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. 

Series

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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

Pieces

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Veteran Tong Tsong Vang describes fleeing from his home and crossing the MeKong River 19 times to help other Hmong refugees who could not swim.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls the devastation that the Hmong people faced after the Americans pulled out of Vietnam.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Veteran William Lee recalls his village’s decision to leave their homes to hide in their gardens during a particular difficult time at the beginnin...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Veteran Vang Moua explains that although there were scout stations set up where they were stationed, he never quite felt safe unless he, too, was a...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Vang Cha Zue was just 14-years-old when he was recruited to become a solider and describes his experience in boot camp.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Tong Tsong Vang recalls the battle where an rocket explosive landed close to him, killing his brother and damaging his ears for life.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Veteran Song Khoua Xiong recalls daily battles that continued for so long, young trainees were brought in to help.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Seng Ly went into military training in Thailand, just a month after getting married.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Paul Yang talks about the routes the Hmong was charged with protecting by the Americans, and yet there was no public recognition of the Hmo...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Nhia Ying Lor recalls the decision to flee his home country after the Americans pulled out of the Vietnam War.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1