Townies

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Townies, is a radio program featuring interviews with people of Northfield, MN doing interesting stuff. New episodes on the first Thursday of the month. Hosted by Andrew Rossow and Betsy Spethman, Townies is a production of Artmakers

  1. 6D AGO

    Townies with Parker Sneary, 2-5-26

    Parker Sneary: “Town & Gown” Parker Sneary is a sophomore at St. Olaf who grew up in Northfield. He talks with us about Northfield’s welcoming vibe and sense of community throughout his childhood; mixing up St. Olaf and Carleton while growing up; studying nursing . . . and beyond; his travels with St. Olaf Orchestra, and how meeting new people widens our sense of the world. Plus: Eating whale at a 7-Eleven in Norway.

    19 min

  2. JAN 2

    Townies with Gwen and John Daniels, 1-1-26

    Gwen and John Daniels moved from Northfield to the Theodore Wirth neighborhood in Minneapolis . . . and brought their skis. We talk about cross-country vs. downhill, adaptive skiing, skiing the streets of Northfield at night . . . and the invention of the NorSari. Plus: chihuahua skijoring. Originally aired 2024

    18 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Townies with Margit Johnson, 12-4-25

    Our guest this month is artist and naturalist Margit Johnson, who tells the story behind the mural in Northfield's post office, shares the importance of place across Minnesota and the world, describes traveling the country one library at a time, and talks about a gap year in Sweden 50 years ago. Plus, a short conversation in Swedish and Norwegian.

    37 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Townies with Ann Etter, 11-6-25

    This week's guest is accountant and actor Ann Etter, who talks with us about how she fell in love with doing taxes, small businesses and nonprofits as the backbone of community, her passion for theater starting at age 10 and on to the Northfield Arts Guild stage and into the audience for Broadway shows, and the connection between Tennessee and Tennyson. Plus: a jabberwocky duet.

    31 min

  5. 10/02/2025

    Townies with Craig and Linda Wasner, 10-2-25

    This week's guests are Craig and Linda Wasner, known across Northfield for music, and for their fun and festive barn that hosts weddings, concerts and social gatherings, including Wazaroo. They reminisce with us about “Over & Back” way back when, and talk about balancing music and farming; the connections between Northfield and Nashville; and how their barn became a wedding venue and gathering space. Plus: Linda hits Andrew up for autoharp lessons.

    27 min

  6. 09/04/2025

    Townies with Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann, 9-4-25

    Our guests today are Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann to talk about roots, food, and community. Betsy and Andrew are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about planning and planting, the connection between humans and land, their favorite veggies, and what it’s like to nourish people and nourish community at the same time. Plus, the zen of tractors.

    35 min

  7. 08/07/2025

    Townies with Laura & Derek Meyers, 8-7-25

    Our guests today are Laura and Derek Meyers, owners of Imminent Brewing and dog lovers. They talk with us about the world of beer, dogs at home and at work, travels far and being close to home, and creating a welcoming community space for kind humans and friendly dogs. Plus, the story behind Dragon Squirrel beer.

    27 min

  8. 07/03/2025

    Townies – Music and Travel w/special guest Krista Middlebrooks 7/3/25

    Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and the benefits of traveling outside your comfort zone. Plus: Japanese baseball, and a Moroccan folk song.

    25 min
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Townies, is a radio program featuring interviews with people of Northfield, MN doing interesting stuff. New episodes on the first Thursday of the month. Hosted by Andrew Rossow and Betsy Spethman, Townies is a production of Artmakers

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  • Creator
    KYMN Radio | ArtMakers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KYMN Radio | ArtMakers
  • Show Website
    Townies