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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Sound is used to inform, entertain, communicate, and even heal. The ancient art of sound healing helps ease pain and stress, facilitates spiritual ...

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Ephraim Eusebio is a local artist and musician. Inspired years ago by Burning Man, he's been creating and collaborating in the Twin Cities since th...

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The smallest National Wildlife Refuge in the country is located in Minnesota. Measuring just over half an acre, Hennepin Island is made up of two t...

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Caption: Danny & Rosyln Givens celebrate at Above Every Name
Danny Givens is a local preacher and non-profit worker uses his past personal experiences to help men returning home from prison. With his new chur...

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Wilderness Inquiry is an adventure organization that offers outdoor experiences for people of all abilities. KFAI producer Dixie Treichel has the s...

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We often hear that Minneapolis has a healthy arts scene, but how is it measured? Gulgun Kayim is Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy...

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In 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt rode the popular vote into the White House. His main objective as Preside...

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Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul is a 320-acre park that includes a model farm. Don Oberdorfer oversees the farm, which is a home to rare lives...

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Located just 45 minutes northeast of the Twin Cities in rural Minnesota, Franconia Sculpture Park beckons drivers traveling along Highway 95. The 2...

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St. Paul's Harriet Island is a familiar landmark to many, but Lilydale Regional Park, just down the road, is less well known. This hidden gem boast...

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