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


Latest Pieces

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Rock of Ages is a musical therapy program and collaboration between Lifeworks--a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities--and McNal...

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Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota, also known as WARM, connects professional and emerging women artists. WARM began in 1973, embracing feminism an...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
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America loves the Old West--cowboys, campfires, cattle, and chuck wagons. KFAI producer Britt Aamodt found a little piece of the Old West in a most...

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The Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in Minneapolis. Since the first burial in 1853, the cemeter...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
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Since the discovery of electricity, artists have been experimenting with science and music, creating machines that synthesize acoustic sounds. Elec...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
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The Chalice is a young hip-hop collective garnering accolades for dynamic music that champions female empowerment. The trio, featuring Lizzo, Sophi...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
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Feline Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer-run cat shelter in Saint Paul. Head volunteer Jocelyn LaBerge tells KFAI's Sabrina Crews how a troubled eco...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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Upstream Arts is a unique theater company that teaches social and communication skills to youth and adults with disabilities. KFAI producer Dixie T...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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KFAI producer Sabrina Crews explores a vegan-friendly Twin Cities by talking to advocates who support animal rights and the environment. Locals sha...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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For more than 50 years, the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band has been piping, drumming and dancing its way through the Twin Cities. Band members of all a...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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