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More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyHIA HealthSend us a textHIA Health (Hearts In Action) formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley is an amazing story of vision and compassion. In 1981, a small group of visionaries understood the value of providing end-of-life care to patients and their families, where and when they needed it. Over the years, they have expanded their services into western North Dakota, serving a total of 56 counties in both North Dakota and Minnesota. We visited with Tracee Capron, Executive Director of HIA Health, to bring us up to date on the latest news of HIA Hea...
2025-12-011h 03More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyStephen Streed, Senior Chaplain Eventide Senior Living CommuntiesSend us a textChaplain Stephen Streed (we call him Chaplain Steve) is originally from Rockford, Illinois. After a brief study in commercial art and graphic design, Steve followed the call into ministry and served in several parishes in North Dakota and Minnesota. He joined Eventide Lutheran Home (now Eventide Senior Living Communities) in 1990 and has never looked back. Chaplain Steve talks about his faith journey but also delves into his love for watercolor and oil painting as well as his passion for creating stained glass windows. If fishing is of interest, Chaplain Steve is a w...
2025-10-301h 07More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyKen Norman, AttorneySend us a textKen Norman, Attorney with Norman Law Office, Ltd., of Moorhead, Minnesota spends a few minutes talking about the simple legal tools you can use to ensure your wishes are followed and to protect yourself, your assets, and your family.We inserted a few questions from our perspective in funeral service so that it pertains to the families we serve.Ken can be reached at 218-233-2495, or his email at kjnorman@mnalaw.comHe will also be speaking at our conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Courtyard...
2025-09-2041 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyTim BauerSend us a textTim Bauer has been a good friend and associate with Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service for many years. Tim has gradually moved into retirement but is definitely not letting the dust settle. We visited with Tim and he filled us in on his early years in the ministry and his journey to where he is today, both professionally and personally. He has a unique story we know you will enjoy, particularly his more recent interest into we refer to as "extreme hiking." We only scratched the surface and you can...
2025-08-3153 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyKevin WallevandSend us a textKevin Wallevand has been a reporter at WDAY-TV since 1983. He is a native of Vining, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. His series and documentary work have brought him to Africa, Vietnam, Haiti, Kosovo, South America, Mongolia, Juarez,Mexico and the Middle East. He is an multiple Emmy and 4-time National Edward R. Murrow award recipient.We had a good conversation with Kevin to discuss more than just his interesting series and stories. We wanted to know a bit more about what makes Kevin tick and get his spin on some of h...
2025-06-3052 min
Imagine That!EP10 Neptune's Immensities 2025In this episode of "Imagine That!" astrologer Shawn Nygaard dives into the oceanic immensities of the planet Neptune in astrology, myth, and culture. The episode includes:Introduction & AnnouncementsPerspective on Neptune in AriesNeptune in General, including a mythic story and mythic figure associated with Neptune (Roman) or Poseidon (Greek).Links mentioned in the episode:MISPA Webinar - Sunday June 8, "Working with T-squares - Tension & Sparks""Neptune's Immensities" talk from United Astrology Conference (UAC) 2018Article from The Mountain Astrologer: "Life to Live and Dreams to Dream - The Saturn-Neptune Cycle in Movies...
2025-06-041h 34More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyJasper's Theater: Kathie and Shawn BrekkeSend us a textJasper's Theater, located one mile east of Park Rapids, Minnesota, provides clean music, magic, comedy variety shows with 4 generations of family and fabulous entertainers from the region. Director, Kathie Brekke and her husband, Shawn, sat down and talked about the history of Jasper's Theater, the people and cast involved, and the shows for the upcoming 2025 season. You will be amazed at the variety of shows offered, especially the "Hand-Clappin' Gospel Show" to kick off the new year. Tributes to Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash, Big Band Crooners, Rockin' 50s and...
2025-05-3049 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyChange is Good!Send us a textStuff! Admit it, we all have it and it can become overwhelming in time. Joan Windus, Senior Move Manager and owner of Change is Good! visited with us about her business and her mission to help families deal with "stuff." Whether it is moving across town, across country, or just wanting to downsize, Joan offers wonderful insight and experience on how we can deal with "stuff" mentally and physically. You can find great information on her website: www.changeisgood.us.com and she can be reached by phone at 218-329-7442. ...
2025-04-3042 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyHistorical and Cultural Society of Clay CountySend us a textPetra Gunderson-Leith is the Archivist at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Our initial interest was to talk about the history of the first cemetery in Moorhead, Prairie Home Cemetery, and our conversation soon meandered to other cemeteries in the area. Petra also shared interesting stories of the first settlers in the rural areas and the eventual establishment of Moorhead, the early businessmen and women, riverboat transportation, and the colorful characters that settled in the area. One minor point of correction, according to Petra, is the date of death for...
2025-03-3151 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyMemory Cafe'Send us a textMemory Cafe' is an incredible resource for families faced with the reality of dementia in its many forms. From a simple beginning in 2017, Memory Cafe' has grown to offer support through many programs and support groups. We visited with Maggie Ness, LBSW, Executive Director at Memory Cafe' and she talked about it's inception and it's growth to where it is today, the programs they offer, and her vision for the future. She emphasized the family connections and the multitude of volunteers that make Memory Cafe' what it is today.Mem...
2025-02-2552 minImagine That!EP09 The Astrology of A Chapter In History 2024-2026In this first episode of 2025, astrologer Shawn Nygaard takes a look at the complicated dynamics of the sky this year, through a frame going back to August 19, 2024, and taking us to February 20, 2026. Shawn describes the significance of the move of many planets from Pisces into Aries, spends some time with Saturn in Aries, and touches briefly on Neptune in Aries. More to come on Saturn-Neptune in Aries in a future episode. The sections of this episode include:IntroductionTransitionsCycles2025 EssentialsThe Astrology of Taylor Swift (Saturn's Version)A Saturn in Pisces Check-inA Note on EclipsesOutroRelated Links:
2025-02-171h 59More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River Valley"Hope Blooms"Send us a textOn a cold January afternoon, we had a warm conversation with Kelly Krenzel. Kelly is the originator and creative force behind "Hope Blooms." Kelly had a dream to make a difference in lives of individuals, one at a time, with the message of "You Matter." Kelly shares her personal story of how Hope Blooms came to be, the numerous outreach opportunities they have created, and her vision for what is to come for her as well as the multitude of volunteers that are part of this ministry.We can be...
2025-01-3054 minMore Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River ValleyA conversation with Shawn and Sarah Nygaard, current owners of Korsmo Funeral and Cremation ServiceSend us a textWe visited with Shawn and Sarah Nygaard on Thanksgiving eve 2024 and talked about their life journey and how it came to pass that they purchased Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service from George and Ruth Korsmo.They shared stories of their early years in rural North Dakota and how that has shaped their lives. Raising a family and balancing the roles of parents and business owners is difficult but possible, and rewarding. They also share their views on the future of Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service in the Red River Va...
2024-12-0139 minImagine That!EP08 Saturn & Soul - Winter Solstice 2023In this Winter Solstice 2023 episode of "Imagine That!" astrologer Shawn Nygaard takes a look at one of the most complicated planets in astrology - Saturn - by drawing from astrological texts and a variety of elements from culture, including music, literature, poetry, movies, and television shows. After a couple of annoncements, the show features:Saturn, the Lord of DarknessReflections on Saturn in Pisces + a note about VenusA look at the short story "Mentor," by Garth GreenwellSaturn in the psychological eraRomantic poet John Keats' description of SaturnA few Saturn tidbits, including 3 generations of Saturn in CapricornThe Golden Years
2023-12-222h 12Imagine That!EP07 Thomas Moore on Silence, Soul, and James HillmanIn this episode Shawn Nygaard talks with Thomas Moore, author of the classic New York Times best-selling book Care of the Soul and 30 other books. The conversation touches on numerous subjects, from Thomas' newest book The Eloquence of Silence to his 4-decade-long friendship with James Hillman, and subjects from Hillman's work such as pathologizing, the importance of image and imagination, Senex & Puer, and the difference between spirit and soul. Thomas Moore's books referenced in this episode:The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of EmptinessCare of the Soul Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition: A Guide for Cultivating...
2023-08-081h 01Imagine That!EP06 All the World's a Stage - Leo, Venus in Leo, Venus Retrograde in LeoIn "All the World's a Stage," Shawn Nygaard looks at the sign of Leo, Venus in Leo, and the current Venus retrograde in Leo, drawing from the book by James Hillman, "The Thought of the Heart and the Soul of the World" and various cultural references. The episode covers:A look at the current zeitgeist and Leo's connection to the heartImagination as the authentic voice of the heart and what keeps us from thatThe Heart of BeautySome charts featuring Venus in Leo or Venus Retrograde in LeoThis episode references the following resources:The essay "...
2023-07-241h 52Imagine That!EP05 Thunder & Lightning - A Tribute to Tina TurnerAs a tribute to the late Tina Turner (1939-2023), in this episode Shawn Nygaard examines Tina's birth chart and looks at the transits from the time she left Ike to when she became Tina, the global superstar.The charts discussed can be viewed at this link: Tina Turner ChartsThe dates of the transits discussed can be viewed at this link: Tina Turner Transits
2023-06-191h 10Imagine That!EP04 Mars in Cancer - Make Omelets, Not War!Originally intended to be a short "bonus" episode, in "Mars in Cancer - Make Omelets, Not War!" Shawn Nygaard explores:Mars in CancerStereotypes vs. ArchetypesEssential Dignities from traditional astrologyMasculinityThe nature of Mars in Cancer, the sign of Cancer, and the MoonLunacyNote this episode refers to James Hillman's essay "Silver and the White Earth," from Volume 5 of his Uniform Editions, "Alchemical Psychology."Shawn Nygaard is a professional astrologer based in Minneapolis, MN. He is a Tutor for MISPA (Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology) and has been a speaker at the AA, NCGR, UAC, S...
2023-05-101h 28Imagine That!EP03 Pluto in Aquarius, Part 1 - Stay AwakeIn this episode Shawn Nygaard looks at the entrance of Pluto into the sign of Aquarius, which takes place on March 23, 2023. The episode includes:The relevant datesA look at the sign AquariusA bit about PlutoA historical look at the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment & the Age of Reason, the French Revolution, and the beginning of the Romantic EraA return to present time and what Pluto in Aquarius asks of us todayIf you have ever wondered what Mary Poppins has to do with the French Revolution, this is the episode you have been waiting for!
2023-03-241h 12Imagine That!EP02 Saturn in Pisces - Feeling good feelings, old feelings, poetry and music feelingsIt's the extra-long Saturn in Pisces episode! Shawn Nygaard looks at Saturn's move into the sign of Pisces which begins Tuesday March 7, 2023. After a brief introduction, the episode includes:Some "technical" bitsSaturn moving from Aquarius into PiscesThe story of the seal-womanRomanticism via the Saturn-Neptune cycleSaturn in Pisces in moviesBeauty & order in an astrological cosmos (Venus exalted in Pisces)This episode features a section from the article "Life to Live and Dreams to Dream."
2023-03-071h 49
The Nightlight Astrology PodcastThe Astrology of March 2023: Featuring Saturn and Pluto Changing Signs!Today, we have a special episode with Saturn changing signs into Pisces and Pluto moving into Aquarius. My dear friend and colleague Shawn Nygaard, an astrologer here in Minneapolis, will join me to review these two transits, arguably some of the most significant transits of 2023.
TODAY'S GUEST
You can find Shawn online at https://imagineastrology.com
Instagram: @shawnnygaard
2023-03-011h 28Imagine That!EP01 The Old Man & the Sea-goat - Pluto in Late Degrees of CapricornThe debut episode of "Imagine That!," a podcast for astrology and archetypes, includes:An introduction of host Shawn NygaardAn introduction of what the podcast is about, in generalEpisode 1's topic, "The Old Man & the Sea-goat" - looking at Pluto in late degrees of CapricornPeering aheadA first look at Movies & Archetypes, including a clip of an interview with Jim CurtanFeatured article discussed: "Pluto in Aquarius - When the Center Cannot Hold"
2023-02-141h 29
Cardinal AstrologyEpisode 167 2023 Pluto In Aquarius just Death and Rebirth of Mental Constructs that no longer serve Or….. the “Matrix”Our discussion today draws on our experience with Pluto personal and from clients. We also draw from an article by Jessica Davidson and a Webinar by Shawn Nygaard.
Links to their work are below...
With Moreen Reed and Jill Kirby.
https://jessicadavidson.co.uk/2021/06/07/pluto-in-aquarius-the-evolution-of-society-and-technology/
https://www.imagineastrology.com/
My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXL88ooARqdQ7a0Hy8pMryg
To see the charts for this episode and other shows go to www.cardinalastrology.ca
2023-01-1759 min
The Archetypal Tarot Podcast10 Years of Archetypal Tarot!Today marks our 10 year anniversary of podcasting! From the Fool to the World and back, Story Through Stone founder and teacher Cyndera Quakenbush and Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot have been dishing out thoughts, ideas, interviews and wise cracks about the Tarot, archetypes and provocative mythology for the 21st century for a decade. This episode is a rare opportunity for the two to be together in person discussing the past, present and the future.
email us TarotPodcast@gmail.com We’re in Instagram & Facebook @TarotPodcast
This episode is sponsored Freerange Priestess on Etsy - you’ll find unconventional rosaries, prayer beads and mo...
2021-09-0129 min
Carl Jung's Red Book + AstrologyNothing Matches the Torment of One’s Own WayThis episode follows the news of the White House super spreader event and the president and white house staffers testing positive for COVID-19. As Jung arrives at the "portal of a great mystery" our hosts explore the various definitions of magic in Jung's Red Book, Satya speaks to Jung’s notion of individuation, the need to relinquish will power in favor of psyche, and the pain of going one’s own way. Ann Carroll speaks to Nietzsche, Will to Power, and Jung’s wrestling with Nietzsche’s “failed individuation." Satya and Carol explore the meaning of the Symbol...
2020-10-311h 14
The Basement AstrologersSaturn In Aquarius with Shawn NygaardAstrologer Shawn Nygaard joined the show to discuss Saturn's transit in Aquarius. As Shawn is a Minneapolis resident he discussed the transit with first person examples bringing the transit to life with events on the ground. It was a wonderful conversation with a great astrologer.
Shawn is a professional astrologer in Minneapolis, MN, where he does readings and teaches classes and webinars. He is is a Tutor for MISPA (Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology) and has been a speaker at the AA, NCGR, UAC, SOTA, and NORWAC conferences, as well as the Minnesota Jung Association. His...
2020-06-101h 09
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan HallEpisode 511 - We're All About The Music! (Lockdown Edition)We're bringing you another hour of great new music on Episode 511 of Folk Roots Radio. This time around we're including more new Covid-19 tunes, some songs recorded during the coronavirus lockdown, alongside some fine new releases. Join us for new music from Martyn Joseph, Chip Taylor, Crys Matthews & Heather Mae, Gillian Nicola, Shawn Clarke, Bill Bourne, Katie Dahl, Doris Folkens, Pharis & Jason Romero, Claudia Nygaard, Leeroy Stagger, Maggie Duffy, Nelson Sobral, Donovan Woods, Carolyn Anele and Shelley Posen. Stay safe and well everyone! We will get through this... together and apart. Check out the full playlist on the website.
2020-05-101h 01
The Basement AstrologersShawn Nygaard-Archetypal AstrologerMinneapolis based astrologer Shawn Nygaard joined the pod for a discussion of archetypal astrology. The conversation included his astrological starting point, his talk at NORWAC on the sixth house, the Jupiter-Uranus cycle and much more.
Shawn has spoken at a number of astrology conferences. He is one of astrology's most givers of presentation. This was a great chat.
Please find Shawn at:
https://www.imagineastrology.com/
2019-07-1849 min
The Archetypal Tarot PodcastSaturn in CapricornPart 2 of Julienne's conversation with Archetypal Astrologer Shawn Nygaard. Their conversation focuses on the archetypal symbolism and history the upcoming Saturn in Capricorn in 2020.
Find more info on Shawn on his website: https://www.imagineastrology.com/
Saturn in Capricorn - echoes of the slave trade
"There is nothing more satisfying, more gratifying than true adulthood." - Toni Morrison
Subtopics include:
Thresholds
Capricorn
The Handmaids Tale
Black Panther
Ancient Babylonia
2018-03-1843 min
The Archetypal Tarot PodcastLicense to Live Your LifeThis episode is part 1 of a conversation Juienne had with Archetypal Astrologer Shawn Nygaard. Shawn is an astrologer based in Minneapolis. He is a Tutor for MISPA (Mercury Internet School for Psychological Astrology), and has presented at conferences and different astrology schools as well as at The Minnesota Jung Association. His writing has been published in The Mountain Astrologer. Shawn is a graduate of the CMED Institute in Chicago, where he studied archetypes and symbolism with Caroline Myss.
Their wide ranging conversation reflects on The Star card of the Tarot as our lens for looking at 2018, some of the major as...
2018-02-1846 min