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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30 Pieces

Join us as we dive into Minnesota's rich and diverse heritage, from Dakota voices and Latin artists to wildlife conservation and cultural festivals. Discover stories of resilience, creativity, and community, exploring everything from herbalist traditions and creative writing programs for youth to the vibrant performances of South Asian theater companies. These episodes celebrate the multifaceted legacy of Minnesota, shining a light on the past, present, and future contributions of its diverse communities.

  • From: Ampers
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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517 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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147 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

Pieces

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In 1990, Bruce Hyde took a position as a theater professor in the communications department at St. Cloud State University. But to fans of the origi...

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


  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 16
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In 1930, hot dish apparently got its print debut in a Mankato cookbook. Here’s producer Britt Aamodt with milestones in Minnesota hot dish history.

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


  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 14
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The year 1965 marked two things for Charles Schulz. It was forty-three years since he was born in Minneapolis. And it was the year he had only six ...

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


  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 19
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Barkhad Abdi was 27, living in Minneapolis, working as a limo driver when a casting call came for Somali actors. He’d never acted in a film. But wi...

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


  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 15
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Today, a conversation with Ramona Kitto Stately (Santee Sioux Dakota Nation,) a beadwork artist, teacher, and leader in K-12 Indian Education in Mi...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Dec 16, 2020
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Minnesota Native News, we hear the story behind the nearly 12,000 acres of land slated to be repatriated to the Leech Lake Band of Oji...

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


  • Added: Dec 16, 2020
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 8
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Today, a fun conversation with Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation), who is a teacher, water protector, and Host of Native Roots Radio, which amplifies m...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Dec 09, 2020
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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A new catalog from the Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance highlights Native artist products and shops in time for the busy shopping season.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KVSC, WDSE, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Dec 08, 2020
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11
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Today’s conversation is with Dr. Anton Treuer (White Earth/Leech Lake Ojibwe), a prolific author, international speaker, historian, and professor o...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Twin Cities based, New Native Theatre presents Good Medicine - the Fourth Annual New Native Theatre Play Festival.

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


  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 11