Your weekly passport to Northland sound, courtesy of host Katelyn Brinza.
The Local on The North 103.3 FM spotlights the artists, anthems, and hidden gems thriving right here at home and broadcast every Wednesday, 5pm - 7pm.
- All-Minnesota mix: Brand-new singles, beloved deep cuts, and live-in-studio sessions from Duluth, the Iron Range, the Twin Ports, and beyond.
- Artist stories: Candid interviews and behind-the-song insights reveal how lake-effect winters, ore-dock skylines, and tight-knit scenes shape the music you’re hearing.
- Hometown happenings: Gig calendars, release-show alerts, and festival previews keep you first in line for what’s hitting Northland stages next.
Whether you’re a scene regular, a proud parent of a garage-band kid, or just curious about the sound coming off the shore, The Local plugs you straight into the North’s creative current. Tune in Wednesdays 5pm - 7pm and hear the neighborhood sing.
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Listen to our interview with Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms from June 26th, 2025. -
Vice President and Associate Director of JAM Duluth, Grant Carl, talks about Jazz Appreciation Month and the upcoming Jazz Crawl. -
Mara Lovejoy joined us on The Local to talk about her new album, Liminal, on July 10th, 2024. -
Walt Dizzo, local radio host and archivist, joined Malachy for a special hour of The Local with deep cuts and rarities from local music history. -
Twin Ports Trio P.B&J joined Malachy on The Local for an interview and performance. -
The local band Fuzz Lung & The Dustbreathers stopped by to play a few songs and chat with Malachy on The Local. -
An interview with Venus DeMars of Venus de Mars & All The Pretty Horses. The band recently release a new album called I Think The Darkness. -
An interview with Kate Malanaphy of Minneapolis band Keep For Cheap. -
Scott Lillo of Superior Porchfest joined us on The Local to talk about their summer concert schedule and to give some general information on the festival. -
