Album #102 (Stereo)
"A CONVERSATION WITH DR. AUFDERHEIDE"
In the late 1960s, Duluth's Dr. Arthur Aufderheide traveled to Canada's Bathurst Bay, where he lived with the people of a dying culture. He documented the traditional ways of the Inuit people, which have now all but disappeared. This experience fueled Dr. Aufderheide's fascination with anthropology and archaeology. He has since conducted research in exotic places all over the globe. Tonight on ALBUM with Juli Kellner, we will meet the man and relive his many adventures.

Album #103 (Stereo)
"LOGGING DAYS IN WISCONSIN"
One of Wisconsin's very first big industries was logging. Crews worked in logging camps all winter in northern Wisconsin. The loggers would clear huge stands of White Pine. Then, come summer, the logs would be driven to sawmills.

Album #104 (Stereo)
"In The Darkness"
Minnesota iron ore helped to build a nation. Investors made fortunes from the richness of the iron ore ranges named Vermillion, Mesabi, and Cuyunna. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner focuses on the men and women who made their living working in the most dangerous of mining operations. Tonight--the story of the underground miner.

Album #106 (Stereo)
"ON THE ROAD WITH GREYHOUND"
The Greyhound Bus Company was started in Hibbing by a handful of immigrants. Yet a few years later the company had lines stretching across the United States. Tonight, Juli Kellner introduces the founders of this major corporation, and tells the story of their amazing success.

Album #108 (Stereo)
" GANGSTER HOLIDAYS IN WISCONSIN"
Al Capone, John Dillinger, Joe Saltis. These men made gangland history in robbery and racqueteering. But, just like everyone else, these mobsters needed a vacation. They found their happy hideaways in the forests of northern Wisconsin. Tonight on ALBUM, Joe Frazier will explore the gangster’s vacation getaways in Wisconsin.

Album #109 (Stereo)
" A CONVERSATION WITH DR. WOLFF"
It may come as a surprise, but Dr. Julius Wolff started his 30-year study of Lake Superior shipwrecks by accident. But, for this noted shipwreck expert, work has become a passion. Tonight on ALBUM, host Juli Kellner discusses 140 years of shipping accidents on the big lake with the acknowledged dean of superior shipwreck historians.

Album #111 (Stereo)
"MINNESOTA PINE, LUMBERJACKS AND LUMBER BARRONS"
A century ago, Minnesota forests rang with the sounds of men at work. Lumberjacks cut huge stands of virgin white pine, clearing the way for settlers who would come later. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner will bring you tales from the woods--tales of the lumberjack and the lumber baron in Minnesota.

Album #112 (Stereo)
"COMMERCIAL FISHING IN THE ISLANDS"
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands have a long history of commercial fishing, dating back to its very first Native American inhabitants. Tonight on ALBUM, Joe Frazier will report on the rise and fall of Apostle Island commercial fishing through the eyes of the people who made their living on the lake.

Album #114 (Stereo)
"THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS"
It was the time of the Great Depression. Millions of Americans were hungry and hopeless. The unemployment rate was running at a full 70 percent on the Iron Range. Shortly after taking office in 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC provided food, shelter, and hope for a generation of young men. Tonight on ALBUM with Juli Kellner, we take a look at the CCC through the eyes of the men who say it changed their lives.

Album #116 (Stereo)
"COOK COUNTY NEWS-HERALD: A CENTURY IN INK"
For 100 years, this small town newspaper has recorded the heartbeat of the North Shore community. Tonight, Juli Kellner will look back on the first century of the newspaper based in Grand Marais, and report on present-day responsibilities of its current editor and publisher.

Album #117 (Stereo)
"LIGHTHOUSES OF THE APOSTLE ISLANDS"
The twenty-two Apostle Islands mark Wisconsin's most northern reaches. These islands have always presented a challenge for mariners on Lake Superior. For this reason, lighthouses were built on a number of islands--six stand to this day. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner tells the story of the Apostle Island light keepers.

Album #118 (Stereo)
"WHALEBACKS TO WAR SHIPS"
The Twin Ports became a center for steel ship construction in the 1800s with the first Whaleback. Until the end of World War II, the head of the lakes was a leader in shipbuilding. Tonight on ALBUM, Joe Frazier traces that industry's history, talking to historians and the men and women who actually built the steel ships of the twin ports.

Album #121
“Russian Holiday”

Album #123 (Stereo)
"FLYING WITH LIGHTNING"
At the age of 24, Richard Ira Bong was the top American fighter pilot of all time. Flying the P-38 Lightning, this young man from Poplar, Wisconsin shot down a confirmed 40 enemy aircraft; a record that may never be broken. Producer, Joe Frazier will take a look at how Dick went from building model airplanes on the family farm to winning the Congressional Medal of Honor in the South Pacific.

Album #124
" Consumed by the Flames-Part I"--On October 12, 1918, wildfires destroyed Cloquet, Moose Lake, Kettle River and many smaller settlements. The fires created their own winds, which were estimated at between 60 and 90 miles per hour. The flames were whipped along at high speeds, giving people little chance of escaping. Hundreds were killed, thousands injured and tens of thousands left homeless. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner looks at the hows and why of the disaster, and speaks with survivors who witnessed the destruction firsthand.

Album #125
" Consumed By The Flames-Part II"--Survivors of the October 12, 1918 fire disaster awakened to a nightmare world. Their homes, communities, farms, businesses, schools and churches had been consumed by the flames. It was a struggle to rebuild their lives. Some towns managed to bounce back from the great fire--others did not. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner talks to survivors about how they got through this period, how they struggled through years of court battles with the railroads, and how they rebuilt their lives.

Album #127 (Stereo)
"THE SOWER"
In 1899, The Reverend Frank Ramseyer came to Duluth. He later established the Northern Bible Society, which provided bibles to people settling in the area. Eventually, The Bible Society sent bibles all over the country. Meanwhile, Rev. Ramseyer was developing a collection of bibles; a collection, which could teach people about the importance of bibles in history, in society, and in the daily lives of individuals. Tonight on ALBUM, Juli Kellner investigates the Ramseyer bible collection.

Album #201 (Stereo)
"THE ANDROY HOTEL: QUEEN OF HOWARD STREET"
The grand old lady of Howard Street stands broken and empty now, but for many years Hibbing's Androy Hotel was the very epitome of elegance and style. Built with mining company money, the grand hotel opened in 1921. The history of the Androy mirrors the story of Hibbing. First, opulent times of big money, then, a sad decline. The hotel closed in 1978, after dwindling to a mere shadow of its former glory. Tonight on Album, producer Juli Kellner charts the rise and fall of the grand Androy Hotel.

Album #202 (Stereo)
"THE ISLAND OF THE YELLOW BREASTED WOODPECKER"
Madeline Island plays an important role in the history of settlers, and Native Americans alike. We've heard the tales of the commercial fisherman, loggers, and farmers that came in wave after wave to stake their claims. Tonight Joe Frazier tells the story of the island's early history through the myths and legends of the Ojibwe people who came to the island of the yellow breasted woodpecker, long before Europeans ventured to the new world.

Album #203 (Stereo)
"PAUL SCHURKE: TO THE NORTH POLE"
Adventurer Paul Schurke is a rare man. He co-led the team, which arrived at the North Pole on May 1, 1986, becoming the first dogsled expedition to do so without resupply. Tonight on Album, Juli Kellner interviews Paul about his first meeting with the man who would become his partner on the adventure, Will Steger. Paul also talks about their struggle to find financial support for their voyage, as they put together and trained the polar team, and finally the days and nights of Arctic cold they experienced on their way to the top of the world.

Album #204 (Stereo)
"PAUL SCHURKE: DOGSLED DIPLOMAT"
Some people would be happy with one big adventure, but for Paul Schurke it was just the beginning. He began thinking about his next voyage on way to the North Pole. Those thoughts were eventually shaped into the Bering Bridge Expedition. While training for the North Pole Expedition, Paul learned about how the closing of the northern border, between Alaska, and the Soviet Union had cut off Eskimo families. In 1989 he set out with a twelve-member team, half Soviet, and half American, half of both teams made up of members of the Inuit culture. His purpose was to open the border, and reunite members of this circum-polar culture. In his interview with Juli Kellner, Paul Schurke talks about fruitful days of dogsled diplomacy on his second major expedition.

Album #205 (Stereo)
"A CENTURY OF THE DULUTH CURLING CLUB"
The Duluth Curling Club has a proud tradition, dating back before the turn of the century. The city has had more than its share of champions...and even hosted national and international events. The early days of the Duluth Curling Club saw only the elite with brooms in hand, but that has changed. Tonight on Album, Juli Kellner looks back at the history of the Club, and at the sport of curling itself.

Album #206 (Stereo)
"THE LAST VOYAGE"
On November 10, 1975, the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald went down with all hands. Twenty-nine men lost their lives on that tragic night. The Fitzgerald was just miles from safe harbor at Whitefish Bay when it went to the bottom. The question that remains is why. On the next edition of ALBUM, producer Juli Kellner speaks with noted shipwreck historians about that fateful last voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Album #207 (Stereo)
"JIM BRANDENBURG: THE PHOTOGRAPHER"
You have probably seen his photographs before, gracing the pages of our favorite magazines and books. Jim Brandenburg is, after all, a well-respected and award-winning photographer, whose work has appeared in dozens of national and international magazines. Assignments for the National Geographic Society alone have taken him all over the world. Tonight on ALBUM, producer Juli Kellner speaks with Brandenburg about the beginning of his career in Duluth, and the path, which took him to worldwide acclaim.

Album #208 (Stereo)
"JIM BRANDENBURG: LIVING WITH THE WHITE WOLF"
On this edition of ALBUM, producer Juli Kellner continues her interview with photographer, Jim Brandenburg. He recounts his amazing experiences living in the Arctic, where he documented the lifestyle of the white wolf. Brandenburg also talks about how a chance meeting blossomed into a magazine article, a book, and a television special for National Geographic Explorer.

Album # 209 (Stereo)
"THE AGE OF BROWNSTONE"
Old Duluth Central High School is an impressive example of the use of a local building material. One hundred years ago, Lake Superior Brownstone influenced building styles across the country. On this edition of ALBUM, producer Joe Frazier looks at how Brownstone was quarried along Chequamegon Bay, the South Shore of Lake Superior, and at Fond du Lac on the St. Louis River

Album #210 (Stereo)
"EVEN THOUSAND MILES"
Lyle and Nancy Burke had spent a lot of time sailing on Lake Superior, but their dream was to take a big trip, down to the Bahamas and back. On September 28, 1990, they set out with their 31-foot catamaran, down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. Join Juli Kellner for an interview with two people who dared to take the trip of their dreams, despite some physical handicaps.

Album #211 (Stereo)
"THE DULUTH AIR NATIONAL GUARD: A PROUD TRADITION"
The Duluth Air National Guard had a humble beginning after World War II. There were just a few old shacks, and fifty men at the base's dedication on September 17, 1948. The first fighter aircraft, a F-51D "Mustang" didn't arrive until December. The Duluth Air National Guard has come a long way since then. The unit now plays a vital role in our nation's defense. Join host, Juli Kellner, as she looks back at the early days of the Air Guard base.

Album #212 (Stereo)
"THE DULUTH AIR NATIONAL GUARD: THE TRADITION CONTINUES"
The Duluth Air National Guard bears little resemblance to pictures of the base in 1948. Yet, it was during the early years that the unit struggled to develop a reputation of excellence. As host Juli Kellner reports, this proud tradition continues as unit members excel in competition and take on air defense missions locally, and half way around the world.

Album #213
" COMMERICAL FISHING: THE BEGINNING"
People have fished Lake Superior's waters looking for a meal since time immemorial. At the turn of the century, settlers found the lake teeming with life. A successful commercial fishing industry was born. Along with that industry came the commercial fishermen. Join Juli Kellner for a look back at the boom era of commercial fishing along Lake Superior's North Shore.

Album #214
"COMMERCIAL FISHING: THE END?"
The 1950 brought a terrible crisis for commercial fishermen along the North Shore. Suddenly fish populations began to drop. Conservation organizations blamed it on over-fishing, while the fishermen themselves saw the toll taken by lamprey, smelt and pollution. Join Juli Kellner as we look at commercial fishing from the 1950s to the present.

Album #215 (Stereo)
"FAIRLAWN: HOUSE OF HISTORY"
You can't drive along the Superior waterfront without noticing "Fairlawn." The grand, old Victorian mansion stands head and shoulders above its neighbors. In this week's ALBUM you'll step through its doors, back through time...you'll meet Martin Pattison, Superior's millionaire mayor, who built the mansion for a family home...you'll hear how "Fairlawn" fell into the hands of the Superior Children's Home and Refugee Association, housing more than 2,000 orphans and wayward girls through the years...and you'll see "Fairlawn" as it is today, home of the Douglas County Historical Society. "Fairlawn" remains a shining example of Victorian elegance from its rich, intricate woodwork to its exquisite tile and marble fireplaces.

Album #216 (Stereo)
"A MINNESOTA SUCCESS STORY"
Guilford G. Hartley was a Scottish immigrant who worked as a logger in the forests of northern Minnesota. Yet a few years later he was a millionaire and owner of a large farm within the Duluth city limits. Join Juli Kellner as she looks at the life and times of Guilford G. Hartley.

Album #217
“An interview with William Van Evera”

Album #218
“ The Depot Celebrates A Century”--Many a weary immigrant got his first impression of northern Minnesota from the platform of the Union Train Station in Duluth. It's no wonder, then, that so many remember the elegant Duluth Union Depot so well. After its opening in 1892, the chateauesque structure sheltered hundreds of immigrants and visitors. The Depot remained in constant use until 1969. Then, when it looked as if the landmark might have to be torn down, an idea was born which gave the Depot its second life. In 1983 the building was renovated under the direction of the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. It has since become a focal point for history, visual and performing arts. Join host Juli Kellner for a look at the first century of the Duluth Depot.

Album #219 Benedictine Sisters
" Pillars of the Community"--The Benedictine Sisters have had their share of hard times over the years. Yet, they are still known to be "Pillars of the Community" due to their strength and accomplishments. For over 100 years now they have excelled in northland education and health care. Join host Julie Zenner to retrace the rocky road the Benedictine Sisters have traveled.

Album #220
“The Women’s Convoy to South America”

Album #223
" Twenty Years of Birkie Fever"--Twenty years ago Telemark Lodge came to be the birthplace of the Birkebeiner. Cross-country ski enthusiasts aren’t the only ones who have come to appreciate what this race means to the town of Cable, Wisconsin. Throughout the years the sport of cross-country skiing has undergone changes and the Birkebeiner has been modified in order to continue its reputation. Join host, Julie Zenner, as we look at the past twenty years of the Birkebeiner.

Album #224
" Lake Superior/Baikal Connect"--Last summer a group of American and Russian kayakers traveled completely around Lake Superior. It was actually the second half of a two-year voyage which first took the expedition around Russia's Lake Baikal. Their trip was one of friendship, hardship, and challenge. Travel with "Album" host Juli Kellner as we meet the people behind this history- making expedition and share their voyage.

Album #225
“ Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing”
Today, 3M is one of the most prominent corporations in the world. Yet, this success didn't come easy. Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing has suffered disaster after disaster, but somehow managed to pull through. Join Producer Juli Kellner as she tracks the rocky road that 3M has traveled since it’s beginning in Two Harbors.

Album #226
“Children of the Arctic”

Album #227
“Jeno Paulucci: Success Story”
An in-depth conversation with self made man Jeno Paulucci, about the many successes, and surprising failures on his road to amassing a fortune.

Album #228
“Jeno Paulucci: The Conversation Continues”
Part two of two.

Album #229
“On the Party Line”
Album’s Juli Kellner chronicles life during the era of magneto phones and shared party lines, when all calls went through the town’s operator.

Album #230
“ The Salvation Army”
This organization has a long proud tradition in our community, which is chronicled on this edition of Album.

Album #301
" Reading, 'Riting, & 'Rithmatic"--Like cowboys and boomtowns, pioneers and covered wagons, the one room school is part of our American heritage. For decades, it was also the mainstay of our country's educational system. To this day, one-room schools still exist in America, and in our region. Tonight on ALBUM host Juli Kellner celebrates the one room school, with the pictures and stories of students and teachers.

Album #302
" The Duluth Boat Club: An Early Splash"--The modern day Duluth Rowing Club goes about its business with little fanfare, but its beginnings were far from humble. Launched in the 1880's it was first called the Duluth Boat Club, and its exclusive membership included only the cream of local society. The organization went on to produce some of the finest oarsmen this country has ever seen, setting world records that still stand today. This week on ALBUM join Julie Zenner as we relive a legacy that put Duluth in the national spotlight.

Album #303
" Once Upon An Isle"--Howard Sivertson spent much of his youth on Isle Royale, working as a commercial fisherman in his family's business. What was once a way of life for Howard, has now become the inspiration for his paintings. Forty of them, representing eight years of work, and three generations of commercial fishing families on Isle Royale, have been compiled in a book called "Once Upon An Isle". Tonight on ALBUM with Juli Kellner meet the artist turned author, and glimpse into a now extinct way of life.

Album #304
" From Whisper To Roar: The Lake Superior Zoological Gardens"- When you walk through the Lake Superior Zoological Gardens today, it's hard to imagine it opened in 1923 with just one tiny occupant, an orphaned fawn found by a Duluth painter. The zoo quickly grew from mismatched fencing and rugged outbuildings, to include state of the art cages and dens. This week on ALBUM Julie Zenner will introduce you to some of the people and animals that have made one man's dream a reality.

Album #305
" They Took My Father"--On a beautiful April day in 1934, ten-year-old Mayme Corgan of Superior, Wisconsin waved goodbye to America from the deck of a passenger ship. Her family was going to the Soviet Union to help build a worker's paradise. They weren't alone. Thousands of other American's, many Midwestern Finns, had gone before them. What they found was not a paradise. One night, two men came to the Corgan house and took Mayme's father, changing her life forever. Mayme tells her story tonight on ALBUM with Juli Kellner.

Album #306
" Finntown/Oldtown: The Early Days, Today, Tomorrow"--There is a neighborhood in Virginia Minnesota that's known as Finntown. During its heyday, it was a bustling place with Finnish businesses, churches, and halls. Although you could hear roughly 30 different languages spoken within the six-block territory, the residents were predominantly Finnish. Album host Juli Kellner will compare the Finntown of a hundred years ago....to the one of today and take a look at efforts to preserve this oldest area of Virginia.

Album #307
" Gunflint Lady"--When Justine Kerfoot came to the Gunflint wilderness from Illinois in 1928, she was the greenest of greenhorns. Justine was a Northwestern University graduate student headed for medical school, until her family lost their money and home in the stock market crash. They moved to the Gunflint, where her mother had a fledgling summer resort. In the ensuing 60-plus years of owning the Gunflint Lodge, Justine became an accomplished guide, befriended local Native Americans, learned how to work a dogsled, and used her wits to survive the great depression. She has also managed to become an accomplished author. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner as she talks to Justine about her life and her philosophy on living. (Part 1 of 2)

Album #308
" Gunflint Lady - Part II"--In more than the 60-plus years of owning the Gunflint Lodge, Justine Kerfoot has became an accomplished guide, befriended local Native Americans, learned how to work a dogsled, and used her wits to survive the great depression. ALBUM host Juli Kellner continues her conversation with the "Gunflint Lady."

Album #309
" Minnesota State Parks: Four of our Finest"--From the moment Jacob Brower first determined the mighty Mississippi's source, he knew the Itasca Basin had to be preserved. In 1891, it was set aside as Minnesota's first state park. This week on Album, join Julie Zenner as we wade through the headwaters' history. We'll also visit Jay Cooke, Gooseberry Falls, and the Split Rock Lighthouse; three other areas preserving the state park tradition in northern Minnesota.

Album #310
" Isle Royale, Voyageurs, and the Apostles: Our Own National Treasures"--You don't have to travel across the country to appreciate our national parks. Several of these American treasures are buried right in our own backyard. This week on Album, join Julie Zenner as we visit an old gold mining town in Voyageurs National Park, climb an Isle Royale lighthouse, and explore a maze of caves in the Apostle Islands. These three parks contain a wealth of natural beauty and history that has become part of our national heritage.

Album #311
" Set Sail for Russia"--It was an historic moment back in 1989 when four Duluth yacht racers set sail in the Lake Onega Regatta. A lot of things have changed since then, but the friendships formed between the yacht racers remain. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner as she talks to a Duluth yacht racer who is participating in what has become an exciting, continuing exchange program with the Russians.

Album #312
" Russians Set Sail in America"--A historic exchange between the Duluth and Petrozavodsk Yacht Clubs continued this summer with a group from Russia competing in Bayfield Race Week. In this contest of speed and skill, the yacht racers from both countries had a chance to learn from one another. Join host Juli Kellner as we set sail in the beautiful waters around the Apostle Islands.

Album #313
" The Congdons of Glensheen"--Chester and Clara Congdon came to Minnesota like so many other young people, eager to find opportunity. They were a hard working, educated couple, and met with success in the frontier country. Mr. Congdon first came to be known for his work as an attorney, then he made a fortune in mining. Their story will be told by host Juli Kellner as we look at the life and times of Chester, Clara, their seven children, and the building of their home, Glensheen.

Album #314
" Glensheen after the Congdons"--Chester A. Congdon intended Glensheen to remain a family home as long as his descendents chose to live there. In the spirit of Chester's public service, the Congdon trustees felt it would best serve the community to make the historic structure accessible to more people. After the death of the Congdon's youngest daughter, Elisabeth, the home became part of UMD. The University has restored the grand home to turn of the century splendor, and preserved the spirit of the family that lived there. Now Glensheen is beloved by Duluthian and tourist alike, and with good reason. Join host Juli Kellner as we explore Glensheen.

Album #315
" Flagship of the Fleet"--In the spring of 1986, a new museum floated into the Twin Ports...the William A. Irvin. This magnificent vessel sailed the Great Lakes for 40 years carrying iron ore and V.I.P. guests for United States Steel. Her rich accommodations, including walnut paneled staterooms and oak dining room, earned her the title of "pride of the silver stackers." This week on ALBUM, Julie Zenner talks with men who sailed aboard the Irvin during her heyday and with those whose foresight helped preserve this piece of history.

Album #316
" If You Believe.... the Triumphs of Veda Ponikvar"--Remember the movie "Field of Dreams", and that famous line "If you build it, he will come"? The film features Chisholm, Minnesota's beloved Dr. "Moonlight" Graham, and the writing of Veda Ponikvar. It's just one event in the fascinating life of this extraordinary woman, who is Editor-In-Chief of the Free Press-Tribune Press in Chisholm. On this edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner speaks with Veda about her life, her career, her commitment to the community, and the day two men came

Album #317
" Northern Minnesota's Power Lakes"--There are five lakes just outside of Duluth which offer some of the region's finest year-round recreational opportunities; fishing, boating, water-skiing, and snowmobiling to name a few. But a century ago, Island, Fish, Boulder, Wild Rice, and White Face Lakes didn't exist. They were created to help generate hydroelectric power on the Saint Louis River. This week on ALBUM, we'll explore the technology behind the reservoir lakes. Julie Zenner will talk with people who remember the region as it was and with some longtime residents who still live in the lake region.

Album #318
" A Gem of a Company...Diamond Brands"--It started with matches...stick matches to be precise, back before the turn of the century. Diamond Brands of Cloquet has since survived the Great Fire of 1918, the Great Depression, and corporate reorganization...only to grow into a stronger, better, more diverse company. How did they do it, and what challenges do company leaders foresee in the future? On the next edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner focuses on Diamond Brands, the company's history, its status as the sole producer of stick matches in the U.S., and its role in the community and region.

Album #319
" Lake Superior/Baikal Connect"--Last summer a group of American and Russian kayakers traveled completely around Lake Superior. It was actually the second half of a two-year voyage which first took the expedition around Russia's Lake Baikal. Their trip was one of friendship, hardship, and challenge. Travel with ALBUM host Juli Kellner as we meet the people behind this history- making expedition and share their voyage.

Album #320
" Taking Shape: The Duluth Area Family YMCA"--When you look at the modern, high-tech, family fitness center the YMCA occupies in Duluth today, it's hard to envision its humble origins. This week on ALBUM, we'll explore how this organization grew from a tiny bible study group for young Christian men, into an all-inclusive vehicle for strengthening minds, bodies, and spirits. Julie Zenner talks with some of the many people whose lives have been shaped by the "Y". Share their memories of the boys' department, fun-filled weeks at Camp Miller, the YMCA's near demise in Duluth, and the dramatic changes when women and girls were first invited in as members.

Album #321
" Cheng-Khee Chee: Artist at Work"--Thousands of people have seen his illustrations in the highly acclaimed book "Old Turtle" published in 1992. However Cheng-Khee Chee became a noted and award-winning artist long before the book. In the first of a two-part ALBUM presentation, host Juli Kellner will talk with Chee about his art, his illustration of "Old Turtle," and the journey, which brought him to Duluth.

Album #322
" Cheng-Khee Chee: Artist at Work Part II"--Host Juli Kellner continues her discussion with acclaimed artist Cheng-Khee Chee, whose graceful watercolors depict a myriad of scenes, including Duluth, Lake Superior, and images from his childhood in Fujian, China.

Album #323
" Environment 101: A Lesson on Northland College"--Less than 10-thousand students have graduated from Ashland's Northland College in its 101 years...but the tiny school has won big praise for its curriculum. Northland opened in 1892, holding classes in a local bank, while its academy building was still under construction. It served the children of miners, loggers, and fishermen. That connection to the earth and its resources has continued through the years. Today, Northland is billed as a liberal arts and environmental college, with each class tailored to fit its Earth-friendly philosophy. This week on "Album", Julie Zenner looks at the people, events, and attitudes, which have helped Northland grow.

Album #324
" Always for the Children: Northwood Children's Home"--The organization currently known as the Northwood Children's Home actually dates back to 1883. Back then it was called the Lady's Relief Society, and provided help for young pioneer women with infants. In 1887, its name was changed to the Duluth Home Society, but its mission remained basically the same, to help children and their families. Hundreds of children stayed at the organization's orphanage, many were treated at the children's hospital. Its name has changed a couple of times since then, but as always, Duluth's oldest charity is for the children. Join host Juli Kellner for a heart-warming story about this wonderful organization.

Album #325
" Voyage of Mercy: Rotarians in Peru"--A few months ago a group of Duluth Rotarians embarked on a voyage of mercy. They built a clinic in an impoverished community in tropical Peru. It was a huge undertaking, and quite an adventure. Their heroic efforts are chronicled in this edition of ALBUM, hosted by Juli Kellner. Part 1 of 2.

Album #326
" Voyage of Mercy: Rotarians in Peru" Part 2 of 2.

Album #401
" Gold Town to Ghost Town: Rainy Lake City"--One hundred years ago, gold was discovered on an island in Rainy Lake. A few months later, Rainy Lake City was born; a boomtown to rival any that had sprung up in California. The city was a haven for hundreds of people who followed the gold rush. In a few years the boom turned to bust, and the city died along with the dream that had given it life. On the next edition of ALBUM, Juli Kellner will tell the story of Rainy Lake City, and take a look at current archaeological efforts at the site.

Album #402
" Twin Ports' Connections: A Century of Bridges Between Duluth and Superior"--You probably don't think twice about traveling between Duluth and Superior. Modern highway bridges make the trip fast and convenient. That hasn't always been the case. This edition of Album looks at the ups and downs of the early draw-spans, which first linked the Twin Ports. You'll see how the Interstate and Arrowhead bridges were constructed, their importance to the communities, and how they took their "tolls" on residents.

Album #403
" Frontier Justice: The Advocates"--Frontier justice didn't always happen with a gun in one hand and a rope in the other. As civilization pushed westward, so did the judicial system...and where there are courts, there are lawyers. Lawyers played an important role in the development of our own region. As the law firm of Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith, and Frederick celebrates a century of service in Duluth, host Juli Kellner takes the opportunity to chronicle the history of the legal profession in our port town.

Album #404
" The Blacklocks: Nature's Photographers"--To capture a nature scene at the crucial moment, with just the right light, and composition takes more than raw talent. Being a nature photographer requires skill, vision, and discipline. Craig and Nadine Blacklock are well-known nature photographers, continuing a family tradition established by Craig's father, Les Blacklock. On this edition of ALBUM, we'll feature the photography, and philosophy of this couple that work so well together.

Album #405
" East Meets West: The Grand Portage Fur Trade"--Two hundred years ago, Grand Portage was headquarters for the famous North West Company. Furs trapped by Native Americans all across the half continent between Lake Superior and the Rocky Mountains were channeled through a stockade on this spot. For a few months every summer, Grand Portage was the site of a great rendezvous, and saw over a thousand voyageurs, Indians, clerks, and company officials. On this edition of ALBUM, we'll focus on the role the Grand Portage played in the fur trade...and also take a look at modern archaeological efforts to study and rebuild the stockade.

Album #406
" Silent Cal" Goes Fishing"--The national spotlight shone on Northern Wisconsin during the summer of 1928, when the First Family came to visit. The famous Brule River and its reputation for trout fishing lured President Calvin Coolidge here. On this edition of ALBUM, you'll relive the excitement of those three months, with people who remember it first hand. You'll be there, too, as we follow the pomp and circumstance through old film clips and rare photographs.

Album #407
" Morgan Park a Company Town" Part I--It was called the Model City, designed to provide a stable workforce for the newly constructed U.S. Steel plant. Later, the town was named after financier J.P. Morgan. Between 1914 and 1919 two thousand people moved into Morgan Park, where rules were set and enforced by the company that every man worked for. On this edition of ALBUM, we'll chronicle the epic building project of the plant and the town, and take a look at workers' lives and the special sense of community, which developed, in Morgan Park.

Album #408
" Morgan Park After the Company" Part II--On this edition of ALBUM we continue the story of Morgan Park, as the company begins to withdraw from the community, with the sale of the houses. We'll also look at how workers' lives were changed with the rise of the union, and then how they faced the inevitable closing of the plant. How does a "company town" survive after the company leaves? The answer may surprise you. Vintage film and photographs make the plant come alive again on this week's ALBUM.

Album #409
" Sam Cook Natural Writer"--How did a Kansas native end up in Duluth as an outdoors writer? The journey is only part of Sam Cook's story. Now, the columnist and writer has four books to his name. Join host Juli Kellner for a candid interview with Sam Cook on this week's ALBUM.

Album #410
"" Normal" to Extraordinary: The Story of U.W.S."--It opened in 1896 as Superior Normal School, a place where young men and women could learn the basics of teaching. Nearly 100 years, and several name changes later, University of Wisconsin, Superior continues turning out some of the country's finest educators.
This week on ALBUM you'll get a private lesson on the history of UWS. It has served an impressive list of people, including Dick "The Ace of Aces" Bong, Arnold "The Terminator" Schwarzenegger, and the New York Giants football teams of 1939-1949.

Album #411
" Willard"--You hardly have to mention the last part of his name; it seems everyone knows Willard Munger, and with good reason. Munger has held political office in Duluth for decades...perhaps longer than any other Representative in Minnesota. What is it that drives this man? What else could he possibly have to accomplish? We'll shed some light on the subject as ALBUM host Juli Kellner interviews an area political legend.

Album #412
" Tofte at 100"--Did you know that, a century ago, Tofte, Minnesota was settled by just about half of the population of Tofte, Norway? Not only that, but a large portion of the Tofte family set their roots down here...and a number still live in Tofte. That's right, the Tofte's of Tofte. Their story of survival, and success, despite the odds on Lake Superior's tempestuous North Shore is the subject of this week's ALBUM.

Album #413
" A Woman of Faith: Sister Noami": Duluth's celebrated Sister Noami talks about her faith, as well as her photography, during a fascinating interview with Album host, Juli Kellner.

Album #414
" Boom to Bust: Copper Country": There's a small stretch of land in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that has yielded some of the world's richest copper deposits. The Keweenaw was the site of America's first mineral rush, a few years before the famed California Gold Rush. On this edition of ALBUM, you'll see how the promise of wealth turned a rugged frontier into a thriving community. You'll visit the dark recesses of mine shafts that sometimes plunged two miles underground, and you'll come face to face with immigrant peoples who lived and died by mining.

Album #415
" An Environmental Education: Wolf Ridge"--When it was founded in Isabella, the Environmental Learning Center was an entity both ahead of it's time...and of it's time. Now, at a wonderful new facility at Wolf Ridge, the center provides a uniquely beautiful setting for school children, families, and adults to have an educational environmental experience. Join us for a look back at the history of the ELC, as well as some predictions about what the future may hold.

Album #416
" Fire and Ice: The Duluth Fire Department": From the days of the volunteer bucket company back in 1870...to the technologically advanced equipment of today's professional fire department... at least one thing remains the same, that is the spirit of the firefighter. On this very special edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner will focus on the history of the Duluth Fire Department. We'll trace the department from it's founding before the turn of the century, take a look at some of the city's great blazes which were captured on film, and honor the people who've spent their lives answering the call of duty.

Album #417
" The Archer Brothers"--Bobby and Tommy Archer are racing on the national scene now, but there was a time when they were tearing up the local tracks. On this edition of ALBUM, Juli Kellner interviews the two men about their start in racing...and the early years when the brothers were competitors, and not a team.
The Archers will also talk about their progression in the sport, and current experiences in the very competitive world of SCCA racing.

Album #418
" Whiteout"--The 1991 Halloween Megastorm that hit the Northland may have been "The Storm of the Century," but it has stiff competition for the title. This week on ALBUM, we'll brave the elements and travel back to some of the region's most memorable blizzards and winter storms. You'll see why the celebrated storm of March 9, 1892 paralyzed the Twin Ports for days, how the steamer Mataafa and dozens of other vessels were pounded by the elements in November of 1905, how Park Point residents hand-shoveled a path for the streetcars through ten foot drifts in 1922, and why the Armistice Day storm of 1940 still rages in the memories of many people.

Album #419
" The Trailblazers"--Nowadays, when we drive nearly anywhere on a winter weekend, it isn't unusual to see snowmobiles loaded onto trailers, on their way to a trail or cabin. Some people wonder how they ever got along without one. It's hard to imagine that just forty years ago almost no one knew what a snow machine was.
In 1955 Edgar Heteen built the first gas-powered sled for a customer at his business, Heteen Hoist and Derrick, in Roseau.
The machines developed rapidly from there, and so did their market. On the first of a special two-part edition of ALBUM, we chart the rise of Arctic Cat and Polaris snowmobile companies in Minnesota, and the building popularity of the snow machine.

Album #420
" The Trailblazers: New Territory"--On this second of a special two-part edition of ALBUM, we continue to tell the story of Arctic Cat and Polaris...as well as the many other companies which sold snowmobiles in the north country. We'll chart the beginning of the snowmobile clubs...and the sport of racing.
Come with us as we ride the old machines...and the fast new snowmobiles of today.

Album #421
" Dr. Smith I Presume"-- How did a nice doctor from Wisconsin end up in a small clinic in Peru? That's what ALBUM host Juli Kellner aims to find out in a special interview with Dr. Linnea Smith. You may remember that a group of Duluth Rotarians helped to build this clinic. We'll get an update from Dr. Smith on how things are going.

Album #422
" Charting the Corps"--Almost anyone who has ever visited Duluth's Canal Park has stopped by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Marine Museum; but the museum represents just a tiny part of the influence the Corps has had on the Twin Ports. This organization conducted the first federal survey of the Duluth-Superior harbor back in 1861, and since that time it's overseen channel dredging, bridge construction, and maintenance of the ship canal, among other things. This week on ALBUM we'll chart the local Corps history from its Revolutionary War roots to the present day.

Album #423
" The Sundew: War Baby Still Riding the Waves" The Sundew was built here in the Twin Ports during the heat of World War II. From wartime construction...to Coast Guard buoy tender, the Sundew has served proudly. On this edition of ALBUM, Juli Kellner will follow the Coast Guard from their first days in these twin ports, tell the story of the building of the Sundew, and take you into the harbor for a day of buoy tending and ice breaking with the Sundew's captain and crew.

Album #424
" Capturing the Moment: Jay Steinke"--Perhaps you've seen Jay Steinke's lovely pictures featuring scenic views of the region.
On this edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner will talk to the photographer about his work, the inspiration for his photographs, and his new book.

Album #425
" Postmark: Northland"- We take mail delivery for granted, but it wasn't all that long ago that hearty frontiersmen carried the Northland's mail by boat, dogsled, horse, and on their backs. You never knew when, or if, your letters would be received. "Postmark: Northland" recounts the history of local mail service through old photographs, film clips, written correspondence and the eyes of veteran postal workers. It takes you through the days of hand-sorting mail to the high-tech computerized wizardry of today. Benjamin Franklin would be amazed at how far the U.S. Postal Service has come since his days as Postmaster General!

Album #426
" Hartley: An Artist's Agenda"--Jan Hartley's work touches the soul. It inspires and delights. Then again, that's Jan's intention. On this very special edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner will talk with this Duluth artist about her art and her philosophy.

Album #427
" Once Upon a Time"-- For the first time in Duluth television history, a program produced in our Russian sister city Petrozavodsk, will be aired in its entirety. "Once Upon a Time" was produced by Russian journalist Elena Esman at a Russian Karelian television station. The program tells the story of an elderly couple that are caretakers of a remote park. In the wake of the downfall of the Soviet Union, the couple struggles to survive. The show offers a unique glimpse of their lives a world away.

Album #428
" The Kitch"--The Kitchi Gammi Club has been a Duluth landmark for decades. The architectural details of the place speak volumes of the care taken in its construction. Join host Juli Kellner as she tours the beautiful building, and delves into the colorful history of the Kitchi Gammi Club.

Album #501
" Life and the Land: Old Time Farming" In the early days, farming was hard, dangerous, backbreaking work. Yet it was the life many immigrants came to America dreaming about. Here they could homestead land, clear it, and build a home for their children and children's children. At least that was the dream. Reality proved quite different. While this way of life flourished in our region for many years, the soils and climate conspired with other factors to make later generations leave the farm in search of other methods of making a living. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner for a historical view of farming.

Album #502
" Strike up the Band: Iron Range City Bands" After a long day in the mine, working in the garden, or boarding house... miners and their families came to look forward to the weekly performances of their city bands. For a few hours they could gather in a park, or auditorium, sit back and enjoy the music. The bands played everything from marches and classical, to polka and popular tunes. Today this strong musical tradition continues in many Iron Range communities. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner for a musical history of Iron Range city bands.

Album #503
" North Hibbing: A Living Legacy"--Imagine a hometown with no homes, no schools, and no streets. People who grew up in North Hibbing don't have to pretend. In the early days of the mining boom, North Hibbing was a vibrant and growing village, but when iron ore was discovered under its streets, North Hibbing was destined to disappear. This week ALBUM revisits the old village, looking for the people and places that give it life.

Album#504
" A Fair of the Heart"--For over a century, fairs have captured the heart and soul of agricultural (and not so agricultural) communities in our region. From midway rides, to prize winning raspberry jelly, it seems everyone has their favorite thing to see or do at the fair. If you missed it this year, don't worry, ALBUM host Juli Kellner visited county fairs across the region, and followed some of the more ambitious local winners to the Minnesota State Fair.

Album #505
" The Duet of a Lifetime: Viola Turpeinen and William Syrjala"--Many of our viewers remember the accordionist Viola Turpeinen and her equally musical husband William Syrjala. For decades their performances packed local dance halls. Viola's music made people want to dance, and her magnetic on-stage personality kept audiences enthralled. On this very special edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner salutes these soul mates, and the beautiful music they made together.

Album #506
" Smoldering Memories: The Hinckley Fire Centennial"--Tragedy and courage blend in the story of the Great Hinckley Fire. The blaze killed more than 400 people, and consumed five communities in less than four hours! On the centennial of this historic event, ALBUM producer Karen Sunderman revisits the cities of Hinckley, Sandstone, Brook Park, Mission Creek, and Askov. Meet the descendants of fire survivors and hear their stories of horror and strength. The drama that unfolded September 1st, 1894 comes alive in this ALBUM presentation.

Album #507
" A Match Made of Steel: The West Duluth Centennial"--When West Duluth was founded in 1855 untamed forests reached the shores of Lake Superior. Through land booms and market busts, the city developed character and pride along with its manufacturing plants and steel mill. In 1894, West Duluth officially "married" the city of Duluth, but its civic identity remained intact. This week ALBUM host Karen Sunderman explores the colorful history of West Duluth.

Album #508
" The Orchards of Bayfield"--If you've ever enjoyed a crisp, delicious McIntosh, or bitten into a sweet Cortland, chances are that you've heard of the orchards of Bayfield, Wisconsin. Retired lumberman and banker, William Knight, was the first to grow apples on a large scale in the area. Beginning in 1905, he planted 20 acres of trees a year. By 1912, 165 acres had become Knight Orchards. Some of these trees still live, tended by newer growers. On this edition of ALBUM we'll introduce you to the growers of today, as well as yesterday.

Album #509
" Woodland Hills: Sanctuary"--It was once known as St. James Home, a Catholic orphanage. Eighty years later, it's Woodland Hills, still focused on children, but in a different way. Now it is a juvenile residential center offering prevention, intervention, and treatment programs to troubled youths and their families.
On this edition of ALBUM we'll talk to people who spent time at St. James, and to children who are currently finding sanctuary at Woodland Hills.

Album #510
" Minnesota Ballet: Magic and Motion"--The Minnesota Ballet, known for many years as the Duluth Ballet, has a new name and a new look. However one thing remains the same, the ballet still personifies grace, strength, and magic. On this edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner traces the history of this artistic organization, and looks into a bright future as the Minnesota Ballet, true to its name, takes the show on the road all over the state.

Album #511
" 125 Years in the News: Duluth News-Tribune"--The first issue of the Duluth Minnesotian was published on April 24, 1869. At the time Duluth was little more than a shantytown; it would have to wait nearly a year to receive its city charter from the state legislature. Over the next 125 years the newspaper would withstand mergers and sales...and keep on reporting the disasters, deaths, births, and marriages of the city and region which it still serves today. On this edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner will look back at the history of the newspaper, and into its future.

Album #512
" Duluth Architecture: Mansions of the Millionaires"--Duluth has had its share of financial ups and downs. However, there was a time when the city could boast of a substantial population of millionaires. On this edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner will show you the grand homes they lived in...and the architectural styles, which appealed to their tastes.

Album #601
“ A Path in Time: Highway 61”--As Highway 61 snakes along Lake Superior’s scenic North Shore, travelers can enjoy the rugged beauty of the region. It’s hard to imagine a time when no road connected the communities of the North Shore to the Twin Ports. Families came to depend on their boats, and their wits to survive in isolation. On the next edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner tells the tale of the building of Highway 61 from Duluth to the “Outlaw Bridge.” It’s a story of fishermen, bootleggers, loggers, dreamers, and a murder.

Album #602
“ Under the Big Top”- Every summer, thousands of people from around the upper Midwest gather under a big blue tent in Bayfield, Wisconsin to be informed and entertained. They come to be part of Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, where homegrown talent and musicians with a national reputation are proud to perform. This week on ALBUM, Jim Neumann tells the story of Big Top Chautauqua, from raising the tent and Riding the Wind to Old Last Night with Arlo Guthrie.

Album #603
“Jackpine Bob”- Bob Cary has kept his eye on Ely’s two and four legged creatures for years. As long time editor of the Ely Echo, he’s spent years commenting on the comings and goings of the people, places, and things that make this small Minnesota town unique. On this edition of ALBUM commentator, writer, and avid outdoorsman, “Jackpine Bob” speaks his peace.

Album #604
“ Sacred and Mysterious: The Grand Mound”--It is a sacred place this Grand Mound. Located on the Rainy River, the Grand Mound rises a majestic 25 feet above the riverbanks. It is the largest of five burial mounds on the same site. We know it is the final resting place of hundreds of men, women, and children. It stands as a lasting monument to a culture, which dates back thousands of years. Who were these people, these first “mound builders?” What do we know about their culture and belief system? Find out this week on ALBUM with Juli Kellner.

Album #605
“ Two Harbors to Tower: A Railroad Through the Wilderness”--The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway has become one of the most successful short-line railroads in the United States. But, the foundation for that success was built in the rough and tumble nineteenth century, when Philadelphia lawyers and immigrant laborers combined forces to construct the first rail line to connect the iron mines of northern Minnesota with Lake Superior. This week on ALBUM, Jim Neumann tells the story of the founding of the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad. Tune in again next week for part two of the epic DM&IR story.

Album #606
“ We Needed a Railroad - DM&IR Part 2”--In the second of a two-part special on the history of the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway, we’ll trace the meteoric rise and fall of the “Seven Iron Men.” The legendary Merritt brothers helped to open up the Iron Range, but their devotion to their hometown cost them a railroad, and an empire. We’ll also travel with prospectors and preachers along the notorious Mesabi Trail, and we’ll watch as the Iron Range begins to transform itself from a collection of mining camps, to a series of proud communities. This week on ALBUM Jim Neumann tells the story of the founding of the DM&IR.

Album #607
“ Polka: Music of the People”--Polka music may have come from the old country, but as it was played in immigrant dance halls, the music began to change. Polka became a common language on the dance floor, a melting pot of Hambo, of the Mazurka, and many other ethnic dance styles. On this very special edition of ALBUM host Juli Kellner takes you to the ultimate dance hall, the International Polkafest at Ironworld USA, where we’ll enjoy a bit of history, and a lot of music. Tune in for Frank Yankovic, Chmielewski Funtime Band, Father Perkovich’s Polka Mass and much more!

Album #608
“ Life on the Finnish Homestead”--A little sisu, a lot of luck, and help from good neighbors got Finnish immigrants through their first years in a new country. Cold winter days on the farm, mojakka cooking on the stove, the first day in a new school, struggling with the English language, getting groceries at the co-op…all of these are memories precious to those who lived the homesteading days. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner as she shares the memories of life on the Finnish homestead.

Album #609
“ Stonehouse on Shipwrecks”--Lake Superior still has its mysteries. Stories of storms, of shipwrecks, of ships still lost on Superior. There are ghost stories, too. Some have claimed to see the lights of the Fitzgerald at night. Join ALBUM host Juli Kellner as she interviews eminent shipwreck historian and author Frederick Stonehouse.

Album #610
“ Howard’s Tales of the Old North Shore”--There’s a cow in the rowboat, and the moose is chewing snoose. There are shipwrecks and storms, amazing rescues and heartbreaking tragedies. Artist and author Howard Sivertson shares tales of the old North Shore in his latest book. Join host Juli Kellner as she talks with Howard about his art, his writing, and his love for this region of Lake Superior.

Album #611
“ The Ski Flyers: A Jumping Tradition”--Duluth has a long, proud tradition of ski jumping. For decades champion jumpers have practiced their skills at Chester Bowl. World champions, National champions, and Olympian ski jumpers have taken their first ride off a jump in Duluth. Join host Juli Kellner as she interviews ski jumping greats of the past, and glimpses at what the future may hold for this sport in our region.
Album #612
“ They Came From Sweden”--The visit of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden marked the high point in a year of festivities in honor of the Swedish Immigration Jubilee in Minnesota. Tracing the Swedish thread of Minnesota’s ethnic fabric to its beginnings, one is moved by the stories and images of Swedish immigrants and their families who struggled boldly for a new life. We’ll consider why they left, why they came to Minnesota and what they did here. We’ll also explore the diverse ways their descendants honor this journey, from treasured keepsakes to Sister-city exchanges, on this week’s Album hosted by Lorraine Norrgard.

Album #701
“John Peyton Portrait”--Author and Artist John Peyton grew up with a passion for the North woods, for Lake Superior, and the stories he heard from his Ojibwe friends. Born in Proctor, the son of a progressive banker, he pursued an education out East at Yale and the New York Students Art League. Though a promising career in New York was available, his love for the woods soon brought him home. Farmer, banker, artist, and author, John Peyton is an amazing gentleman who has written and illustrated five legendary books including the award winning title - The Stone Canoe. His action packed paintings and drawings of turbulent canoe trips on Lake Superior, moose being hunted by wolves, and dynamic historical scenes painted of Ojibwe tribal life, are stunning to behold. Though in his 90's, John Peyton is working on yet another book about high-tech computer art. An intimate portrait of artist and author, John Peyton, by producer Lorraine Norrgard, airs tonight on ALBUM.

Album #702
“The Wild Rice Harvest Part I”--Early Fall is the time of the traditional wild rice harvest of the Ojibwe people, otherwise known as the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe. People in this region have harvested wild rice for over 300 years as a main food source. Though harvest methods have undergone minor changes over the years, the traditional Ojibwe wild rice harvest demonstrates an important cultural continuum. Producer, Lorraine Norrgard presents the beautiful rhythms of the seasonal wild rice harvest and personal interviews with Elders on the importance wild rice to the Ojibwe tonight, the first of a two-part ALBUM.

Album #703
People in the Lake Superior region have harvested “The Wild Rice Harvest Part II”--Wild rice for more than 2,500 years. It remains an essential part of the living culture of the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe. Producer Lorraine Norrgard weaves the amazing story of the evolution of the wild rice harvest and the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe is protecting the ways wild rice for future generations. Featuring intimate Elder's stories, archeologist's insights, visits to tribal wild rice research stations, and children's language classes at the Fond du Lac Ojibwe school, the cultural continuum of the wild rice harvest is beautifully portrayed tonight on ALBUM.

Album #704
“The Indian Princess Demystified”--For more than a century American Indian women have been portrayed on postcards, lithographs, and drawings as demure princesses. Stereotypically, these post-card princesses have been non-Indian models posing in wigs and artificial costumes. The lives of Pocahontas and Sacajawea, important figures in American history, have been reduced to plastic characters in myth, legend and lore, yet their real lives would have been far more interesting to know. On this edition of ALBUM, Dr. Gail Valiskakis, a woman of Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe heritage, shares her fascinating antique post-card collection of Indian princesses, and her poignant insights about the effects of these stereotypes on American Indian women.

Album #705
“ Clear White Boards”--This was once a place of towering white pines. Vast tracks of virgin timber drew lumber barons and lumberjacks, timber cruisers and sawmill operators to the new state of Minnesota. Duluth was a sawmill center, producing the clearest, whitest boards for the building of America. As our forests changed, so did the lumber industry. Find out how, and why, this week on ALBUM.

Album #707
“Eastman Johnson's Ojibwe Portraits”--Nineteenth century American artist Eastman Johnson journeyed to Grand Portage in 1857. Inspired by the Ojibwe people he encountered there, he created a remarkable series of drawings. The earliest depictions of the Ojibwe that exist, Johnson’s portraits present an outstanding eyewitness view of Ojibwe lifestyle at the time. Thomas O'Sullivan, Curator of Art at the Minnesota State Historical Society, and Ojibwe artist Carl Gawboy share insights with ALBUM producer Lorraine Norrgard, on this unique collection of Ojibwe portraits residing in the St. Louis County Historical Society.

Album #708
“ YWCA: A Century of Service”--The origins of the Duluth YWCA go back to the beginnings of the women's movement, and the organizing of Traveler's Aids to assist immigrant women in transit. For many women the YWCA was a safe and friendly place to live, socialize, and attend classes. During World War II the YWCA was active in education, social services, recreation, and began the Annual Folk Festival. This week on ALBUM, discover how the YWCA has maintained its unique leadership role in programs for women and families, for over a hundred years.

Album #709
“George Morrison Reflections”--a prominent American artist from grand portage, George Morrison reflects on his work, life, and creative source. A member of the grand portage band of Chippewa, he left home after high school and received artistic training on the east coast and in Europe. Though internationally renowned and a seasoned traveler, he now lives and works at his studio in Grand Portage, Minnesota. This week on ALBUM, producer Lorraine Norrgard interviews the master artist, George Morrison on his views of the horizon.

Album #710
“ Lodges Of The North Shore”--Come with us as we explore the history of three intriguing North Shore lodges. Lutsen: Perhaps the oldest and most distinctive lodge of the shore. Naniboujou: Born as an exclusive club in the roaring twenties. Cascade: One of the shore’s first true motor inns. Join us for stories of commercial fishermen turned innkeepers, the grand plans for a world-class private club, and the changes that motorcars brought to hospitality on the shore.

Album #711
“ Champions: Coach Bob Fryberger & The 1951 Glen Avon Pee Wees”--In 1951 the Glen Avon Pee Wee hockey team from Duluth won the national championship at Madison Square Garden under the leadership of coach Bob Fryberger, Sr. The boys' uniforms were hand sewn by their parents and many players had never been out of Duluth, much less out of the State. From a homemade ice rink in Fryberger's front yard to Madison Square Garden they traveled, they played, and they won. This victory gave a major boost to the entire youth hockey program in the region and is a cherished memory of the Fryberger family. Tonight on ALBUM, take a look at youth hockey in 1951 and the evolution of the Glen Avon team.

Album #712
“ Traditional Ojibwe Ice Fishing”--For centuries around the upper Great Lakes, the Ojibwe people have been fishing in the winter using a decoy to lure fish within range of a hand-held spear. It isn't easy and it takes hours of preparation and patience to secure a fish. Ben Chosa demonstrates this amazing traditional technique at the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Reservation in Wisconsin. In this video you will discover this remarkable technique of ice fishing.

Album #713
“Honoring the Maple Sugar”--In early spring, Ojibwe people gather sap from the cherished maple tree and boil it down to sugar as they have done for centuries in the upper Great Lakes region. John Henry McMillan respectfully demonstrates this age-old process with the assistance of a group of young people from the Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe in Cloquet, Minnesota. Award-winning producer Lorraine Norrgard, skillfully juxtaposes archival footage of the maple sugar harvest by Monroe Kelly and Robert Ritzenthaler with contemporary ways of harvesting to demonstrate this beautiful cultural continuum. "Honoring the Maple Sugar" is a joyful tribute to the maple trees and to the Elders who passed this cultural tradition on to future generations.