A series of interviews with Minnesota authors, produced by Pioneer 90.1, Thief River Falls, MN. Supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


 

Author George Schire Shares “MN’s Golden Age of Wrestling”

featured,Write On by markjohnson on June 20, 2011

Pro wrestling historian, ring announcer, and columnist George Schire shares his new book, “Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling” with an audience at Northwest Regional Library in Thief River Falls. Pioneer 90.1′s Glen Braget hosts this lively discussion of wrestling’s top personalities from 1954 through 1990. This podcast is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Bemidji Author Will Weaver visits Northland

featured,Write On by markjohnson on April 28, 2011

Bemidji, MN author Will Weaver wants to encourage more men and boys to read. The classic Winchester rifle on the cover of his new memoir, “The Last Hunter: An American Family Album,” may help him hit his target. Weaver discussed the art of the memoir and the future of publishing with Pioneer 90.1′s Mark Johnson at an appearance at Northland College in Thief River Falls. “Write On,” our series of conversations with Minnesota authors, is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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