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We aim to present our take on what's happening in our country as well as to offer new ways forward through action and thoughtful insights by people who live, work, and recreate in our Great North Woods. We are a grassroots endeavor.
We will begin with a lot of experimentation which includes interviews with community members and local news makers alike, story telling, events calendars for folks who are looking for ways to be in community and to make some noise, deep dives into topics that affect Northlanders, and things we haven't thought of yet. And, that's where you come in! You will have an opportunity to suggest topics and people you'd like to hear from. We will need your feedback to make each show better than the last one; we welcome your constructive comments, ideas, and questions.
With everyone's attention so often focused on our phones, we less and less see and acknowledge the stranger standing right beside us. Our stories on this episode of North Star Lane are about unexpected intimacy with strangers. Aaron Wenger tells of his encounter at the gas station with — an angel? a spirit? In any case, Aaron swore the story is absolutely true. And Laurie Witzkowski, theater artist and long time performer with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater, gives us a trip...
15 Oct 2026
North Star Lane — Holding On
We spend our lives learning to hold on, and learning to let go. Two personal stories this week on North Star Lane: program host Michael Goldberg holds onto his sister as long as he can. And Grand Rapids community activist Kathleen Blake tells how she faced life and death with her young son. Music provided by Sam Miltich. For more information including links to accompany this discussion see: https://ncdn.work/northstarlaneE0005.html
13 Sept 2026
North Star Lane — Teacher
With school back in session, North Star Lane features two stories in honor of high school teachers. Writer Teresa Alto uses the Shel Silverstein classic, "The Giving Tree", as a way to think about her most influential teacher. And storyteller Terry O'Brien, in a live performance, describes the fallout from her brief stint as a high school English teacher. Music provided by Sam Miltich. For more information including links to accompany this discussion see: https://ncdn.work/northstarlane...
29 Aug 2026
North Star Lane — Hooch
A series of regional stories with your host Michael Goldberg. This week on North Star Lane we have two stories about one of the world's oldest folk crafts: home brewing. Jesse Bearheart lives in Cook MN. She learned from the very different cultures and perspectives of grandparents on both mother's and father's sides of the family. On today's show, Jesse shares a family story from her Norwegian grandparents during the Prohibition era. Then we'll hear from world traveler Rich McClear, who start...
16 Aug 2026
North Star Lane — Home
A series of regional stories with your host Michael Goldberg. In our second episode of North Star Lane Michael welcomes two storytellers who talk about their connections to home. Doris Kolodji grew up in the house next door to the house her father grew up in. His mother still lived next door. Doris has raised her own family and spent her life in this place she calls home. Recording artist and community builder Annie Humphrey, tells of finding home while stationed overseas. ...
31 Jul 2026
North Star Lane — The Welcome Table
A series of regional stories with your host Michael Goldberg. In our first episode of North Star Lane Michael welcomes two storytellers who talk about their connections to food. Foster Hogan talks about his work with the NDN Collective to defend, develop, and decolonize sovereign nations. Writer Matthew Miltich looks deeply into a bowl of soup. Music provided by Sam Miltich. For more information including links to accompany this discussion see: https://ncdn.work/northstarlaneE0001...
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