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NCPR News Staff: Todd Moe
Morning Host and Producer
A native of rural Minnesota, Todd Moe grew up on a farm not far from mythical Lake Wobegon. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN; studied Speech/Theatre and Norwegian, and began his radio career as a student announcer at WCAL (2002 marks its 80th anniversary!).Moe sings in the Potsdam Community Chorus, and hobbies include food, gardening, history and tango! He was a newscaster and reporter for Minnesota Public Radio for eight years. A favorite memory from that job was interviewing Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann. Moe and his partner, Paul Siskind, moved to the North Country in 1998. Siskind teaches at the Crane School of Music. E-mail
Stories filed by Todd Moe
A Place to Grow: Gouverneur's New Community Garden
Jun 04, 2002 — Ground was broken and tilled late last month for a new community garden in the village of Gouverneur. It's not the first or the only community garden in the North Country, but it's one that will be managed by young people and youth groups. Organizers say it will be a reliable source of fresh vegetables for area families and food pantries, as well as a powerful means to bring people together. Todd Moe visited the garden as the first seeds were planted. Go to full article
A view of the St. Lawrence River from the site of the former Fort la Presentation, on Light House Point in Ogdensburg
Founders Day Weekend in Ogdensburg
May 31, 2002 — Historic ships and War of 1812 skirmish re-enactments are part of this weekend's Founders Day event in Ogdensburg. Todd Moe talks with newspaperman and historian Jim Reagan about historic Fort de la Presentation. Go to full article
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
May 17, 2002 — Today is Syttende Mai, Constitution Day in Norway. To celebrate, our resident Norseman Todd Moe tours the new Vikings exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, and chats with two Norwegian experts on Viking culture. The exhibition celebrates the rich Viking legacy and recalls the Viking arrival in North America 1,000 years ago. Go to full article
The Guide Opens In Lake Placid Friday Night
May 16, 2002 — An original musical, The Guide, opens this weekend at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Todd Moe caught up with the writer/director and some of the actors for this preview. Go to full article
People: Alexei Boulokhov, Our Man in Cannes
May 14, 2002 — A St. Lawrence University student begins his summer travels with an internship at the Cannes Film Festival. Alexei Boulokhov, who was born in Russia, also plans to spend the summer traveling through eastern Europe and visiting family in Russia before returning for his final year at St. Lawrence. He's been awarded a fellowship to work on a documentary video in Europe that will focus on gay teens. Todd Moe spoke with Alexei about his summer trek and the Cannes Film Festival. Go to full article
Tulipmania in Ottawa
May 10, 2002 — The Canadian Tulip Festival is celebrating its 50 anniversary this month. This year's floral event includes a royal visit and the World Tulip Summit. Todd Moe talks with Doug Little about Ottawa's tulip story. Go to full article
Royals Visit Canada
May 08, 2002 — Royal watchers in Canada's capital region are getting a double dose this week. The King and Queen of Norway visited Hull to unveil a Vikings exhibit at the Museum of Civilization yesterday, and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands arrives tomorrow to attend the annual Tulip Festival in Ottawa. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
Preview: Rumors
May 06, 2002 — The Grasse River Players' spring production of Neil Simon's Rumors, a comedy romp with a touch of mystery, opens Thursday night at SUNY Canton's new Kingston Theatre. Todd Moe talks with NCPR's Shelly Pike, a cast member in the Canton community theatre production. Go to full article
Handcycling Clinic in Watertown
May 06, 2002 — Handcycling is becoming a booming sport and the predominant way for a person in a wheelchair to get a good aerobic workout. Todd Moe talks with Dr. Jon Franks, elite wheelchair triathlete, about handcycles and fitness training for the disabled. Franks is the featured speaker Thursday at the North Country Access Cycling event in Watertown. Go to full article
Members of the Cabaret production staff pose in front of one of the giant murals designed by Amy Swartele, assistant professor of art.
Preview: Cabaret
May 03, 2002 — SUNY Potsdam presents the musical Cabaret. Todd Moe has a preview. Go to full article
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