for modern use but will preserve its rich historic nature. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and you’re listening to Culture Clique.

Original air date: 01/24/19.

Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Culture Clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.