Pioneer 90.1′s afternoon host Ron West is in the new issue of “north,” an e-magazine featuring news from Northland Community and Technical College. Check it out here!

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Madelyn Camrud, Greater Grand Forks community leader and supporter of the fine arts, cultural events and artistic programs was a recent guest on Pioneer 90.1.  Madelyn discussed her involvement with the North Dakota Museum of Art, and the exhibits that are sponsored by the NDMOA.

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Twin Cities author Stew Thornley discusses the anniversary of the move by the Washington Senators to Minnesota on October 26, 1960.  The newly formed Twins were embraced by sports fans throughout the Upper Midwest.

Then owner Calvin Griffith saw tremendous potential for his franchise as they moved west and established their roots at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. Thornley reflected on Griffith’s decision to move the team and the cultural impact that it’s had in the region for over 50 years!

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“Campbell Corner” is featured every Wednesday afternoon at 3:05 on Pioneer 90.1 and highlights the events, activities and services of the Campbell Public Library in East Grand Forks, MN.  Director Charlotte Helgeson recently discussed book clubs that are available to patrons at Campbell and also talked about how to encourage an interest in reading – for the young and the not-so-young.

Campbell Library is located in downtown East Grand Forks, at 422 4^th Street NW – off of Demers Avenue.

Campbell Website: http://www.egf.mn/index.aspx?nid=185

Telephone: 218-773-9121

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Born in New York City, Alexander Platt has forged a unique career among the younger American conductors, combining a true commitment to regional orchestras with an ability to lead cutting-edge projects on the international scene. He directs the Grand Forks Symphony’s performance Saturday, October 1.

The program includes:

Music From the 40′s

Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”
Copeland’s “Our Town”
Dvorak’s  “American Suite”
Britten’s “Movements of a Clarinet Concerto for Benny Goodman”
“Salute to the Big Bands”