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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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30 Pieces

Join us as we dive into Minnesota's rich and diverse heritage, from Dakota voices and Latin artists to wildlife conservation and cultural festivals. Discover stories of resilience, creativity, and community, exploring everything from herbalist traditions and creative writing programs for youth to the vibrant performances of South Asian theater companies. These episodes celebrate the multifaceted legacy of Minnesota, shining a light on the past, present, and future contributions of its diverse communities.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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517 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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147 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

Pieces

Caption: A map of the proposed route for the Sandpiper and new Line 3 oil pipelines.
This week on Minnesota Native News, the latest on Native-led opposition to proposed pipelines in northern Minnesota.

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


  • Added: Sep 16, 2015
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 8
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This week on Minnesota Native News: A traditional Ojibwe perspective on catching walleye in Lake Mille Lacs.

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  • Added: Sep 09, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 19
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This week on Minnesota Native News, we hear what happened when the group: “1855 Treaty Authority” took action at Hole-in-the-Day Lake near Nisswa M...

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  • Added: Sep 02, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
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This week on Minnesota Native News: Indigenous People’s Day celebrations are spreading around the state and The Father Project in Minneapolis conne...

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: The new Red Lake Capitol Building Opens., Credit: Michael Meuers
This week on Minnesota Native News, the city of St. Paul becomes the third Minnesota city to establish Indigenous People’s Day, the new Red Lake ca...

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
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This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about what's happening at a co-managed lake in Wisconsin with a dwindling walleye population and the Min...

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 10
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This week on Minnesota Native News we continue our look back at the state legislative session and the policies that have particular significance to...

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  • Added: Aug 04, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Hutchinson, Minnesota, sits on a musical foundation. Britt Aamodt finds out what the city on the Crow River has in common with a 19th-century famil...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2015
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 26
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The state’s final legislative session ended in June, the dust has settled, and now it’s time for an update on some of the state laws with particula...

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  • Added: Jul 16, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: Mary Rendon's play "Bring the Children Home" will be part of MN Fringe Festival.
This week on Minnesota Native News, Native youth return from the Gen I Conference in Washington DC, tribes consider ways to build food sovereignty ...

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  • Added: Jul 16, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9