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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Caption: 2012 Slam Team: L-R: Kait Rokowski, coach Sam Cook, Guante, Shane Hawley, Khary Jackson and Hieu Nguyen
Each month, slam poets take the stage at bars around the Twin Cities to compete for local acclaim and audience approval. Each year, a handful of lo...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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Spirit on Lake is an affordable housing development for LGBT seniors in Minneapolis. Scheduled to open in fall 2013, the project is the brainchild ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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Monica Haller served as a nurse at Abu Ghraib prision in Iraq. A Minnesota artist, she also designed software for servicemen and women to share the...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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Twin Cities’ Nightpath Theatre Company was founded in 2005 by artistic director Maggie Scanlan. The company presents classic dramas in an accessibl...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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The Minnesota Sinfonia is a professional, nonprofit chamber orchestra that offers free concerts and educational programs in and around the Twin Cit...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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The Minnesota Opera recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. A cornerstone of the state's arts community, the company commissions new work and run...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
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Music making has mass appeal, but what if you couldn't sing? Or speak? Lifeworks' services for people with disabilities includes an innovative musi...

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  • Added: Mar 19, 2013
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Caption: Ojibwe elder Sharon Day
Ojibwe Elder Sharon Day was born and raised in Minnesota. As a Midewin, part of her spiritual practice is to care for water. In 2003 Sharon Day, Jo...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KSRQ, and KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Feb 27, 2013
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The Walk to School is an audio documentary about a Minneapolis family’s decision to attend public school outside its immediate residential zone. Pr...

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  • Added: Feb 12, 2013
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Sledding is a part of Minnesota culture. If you grew up here, chances are you've flown down a hill at top speed--and were hopefully lucky enough to...

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  • Added: Feb 06, 2013
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