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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
The 25 Books Campaign: Reading Immersion at Clifton-Fine
Jan 15, 2002 — A small St. Lawrence County school does its part to improve literacy and motivate readers. Students at Clifton-Fine are given books as rewards for reading. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
The Massena Old Timers' Hockey Club
Jan 07, 2002 — Not all the hockey action this season is on college rinks or in the NHL. Todd Moe profiles a group of guys, over 40, who still hit the ice each week. Go to full article
The Alexander String Quartet at St. Lawrence University
Jan 02, 2002 — Chamber music and talk with the Alexander String Quartet, from a visit to our studios last fall. The quartet played a little Mozart and Shostakovich for Todd Moe when they came for an annual visit to teach and perform at St. Lawrence University. Go to full article
Adirondack Youth Orchestra to Start New Season
Dec 31, 2001 — Since 1985, the Adirondack Youth Orchestra has provided an opportunity for area youth to enhance their music education. Based at Plattsburgh State University, the orchestra is composed of string and wind musicians from across the region. The Adirondack Youth Orchestra's new season starts up on January 6. Todd Moe talks with Mike Branch, a board member with the AYO. Go to full article
National String Project Starts the Music
Dec 31, 2001 — The National String Project at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam is giving a head start to a new generation of string players and teachers. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
The Life and Music of Elsa Hilger
Dec 28, 2001 — Todd Moe chats with 97-year-old Elsa Hilger, the first woman hired full-time by a major symphony orchestra. She also shared her music with the rich and famous, including Albert Einstein. Go to full article
Celebrating Kwanzaa
Dec 27, 2001 — Todd Moe talks with North Country resident LeMoyne Robinson about this unique celebration of traditional African values of family, community and responsibility. Go to full article
Riding the North Country Rails
Dec 27, 2001 — Todd Moe rides the rails - the first passenger train in 40 years traverses the North Country. Go to full article
The House of Image Gallery: Creating a Crossroads for the Arts
Dec 21, 2001 — Todd Moe visits the House of Image Gallery—a new art and craft gallery in Potsdam.
See work from the current and previous exhibitions at the House of Image Gallery at the link below. Go to full article
See work from the current and previous exhibitions at the House of Image Gallery at the link below. Go to full article
People: Sandy Maine, green entrepreneur, author of "Clean, Naturally"
Dec 18, 2001 — Todd Moe talks with Sandy Maine, North Country resident and founder of SunFeather Natural Soap Company, about her new book, "Clean, Naturally--recipes for Body, Home and Spirit." It's a how-to book for homemakers who want a more eco-friendly and economical household. Todd caught up with Sandy at her Parishville farmhouse that she shares with her husband and their young children. Sandy says her fascination with soapmaking began as a child.
Last winter, Sandy Maine and her family traveled to New Zealand to help set up a natural soap company there. Hear more below: Go to full article
Last winter, Sandy Maine and her family traveled to New Zealand to help set up a natural soap company there. Hear more below: Go to full article
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