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KFAI Needs Your Help

adammehl@kfai.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:30:31 -0500

Minnesota lawmakers are currently wrestling with how to balance the state's budget. KFAI understands the enormity of this budget problem, and recognizes that sacrifices will have to be made. However, one proposal calls for the elimination of important operating grant programs for public radio stations. Public broadcasters like KFAI rely on these state grants to serve our communities.

Fresh Fruit features poet & writer Judy Grahn for Women's History Month on 3-18-10

fluidrainbow@yahoo.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:29 -0500

Judy Grahn, internationally known poet, writer, and social theorist is featured on Fresh Fruit for Women’s History Month.

KFAI's 2010 Gubernatorial Forums

ahndifridell@kfai.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:17:04 -0500

Tune into the next KFAI Gubernatorial Forum on Monday, March 22nd. Co-hosts Bob Hines and Marty Owings will moderate the second forum with invited guests, DFL candidates Paul Thissen, Susan Gaertner, Matt Entenza, RT Rybak, Mark Dayton, and Tom Bakk.

The Recipe for Creating a Meaningful Existence (and the science behind these insights) "Curious?" Mar. 22nd Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:55:43 -0500

When we think about seeking daily joy and lasting fulfillment, cultivating curiosity is rarely the first thing that comes to mind but based on groundbreaking research, professor Dr. Todd Kashdan talks with Kinshasha about the engine behind achieving a life that is most worth living.

TruthToTell March 17-11AM: Beat the Odds: Rising Above It All

andy@driscollgroup.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:21:26 -0500

Not all young people can do it, not even former recipients of the Children’s Defense Fund’s "Beat the Odds*:http://tinyurl.com/CDF-BTO awards, given each year to four true survivors of the adversity so many youngsters experience in the face of poverty, parental loss and/or abuse and discouraging behavior by some of the trusted adults in their lives.

Last Friday (Mar

WOMEN WITH VISION on "Catalyst"

lhowell@visi.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:39:15 -0600

Tune in Friday, March 12, 11am to KFAI's "Catalyst:politcs & culture" for an interview with curator SHERYL MOSELEY about the 17th annual WOMEN WITH VISION FILM FESTIVAL at WALKER ART CENTER.

Ellison Announces Jobs Legislation

News Volunteer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:53 -0600

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison announced new legislation to create one million public and private sector jobs in local communities. Ellison’s legislation was incorporated in a bill introduced today called the Local Jobs for America Act. Ellison spoke about his legislation and other issues in his Congressional update with KFAI News Director Ahndi Fridell.

03-09-10

Minneapolis Schools Respond to Internet Threat

News Volunteer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:14:36 -0600

All Minneapolis Public Schools were on lockdown after an anonymous source reported a shooting threat to the City's 311 line. KFAI’s Connor Molloy reports.

03-10-10

Discussion of Foreign Policy with Somali Community

News Volunteer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:15:05 -0600

Members of the Somali community gathered to hear from an information minister within Somalia's Transitional Federal Government and an US State Department officer discuss US foreign policy regarding Somalia. But, the well-informed audience also did some talking of their own to the government officials. KFAI's Connor Molloy was there.

03-08-10

Catie Curtis & Eliza Blue Live on Womenfolk

womenfolkradio@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:33:00 -0600

Tune in Sunday, March 14th at 11 am to hear live interviews with Boston-based songwriter Catie Curtis and local talent Eliza Blue!

Called "a rare talent" by All Music Guide, Catie Curtis will join host Ellen Stanley for a live phone interview to talk about her March 27th show

TTT Wednesday, March 10th at 11am: Freedom of Information Day: Celebrating Access to Government

andy@driscollgroup.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:47:22 -0600

The annual Freedom of Information Day is upon us March 16, sponsored by the Minnesota Council on Government information. You'd think this would not be a necessary day, but government at all levels, remains hell-bent on classifying or labeling as private or secret or confidential much of the information that should be made public.

KFAI Sponsors Ellis Paul and Amy Speace at the Cedar

jacksonbuck@kfai.org — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:37:47 -0600

Start: 03/21/2010 - 7:30pm

End: 03/21/2010 - 10:30pm

KFAI is proud to sponsor a performance by acclaimed folk singer/songwriters Ellis Paul and Amy Speace, Sunday, March 21st at the Cedar Cultural Center.

Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in the wave of urban, literate folk / pop singer / songwriters that emerged from the Boston folk scene of the 1990's.

KFAI Sponsors Alash at the Cedar Cultural Center

jacksonbuck@kfai.org — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:33:35 -0600

Start: 03/19/2010 - 8:00pm

End: 03/19/2010 - 10:30pm

KFAI is proud to sponsor a performance by Alash, Friday, March 19th at the Cedar Cultural Center.

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same times.

KFAI Sponsors Chicago Afrobeat Project at the Cedar

jacksonbuck@kfai.org — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:25:46 -0600

Start: 03/12/2010 - 8:00pm

End: 03/12/2010 - 10:30pm

KFAI is proud to sponsor a pulsating night of deep-beat dance and funk with the Chicago Afrobeat Project
,Friday, March 12th at the Cedar Cultural Center.

The band blends pulsating funk, aggressive jazz, and rock elements into an explosive stage performance.

KFAI Sponsors Taj Weekes and Adowa at the Cedar

jacksonbuck@kfai.org — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:18:10 -0600

Start: 03/14/2010 - 7:30pm

End: 03/14/2010 - 10:00pm

KFAI is proud to sponsor roots reggae artist Taj Weeks and Adowa, Sunday, March 14th at the Cedar Cultural Center.

Taj Weekes is a poet who's music is an amalgam of roots style reggae with a hint of afro folk, rock, and jazz.

More information is about Taj Weeks in concert is available at The Cedar Cultural Center

Hosmer Library World Concert Series: Women Performhers

phill@kfai.org — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:49:15 -0600

Start: 03/13/2010 - 2:00pm

End: 03/13/2010 - 4:00pm

KFAI's Century Song, the Hennepin County Library System, the Metropolitian Regional Arts Council, and the Lyndale Neighborhood Association are proud to sponsor a concert by Women Performhers of women's music at the Hosmer

Dr. Rob Bruley - Your Thyroid /Atrazine and Your Health - March 15th Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:36:30 -0600

Why are so many people experiencing thyroid imbalance? Are you cold, experiencing weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, memory loss, irritability and the list goes on. Your thyroid may not be working properly and why is that?

Atrazine: What is it, why is it in our environment and what does that mean to you?

KFAI Sponsors Gadji Gadjo and Ami Saraiya at Cedar

jacksonbuck@kfai.org — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:22:42 -0600

Start: 03/13/2010 - 8:00pm

End: 03/13/2010 - 10:30pm

KFAI is proud to sponsor Gadji-Gadjo and Ami Saraiya in concert Saturday, March 13th at The Cedar Cultural Center.

Gadji-Gadjo is a festive world sextet from Montreal who incorporate elements of jazz, classical, South American, and even traditional music from Quebec.

International Women's Day 2010 on KFAI

adammehl@kfai.org — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:36:43 -0600

Tune into KFAI all day on Monday March 8th to hear a full day's programming devoted to celebrating International Women's Day. You will hear music and discussion from 6am to 8:30pm produced to honor IWD.

Green Jobs Photography Exhibit Opens

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:53:09 -0600

What does a green job look like? A new exhibit at the Common Roots cafe attempts to answer that question. KFAI's Lydia Howell reports.

02-18-10

University of Minnesota Hosts 42nd Annual Senior Fashion Show

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:42 -0600

The University of Minnesota hosted its own version of Project Runway with the 42nd annual senior fashion show. KFAI's Katey DeCelle attended the show to check out the University's top design talent.

02-18-10

EPA Raises Serious Questions About Proposed Mine

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:36:23 -0600

The environmental impact of what could be the first sulfate mine in the iron range is being questioned by the Environmental Protection Agency. Public comments about the proposed PolyMet mine closed two weeks ago, but the EPA has just released its opinion. KFAI's Robert O'Connor reports.

02-23-10

Digital Justice Forum Held on Universal Internet Access

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:25:19 -0600

The Minnesota Digital Justice Coalition hosted a community forum to discuss the need for universal internet access in Minnesota. KFAI's Connor Molloy attended the forum.

02-24-10

Immigrant Farmers Face Unique Challenges in Minnesota

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:19:42 -0600

Glen Hill of the Minnesota Food Association talked to KFAI about the growth of immigrant and minority-operated farms, and the challenges facing these groups in Minnesota agriculture. KFAI's Jessica Folker reports.

02-24-10

Conference Brings Together Immigrant and Minority Farmers

News Volunteer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:12:45 -0600

While snow blankets the streets all around us, indoors farmers are preparing for the coming growing season. A conference was held to bring together immigrant and minority farmers from across the state. KFAI's Dan Gordon has the story.

02-24-10