Northland Hosts Technology Fair Saturday

featured,Featured Programs by markjohnson on November 15, 2011


Technology FairTechnology is changing at such a fast pace, it can be tough to keep up. From smartphones, to iPhone apps, to eReaders and tablet computers – we live in the era of digital gadgets. To help sort it all out, the Northwest Technology Partnership is presenting a Technology Fair Saturday, November 19th from 8 til 3 at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls.

Kirsten Michalke, Director of Workforce Development at Northland’s Center for Outreach and Innovation, tells us more.

One Hit Wonders and Number Ones on 11/11/11

featured by markjohnson on November 11, 2011


On 11/11/11, Pioneer 90.1 presents a full day of one hit wonders and classic number ones! Go to Facebook and tell us which song you heard today was your favorite blast from the past!

June Panic plays “The Mixtape”

featured,The Mix Tape by markjohnson on November 9, 2011


June Panic on The Mixtape June Panic is a singer-songwriter from Grand Forks, ND. Panic first began performing and recording in 1990, and released his early material on cassette for the label 3 Out of 4 Records. 

His first CD was the initial release for the label Secretly Canadian. He released several full-length albums with the label. In 2007, he released a triple album containing 48 songs he had originally recorded on a four track and released between 1991 and 1996.

Panic plays every instrument on his releases. His lyrics often contain intentionally twisted or idiosyncratic imagery, a trait noted by reviewers.

Listen to June Panic’s performance on “The Mixtape” with Jeremy Haug.

Carl Unbehaun plays “The Mixtape”

featured,The Mix Tape by markjohnson on November 7, 2011


Carl Unbehaun on \”The Mixtape\”Carl Unbehaun says he writes the songs that no one else thinks of writing. Whether it’s a song about a guy whose woman spitefully gives away his favorite shirt (“Seersucker”), about a guy who goes to prison only to discover that his wife’s letters come less and less frequently (“Visitors’ Day), about the perils of cell phones (“Hard Cell”) or about getting away in a canoe to reflect on life (“You”), Carl’s audiences appreciate the mix of passionate, humorous, and tongue-in-cheek tunes.

Carl performed live in the studio on “The Mixtape” with Jeremy Haug.

Marshall County plans wind turbine farm

Area News and Events by markjohnson on November 4, 2011


Marshall County plans wind turbine farmA proposed wind farm would be located between Newfolden and Viking, MN, on approximately 40-thousand acres.  To this point, 20-thousand acres have been signed into agreement for use from landowners.  65 turbines are planned for the area.  A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2011 in the Newfolden Community Center to present relevant project information to regional residents and answer  questions that citizens may have about the proposed wind farm.

After receiving required permits, project construction could begin in May of 2012, with a potential completion date of December 2012.

Rory Cantwell, Project Development Manager for Air Energy TCI, an international renewable energy development company that delivers projects across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the United States.  spoke to Pioneer 90.1 from Mr. Cantwell’s office in Montreal, Quebec.

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