Don Shelby as Mark Twain ~ A Winter Adventure ~ Acupuncture Goes Mainstream ~ Tiny Desk Concert

“VocalEssence River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain” is a touring show that features well-known Minnesota broadcaster Don Shelby as Twain. Don joins us to preview a performance coming to Moorhead this Friday. ~~~ This year’s Heritage Outbound Winter Adventure has a few new wrinkles. Joining us is Erik Holland, curator of education with the State Historical Society of North Dakota. ~~~ You might be surprised to learn that Sanford Health offers acupuncture. Ashley Thornberg visits with Dr. Sonja Lien. ~~~ NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest is now open for submissions. All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen joins us to invite bands to apply.