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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On August 1, 2007, the 35W bridge collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. To mark the 5th anniversary of the tragedy, local poet Todd...

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
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David Grant is a Twin Cities-based screenwriter and playwright. He's been commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society, Mixed Blood Theater and...

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Frogtown is a St. Paul neighborhood built largely by immigrants. Years ago, Germans settled in the area, living and working around University Avenu...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
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Café Southside in Minneapolis is a unique café that combines organic food and community engagement. Owners Roxanne Anderson and Anna Meyer are both...

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The handsaw is not just a carpenter’s tool--it’s also a musical instrument. The saw makes an eerie sound similar to a violin or a woman’s voice. K...

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Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts may conjure up memories of cookies and campfires, but did you know that Minnesota created the Tiger Cub program? Or that...

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The Goldstein Museum of Design on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus is named after two sisters: Harriet and Vetta Goldstein. Housing th...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
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Broken Bicycles play an in-store performance at Hymie's Vintage Records, featuring music from the band's latest CD, "Minneapolis." Produced for KFA...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
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A performance inspired by Africa and hosted by Ms. Kenna at Patrick's Cabaret in Minneapolis. This independently produced show featured spoken word...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
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An estimated 60,000 people live on the Northside of Minneapolis, but there are only two supermarkets in the entire area. The lack of access to fres...

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