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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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468 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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133 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
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Weekly series from KRPR radio, about happenings around town in Rochester, MN and surrounding areas.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Jun 20, 2019

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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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