KFAI Minneapolis

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KFAI is a volunteer-based, community radio station that broadcasts information, arts and entertainment programming. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, and fosters the values of democracy and social justice within its listening area. KFAI is a non-commercial FM radio station operating on 90.3 FM in the Minneapolis area and 106.7 FM in the St Paul area. KFAI is governed by a volunteer community board of directors, managed by a small paid full time and part time staff, and operated by a dedicated volunteer staff of over 300.

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Local arts, culture, history and environmental features made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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87 Counties | 87+ Stories is a series exploring Minnesota’s arts, culture and history, one county at a time. 87 Counties | 87+ Stories highlights the work of artists and musicians, documenting a specific event in the state’s history, exploring an offbeat cultural event or tradition and other stories related to arts, culture and history.

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An archive of Al McFarlane's The Forum, recorded for KMOJ live from Lucille's Kitchen in Minneapolis

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A look at the events, peoples and places that shaped the Dakota War of 1862. A feature produce by ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities.

Caption: Fred Veilleux, Ojibwe composer and musician, as he talks with Gary Fife in the sound studio of Migizi's "First Person Radio" at 2300 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 1983, , Credit: Photograph by Randy Croce, courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
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In collaboration with MIGIZI Communications, KFAI MinneCulture presents a series of short stories about the ever-changing urban Native American community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Short stories inspired by MIGIZI's Legacy Radio Archive, 15 years of first-on-the-scene reporting dating back to 1977. Everything from the controversial Red Power Movements of the 1970s to the emergence of tribal water rights in the U.S. to re-covered recordings of national respected Indigenous artists, First Person Plural takes a look at Minneapolis's Indigenous presence through the lens of its historic past.

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All KFAI Youth News Initiative stories are conceived, reported, and edited by the students with assistance from mentors and instructors. We hope you enjoy them!

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KFAI's MinneCulture concert series featuring performances by Minnesota musicians, incluing Charlie Parr, Dalmar Yare, Kitten Forever and Heiruspecs.

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Stories, documentaries and music about Minnesota's rich heritage of arts, culture and history. All audio airs on KFAI, SoundCloud, Ampers.org, PRX and KFAI's MinneCulture page on Facebook. MinneCulture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Listen to KFAI's MinneCulture podcast here: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2rtEuJO Stitcher: bit.ly/2q9RQXE Radio Public: radiopublic.com/kfais-minneculture-6rOPbR


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North Dakota’s oil boom has made lots of people rich, including workers. Many people are buying new toys--pickups, boats and the like. But one woma...

  • Added: May 15, 2013
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The Walker Art Center likes experimenting with experimental theater. The last time the Minneapolis performing arts venue commissioned a play by one...

  • Added: May 15, 2013
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Dakota people consider Minnesota their birthplace. But the U.S./Dakota War of 1862 and the exile of Dakota from their homeland and culture has put ...

  • Added: May 15, 2013
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F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul in 1896, and lived at multiple addresses near Summit Avenue during his time in Minnesota. After the birth ...

Bought by KSRQ and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: May 08, 2013
  • Length: 06:54
  • Purchases: 2
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Digital media technology is changing how we access information. The Digital Public Library of America recently launched, and is providing users wit...

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  • Added: May 06, 2013
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Ina Grau is the name of a boutique shoe line by Luisa Garcia-Gomez and Crystal Quinn. The women harmoniously combine their talents to create a coll...

  • Added: May 06, 2013
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The Hip Hop Against Homophobia series began in 2009 to showcase dynamic talent and unite diverse communities. The shows explore culture and social ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 28:10
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At the turn of the last century, Minnesota's Iron Range was a cauldron of ethnicities and languages. From 1892 to 1914, more than 40 different ethn...

Bought by WNMU-FM, KKWE Niijii Radio, KVSC, and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 29, 2013
  • Length: 27:53
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In the late 19th century, insane asylums were built across the country in response to a national outcry over the treatment of the mentally ill. Mor...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KVSC, and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 23, 2013
  • Length: 27:34
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With temperatures slowly warming, more and more people are prepping their bikes for the next riding season. KFAI producer Will Wright stopped by Fr...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2013
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