KFAI Minneapolis

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KFAI is a volunteer-based, community radio station that broadcasts information, arts and entertainment programming. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, and fosters the values of democracy and social justice within its listening area. KFAI is a non-commercial FM radio station operating on 90.3 FM in the Minneapolis area and 106.7 FM in the St Paul area. KFAI is governed by a volunteer community board of directors, managed by a small paid full time and part time staff, and operated by a dedicated volunteer staff of over 300.

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Local arts, culture, history and environmental features made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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87 Counties | 87+ Stories is a series exploring Minnesota’s arts, culture and history, one county at a time. 87 Counties | 87+ Stories highlights the work of artists and musicians, documenting a specific event in the state’s history, exploring an offbeat cultural event or tradition and other stories related to arts, culture and history.

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An archive of Al McFarlane's The Forum, recorded for KMOJ live from Lucille's Kitchen in Minneapolis

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A look at the events, peoples and places that shaped the Dakota War of 1862. A feature produce by ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities.

Caption: Fred Veilleux, Ojibwe composer and musician, as he talks with Gary Fife in the sound studio of Migizi's "First Person Radio" at 2300 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 1983, , Credit: Photograph by Randy Croce, courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
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In collaboration with MIGIZI Communications, KFAI MinneCulture presents a series of short stories about the ever-changing urban Native American community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Short stories inspired by MIGIZI's Legacy Radio Archive, 15 years of first-on-the-scene reporting dating back to 1977. Everything from the controversial Red Power Movements of the 1970s to the emergence of tribal water rights in the U.S. to re-covered recordings of national respected Indigenous artists, First Person Plural takes a look at Minneapolis's Indigenous presence through the lens of its historic past.

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All KFAI Youth News Initiative stories are conceived, reported, and edited by the students with assistance from mentors and instructors. We hope you enjoy them!

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KFAI's MinneCulture concert series featuring performances by Minnesota musicians, incluing Charlie Parr, Dalmar Yare, Kitten Forever and Heiruspecs.

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Stories, documentaries and music about Minnesota's rich heritage of arts, culture and history. All audio airs on KFAI, SoundCloud, Ampers.org, PRX and KFAI's MinneCulture page on Facebook. MinneCulture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Listen to KFAI's MinneCulture podcast here: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2rtEuJO Stitcher: bit.ly/2q9RQXE Radio Public: radiopublic.com/kfais-minneculture-6rOPbR


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Kevin Kling is a Minnesota playwright, author and storyteller. In 2013 he boarded an Earth Train to Washington, DC, to be part of the largest rally...

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Recorded live at the Kitty Cat Klub in Dinkytown, Hippo Campus performs with youthful charge into the Twin Cities dense, indie-rock scene. Smooth v...

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  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
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George Bonga was born to an Ojibwe mother and an African-American father in 1802. A member of the Leech Lake band of Ojibwe, he became a fur trader...

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Fresh Fruit: 35 Years of Queer Radio chronicles the history of the nation's longest running LGBT radio show. Fresh Fruit first aired on Twin Cities...

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More and more fathers are staying home to raise their children. KFAI producer Manda Lillie talks with Jim Altstatt--stay-at-home dad, father of thr...

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  • Added: Jan 29, 2014
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The Book House in Dinkytown has been part of the University of Minnesota culture since 1976. From quality used books to academic texts and vinyl re...

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For more than half a century, the flats along the Mississippi River below the Washington Avenue Bridge were an entry point for new immigrants. Livi...

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Fearless Comedy Productions presents Big Time Radio Funtime—sketch comedy in the style of old-time radio, live at Bryant Lake Bowl. Produced for KF...

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  • Added: Jan 29, 2014
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Twin Cities' students are experiencing fine art in the classroom through an initiative by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. As part of its Art Adv...

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January 20, 2014, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year, many are commemorating the 50th anniversary of his historical march on Washington, whi...

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