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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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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504 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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144 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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Anthony and Georgia take some time to reflect on the first two weeks of the trial. They’re joined by Counter Stories co-hosts Don Eubanks and Hlee ...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2021
  • Length: 28:38
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As a Bemidji resident for over 6 years and a Beltrami County resident for over 30 years, Daniel Jourdain shares how he did not originally plan to g...

Bought by KVSC and WGZS


  • Added: Apr 08, 2021
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 2
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We’ve known that oppression is alive and real in America, but it seems “whole” white people are just discovering it. It’s important to acknowledge ...

Bought by WCNY, KVSC, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Apr 08, 2021
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 3
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Makoce Ikikcupi is a Land Recovery project in Granite Falls. The project is the dream of Dakota descendents and allies, and whether it can continue...

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


  • Added: Apr 06, 2021
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 8
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This week, we recap the first week of the trial and check-in with Mrs. Georgia and Lawyer and Activist Nekima Levy Armstrong on how they are stayin...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2021
  • Length: 28:31
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Today on the show we meet Jessica Engelking, a descendent of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, who is a researcher with the Great Plains Action Socie...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Apr 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Six years ago, Mankwe Ndosi joined us to talk about Hub and Spoke - the concept that communities of color (the spoke) are constantly living in rela...

Bought by KVSC and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Apr 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:34
  • Purchases: 2
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MN Native News produces a weekly Special Edition called COVID 19 Community Conversations. Throughout the pandemic, many have shared how their perso...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KVSC, WDSE, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Mar 31, 2021
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 10
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This week, Anthony and Georgia discuss the coming trial start and speak with two community healers; Rose McGee of sweet potato comfort pie circle d...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Mar 27, 2021
  • Length: 28:32
  • Purchases: 1
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Today we have the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Nation) a multi-disciplinary artist whose artistry is recognizable with its v...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2021
  • Length: 28:30