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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Wanda Gag’s books “Millions of Cats” and “ABC Bunny” remain two of the most popular books for new readers. Allison Herrera explains why. .

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


  • Added: Jun 30, 2014
  • Length: 01:31
  • Purchases: 17
Caption: An Image from Rosie Simas's "We Wait in Darkness".
This week on Minnesota Native News: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe election news, tribes shaping medical research, challenges facing Native performers, a...

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


  • Added: Jun 25, 2014
  • Length: 05:02
  • Purchases: 7
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Even when materials were scarce, Faribault Woolen Mill found a way to weave blankets for soldiers.

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


  • Added: Jun 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Lake Harriet streetcar, Credit: (photo: Art Hughes)
Urban Minnesota transit was once a for-profit venture.

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


  • Added: Jun 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 17

  • Added: Jun 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 12
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Minneapolis' namesake tractors arise from strategic mergers

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


  • Added: Jun 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 35

  • Added: Jun 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 11
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This week on Minnesota Native News -- new developments with Enbridge oil pipelines, an uptick in the number of Natives with college scholarships a...

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


  • Added: Jun 19, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Patty Wetterling experienced one of parent's worst nightmares: child abduction. Producer Allison Herrera explains how she used this tragic event to...

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


  • Added: Jun 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 20
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Walking, biking, running and yes...rollerblading are all things Minnesotans do when the weather gets warmer. Allison Herrera tells us how the famou...

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


  • Added: Jun 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 24