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Built in the 1890s, the Kirkbride state hospital in Fergus Falls has had a controversial past. Despite being listed on the state’s historical registry, it had been slated for demolition. Recently the Fergus Falls city council agreed to allow a developer from Georgia to convert the vacant treatment center into a $41-million-dollar facility, featuring apartments, a hotel, a gym, and restaurants.

KFAI producer Susan Gray presents Second Chances: The Story of Fergus Falls State Hospital, and explores the history of this rural institution.

What a blast to be back on the air after three weeks away. There were umpteen “highlights” of this week’s new releases to contend with! (Yes, with which to contend, my smart friends.) We heard a few: Beach Day, Austra, Femi Kuti, Future Bible Heroes…fun and love and so glad to be back!