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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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490 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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142 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

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Veteran Vang Cha Zue was just 14-years-old when he was recruited to become a solider and describes his experience in boot camp.

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  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Tong Tsong Vang recalls the battle where an rocket explosive landed close to him, killing his brother and damaging his ears for life.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Song Khoua Xiong recalls daily battles that continued for so long, young trainees were brought in to help.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Seng Ly went into military training in Thailand, just a month after getting married.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Paul Yang talks about the routes the Hmong was charged with protecting by the Americans, and yet there was no public recognition of the Hmo...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Nhia Ying Lor recalls the decision to flee his home country after the Americans pulled out of the Vietnam War.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls a rescue mission for an American pilot that was shot down, and having to create a landing field for the Am...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Manichan Xiong recalls the fear and death that followed after the Americans left South East Asia, and their efforts to stay alive.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Charles Vu recalls his reaction and immediate action after learning that General Vang Pao had escaped to Thailand.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1