Kelsey is the high school assistant principal at Roseau Community School. They received a grant from the NWMAC for sound and lighting equipment for the school theater, and she talks about the NWMAC grant process and how much of an impact the new sound system has made for students and patrons.

Bonnie shares details of the “Arts Scene” in Fosston, an upcoming 40th anniversary of the arts support group in that city and upcoming performances on stage with help and through a grant from the NWMAC.

Elwyn Ruud of Karlstad, MN is a retired teacher who hasn’t stopped teaching. After working 30-plus years in the Roseau, MN public school system, Elwyn has immersed herself in the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) as a board member, who leads the effort to secure artists in residency for Northwest Minnesota students.

Jane Anderson of the Thief River Falls Area Community Theater discusses the Valentine’s Day shows and a TRFACT fundraiser this coming Friday, the 17th.

Katie shares details on “Harmony Bridge” – a musical outreach program by the Thief River Falls public school system to entertain and connect with the elderly in Northwest Minnesota through a grant from the NWMAC.