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Friends of the Hennepin County Library presents MN Spin. This program pays Minnesota musicians for the right to post the artists’ CDs, and the public is invited to stream or download tracks at no cost. Jeff Radford talked to Phil Nusbaum about the program and said that artists’ submissions to MN Spin are being taken through March 24, 2021.

Friends of the Hennepin County Library presents MN Spin. This program pays Minnesota musicians for the right to post the artists’ CDs, and the public is invited to stream or download tracks at no cost. Jeff Radford talked to Phil Nusbaum about the program and said that artists’ submissions to MN Spin are being taken through March 24, 2021.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about some of the films showing for the Italian Film Festival, and a new book from someone at the Trylon Cinema that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the film, Fargo.

Shawn Harris-Berry is the Associate Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools and Dirk Tedmon is from the Communications Department. They talk about bringing secondary students and Transition Plus students back to in-person learning.

Dance troupe Rhythmically Speaking has a new show this weekend called "RadioBody: The Screendance Iteration" featuring Radiohead covers done by guitarist Mike Lauer. Artistic Director Erinn Liebhard talks about the show.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers a listener's question about hot air rising.

Margo Ashmore from the Northeaster Newspaper updates the news over the last two weeks and talks about upcoming events. 

Minneapolis gospel music icon Robert Robinson talked with Phil Nusbaum about Robert’s Black History Month show slated for Crooner’s 5PM, February 27. In the conversation, Robert described what it is like for him to prepare a show that references centuries of African American History.

MNspin is a resource provided by the Hennepin County Library to provide Minnesota musicians with a stipend and a space to share their music with the world. The submissions window is now open.

Ashley Grell is the Step Up Manager of Employer Engagement from AchieveMpls. She talks about an upcoming event on Feb. 24 for employers seeking student interns.

Shannon Doyle is from LSS FInancial Counseling. She talks about the latest extension for those repaying student loans.

The Pandemic and the current unrest have combined to make this era different than others in memory. The songs on the new CD, called Butcher Boy by Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir mirror the stress everybody is feeling. Leslie told interviewer Phil Nusbaum that he has experienced additional stress coming from everyday life, and it all came out on the CD songs, such as Cozy on the Bathroom Flo...

Gospel singer Robert Robinson celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month live at the Dakota on Sunday, Feb. 21.

The President and CEO of Jeremiah Program, Chastity Lord, talks about the services they offer.

Bassist Victor Wooten talks about his new book, The Spirit Of Music.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about a new series of short films called Our Right To Gaze, along with new offerings in the Virtual Cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about trumpeter Dizzy Reece and the delicious, dependable wines that go with his music.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about warming temperatures and how this stretch of cold stacks up to other frigid February months in Minnesota's recorded history.

Michele Fournier from LSS Housing Services talks about the impact of the pandemic on housing for Minnesotans and how new emergency assistance might be able to help.

Joyann Parker Celebrates the Release of her new CD, Out of the Dark, Friday and Saturday Feb 19 and 20 at Crooners in Minneapolis. The new project reflects both Joyann’s growth and the times we are in. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Joyann said that this recording is the first time working with a producer.

The training for musicians focuses on learning their craft. But a big part of the work turns out to be selling your act. Jeri Goldstein specializes in helping musicians position themselves in the marketplace. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Jeri first talked about developing her specialty.

Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard have four shows coming up at Crooners Supper Club Saturday and Sunday.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about films showing at Walker Art Center, the MSP Film Society's Virtual Cinema, and the Trylon Cinema.

Sara Eugene from Minneapolis Public Schools' Culinary and Wellness Services talks about free meals available to students during the pandemic, whether students are learning in person or from a distance.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about a new viewing opportunity called Our Right To Gaze, and updates us on what's showing on the Virtual Cinema.