KTWH Weekly Interview Roundup

The week’s interviews are usually posted sometime by the following Monday.

Week of December 9th – December 15th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Ellie

 

Lisa Luokkala, Director Superior Hiking Trail, talks with Katya Gordon about trailwork and volunteer opportunities

 

Rosie Cruikshank, Eckerd University Student, talks with Katya Gordon about her Fall Experience with Herricanes Helene & Milton

 

Paula Maccabee, Legal Counselor, talks with Leo Babeu about the Water Legacy case at the Minnesota Court of Appeals requiring an Environmental Impact Statement on the tailings basin and dam run by North Shore Mining, Silver Bay

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of December 2nd – December 8th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Tobias

 

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Barbie Tanaka talks with Katya Gordon, exploring the “Torah Club”, a Jewish Messianic Bible study

 

Helen Hedlund, Event Chair, talks with Leo Babeu about the Julebyen Event in Knife River, MN

 

Becky Meyer, Program Director at Wolf Ridge, talks with Katya Gordon about adult learning programs at Wolf Ridge

 

Week of November 25th – December 1st, 2024

Matt Bachman, Co-Founder, talks with Leo Babeu about the inaugural Shorts in Winter film fest

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

A hunting season story of fences (sort of)

 

Week of November 18th – November 24th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Eliot

 

Madeline Jarvis, Two Harbors Public Library reports news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Mackenzie Foley with Isaiah, a community-empowering organization, talks with Katya Gordon

 

Michelle Pierson, Gitchi Gami Trail Association, talks with Katya Gordon about a continuous trail from Two Harbors to Grand Marais

 

Jenna Udenberg, Above and Beyond with U Non-profit, talks with Katya Gordon about storytelling & the new structure of the non-profit

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of November 4th – November 17th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Jaylon

 

Jenna Ray, Executive Director of Give MN on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Mark Laiti, talks with Katya Gordon about a Two Harbors gospel jam group that meets monthly

 

John Hageman, Wolf Track Energy (Solar company in Two Harbors) talks with Katy Gordon about solar installations, rebates, and opportunities

 

Youth Radio interview with Dana Thewis of Community Partners re Give to the Max days

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of November 4th – November 10th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Penelope

 

Anna Henderson, author of “Core Samples”, talks with Katya Gordon about her experiences as a scientist and then a climate author

 

Katya Gordon interviewed the playwright and producers of the new radio play, The Last Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Find her interview and a link to the play itself here.

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of October 28 – November 3rd, 2024

Leslie Black interviews Paul and Marikay Dahlin about their music and their role in the Scandinavian Strings concert coming to Two Harbors Sunday, November 10, 3pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

 

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Samantha

 

Mark Gross (who inspired our Listeners’ Voices program) of “Write up the Coast”, on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Carley Challender, Two Harbors High School volleyball coach, talks with Katya Gordon about the the Agates volleyball season

 

Mark Gordon, Two Harbors Recreational Trail Alliance, talks with Leo Babeu about the area recreational trails, maintenance and expansion plans

 

Week of October 21 – October 27th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Ellie

 

Deidre Schuenegger, Two Harbors Food Shelf, talks with Leo Babeu about her work and the need for food aid for people in our region

 

Jamie MacFarland and Matt Bachman, co-Founders of the Shorts in Winter Film Festival, talk with Katya Gordon about the festival

 

Chad Schultz, Interim Two Harbors Electrical Department Manager, talks with Katya Gordon about electric service rebates, street light and alley rules, solar and Utilities

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of October 14 – October 20th, 2024

Jadell Cavallin, Farmer of the Week, talks with Katya Gordon about bedding and pruning raspberries, and other tidbits

 

Todd Burlett of Starry Skies North talks about the Lake County Dark Sky Experience (October 25 and 26) with Leo Babeu

 

Laura Goutermount, President of Two Harbors Curling Club, talks with Katya Gordon about the basics of curling, bonspiels, and how to get involved

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of October 7 – October 13th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Tor

 

Kathleen Cargill, historian and author on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Dave and Amy Freeman, authors of North America Odyssey, their new book, talk with Katya Gordon

 

MN House District 3A candidate Rich Tru discusses his campaign with Leo Babeu

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of September 30 –  October 6th, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Isabelle

 

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Knife River Community Futures Sessions on October 3- Leo Babeu interviews Lee Bujold and David Abazs about the process

 

Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of September 23 – September 29, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Elayna

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Leo interviews Mark Munger, DFL candidate for the MN House seat in District 3B, 

 

Week of September 16 – September 22, 2024

Phenology reports from the 6th graders at North Shore Community School are back! Annabell kicks off the season:

 

FEMA interview by Youth Radio Initiative: Kim Keblish, FEMA public affairs specialist with FEMA ***NOTE: since this interview was recorded the deadline for applications for assistance from FEMA for the early summer floods damage has been extended to October 27

 

Leo shares a voter registration update from the Secretary of State’s website, including automatic voter registration info

 

Katya interviews Zach Schneider with Grandma’s Marathon on their new waste-reduction grant

 

Katya with Weather Tidbits from Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR senior climatologist

 

Week of September 9 – September 15, 2024

Dr. Liz Minor, chemist and faculty at UMD, talking about microplastics studies in Lake Superior with Katya

 

Leo interviews Jen Schultz, candidate for the 8th Congressional District

 

Sharon Searls on the Ballet Magnificat, premier Christian ballet company, coming to Two Harbors next week to perform at THHS and also teach ballet workshops for four levels of students, is interviewed by Katya.

 

Leo and Michaela Rice, naturalist at Gooseberry Falls State Park, share Wandering Nature News

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of September 2 – September 8, 2024

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Julie Allen, Coordinator of the Lake Superior Farming Association, talks with Leo Babeu about the 30th annual Harvest Fest at Bayfront Park, Duluth

 

Dana Thewis, Community Partners, talks with Katya Gordon, to ask for more volunteer drivers

 

Dean Paron, Fish and Stream Supervisor with MN DNR, talks with Katya Gordon about the successful culvert projects along the North Shore and more

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of August 26 – September 1, 2024

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of August 19 – August 25, 2024

Katya talks with interdisciplinary artist Kayla Schiltgen about her performance at Lagom by Dept. 2 this week

 

Justin Osadjaan, Farmer of the Week, tells Katya Gordon tha the “Broccoli is growing this year!!” and gives a shout-out for the local Farm Fest

 

Pat Berger, Coordinator for Clover Valley Farm Fest, talks with Leo Babeu

 

Mike Emerson, Two Harbors High School Principal talks with Katya Gordon about a new cell phone policy and other subjects

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of August 12 – August 18, 2024

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Derrick Passe, former Two Harbors City Councilor and District Engineer for Lake County, talks with Katya Gordon about the Agate Bay biochar project

 

Lacey Fischer, Marketer and Event Planner for Castle Danger, talks with Katya Gordon about the recent anniversary event

 

Joelle Murray, Two Harbors Community Theater organizer, talks with Katya Gordon about another call for singers and performers to audition for an upcoming performance

 

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2024

Randy Hedin, Superintendent of the Two Harbors Water and Water Treatment Plant talks with Katya Gordon’s Business Person of the Week

 

Christine Williams missed a talk with Katya Gordon about the Two Harbors Art in the Park event, Katya reports anyway

 

Danny Ezzo talks with Katya Gordon about the Solar Car Trip. Danny is mid-trip as we hear in this 3rd Interview

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of July 29 – August 4, 2024

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Pat Berger, Boreal Farms, talks with Katya Gordon about what might be at the Farmers’ market and clover valley farm trail this week

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Tim Bott, Two Harbors High School native, student, now a teacher and coach, talks with Katya Gordon about the city’s baseball/softball program through City Rec

 

Zach Schneider, Marketer and PR for Grandma’s Marathon, talks with Katya Gordon about “Kids at the Races” program that came to Two Harbors this week

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of July 22 – July 28, 2024

Farmer of the Week, Justin Osadjan, Lucky Dog Farms, talks with Katya Gordon about berries galore and the happy farmer

 

Kim Leon, KTWH volunteer, talks with Leo Babeu about the Catch the Wave concerts that KTWH is hosting at the Two Harbors bandshell

 

Jennifer Francisco, hospice nurse, talks with Katya Gordon about home health care directives and a grief support group. Home Health Care directive workshop at the TH Community Center August 14 10-11:30 a.m. Grief support group will start in September also at TH Community Center, 2nd Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m.

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of July 15 – July 21, 2024

Madeline Jarvis shares Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Matt Unzeitig, Owner of the Two Harbors Theater, talks with Katya Gordon about future vision and building repairs

 

The July 13th Two Harbors Pride Celebration event is presented by Fran Kaliher and Leo Babeu

 

 

Danny Ezzo talks with Katya Gordon about the Solar Car Trip. Danny is mid-trip as we hear in this 2nd Interview 12 Days in

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of July 8 – July 14, 2024

Patti Paulson and Nexus Trueself talk with Leo Babeu about Two Harbors’ first Pride celebration, at Thomas Owens Park, Saturday July 13 starting at 2:30pm

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist talks Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu: newborn critters and a big day by the Big Lake – Lake Superior Day July 20

 

Michelle Miller talks with Terry Beckman and Josh Brown with the band, Indecent Proposal

Albright” –  recently released video soundtrack from the band Indecent Proposal

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist – Heritage Days weekend outlook

 

Week of July 1 – July 7, 2024

Pastor Jim Joseph talks with Katya Gordon about the series “The Chosen” shown at Living Waters Fellowship

 

Alaina Melander talks with Katya Gordon about the Silver Bay Salmon Classic being held at the Silver Bay Marina on July 19th

 

Matt Pollman, Lake County Emergency Manager, talks with Leo Babeu about last June’s floods, rescues, damages and recovery

 

Kyle, Will, and Danny talk with Katya Gordon about the Michigan Boys Solar Cross Country trip July 2024, and their building a solar car and drive it across the country (they hope)

 

Week of June 24 – June 30, 2024

Mike Chase, music historian on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Natalie Jackson, Natalie Jackson Wellness, talks on the Local Business of the Week with Katya Gordon about her wellness approach

 

Dr. Eric Otto, MN Deptartment of Natural Resources and Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Alaina Melander from Silver Bay talks with Katya Gordon about the Silver Bay Salmon Classic

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist

 

Week of June 17 – June 23, 2024

 

Katya Gordon gets  post-flooding road closure reports from Brimson resident Al Ringer

 

Omar Hakeem of the Citizens Institute for Rural design discusses recent local design workshops re-visioning  the public space at Agate Bay

 

Post-Deluge Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, MN DNR Senior Climatologist

 

Madeline Jarvis shares  Two Harbors Public Library news on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Week of June 10 – June 16, 2024

Katya interviews Gina Klieve, new superintendent of the Lake Superior School District about her enthusiasm, experience, focus, and what she is working on to usher in the next few years.

 

Jim Philbin, One Roof Housing, talks with Leo Babeu about the new houses they built and are selling in Two Harbors

 

Jadell Cavallin, farmer & master gardener, talks with Katya Gordon about how & what to plant, how to care for sensitive-to-night-cold plants

 

Tracy Tiboni, Chair of the Lake Superior School District (LSSD) School Board talks with Katya Gordon about her perspective on what is happening at the LSSD this year

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Week of June 3 – June 9, 2024

Madeline Jarvis, Two Harbors public library on Michelle Miller’s Coffee Talk

 

Scott Ross, Two Harbors High School Athletic Director talks with Katya Gordon, reflecting on both Sports and Art

 

Week of May 27 – June 2, 2024

The North Shore Community School Phenology Report with this week’s phenologist, Ruby

 

Kari Hedin and Nate Quadhamer, Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, talk with Leo Babeu about forestry issues

 

Michaela Rice, Gooseberry Park Naturalist brings Wandering Nature News with Leo Babeu

 

Weather Tidbits with Kenny Blumenfeld, DNR climatologist