Ampers

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Ampers is an association of 18 independent community radio stations in Minnesota.  Each station is locally managed and programmed by and for the local communities they serve.  Ampers is the largest network of community radio stations in the state of Minnesota and one of the largest of its kind in the United States. From Grand Marais, and Thief River Falls, to Mankato and Winona, and just about everywhere in between, we’ve got Minnesota covered. Our combined audience is about 250,000 devoted listeners.  Ampers has no affiliation with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and receives no financial support from MPR. 

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36 Pieces

In an effort to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States recruited, trained and financed the Hmong and Loas to serve as surrogate soldiers in the American armed forces. Today, there are over 350,000 Hmong living in the United States, with over 81,000 individuals in Minnesota, the largest urbanized Hmong population in the US. Veterans Voices': The Secret War is a program featuring the stories of some of these veterans. To learn more, visit MinnesotaVets.org

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 02, 2023
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30 Pieces

Memories and stories from Minnesota Veterans

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 12, 2023
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22 Pieces

Native American veterans explain why protecting our land and resources is an important part of Native culture and traditions.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Dec 29, 2016
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8 Pieces

Extended podcast versions of Kevyn Burger's interviews with some of the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans featured in the Ampers radio series

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Aug 24, 2017
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3 Pieces

Memories and stories from Minnesota's WWII Veterans

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Oct 21, 2019
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34 Pieces

Family conversations exploring the question “what matters most?” to those involved in providing or receiving care in the last stages of life. Allina Health helped fund this project.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Dec 29, 2016

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In today’s episode, we speak with Pono Asuncion, an interdisciplinary artist, storyteller, illustrator, and culture bearer. Drawing inspiration fro...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Sep 05, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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In this episode, we welcome Gimiwan Dustin Burnette, the Executive Director of the Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network, a dynamic nonprofit organi...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Anangong Miigaading Film Poster, Credit: Lucas Films in partnership with University of MN Linguistics
This week, we hear about how the box-office hit, Star Wars: A New Hope returns to the big screen in one of Minnesota’s Indigenous languages.

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and WGZS


  • Added: Aug 29, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
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The ensculptic house, short for environmental sculpture in plastic, is a home in Minnetrista Minnesota that resembles a mushroom or a low hanging c...

Bought by KBEM, KVSC, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRPR, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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Minnesota’s first brewery opened in 1848 from the hard work of German immigrant Anthony Yoerg.The yoerg brewery thrived for over a century, well kn...

Bought by KSRQ, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KBEM, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRPR and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 9
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Soma Records, founded in Minneapolis in 1954 by Amos Heilicher, was a notable label in the American music scene. Soma gained fame with Bobby Vee’s ...

Bought by KSRQ, KBEM, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRPR, KVSC and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 8
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Bessie M. Stanchfield visited St. Cloud in 1936, where she heard "The Beauty of the West" performed by Mrs. Elma Snyder McDowell. The search for a...

Bought by KBEM, KVSC, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRPR, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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There have been many candy bars that have come and gone throughout the years, but one of the most intriguing was the seven up bar. What makes this ...

Bought by KBEM, KVSC, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRPR, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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This week on Minnesota Native News, the celebration of life and remembrance of those lost in the Sandy Lake Tragedy that took place in Northern Min...

  • Added: Aug 22, 2024
  • Length: 05:02
Caption: Marcie R. Rendon is an Indigenous author, poet, and playwright., Credit: Courtesy of Marcie Rendon
Marcie R. Rendon released her first book of poetry, “Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millenium.” The book launched at Birchbark Bizhiw in Minneapolis o...

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  • Added: Jul 25, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1