Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is holding an open house at the Lower Conference Room in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Tuesday, April 17, from noon to 7 pm.  This opens house provides an opportunity to learn about the programs and services provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.  

If you can't make it to the open house or missed it, Lisa Peterson with the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota recently stopped by The Roadhouse and opened up to Tom about her journey with epilepsy, as well as talk about resources for those who have, or who know someone affected by epilepsy.

Before a gig and a couple workshops here in Grand Marais, Siama and his Congo World Quartet stopped by The Roadhouse.  The group features Siama, singer Dallas Johnson, global music drummer Tim O'Keefe, and renowned cellist Jacqueline Ultan.  Learn more about Siama and his music here.

Don Schreiner is a Fisheries Specialist with Minnesota Sea Grant, and he recently stopped by The Roadhouse and he spoke with Matthew about Food-Fish Aquaculture, and some of the challenges facing aquaculture in Minnesota.

Across the U. S., Superfund sites are being repurposed as recreational areas, renewable energy facilities and more.  May offer lessons for the future.  Freelance science journalist Lynne Peeples joined the roadhouse and spoke with Jay about these sites.

Dave and Tom welcomed the Clearwater Hot Club Trio (Sam and Matthew Miltich, Briand Morrison) to The Roadhouse to play some great jazz music, and share a few stories and laughs too.

All female local band North Country Fair joined The Roadhouse in Studio A to play a few tunes and chat with hosts Dave and Tom.

The Thunderheads Trio once again stopped by The Roadhouse and played some original tunes, as well as a cover or two.  The Thunderheads Trio are Steve Blexrud, lead guitar and vocals; Craig Paquette, guitar; and Don Blue, bass.  More information about the band and future schedule here.

A new program is being offered through the University of Minnesota Extension to teach regular citizens how to identify and report aquatic invasive species.  Megan Weber, extension educator with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, spoke with Jay about aquatic invasive species and the upcoming program.

The coming-of-age film COLD NOVEMBER is now showing in theaters across Minnesota.  The film is written and directed by Minnesota native Karl Jacob, was shot in Hibbing, Minnesota, and the film's cast and crew were all from Minnesota.  Jacob stopped by the Roadhouse before the premiere of the film in Hibbing on March 23 and spoke with Dave about his inspiration for the film and more. 
 

Alamode, a pop & indie funk band based in Duluth, was in town last weekend to play a few gigs. Three band members, Ned Netzel, Peter Knutson & Nathan Holte, stopped by the studio to chat and play several cuts from their new CD, "Swell."