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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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50 Pieces

Individual stories from Minnesota Native news that make up the weekly newscasts.

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

MN Native News Special Edition: COVID-19 Community Conversations

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 20, 2020
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12 Pieces

Documentaries and features from Minnesota Native News.

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

MN Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 20, 2020
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21 Pieces

MN Native News: Health Report

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 20, 2020
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30 Pieces

Join us as we dive into Minnesota's rich and diverse heritage, from Dakota voices and Latin artists to wildlife conservation and cultural festivals. Discover stories of resilience, creativity, and community, exploring everything from herbalist traditions and creative writing programs for youth to the vibrant performances of South Asian theater companies. These episodes celebrate the multifaceted legacy of Minnesota, shining a light on the past, present, and future contributions of its diverse communities.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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517 Pieces

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds" is a history program airing on Ampers stations in Minnesota. It is a co-production of Ampers and the Minnesota Historical Society.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Jan 29, 2014
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24 Pieces

The special series of Native Lights is all about connecting with our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Mar 27, 2020
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147 Pieces

We amplify stories of people within Minnesota’s Native communities. We explore the history, work, strength, and resiliency of Native people who are shaping the future, while appreciating those who came before.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Aug 28, 2019
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12 Pieces

Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice is a journalism initiative from Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, KMOJ Radio, and the Minnesota Humanities Center covering the trials of the officers accused of killing George Floyd, the community’s reaction, and exploring the changes needed to create a more just society.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Mar 08, 2021

Pieces

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Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Throughout Laura's childhood, her pioneer parents moved the family s...

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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The Waseca Horse Thief Detectives were a group of vigilantes in Waseca County, Minnesota, formed in 1864 in response to the rampant horse thefts oc...

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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One day stuck out amidst the general strike of 1934 filled with Police brutality and lives lost.

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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Leeann Chin was a seamstress by day, chef by night raised by the tasty flavors of her father's grocery store in China. She moved to chilly Minnesot...

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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The introduction of the “Safety Bike” changed society for the better. How did Minnesota change?

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
Caption: Memegwesi Sutherland harvest wild rice, Credit: Memegwesi David Sutherland
This week on Minnesota Native News, we revisit a story from May 2021 about Ojibwe Language revitalization in Minnesota.

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  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Minnesota’s historic tenant protection laws took effect on January 1, 2024, ensuring safe, stable, and affordable housing. Representative Ester Agb...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 28:43
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On this week’s Headlines: a controversial Indigenous encampment for unhoused relatives was cleared in Minneapolis, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux C...

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Gabby Menomin is a citizen of the Forest County Potawtomi Community in northern Wisconsin. She’s currently the restoration manager for Wakan Tipi A...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Architectural renderings of the completed MAIC project., Credit: Minneapolis American Indian Center
The Minneapolis American Indian Center renovation project enters its final stages.

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


  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2