Cathy Erickson discusses her love of music/background and her work as musician in northwest Minnesota. She also gave details on the funding for broadcast studio equipment in her home, provided through a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) and the McKnight Foundation. The equipment allows her to continue broadcasting two music program on Pioneer 90.1 FM radio, reaching thousands of listeners each week. Her weekly Monday night “Variety Program” has been on the air for over 10 years – featuring polka, old-time and country music. She also hosts a weekly Sunday evening program called “Country Church”, with an emphasis on gospel music.