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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Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders perform at Harriet Brewing's Tap Room. Produced by Daniel Zamzow.

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:05
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In 1973 a small group of artists met in the basement of Walker Church in south Minneapolis and formed Powderhorn Puppet Theatre. Six years later th...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 28:52
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Caption: Hubert Humphrey in a presidential stump speech.
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States, though none hail from Minnesota. In this MinneCulture documentary, KFAI legacy produc...

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  • Added: Oct 08, 2012
  • Length: 26:10
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Secret Stash Records is an independent record label in Minneapolis. Founded in 2009 by then-23-year-old Eric Foss, its special reserve collection f...

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  • Added: Sep 19, 2012
  • Length: 06:56
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(Episode 12) In this episode we cast a light on the forced removal of the Dakota and Winnebago people from Minnesota in the spring of 1863.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 29, 2012
  • Length: 03:29
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(Episode 19) This Episode shines a light on the efforts of one legislator, Dean Urdahl, and reconciliation.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
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(Episode 20) This episode looks at why the Dakota war is so important in the history of the State of Minnesota.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
  • Length: 03:03
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(Episode 18) This episode looks at the question of erecting a monument to the hanging of the 38 men in Mankato, Should it be done at all?

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 28, 2012
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(Episode 16) This episode shines a light on the question of savagery and what exactly does it mean.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WTIP, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:45
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