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. 

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36 Pieces

In an effort to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States recruited, trained and financed the Hmong and Loas to serve as surrogate soldiers in the American armed forces. Today, there are over 350,000 Hmong living in the United States, with over 81,000 individuals in Minnesota, the largest urbanized Hmong population in the US. Veterans Voices': The Secret War is a program featuring the stories of some of these veterans. To learn more, visit MinnesotaVets.org

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 02, 2023
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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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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

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Caption: In 2015 More American Indians in MN Died of Drug Poisoning than in Any Other State. , Credit: MN Department of Human Services, May 2016
For over a decade, the prescription pain killer and heroin abuse crisis has had a hold on communities across the U-S. Opioid overdoses tripled betw...

Bought by KMSU, WDSE, WGZS, KFAI Minneapolis, KKWE Niijii Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 05, 2016
  • Length: 59:22
  • Purchases: 14
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This week on Minnesota Native News, we head to the 30th Annual American Indian Graduation Banquet honoring American Indian graduates at Augsburg Co...

Bought by KMSU, WTIP, WDSE, KVSC, KQAL and more


  • Added: Jun 02, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 18
Caption: The proposed Sandpiper and New Line 3 Corridor runs across Northern Minnesota.
This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesotans have a say on how to measure the impact of oil pipelines on air, land and water, the slate for Minn...

Bought by KSRQ, WDSE, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: People gather for the Pink Shawls Honor Song at the Pow Wow for Hope in Minneapolis., Credit: American Indian Cancer Foundation
This week on Minnesota Native News: Minneapolis celebrates American Indian Heritage month, a new group of artists learn their craft in Lower Sioux ...

Bought by KQAL, KMSU, KKWE Niijii Radio, WTIP, WDSE and more


  • Added: May 11, 2016
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Red Lake Chairman Darrell Seki Sr stands in front of the Minnesota State Capitol., Credit: Melissa Townsend
This week on Minnesota Native News, Dakota sacred sites get renewed attention and Red Lake heads to St. Paul.

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KMSU, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WTIP and more


  • Added: May 04, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: A fancy shawl dancer makes her way around the arena floor., Credit: Heidi Holtan
Today on Minnesota Native News: highlights from the April 23rd Bemijigimaag pow wow at the Sanford Center in Bemidji.

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


  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News, challenges to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary election results, a new State Archeologists takes her seat a...

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


  • Added: Apr 20, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe election results, a chance to support Native filmmaking and events celebrating indigen...

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


  • Added: Apr 13, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News: state rules protecting wild rice are delayed until 2018, American Indian nutrition and health continues to get ...

Bought by KQAL, KMSU, WTIP, KFAI Minneapolis, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2016
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesota School Districts have more state money for Native students,and a key to teaching students about treat...

Bought by KSRQ, WGZS, WDSE, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Mar 23, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 10