Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:10am |
Simply Superior, February 26,2021 - A grassroots watchdog group has analyzed data from the Duluth and Superior police departments detailing the incidence of the use of force in encounters involving African Americans and Native Americans. Host Robin Washington talks with them about their findings, and also with police officials, this week on “Simply Superior”. Plus, a musical performance from Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners. |
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Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:00am |
Simply Superior News Round Up, February 26,2021 - A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding. |
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Fri, 02/19/2021 - 10:25am |
Simply Superior, February 19, 2021 - The American Birkebeiner will take place this year despite the global pandemic. The Cable-based cross-country ski race will have some new features to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus, but are those measures enough? Host Robin Washington speaks with Birkie executive director Ben Popp about the changes this week on “Simply Superior”. Plus, ice anglers get carried away (literally) on Lake Superior, only to return undaunted. |
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Fri, 02/19/2021 - 10:15am |
Simply Superior News Round Up, February 19, 2021 - A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding. |
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Fri, 02/12/2021 - 11:00am |
Simply Superior, February 12, 2021 - According to historical accounts, brothers Stephen and George Bonga, who were of African and Ojibwe descent, were among the earliest inhabitants of the Twin Ports. Host Robin Washington speaks with interpreter, educator, learner, author and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa member Vern Northrup about the brothers and tells us of the little-known travels and haunts of Stephen Bonga on both sides of the bay in the early 1800’s, Plus, a report on broadband access throughout the state. |
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Fri, 02/12/2021 - 10:50am |
Simply Superior News Round Up, February 12, 2021 - A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding. |
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Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:00am |
Simply Superior, February 5, 2021 - We’ve made it through the shortest and darkest days of winter, but some are celebrating the recent “Dark Sky Certification” of Voyageurs National Park. Host Robin Washington sheds some light on what’s good about the dark skies of the Northland, this week on “Simply Superior”. Plus, a report card from The Federal Reserve on the state of businesses in the region. |
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