Maija Jenson
Journalist, VolunteerFormer Program Director, Maija Jenson teaches journalism in the Department of Communication at UMD and was a part of KUMD 2008-2019. She hosted a weekly arts program "Radio Gallery." She shares a lifetime of public radio listening, degrees in journalism and art and 20 years of public radio experience with KFAI, WHA, WSUM and KUMD.
Jenson reminds you thatKUMD thrives on campus and community involvement, through member support, volunteer efforts and community participation. Find information about joining the KUMD News Team, Marketing Team or becoming a volunteer DJ under "Get Involved"
Maija was raised in northern Minnesota by activist artist hippies with no TV but lots of public radio including the CBC, MPR and KAXE. Besides music, radio, teaching and art, Maija enjoys an active life in the great outdoors with her family. Since leaving the KUMD staff, Jenson continues to volunteer on community produced programs like reggae and the Women's Music Program.
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The 62nd Arrowhead Regional Biennial opens next week at the Duluth Art Institute. This is a juried exhibition, opening with a reception on Thursday, Jan.…
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Sara Pajunen is digging deep into the legacy of the Iron Range for inspiration, from the history the people to the landscapes of today. Her latest project…
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We lost a Minnesota icon this year, master potter, Warren MacKenzie died on Monday, December, 31, 2018 at the age of 94.From the University of Minnesota,…
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Reflecting upon Radio Gallery and the arts in Duluth in 2018, I am inspired by the blossoming and growth of the arts in our community. This year we saw…
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Wrapping up another great year in art, Anne Dugan shares her "Best of Art in 2018." Dugan picks her favorite local exhibition: Intersections, pulled from…
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Tune in this weekend and over Christmas for festive episodes of your favorite programs like American Routes, Sunday Night Jazz and The World Cafe. Enjoy…
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Zoey Leege will be at Blacklist Brewing this Friday, Dec. 21 hosting a reception for her show "Relics" currently on display. Leege is not new to the arts…
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Joe Polecheck Photography will be hosting his first Duluth pop-up show at Hoops Brewing this weekend. Holiday pop-ups are a great way to connect with…
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Recently returned Duluthian Alyssa Johnson is finding new audiences for her work in photography opening her second show in as many months. Her new…
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The Duluth Winter Village brings merriment to the lakeshore at Glensheen this weekend. The third annual, festive, outdoor, Christmas market is a…