NWMAC Executive Director Mara Wittman talks about the upcoming NWMAC Spring Art Exhibition, this April in Middle River, Minnesota and approaching deadlines for grant applications to the NWMAC.

Thanks to everyone who’s chipped in this week during Pioneer 90.1’s Spring Pledge Drive. If you meant to donate, but haven’t yet, there’s still time. Call us at (218) 683-8588 or go online at radionorthland.org to make your contribution. To show our gratitude, we’re having two Listener Appreciation drawings to close out the pledge drive on Friday night at 10:30PM.

We’re giving away a free one night stay and 6 water park passes at Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls. Just “like” the post at (www.facebook.com/pioneer90.1) or email us at KSRQ@northlandcollege.edu to enter the drawing.

We’ll also give away a free hotel stay, 2 gaming coupons, and 2 buffet coupons at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen! Spread the word about Pioneer 90.1’s Spring Pledge Drive by Sharing the Facebook post and you’re entered into the drawing, Friday at 10:30PM! All who pledge this week are also automatically entered in both drawings. You DO NOT need to pledge to win! But you do have to be 18 or older.

More information at www.facebook.com/pioneer90.1 and www.radionorthland.org. And remember, it’s not too late to make your pledge! Make the call – (218) 683-8588!

The guest is Ryan Penneau, a motivational speaker who recently gave a session on education and investment of time and money at the EGF/NCTC campus. Ryan talks about motivation and persistence for students, in developing progress within the classroom and eventual success within their chosen discipline of study.

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! This week’s show features the singer/songwriters from the MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF SONGWRITERS. Check out their website at http://www.mnsongwriters.org.

1st Hour
Day Job – Jim Bohn
Gold in Colorado – Amy & Adams
Singing My Heart Out – Jeff Goodson
Chocolate Covered Cherries – Red Johnson
Meant to Be – John Lyell & Leslie McKee
Fields of North Dakota – Brad Dunse
I Will – Ron Long
By Sundown – Larry Suess
Small Town to Me – Shane Martin
Will I Ever Know – Bob Muscovitz
She Thinks I’m Stupid – Steve & Kim Wolff
Remember to Remember Me – Tim Cheesebrow
Little Shaft of Light – Roland Trenary
Sad Michael – Doug Millaway
My Auntie Annie – Michael Loonan

2nd Hour
The Present – Wayne Hamilton
Childlike – Steve Buttell
Happy Couple – Rebecca Aadland
Little Ladybug – Tom Engelhardt
Beth’s Song – Andrew Spreck
Crossing Bridges – Deb Barrett
Pieces – Don Karsky
One Hit Wonder – Tony Wentersdorf
Me and My Tattoo – Mark Grim
Don’t Run Away – Mike Rudquist & Korina Hackert
I Wish I Knew Where Katie Was – Nigel Egg
Who’s That Knocking – John Bennett
Wiggle in Her Walk – Jim Cadwell
I’m Doing Fine – Kevin Bowen
Yellow Moon – Jon Manners
Speed Queen Mystery Date – Dave Birk
My Baby – Messengers

Ron West keeps you updated on all the great events going on in Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota.