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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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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William C. Goodridge was a former slave who became a shrewd real estate businessman. He lived in York, Pennsylvania, which served as an important s...

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The Twin Cities is home to an array of theater groups--from high-profile companies like the Guthrie, to multiple community theaters, including Thea...

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Caption: Kurt Seaburg with a his father's Sami art.
The Sami are some of the oldest peoples in Northern Europe. Traditionally called Laplanders, the Sami have lived in Scandinavia's northern-most rea...

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In this installment of the Lowertown Reading Jam, the Saint Paul Almanac presents a night of spoken word poetry at the Black Dog Cafe. Featuring Sa...

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Les Exodus has performed locally and nationally for 26 years, and remains one of the Twin Cities' finest reggae bands. Tonight Live from Minnesota ...

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Erik Noren has been building custom bicycles for nearly 10 years. His shop, Peacock Groove Custom Cycles, has been recognized for its eccentric des...

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Andy Sturdevant can be spotted all around town adding his creative hand to the Twin Cities arts scene. Sturdevant hosts Salon Saloon, a live action...

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St. Peter Claver Catholic Church sits in the heart of the historic Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul. Originally founded by Archbishop John Ireland in...

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The waning years of the Great Depression ushered in a renaissance for comic books--not just in New York City, where Superman and Batman emerged fro...

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