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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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504 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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144 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

Pieces

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Souvanh shares how in Laotian culture, everyone pitches in with help and support, when a loved one dies.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Souvanh talks about how a language barrier increased his mother’s worries and concerns, and explanations offered important relief.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Timothy reflects on how some people prefer not to speak about death, even as they face the end of their life.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Timothy speaks about how caring for someone in their final days, can create a lasting connection.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Richard speaks about the bonding and deep value of spending time with a terminally-ill loved one.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Richard discusses how being present and asking hospital staff questions was how he could best support his dying friends.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Carolyn shares how she found strength in the face of her mother’s unexpected terminal illness, so she could provide good care for her.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Alice shares the importance of undeterred yet polite persistence to get family members needs met.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Carol shares the fulfillment she gets from caring for her mother, who has now moved into her home.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30
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Professional caregiver Kathryn encourages people to explore complimentary medicine, like aroma therapy, yoga, and acupuncture, in addition to conve...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:30