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New KYMN Vice President of Business Development discusses his background in Minnesota radio, his role at KYMN, and more. Steve “Spider” Kane is a longtime Minnesota radio personality, creative marketer, and community storyteller known for his passion for local connections and big ideas. As a voice on KYMN Radio & 95.1-FM “The One” in Northfield, Steve specializes in helping local businesses, nonprofits, and organizations share their stories through engaging radio programming, promotions, and community partnerships.With decades of experience in broadcasting, music, and live entertainment, Steve brings a high-energy, relationship-driven approach to marketing and media. Whether he's hosting a show, creating a promotional campaign, or connecting businesses with the community, his mission is simple: build memorable brands, amplify local voices, and create moments that bring people together.
City of Northfield Director of Community Development Scott Wopata discusses last night's city council work session, including conversations around manufactured housing, the city's tree canopy, tonight's open house about zoning codes, and more.
Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, including appointing a Bridgewater Township representative to the Dundas Planning Commission and more.
Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses the annual MN Association of School Administrators and School Board Association day at the Capital, last night's school board meeting, and more.
Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including a bill proposed in the Health Committee to house the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, FFA Week, working to repeal one sentence of statute that states contractors with the state of Minnesota are not allowed to boycott Israel, and more.
Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in the month of March and more.
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas discusses his retirement at the end of the year, recaps February, and general safety reminders.
Craig Swenson, Assistant Director/Fitness Manager, provides information about upcoming programs, activities and events at FiftyNorth.
Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's City Council meeting, where topics included more from the Northfield Hospital + Clinics acquisition of the Northfield Allina Health Clinic, updates on the ice arena construction and more on the sustainable energy discussions surrounding it, and more.
The Grand Event Center co-owner Lindsay Ness discusses this Saturday's fundraiser partnering with the Community Action Center to raise funds to distribute immediate mutual aid and legal counsel for community members affected by ICE presence.
Northfield Middle School Art Teacher Molly Otte discusses their Artist in Residence program featuring photographer Wing Huie, what the students are working on, and more.
Rice County's Substance Use Prevention Coordinator Grace Pint and Behavioral Health Supervisor Toby Anderson discuss their new free webinar focusing identifying signs of substance abuse in young people for parents and adults who work with youth.
Northfield History Center Executive Director Sean Allen and Chair of the History Center Board Aaron Street announce their Save the Scriver Building campaign, aiming to repair aspects of the Scriver Building exterior and restore the facade to how its 1876 appearance.
Discovering Downie: Live at Six (Gord Downie + The Sadies + The Conquering Sun) — Track-by-Track on Release DayOn launch day, jD reunites with Craig Rogers, Kirk Lane, and Justin St. Louis to break down Live at Six, a newly released live record featuring Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun. It's an eight-track collection drawn from four shows (Sarnia, Fredericton, Cambridge, MA, and Dundas) spanning 2012 and 2014.This episode is a full-on fan-and-musician conversation: play it loud, follow the rabbit holes, and enjoy a record that feels like you're right up against the stage, even when it was recorded outdoors.MVP picks, deep cover-song origins, live-record sequencing debates, and a whole lot of gratitude—plus a reminder that sometimes the point isn't to decode everything. Sometimes it's just rock and roll.Episode HighlightsThe crew gets back together to cover Live at Six on release dayWhy this record feels like a sweaty club even when it isn'tThe meaning behind the title Live at Six (and where “six” actually comes from)Major rabbit holes (including the story behind “If You Have Ghosts”)Covers that still sound unmistakably like Gord Downie + The SadiesLive energy: loose-but-tight, tempo shifts, extended outros, and why that's part of the magicMVP picks from each host—plus what track people “need to hear” firstTracklist Breakdown (as discussed)1) “If You Have Ghosts” — recorded in Dundas, Ontario (Sept 1, 2012)Huge reactions to Dallas Good's performanceDeep dive into Rocky Erickson and the song's backstoryWhy the lyric “If you have ghosts, you have everything” hits so hard2) “So Sad About Us” — Sarnia (Aug 30, 2014) — a The Who coverNoted for harmonies and a vibe that recalls early rock/pop influenceDiscussion of how naturally it sits in Gord's wheelhouse3) “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” — (live version discussed as an all-time banger)Faster than the studio version; jam section praised heavilyDescribed as completely over-delivering as a live performance4) “Grey Riders” — Fredericton, New Brunswick (Sept 12, 2014) — Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival — a Neil Young songStrong praise for backing vocals and arrangementConversation about preferring this version vs. the one they heard from Neil5) “Generation” — Fredericton (Sept 12, 2014) — a Fucked Up coverAlbum title reference comes from Gord speaking right before/around this track (“at six o'clock”)Note: the group didn't have as much time with this track due to a file miss6) Cambridge, Massachusetts set (May 3, 2014) — a track originally by The Gun Club (from Fire of Love, 1981)Described as the most “Sadies-sounding” song on the recordTalk of punk lineage and guitar swagger7) “Demand Destruction” — revisited live (from the Sarnia show)jD's MVP: the live performance hits harder than the studio versionFavorite lyric noted: “Breakdown in the verse part / Dead spot in the lyrics…” (songwriting “fourth wall” moment)8) “I Gotta Right” — The Stooges cover (closing track)Described as a “punch in the face” closerLeaves everyone wanting more; debate about wishing the album was longerJustin mentions being disappointed it wasn't “Search and Destroy” (also performed by Gord + The Sadies in other live clips)MVP PicksCraig: “If You Have Ghosts”Kirk: “Grey Riders” (and says “I Gotta Write” is the one people need to hear)Justin: “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart”jD: “Demand Destruction”Production Credits (as stated on the episode)Mixed by Ken Friesen (all tracks) except “Goodbye Johnny”“Goodbye Johnny” mixed by Dallas Good and Guillermo SabatzeMastered by Philip Shaw BovaTimestamps (approx. from transcript)0:49 — Welcome + what Live at Six is + who's on the mic3:36 — Release context: 4 shows, 2012/2014, where the recordings come from9:14 — Track 1: “If You Have Ghosts” deep dive begins21:57 — Track 2: “So Sad About Us” (The Who cover)33:11 — “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” (live version reaction)38:27 — “Grey Riders” (Neil Young)43:54 — Side B + “Generation” (Fucked Up) + title explanation51:07 — Cambridge, MA track (The Gun Club origin discussed)55:26 — “Goodbye Johnny” (live vs studio)59:11 — Closer: “I Gotta Write” (The Stooges) + credits1:09:24 — MVP picks1:17:41 — Final thoughts + gratitude + community + live music plugListen / Follow / Join the CommunityInstagram: @tthpodseriesYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/tthpodcastseriesEmail: TTHtop40@gmail.comSEO KeywordsPrimary: Discovering Downie, Live at Six, Gord Downie, The Sadies, The Conquering Sun, Gord Downie live album, Gord Downie coversSecondary: If You Have Ghosts, So Sad About Us, Grey Riders, Demand Destruction, Generation (Fucked Up), I Gotta Write (The Stooges), live record review, track-by-track breakdownLong-tail: Gord Downie Sadies live at six tracklist, Live at Six album discussion, Discovering Downie Live at Six episodeHashtags#DiscoveringDownie #GordDownie #TheSadies #TheConqueringSun #LiveAtSix #CanadianMusic #LiveAlbum #MusicPodcast #TheTragicallyHipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Discovering Downie: Live at Six (Gord Downie + The Sadies + The Conquering Sun) — Track-by-Track on Release DayOn launch day, jD reunites with Craig Rogers, Kirk Lane, and Justin St. Louis to break down Live at Six, a newly released live record featuring Gord Downie, The Sadies, and The Conquering Sun. It's an eight-track collection drawn from four shows (Sarnia, Fredericton, Cambridge, MA, and Dundas) spanning 2012 and 2014.This episode is a full-on fan-and-musician conversation: play it loud, follow the rabbit holes, and enjoy a record that feels like you're right up against the stage, even when it was recorded outdoors.MVP picks, deep cover-song origins, live-record sequencing debates, and a whole lot of gratitude—plus a reminder that sometimes the point isn't to decode everything. Sometimes it's just rock and roll.Episode HighlightsThe crew gets back together to cover Live at Six on release dayWhy this record feels like a sweaty club even when it isn'tThe meaning behind the title Live at Six (and where “six” actually comes from)Major rabbit holes (including the story behind “If You Have Ghosts”)Covers that still sound unmistakably like Gord Downie + The SadiesLive energy: loose-but-tight, tempo shifts, extended outros, and why that's part of the magicMVP picks from each host—plus what track people “need to hear” firstTracklist Breakdown (as discussed)1) “If You Have Ghosts” — recorded in Dundas, Ontario (Sept 1, 2012)Huge reactions to Dallas Good's performanceDeep dive into Rocky Erickson and the song's backstoryWhy the lyric “If you have ghosts, you have everything” hits so hard2) “So Sad About Us” — Sarnia (Aug 30, 2014) — a The Who coverNoted for harmonies and a vibe that recalls early rock/pop influenceDiscussion of how naturally it sits in Gord's wheelhouse3) “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” — (live version discussed as an all-time banger)Faster than the studio version; jam section praised heavilyDescribed as completely over-delivering as a live performance4) “Grey Riders” — Fredericton, New Brunswick (Sept 12, 2014) — Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival — a Neil Young songStrong praise for backing vocals and arrangementConversation about preferring this version vs. the one they heard from Neil5) “Generation” — Fredericton (Sept 12, 2014) — a Fucked Up coverAlbum title reference comes from Gord speaking right before/around this track (“at six o'clock”)Note: the group didn't have as much time with this track due to a file miss6) Cambridge, Massachusetts set (May 3, 2014) — a track originally by The Gun Club (from Fire of Love, 1981)Described as the most “Sadies-sounding” song on the recordTalk of punk lineage and guitar swagger7) “Demand Destruction” — revisited live (from the Sarnia show)jD's MVP: the live performance hits harder than the studio versionFavorite lyric noted: “Breakdown in the verse part / Dead spot in the lyrics…” (songwriting “fourth wall” moment)8) “I Gotta Right” — The Stooges cover (closing track)Described as a “punch in the face” closerLeaves everyone wanting more; debate about wishing the album was longerJustin mentions being disappointed it wasn't “Search and Destroy” (also performed by Gord + The Sadies in other live clips)MVP PicksCraig: “If You Have Ghosts”Kirk: “Grey Riders” (and says “I Gotta Write” is the one people need to hear)Justin: “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart”jD: “Demand Destruction”Production Credits (as stated on the episode)Mixed by Ken Friesen (all tracks) except “Goodbye Johnny”“Goodbye Johnny” mixed by Dallas Good and Guillermo SabatzeMastered by Philip Shaw BovaTimestamps (approx. from transcript)0:49 — Welcome + what Live at Six is + who's on the mic3:36 — Release context: 4 shows, 2012/2014, where the recordings come from9:14 — Track 1: “If You Have Ghosts” deep dive begins21:57 — Track 2: “So Sad About Us” (The Who cover)33:11 — “It Didn't Start to Break My Heart” (live version reaction)38:27 — “Grey Riders” (Neil Young)43:54 — Side B + “Generation” (Fucked Up) + title explanation51:07 — Cambridge, MA track (The Gun Club origin discussed)55:26 — “Goodbye Johnny” (live vs studio)59:11 — Closer: “I Gotta Write” (The Stooges) + credits1:09:24 — MVP picks1:17:41 — Final thoughts + gratitude + community + live music plugListen / Follow / Join the CommunityInstagram: @tthpodseriesYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/tthpodcastseriesEmail: TTHtop40@gmail.comSEO KeywordsPrimary: Discovering Downie, Live at Six, Gord Downie, The Sadies, The Conquering Sun, Gord Downie live album, Gord Downie coversSecondary: If You Have Ghosts, So Sad About Us, Grey Riders, Demand Destruction, Generation (Fucked Up), I Gotta Write (The Stooges), live record review, track-by-track breakdownLong-tail: Gord Downie Sadies live at six tracklist, Live at Six album discussion, Discovering Downie Live at Six episodeHashtags#DiscoveringDownie #GordDownie #TheSadies #TheConqueringSun #LiveAtSix #CanadianMusic #LiveAlbum #MusicPodcast #TheTragicallyHip
Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell recaps the week in the Minnesota Legislature, including welcoming families from Annunciation Catholic School and the DFL introducing gun control initiatives, the Minnesota DNR proposing to cut the walleye limit, and more.
Northfield School District opens the search for a new superintendent; local legislators take leadership roles in the new Minnesota Freedom Caucus.
Northfield School District opens bidding process for the High School renovation, Representative Kristi Pursell talks about the first week of the legislative session.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Chief Tom Nelson recaps the last few months, new equipment for the fire department, technology updates for 2026, and more.
CC Linstroth of Age-Friendly Northfield discusses services and upcoming events with Age-Friendly.
On this episode of Ticats Today, Troy Durrell is joined by Dundas native Tyson Middlemost to discuss returning home to play for his hometown team, playing in front of his family and friends and contributing on special teams. The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel
Northfield City Councilor Jessica Peterson-White discusses the beginning of the year, the new ice arena being unable to have the planned solar panels and the city's overall energy goals, the possibility of a local option sales tax, and the HRA passing $50,000 in rent assistance for the Community Action Center.
Rice County pivots on reconstruction plans for County Road 20, Northfield High School Activities Director John Mahal talks about the success Northfield's winter sports teams are enjoying this year
Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council meetings, where they all discussed a proposal for development of the North Railway site.
Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses him leaving his role at the end of the school year, and last night's School Board meeting where topics included the search for a new superintendent, the District Youth Council presenting on the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence, presentations on the Debt Service Fund and Internal Service Fund and approvals of the Operating Capital and Long Term Facilities Maintenance Budget, and more.
Northfield High School Activities Director John Mahal discusses the success of Raider Winter Sports this year.
Minnesota District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell discusses the first week of the legislative session, including the honoring of former Speaker Melissa Hortman, her roles on the Health, Environment, and Rules Committees, and her priorities for the session.
KYMN News Intern covering sports Ainsley Schafer talks last night's Raider Boys hockey game, where they soundly defeated La Crescent-Hokah 14-1.
New KYMN News contributor Charlie Mahler discusses his background and his new role with KYMN.
Northfield Police Chief Jeff Schroepfer discusses winter weather reminders, information regarding ICE activity winding down in Minnesota, and more.
Co-owner of Homebody Refill Market Leslie Davila talks about their expanding business and their store's upcoming relocation down Division Street.
Michelle Sanchez talks the new Mexican restaurant El Sitio in the old Coco's building, including a new ice cream shop next door.
Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's Housing Redevelopment Authority and City Council meetings, where topics included an emergency rental assistance partnership with the Community Action Center to aid families currently sheltering in place, the conversation surrounding the city's sustainability building code, and more.
Owner of Bread People Bakery Morgan Morton discusses their new location opening Wednesday, February 18th.
Michael Johnson along with local arts educators Kate Woodstrup, Noah Schomburg, Katherine Norrie talk about the All School Art Show at the Northfield Arts Guild.
Sam Temple discusses his documentary, Agua Vivas de Faribault, working with Claudia Garcia, Clean River Partners, and more.
Executive Director of Arcadia Charter School Laura Stelter discusses Arcadia as a whole, the reauthorization process for the school, their relationship with the Northfield School District, and more.
Founder of Shields Lake Cheesecake Homa Snorek discusses her business, their new storefront opening in Lonsdale, and more.
Co-founder of Loon Liquors Mark Schiller discusses the first few months in their new location in downtown Northfield, their Valentine's Day specials, and more.