Townies
People of Northfield doing interesting stuff!
In partnership with KYMN Radio 95.1 The One
In partnership with KYMN Radio 95.1 The One
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Townies is currently airing on Northfield's radio station, KYMN Radio, 95.1 The One. New episodes air on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Townies is ArtMakers' newest radio segment and features interviews with the people of Northfield, MN doing interesting stuff. Join us to learn about the lives and experiences of Northfielders with stories to tell! Thanks to KYMN Radio for their partnership and support in this project! You can check out KYMN Radio here. |
Andrew Rossow, one of the hosts of "Townies", stands in front of a brick building, leaning against a windowsill with a big neon “KYMN” sign behind the glass.
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Video archive for all episodes coming this fall!
"Pastimes and Past Times" with Rich Larson
Original Air Date: February 2, 2023
Guest: Rich Larson
The co-hosts of “Remember Radio” talk about baseball, social connectedness . . . and how Northfield’s town crier got his start in radio.
Guest: Rich Larson
The co-hosts of “Remember Radio” talk about baseball, social connectedness . . . and how Northfield’s town crier got his start in radio.
"Music and Math" with Peter Webb
Original Air Date: March 2, 2023
Guest: Peter Webb
Math professor and star pianist Peter Webb mulls over the connections between calculations, compositions . . . and ridiculous math jokes.
Guest: Peter Webb
Math professor and star pianist Peter Webb mulls over the connections between calculations, compositions . . . and ridiculous math jokes.
"Music Far and Near" with Helen Forsythe
Original Air Date: April 6, 2023
Guest: Helen Forsythe
Helen Forsythe (and her banjo) have traveled the world to learn and teach music. She talks about sharing music around the world . . . and close to home. (Once, at the same time.) Bonus: Listen to Helen’s song “Come on Home.”
Guest: Helen Forsythe
Helen Forsythe (and her banjo) have traveled the world to learn and teach music. She talks about sharing music around the world . . . and close to home. (Once, at the same time.) Bonus: Listen to Helen’s song “Come on Home.”
"Latitude and Language" with Jonathan Hill
Original Air Date: May 4, 2023
Guest: Jonathan Hill
Professor emeritus Jonathan Hill gives us a vocal tour of the UK, from Rugby to Wales and beyond . . . and ponders how accents reflect growing diversity of culture. Plus: the origins of the word “posh.”
Guest: Jonathan Hill
Professor emeritus Jonathan Hill gives us a vocal tour of the UK, from Rugby to Wales and beyond . . . and ponders how accents reflect growing diversity of culture. Plus: the origins of the word “posh.”
"Adventures in Space and Wide-Open Spaces" with Will Daniels
Original Air Date: June 1, 2023
Guest: Will Daniels
Environmental Sciences expert Will Daniels recounts his adventures from NASA’s Space Pod to Antarctica and Greenland. Plus: What’s weird about water.
Guest: Will Daniels
Environmental Sciences expert Will Daniels recounts his adventures from NASA’s Space Pod to Antarctica and Greenland. Plus: What’s weird about water.
"Bookcases and Staircases" with Kathy Ness
Original Air Date: July 6, 2023
Guest: Kathy Ness
Kathy Ness, Northfield’s popular children’s librarian (and crafter!), tells us how she turned the Library’s staircase on Division Street into a bookcase. Plus: the origins of Boomerang bags.
Guest: Kathy Ness
Kathy Ness, Northfield’s popular children’s librarian (and crafter!), tells us how she turned the Library’s staircase on Division Street into a bookcase. Plus: the origins of Boomerang bags.
"Roots" with Andrew & Betsy of Spring Wind Farm
Original Air Date: August 3, 2023
Guests: Andrew & Betsy, Spring Wind Farm
Andrew and Betsy are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about planning and planting, the connection between humans and land, their favorite veggies, and what it’s like to nourish people – and nourish community – at the same time. Plus: the Zen of tractors.
Guests: Andrew & Betsy, Spring Wind Farm
Andrew and Betsy are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about planning and planting, the connection between humans and land, their favorite veggies, and what it’s like to nourish people – and nourish community – at the same time. Plus: the Zen of tractors.
"Melodies and Memories" with Dan Kallman
Original Air Date: September 7, 2023
Guest: Dan Kallman
Composer Dan Kallman talks about writing music for choirs, the beauty and challenge of children’s voices, and fresh air as inspiration. Plus: a surprise visit from an old friend.
Guest: Dan Kallman
Composer Dan Kallman talks about writing music for choirs, the beauty and challenge of children’s voices, and fresh air as inspiration. Plus: a surprise visit from an old friend.
