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

Caption: Marcie R. Rendon is an Indigenous author, poet, and playwright., Credit: Courtesy of Marcie Rendon
Marcie R. Rendon released her first book of poetry, “Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millenium.” The book launched at Birchbark Bizhiw in Minneapolis o...

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Jul 25, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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The rivalry between Matt's Bar and the 5-8 Club is a source of local pride and friendly competition. But who really invented the "Juicy Lucy," a bu...

Bought by KBEM, WDSE, KVSC, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
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Marchette Gaylord Chute was a Minnesotan biographer and historian known for making history interesting and easy to understand for a wide audience.

Bought by KBEM, WDSE, KVSC, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KQAL and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
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Donaldson's, an iconic department store chain, was established by Scottish immigrant, William Donaldson in 1881 with a small store at 310 Nicollet ...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
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Elmer Engstrom was a prominent American electrical engineer and corporate executive, best known for his efforst in the development of television an...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
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Founded in the Minneapolis basement of Dotty and Dave Dalquist in 1946, Nordic Ware is historically significant to Minnesota, and to the nation’s b...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
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This week, wo examples in Minnesota that support the larger “Land Back” movement across Indian Country, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s new Chief Execu...

Bought by WTIP, WGZS, and WDSE


  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: A design sketch of Owámniyomni envisioning the land after its restoration by a Dakota-led design team., Credit: Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
A newly appointed Dakota-led design team supporting the restoration of Owámniyomni, also known as St. Anthony Falls, has plans to transform the Min...

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Jul 11, 2024
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Ashwini Ramaswami is the Choreographic Associate and Communications Director for the Ragamala Dance Company. The organization was founded by her mo...

  • Added: Jul 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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The Playwrights’ Center is an accelerator for playwrights and new plays. How do they accomplish this? Robert Chelimsky, Managing Director, explains...

  • Added: Jul 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:30