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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3 Pieces

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

Pieces

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Dave Anderson is best known for his successful barbecue chain Famous Dave's. Allison Herrera explains how he turned obstacles into opportunity.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KKWE Niijii Radio, WGZS, KKWE Niijii Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:31
  • Purchases: 13
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During and after the first world war, many Americans held fears and suspicions against Germans living in the United States. As producer Allison Her...

Bought by WDSE, KVSC, WTIP, KSRQ, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 35
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Minnesota Nice...it's a phrase a lot of people know. But...where does it come from? Producer Allison Herrera tries not to rock the boat as she digs...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KKWE Niijii Radio, WGZS, KVSC, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2014
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 14
Caption: Safe Harbor, Credit: Manolo Guijarro
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about possible changes to the laws that prosecute trafficked girls and boys, how new B.I.A. rules might ...

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


  • Added: Jul 09, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 7
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World famous potter Warren MacKenzie has taught hundreds of students at the University of Minnesota and has created an ethos about living with beau...

Bought by KVSC, WTIP, KSRQ, WDSE, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Jul 09, 2014
  • Length: 01:34
  • Purchases: 26
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Nobel prize winning plant pathologist Norman Borlaug helped millions of farmers worldwide fend off starvation and save their crops with his inventi...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KRPR, Radio K, KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 09, 2014
  • Length: 01:33
  • Purchases: 21
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It's one thing to be an admirer of retro fashion, and then there's zubaz. Allison Herrera tells us more about the pants worn by gym enthusiasts and...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KVSC, KSRQ, KFAI Minneapolis, Radio K and more


  • Added: Jul 09, 2014
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 22
Caption: Red Lake Chairman Darrell Seki, Credit: Melissa Townsend
This week on Minnesota Native News: Next steps after the Washington football team trademark ruling, the first initiatives from the new Red Lake Nat...

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


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Lake Itasca is one of Minnesota's most famous tourist destinations. It wasn't always that way...

Bought by KSRQ, KVSC, KFAI Minneapolis, WDSE, WTIP and more


  • Added: Jun 30, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 34
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The world's most famous detective has a large fan base right here...in Minnesota. Producer Allison Herrera tells us all about it.

Bought by KSRQ, WDSE, KFAI Minneapolis, KKWE Niijii Radio, WTIP and more


  • Added: Jun 30, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 24