Videos Posts

The Duet of a Lifetime: Viola Turpeinen and William Syrjälä

This 1994 WDSE-TV documentary, from the series Album, explores the enduring musical legacy of Viola Turpeinen and her husband, William Syrjälä, who frequently performed in northeast Minnesota.

All Fair Hair Team

From the guy who brings us the annual All Hockey Hair Team, here’s an abbreviated rundown of what was flowing at the Minnesota State Fair.

Old World Lakewood Pump House

A fun local architecture channel to be aware of, Arches and Columns. The latest video is about the pump house.

Lanue – “Song For Luella”

The latest video from Lanue was shot live in August 2023 at the Riverside Community Garden in Duluth. It was released earlier this year on Instagram and is now available here via YouTube.

Trampled by Turtles – “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”

Trampled by Turtles performed the Bob Dylan classic “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine on June 30.

Lanue – “Fire in My Mind” aboard Papa Gaucho on Lake Superior

Sarah Krueger goes sailing with Jerree Small, Alan Sparhawk and Emma Deaner in the new Lanue video for the title track of the 2022 EP Fire in My Mind.

The video was shot last fall by Keely Zynda with sound and additional editing support by Ethan Gibbs.

Steve Solkela – “Son imbrogliato io gia”

Steve Solkela performs his favorite aria in this promo video for the intermezzo opera La Serva Padrona, which runs Sept. 11-12 at the Lyric Center in Virginia and Sept. 13-15 at the Douglas County Historical Society in Superior.

The Slice: Minnesota Murals

This video offers a look at select murals in West Duluth, Cloquet and Wrenshall.

In its series The Slice, PBS North presents short “slices of life” that capture the events and experiences that bring people together and speak to what it means to live up north.

Alan Sparhawk Band Live at Minnesota Music Month Showcase

Alan Sparhawk performed at Radio Heartland’s Minnesota Music Month showcase at First Avenue in April, backed by Al Church on drums and Cyrus Sparhawk on bass. The set featured the songs “Stranger,” “Get Still,” “Can U Hear” and “I Made This Beat.” Sparhawk’s upcoming album White Roses, My God releases Sept. 27 on Sub Pop Records.

Ian Alexy – “Angeles”

“Angeles” is the fifth video release from Ian Alexy‘s new EP of cover songs titled Campfire Extraordinary. The song “Angeles” was originally written and recorded by Elliott Smith.

Big Into – “Getaway Aston”

Who can save Curtis Kraft Mattson from villains of the highest order? Only Graham Hakala in a classy car. It’s all in the latest music video from Big Into.

Alan Sparhawk – “Get Still”

“Get Still” is the second release from Alan Sparhawk‘s upcoming album White Roses, My God, scheduled for release Sept. 27 on Sub Pop Records. The video was directed by Ingrid Weise.

Cloud Cult – “One Human Being”

The fourth video release from Cloud Cult‘s new album Alchemy Creek is for the song “One Human Being.” The video and artwork are by Annabelle Poppa.

Finding Minnesota: Taconite Harbor

WCCO-TV‘s John Lauritsen examines the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.

Indecent Proposal – “The Cage”

The latest video from Duluth band Indecent Proposal was shot on the S.S. William A. Irvin ore boat museum. The featured actors are Kelly Killorin, Stuart Gordon and Danielle Thralow.