Trial Balloontag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//1112009-06-24T10:35:52ZDale Connelly's comments and charactersMovable Type 4.21-enA Realistic Invitationtag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.377262009-06-24T10:30:00Z2009-06-24T10:35:52ZCongressman Beechly is walking the line, trying to find a middle ground between the excitement of a pitchman and the responsibility of a public servant. I understand some of his political opponents have lashed him for being "too timid" as...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Congressman Beechly is walking the line, trying to find a middle ground between the excitement of a pitchman and the responsibility of a public servant. I understand some of his political opponents have lashed him for being "too timid" as... Sticking His Neck Outtag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.376772009-06-23T10:35:00Z2009-06-23T10:38:38Z This note was in my e-mail this morning. Hi Mr. C., What do you think about this giraffe? I went to the zoo yesterday and man, are they weird! This one was sticking its tongue out at me. I...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
This note was in my e-mail this morning. Hi Mr. C., What do you think about this giraffe? I went to the zoo yesterday and man, are they weird! This one was sticking its tongue out at me. I... The Real Dealtag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.376632009-06-22T10:55:00Z2009-06-22T09:52:32ZYou have an opportunity to win tickets to see Pink Martini at the O'Shaugnessy Auditorium in St. Paul tomorrow night. This one moves fast, so don't delay. We'll close off entries at 1 p.m. today. Enter the drawing. Obey the...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
You have an opportunity to win tickets to see Pink Martini at the O'Shaugnessy Auditorium in St. Paul tomorrow night. This one moves fast, so don't delay. We'll close off entries at 1 p.m. today. Enter the drawing. Obey the... Poppapalooza!tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.376382009-06-21T11:00:00Z2009-06-21T15:43:11ZHappy Father's Day! Quite by accident, Radio Heartland spiraled into an extended father-song cycle last Friday morning, thanks to enthusiastic listeners who sent in suggestions for songs that deal, in one way or another, with Dear Old Dad. I was...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Happy Father's Day! Quite by accident, Radio Heartland spiraled into an extended father-song cycle last Friday morning, thanks to enthusiastic listeners who sent in suggestions for songs that deal, in one way or another, with Dear Old Dad. I was... Familial Ties tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.376342009-06-20T11:00:00Z2009-06-19T17:47:48ZThe weekend edition of Radio Heartland is on the air tonight on the stations of Minnesota Public Radio News from 9 to 11 p.m. In hour one, Father's Day weekend leads to an extended sequence of musical family medleys, featuring...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
The weekend edition of Radio Heartland is on the air tonight on the stations of Minnesota Public Radio News from 9 to 11 p.m. In hour one, Father's Day weekend leads to an extended sequence of musical family medleys, featuring... The Dad Song Festivaltag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.376072009-06-19T10:35:00Z2009-06-19T10:41:33Z Thanks to everyone who suggested Dad Songs for this Friday, especially the obsure ones. This song, offered by Steve in Forest Lake, isn't in our library, but You Tube has it, featuring Cat Stevens as you've never seen him...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Thanks to everyone who suggested Dad Songs for this Friday, especially the obsure ones. This song, offered by Steve in Forest Lake, isn't in our library, but You Tube has it, featuring Cat Stevens as you've never seen him... Dear Old Dad tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.375902009-06-18T10:35:00Z2009-06-18T10:38:08Z Father's Day is Sunday, so now is the time to list songs for Friday's broadcast. I'm looking for tunes in which Dad makes an appearance, however fleeting. I'm not talking about "Sugar Daddy" or "Sweet Papa". Sorry I'm the...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Father's Day is Sunday, so now is the time to list songs for Friday's broadcast. I'm looking for tunes in which Dad makes an appearance, however fleeting. I'm not talking about "Sugar Daddy" or "Sweet Papa". Sorry I'm the... Unpoetic Licensetag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.375472009-06-17T10:10:00Z2009-06-17T10:10:45ZI fell down the sing-song rhyme rat hole yesterday afternoon while trying to digest reports of the Governor's solo spending decisions. I couldn't get it out of my head that "unallot" rhymes with so many other words, a person might...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
I fell down the sing-song rhyme rat hole yesterday afternoon while trying to digest reports of the Governor's solo spending decisions. I couldn't get it out of my head that "unallot" rhymes with so many other words, a person might... No Wake Zone tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.375062009-06-16T10:29:00Z2009-06-16T11:56:36ZDon't forget to enter the drawing for tickets to see Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson at the Cedar Cultural Center The Fitzgerald Theater this Wednesday Night, June 17th. We have three pairs of tickets to give away. Your window of...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Don't forget to enter the drawing for tickets to see Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson at the Cedar Cultural Center The Fitzgerald Theater this Wednesday Night, June 17th. We have three pairs of tickets to give away. Your window of... Thrills & Chillstag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.374722009-06-15T10:59:00Z2009-06-16T12:04:41ZRadio Heartland offers you an opportunity to see Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson at the Cedar Cultural Center The Fitzgerald Theater this Wednesday Night, June 17th. We have three pairs of tickets to give away. Kasey & Shane are from...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Radio Heartland offers you an opportunity to see Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson at the Cedar Cultural Center The Fitzgerald Theater this Wednesday Night, June 17th. We have three pairs of tickets to give away. Kasey & Shane are from... Let the Fun Commencetag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.373832009-06-13T11:00:00Z2009-06-13T13:38:17ZThe weekend edition of Radio Heartland is on the air tonight on the stations of Minnesota Public Radio News from 9 to 11 p.m. In hour one, The Orange Mighty Trio visits in the studio. Zack Kline, Mike Vasich and...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
The weekend edition of Radio Heartland is on the air tonight on the stations of Minnesota Public Radio News from 9 to 11 p.m. In hour one, The Orange Mighty Trio visits in the studio. Zack Kline, Mike Vasich and... Recycle Your T.V. tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.374222009-06-12T10:20:00Z2009-06-12T10:22:56ZDigital conversion happens at midnight tonight. Sounds like a religious experience, doesn't it? Listening to John Prine's song "Blow Up Your T.V." reminded me of Monday's conversation. I recall That Guy In The Hat's lament that his old black &...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Digital conversion happens at midnight tonight. Sounds like a religious experience, doesn't it? Listening to John Prine's song "Blow Up Your T.V." reminded me of Monday's conversation. I recall That Guy In The Hat's lament that his old black &... Two Trios tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.373822009-06-11T10:15:00Z2009-06-11T10:17:56ZCongratulations to the three ticket winners for Friday night's sold-out Iris DeMent concert at the Cedar Cultural Center. Teresa of Minneapolis, Susan of St. Paul and Jill from Shoreview will be attending, courtesy of Radio Heartland and the Cedar. Thanks...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Congratulations to the three ticket winners for Friday night's sold-out Iris DeMent concert at the Cedar Cultural Center. Teresa of Minneapolis, Susan of St. Paul and Jill from Shoreview will be attending, courtesy of Radio Heartland and the Cedar. Thanks... Entertaining the Kids tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.373432009-06-10T10:20:00Z2009-06-10T10:25:36ZAs we heard from Bubby yesterday, the graduation ceremonies continue, the school year ends and classrooms empty out as America's Youth step forward into the economically challenging summer of 2009 to look for jobs, or lacking jobs, to look for...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
As we heard from Bubby yesterday, the graduation ceremonies continue, the school year ends and classrooms empty out as America's Youth step forward into the economically challenging summer of 2009 to look for jobs, or lacking jobs, to look for... Jobs out of Thin Air tag:minnesota.publicradio.org,2009:/collections/special/columns/trial_balloon//111.373052009-06-09T10:35:00Z2009-06-09T10:37:22ZHere's a reminder - today is the last day to enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to Iris DeMent's, concert at the Cedar Cultural Center this Friday. Entries close at 1 p.m. Specific rules apply. Yesterday, President Obama...Dale Connellyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/people/dconnelly.shtml
Here's a reminder - today is the last day to enter the drawing for a pair of tickets to Iris DeMent's, concert at the Cedar Cultural Center this Friday. Entries close at 1 p.m. Specific rules apply. Yesterday, President Obama...