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Kate Beane on FIRST PERSON RADIO 5/3/17
May 3, 2017
Join Laura Waterman Wittstock and Roy Taylor as they talk with Kate Beane about the Dakota Truth telling gathering on May 4th to 7th at Fort Snelling at Bdote, St. Paul, MN. The event gives this description, “On May 4th of 1863, Dakota people who had been imprisoned at a concentration camp below Fort Snelling at Bdote were taken by steamboat and exiled from Minnesota Makhioche.
Pauline Danforth on FIRST PERSON RADIO 4/25/17
April 25, 2017
Join Laura Waterman Wittstock and Roy Taylor on Wednesday, April 26th as they talk with Pauline Danforth and Raul Aguilar from the University of Minnesota about this year’s higher education graduation. The event has been held annually since 1986. This year notes the passing of two founding members of the committee: Gordon Regguinti and W. Roger Buffalohead.
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Sisters Camelot Grows AND Gives
April 18, 2017
Sisters’ Camelot is a 20 year old 501c3 nonprofit that has been gifting free food to communities throughout the Twin Cities.

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Ron Leith New Poetry Book on FIRST PERSON RADIO 4/19/17
April 18, 2017
Join Laura Waterman Wittstock and Roy Taylor as they talk with Ron Leith, Anishinabe/Ojibwe-Mdewakanton Dakota First Nation. His new book of poetry, “Poems from the Deep” is out and available on Amazon.
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Amy Goodman: Covering the Movements Changing America
April 17, 2017
Friday, May 5th KFAI, The Sabo Center for Democracy, SPNN, MTN and WEQY welcome Amy Goodman for the Democracy Now! Covering the Movements Changing America.

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The Zombies on True Brit!
April 12, 2017
On this week's True Brit!, host Simon Husbands talks to the legendary band, The Zombies! Bassist Chris White sites down with Simon to talk about the 50th anniversary of their classic album 'Odessey and Oracle', an album ranked by Billboard as #100 in the best albums of all time, and widely considered to be a masterpiece. Tune in at midnight on Friday to hear Chris talk about the band, his life in music and the mysterious Blue Plaque, and how bandmate Colin Blunstone nearly gave up his music career for selling insurance!
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Nate Wright and Dana Farley on FIRST PERSON RADIO 4/12/17
April 10, 2017

Join Laura Waterman Wittstock and Roy Taylor on Wednesday April 12 as they talk with Dana Farley and Nate Wright from the MN Department of Health to discuss opioid and other drug use among Indian people in Minnesota

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This weeks True Brit! - Greg Kihn! Yes, Greg Kihn!
April 6, 2017
On this week's episode of the True Brit! Radio Show, amiable host Simon Husbands chats up a storm with rock star, radio personality and author, Mr. Greg Kihn! Greg is the inimitable Beserkley Records recording artist of the 1980's, best known for his chart-topping songs and MTV videos, Jeopardy, and The Breakup Song. Discover Greg's love of all things British and find out what happened in his bathroom when he was young! On this week's True Brit! – 12 o'clock midnight on Friday!

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Sydney and Kate Beane on FIRST PERSON RADIO 4/5/17
April 4, 2017
Join Laura Waterman Wittstock and Roy Taylor as they talk with Sydney Beane and Kate Beane about the legacy of Cloud Man and what is now known as Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. According to the Southwest Journal in Minneapolis "Beane and other descendants of Cloud Man are working with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on a public art project to honor the Dakota. The memorial will stand on a 60-foot strip of shoreland on the southeast corner of Lake Calhoun.
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April 3rd Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide to Living with the Challenges Associated with Post Concussion Syndrome and Brain Trauma on Health Notes
April 3, 2017
Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion— or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)— can cause anxiety, chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS). Easy-to-read and informative, this book is an invaluable resource for understanding concussion, post concussion syndrome (PCS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as overcoming the challenges associated with these conditions.

Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers navigating the concussion course.

Health Notes Airs Mondays 6:30-7:30pm

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