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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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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People share their personal stories, strategies and perspectives on preventing and managing diabetes, in these relatable and inspirational segments.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Apr 12, 2017
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Native Americans share their personal experiences and challenges of quitting commercial tobacco and reclaiming sacred tobacco.

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  • Updated: Apr 12, 2017
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Half hour collections from AMPERS' Veterans' Voices Series hosted by Britt Aamodt and Kevyn Burger

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  • Updated: Jan 25, 2023
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Memories and stories of Minnesota's Vietnam veterans.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Oct 04, 2017
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Memories and stories from Minnesota's military veterans

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  • Updated: Oct 21, 2019
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Memories and stories from Minnesota Korea War Veterans

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  • Updated: Apr 06, 2020
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Veterans' Voices: Minnesota in Vietnam

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 16, 2022
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Veterans' Voices: Minnesota in World War I

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 16, 2022
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Veterans' Voices: Minnesota in World War II

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: May 16, 2022

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Veteran Wa Joe Vu recalls a time he almost detonated a bomb by accident, but a gut reaction brought him to a separate location.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Tong Tsong Vang describes fleeing from his home and crossing the MeKong River 19 times to help other Hmong refugees who could not swim.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls the devastation that the Hmong people faced after the Americans pulled out of Vietnam.

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran William Lee recalls his village’s decision to leave their homes to hide in their gardens during a particular difficult time at the beginnin...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Veteran Vang Moua explains that although there were scout stations set up where they were stationed, he never quite felt safe unless he, too, was a...

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  • Added: May 03, 2023
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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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  • Added: May 03, 2023
  • 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
  • Purchases: 1