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Central Corridor Half Done

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:21:19 -0500

Story by Terry Carter

The Metropolitan Council says construction of the Central Corridor light rail line connecting downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul is now half done, and will be 75 per cent finished by the end of the year. The project is on target to finish on time and within budget.

Singer Aury Tovar Performs Live on Corazon Latino, May 15th!

emacleish@gmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:28 -0500

Aury Tovar joins us in Studio 4 during her visit from Caracas, Venezuela, to sing traditional Venezuelan songs and accompany her lovely voice on the Venezuelan cuatro. A very special appearance!

Move Into Life - Anat Baniel - May 21st - Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:08:29 -0500

Remember a time when you were bursting with energy, curiosity, and creativity? When your body felt strong and flexible, free of any aches and pains?

Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) Dr. Curt Ficenec - May 14th Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:46:44 -0500

What is PEMF therapy?

PEMF is a revolutionary health technique that utilizes the power of pulsed magnetic fields that have been found to signal healing. Nikoli Tesla first discovered the use of electromagnetic fields sometime back in the 19th century. Medical scientists in the early 20s employed this energy generating power to promote bone healing in fractured bones.

Gordon Plans To Stand His Ground

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36:43 -0500

Story by Bob Hines and Michelle Alimoradi

The Minneapolis City Council will be the next public body to take up the Vikings Stadium issue. After Governor Mark Dayton signs the legislation, the city council will have 30 days to approve it. Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak told the Star Tribune he believes he has the seven votes needed to pass the measure.

Local Fed Chair Sees Slow Workforce Recovery

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:10:10 -0500

Story by Brad Allen

While the Great Recession technically came to an end in June of 2009, the pace of recovery is painfully slow for many Americans. The 12.5 million people out of work and 7.9 million counted as underemployed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are feeling the impact of the financial crisis three years later.

Despite continued high unemployment, the current U.S.

No State Left Behind

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:44:21 -0500

Story by Shanna Gratton

What would it mean to your family if there was new baby in the house or a sudden illness that required leave from your job?
A national organization that advocates for paid leave for new parents and other family–friendly policies says Minnesota is merely average in supporting new parents in the workforce.

Record Store Day Goodies on Jet Set Planet

carolglen@comcast.net — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:26:41 -0500

Back after a two-week hiatus, join Glen Leslie for a star studded edition of Jet Set Planet, Friday May 11th. Glen brings you all the goodies he picked up at this year's Record Store Day that took place back on April 21st. It's a vinyl lovers heyday!

"Question One" Looks at Gay Marriage Debate

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:49:03 -0500

Story by Lennie Chism

Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment this Fall that, if passed, will define marriage as only being between “one man and one woman”. The intent is to prevent any court, judge or legislature from allowing gay marriage in the state.

M. Sanjayan Travels the World

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:40:02 -0500

Story by Nathan Jones

M. Sanjayan is lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy, specializing in conservation issues. His work has appeared on The Discovery Channel, BBC, National Geographic Wild, and scientific journals including Conservation Biology and Nature.

KFAI sponsors the St Paul Saints Friday Night Fireworks!

Michaelynn McCarron — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:30:41 -0500

Start: 08/24/2012 - 7:05pm

Saints games! fun! Both games are at 7:10pm, but
KFAI will be there for the tailgating festivities starting at 4:30pm.
We will have contests to win CDs! We invite people to join us!
Tickets and more info

KFAI sponsors the St Paul Saints, St Paddy's in July

Michaelynn McCarron — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:24:38 -0500

Start: 07/31/2012 - 7:05pm

Tuesday, July 31st, The Saints go green for St. Paddy's Day in July
Saints games! fun! Games are at 7:05pm, but
KFAI will be there for the tailgating festivities starting at 4:30pm.
We will have contests to win CDs! We invite people to join us!
Tickets and more info

MinneCulture presents a true Minnesota legacy: Charlotte van Cleve

nankasar@visi.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:02:02 -0500

Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van Cleve was a remarkable woman who left a legacy in Minnesota. A newborn Charlotte arrived here in 1819, when her father landed with the Fifth Infantry to construct Fort Snelling.

Anton Treuer on First Person Radio May 9th

lwmpls@visi.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:12:26 -0500

Laura Waterman Wittstock will talk with Dr. Treuer about Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid To Ask, a highly amusing and rollicking account of reservation life few outsiders ever get to hear about.

Dr.

Moss Removes Sting from Chlorinated Pools

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:37:07 -0500

Story by Bob Hines and Michelle Alimoradi

Everybody is familiar with the smell of a chlorinated pool – the chemicals needed to prevent the growth of bacteria can make public swimming an unpleasant experience for many.

But now some public pools, particularly those in St.

McDonald Case A Familiar Story to Zenzele Isoke

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:27:15 -0500

The trial of CeCe McDonald started and came to an abrupt end when McDonald accepted a plea bargain. McDonald, an African American transgender woman, was accused of murder in the death of Dean Schmitz in June of 2011. He was stabbed as part of a fight that erupted outside the Schooner Tavern in Minneapolis.

Workforce Development Needs Attention

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:09:17 -0500

Story by Brad Allen, Bob Hines & Michelle Alimoradi

The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its 4th Annual Business Vitality Index recently – it's a measure of the Twin Cities business climate compared to 8 similar sized metro areas around the country.

Chatting or Cheating - How to Detect Infidelity, Rebuild Love and Affair Proof Your Relationship - May 7th Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:58:05 -0500

It used to be that affairs only happened at work, out of town, or otherwise outside the home. But with the advent of cell phones, the Internet and social networking, it’s easier than ever to connect with anyone, anytime, right in the comfort of your living room.

Art-A-Whirl Open Studio & Gallery Tour proudly sponsored by KFAI

Michaelynn McCarron — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:01:47 -0500

Start: 05/20/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 5:00pm

Art-A-Whirl (AAW), presented by Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), is one of the largest open studio tours in the country. During Art-A-Whirl, private artist studios and galleries are open to the public, creating a fun atmosphere to connect with artists and purchase original artwork. For maps, information and more.

Art-A-Whirl Open Studio & Gallery Tour proudly sponsored by KFAI

Michaelynn McCarron — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:00:08 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/19/2012 - 8:00pm

Art-A-Whirl Open Studio & Gallery Tour proudly sponsored by KFAI

Michaelynn McCarron — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:56:46 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 5:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 10:00pm

Capitol Conversations for 5/1/12

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:02:01 -0500

Story by Marty Owings & Ahndi Fridell

KFAI Broadcasts Live From Walker Art Center Friday, May 4th - Tortoise + Minneapolis Jazz All Stars

janislaneewart@kfai.org — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:36:58 -0500

KFAI presents "Tortoise + Minenapolis Jazz All Stars, a live broadcast, in cooperation with the Walker Art Center on Friday, May 4th at 8:00 p.m.

Tortoise is known for its boundless intellectual curiosity and unmistakable instrumental collage of jazz, rock, electronica, dub, dance, ambient and minimilism.

This 312 - meets - 612 experiment features performers

Wellness Club - April 30th Health Notes

kambui2000@hotmail.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:46:33 -0500

Rita Chairpairini will be joining Kinshasha in the studio to talk about wellness. Rita has been a student of wellness since age 23 (62 now) when she was pregnant and picked up a book on nutrition. Until that moment she had no idea that changing her diet could change her health.

Rita's health problems started in her teens. Although her parents took her to doctors she found no help there.

Local Songwriters & Storytellers Series Featured on KFAI Monday Morning

phill@kfai.org — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:35:48 -0500

Join local musician Ben Cook-Feltz on Pam Without Boundaires Monday morning at 11am as he talks about his songwriters' series at The Beat Coffeehouse. "Songwriters & Storytellers" features some of the metro's well-known singer-songwriters such as Ben Glaros, alongside some of newer names in local music.