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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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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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This is a special 29 minute edition of Minnesota Native News from the Nett Lake Village on the Bois Forte Reservation. Melissa Townsend and Geor...

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


  • Added: Mar 23, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: Susan Allen, Credit: MN House Website
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear from State Representative Susan Allen. Allen was a tribal attorney living in the Powderhorn neighborh...

Bought by KMSU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KKWE Niijii Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, KVSC and more


  • Added: Mar 18, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 8
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This Week on Minnesota Native News we get an update on work at the Legislature that may affect Native American families in the state.

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


  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 8
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This week on Minnesota Native News, updated state road maps will reflect new tribal land boundaries, White Earth is working to add 1900 acres, a co...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KMSU, KKWE Niijii Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KVSC and more


  • Added: Feb 25, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 10
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This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about a Minneapolis-based organization working for justice in Rapid City and a South Minneapolis art gal...

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


  • Added: Feb 18, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
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This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about a language revitalization class teaching words and culture and a community resource for continuing...

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


  • Added: Feb 11, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: "The Stand Off" by Julie Buffalohead
This week on Minnesota Native News - a critique of the state hearings over the proposed Sandpiper pipeline, an assessment of tribal lands' vulnera...

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


  • Added: Feb 04, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: A mural outside Waite House in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis., Credit: Megan Kocher/flickr.com
The national news site Al Jazeera America recently published a five part series focused on Native American gangs in Minneapolis. Online reaction to...

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


  • Added: Jan 28, 2015
  • Length: 05:04
  • Purchases: 9
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This week on Minnesota Native News, The Red Lake Nation considers growing marijuana, Mill Lacs Band Members gather for the State of the Band, State...

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


  • Added: Jan 21, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 7
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This week on Minnesota Native News — Native Americans have mixed reaction to proposed changes to the state child protection system and a lawsuit is...

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


  • Added: Jan 14, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9