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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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We hear about an online native film festival that features some Minnesota native creators.

  • Added: Sep 01, 2020
  • Length: 02:08
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This week on Minnesota Native News, a top COVID-19 federal health official, Dr. Deborah Birx, recently visited Minnesota, and talked about her expe...

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  • Added: Sep 01, 2020
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 9
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As August drew to a close, the White House’s coronavirus task force coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx, visited Minnesota and met with both state and tr...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Today, we’re digging a bit deeper into the announcement of a new, upcoming COVID-19 saliva testing lab in Minnesota… it’s something that officials ...

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  • Added: Aug 28, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on the Minnesota Native News Health Report, separating science from politics. The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it was g...

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  • Added: Aug 28, 2020
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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The data from the World Health Organization is hopeful. Eighty percent of COVID-19 cases have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic, that is, have no k...

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  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Anishinaabe writer Marcie Rendon has just been awarded the prestigious McKnight Distinguished Artist Award for 2020. Rendon is a citizen of the Whi...

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  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 23:14
  • Purchases: 1
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Soon there will be a new COVID-19 saliva testing lab in Minnesota, a move that state officials say will greatly enhance the state’s testing capabil...

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Marcie Rendon has just been awarded the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award for 2020. She is the first Native woman ever to receive the award. Rend...

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2020
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 10
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A $100 million state program, aimed at helping Minnesotans with housing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now accepting applications. Minneso...

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  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1