February 6, 2013 - Australian guitarist Ben Frost lives and draws inspiration from his home in Iceland, where he creates ambient music. The result is a visceral listening experience.
February 12, 2013 - On this episode of Minnesota Sounds and Voices, MPR’s Dan Olson profiles Kim Sueka and David Burk, two members of St. Paul Rose Ensemble. The two that have created the Lau Hawaiian Collective, a group that brings the islands' music to Minnesota audiences.
February 12, 2013 - MPR’s Dan Kraker profiles surfers on the icy waves of a wintery Lake Superior. Though it might seem impossible to many, a thriving scene has emerged on the beach where surfers brave the frigid water for waves they swear can compare to some of the best surfing in Hawaii or California.
February 27, 2013 - MPR’s Mark Steil investigates DNR records that show scores of water permit holders in Minnesota are illegally using billions of gallons more water then they're supposed to, at a time when drought threatens state water supplies.
February 28, 2013 - Maya Angelou speaks with award-winning African Americans Kofi Annan, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson, Regina Taylor and Alicia Keys. They tell their own stories of success and community.
March 7, 2013 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and Andrea Swensson talk about the local history of female rock groups. Bands discussed include Babes in Toyland, Têtes Noires, and The Clams.
March 8, 2013 - On this MPR News Presents program, Minnesota author Louise Erdrich speaks at Concordia University in St. Paul about her National Book Award-winning book, "The Round House," and her love of writing. Erdrich also reads from the book.
March 10, 2013 - On this episode of On Being, Krista Tippet interviews Minnesota writer Kevin Kling, who shares his own special angle on life's humor and its ruptures.
March 12, 2013 - MPR’s Euan Kerr profiles the Penumbra Theatre staging of Spunk, three short stories of Zora Neale Hurston adapted by Jelly's Last Jam writer George C. Wolfe.
March 13, 2013 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on Penumbra Theatre mounting its first show after almost closing its doors.