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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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

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Caption: Anishinabe writer Jim Northrup passed away from cancer in 2016.
This week on Minnesota Native News we revisit some our most popular stories from 2016.

Bought by KMSU, WDSE, KKWE Niijii Radio, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KQAL and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2017
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 12

  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:30

  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:30
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This week on Minnesota Native News, prominent Indian law attorney Collette Routell talks us through reports that the Trump administration aims to p...

Bought by WDSE, KVSC, KMSU, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: #NoDAPL organizers call for a month of actions to support Standing Rock., Credit: https://www.facebook.com/events/596431493877391/
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about the #NODAPL month of action, a new leader at the helm of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and ...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WDSE, WTIP, KMSU and more


  • Added: Dec 21, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 12
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Britt Aamodt relates the history of a billions-year-old Minnesota stone that has been used in sacred Native American rites, sculpture and even acry...

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


  • Added: Dec 17, 2016
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 21
Caption: Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis is spurring conversation about the sacredness of water., Credit: Passej/flicker.com/creativecommons
This week on Minnesota Native News we hear how changes in the art at the state capitol seek to make it more welcoming, conversations about the sacr...

Bought by KMSU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KKWE Niijii Radio, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2016
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 11