Almanac North

Fridays at 8pm

More than a Sound Bite

In a world of thirty second sound bites, Almanac North offers a refreshing news alternative. Headlines aren't just announced, they're discussed. Each Friday night, local leaders and policy makers join host Julie Zenner and Dennis Anderson in a conversation of the week's regional news and events. You can join the dialogue too, connect online on Facebook or contact almanacnorth [at] wdse [dot] org (Almanac North) (218.788.2849) with your comments and point of view.

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Celebrating 20 Years

Almanac North made its debut in 1992 as WDSE•WRPT's premiere news and public affairs series. Since the show's inception, it continues to provided provide a consistent, professional and respectful news coverage for exploring and debating our region’s most important issues

New Team, New Look, Same Great Show

Veteran Almanac North host, Julie Zenner welcomes Dennis Anderson to the team as the new program co-host. Along with the new team, Almanac North has experienced a makeover this summer with a brand new set. The 20th season start began September 16 with a new opening sequence and music. One thing hasn't changed, you can rely on us to dig for the most important issues and bring you in-depth analysis of the week’s top news stories.

Celebrating 20 Years

Almanac North made its debut in 1992 as WDSE•WRPT's premiere news and public affairs series. Since the show's inception, it continues to provided provide a consistent, professional and respectful news coverage for exploring and debating our region’s most important issues.

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The Crew

Julie Zenner is a seasoned veteran of Almanac North and has co-hosted the program since 1993. Zenner comes from a solid news background in producing and reporting including producing a number of mini-documentaries for WDSE•WRPT's Album series.

Dennis Anderson, our newest member, recently retired from WDIO/WIRT in May, 2011 after 50-years as a broadcast journalist. In an ironic twist, Anderson takes the position formerly held by Darren Danielson, who left Almanac North to become Anderson’s replacement at WDIO/WIRT.

Producer Greg Grell has been in the news business for over 25 years. Hired by WDSE•WRPT in 1992 to launch Almanac North, Grell's tenure as producer spans 3 decades and brings continuity to the weekly public affairs program. The addition of Anderson to Almanac North is a reunion of former co-workers; Grell produced newscasts for Anderson from 1985 to 1992 at WDIO/WIRT.

Nick Clingman has been directing newscasts, designing and lighting studio sets, and editing video for over a decade. Hired in 2004, Clingman manages and directs all studio based programs at WDSE•WRPT including Almanac North, Native Report, The PlayList, Great Gardening and more.