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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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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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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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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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This week on Minnesota Native News — water protectors react to construction resuming on the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KFAI Minneapolis, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WDSE, KMSU and more


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: St. Paul students created art they think should be hung in the renovated state capitol building.
This week on Minnesota Native News, one of the new Native state legislators tells her story, a new generation thinks about art at the capitol and t...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, KMSU, WDSE, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Feb 08, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Nationally recognized for his contributions to healthcare reform, Phil Norgarrd retired after 37 years with the Fond Du Lac Band's Human Services Division.
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about the campaign to divest from the Dakota Access Pipeline, work at the state capitol to recognize the...

Bought by KMSU, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WTIP, KQAL and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: Over 75 community groups took part in the Black Snake Resistance march on January 20th., Credit: Melissa Townsend
Since Donald Trump was elected U-S President, people have been waiting to see what action he will take on the Dakota Access Pipeline. In this past ...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WDSE, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Jan 25, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Michael Meuers has compiled the teachings of Red Lake elder Larry Stillday into a new book.
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about a new book featuring a Red Lake elder, a new program promoting healthy food in Native communities ...

Bought by KSRQ, KQAL, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WDSE, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Jan 18, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News we revisit the historic gathering near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation and hear what’s next in the tribe's w...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KMSU, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KQAL, WDSE and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
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  • Added: Jan 09, 2017
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Anishinabe writer Jim Northrup passed away from cancer in 2016.
This week on Minnesota Native News we revisit some our most popular stories from 2016.

Bought by KMSU, WDSE, KKWE Niijii Radio, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KQAL and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 12

  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1