Minnesota's Legacy

Series produced by Ampers

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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.

Welcome to "Minnesota's Legacy", a podcast series that dives deep into the rich and diverse stories shaping the heart of Minnesota. Each episode uncovers narratives of resilience, creativity, and community, spotlighting voices and experiences that define the states multifaceted heritage.

Explore the vibrant world of Latin art in the spaces nurturing artist from all backgrounds. Hear inspiring tales of young people finding their voice through creative writing and discover innovative African economic development initiatives.
We shine the light on the Chinese-American Association's contributions, delve into the natural world, and preserve the wisdom of traditional herbalism. Learn about environmental stewardship efforts and the invaluable role of public libraries in community life.

Experience the powerful plays of Southeast Asian playwrights and artistic expressions of various immigrant communities, including compelling stories from Iraqi immigrants. We honor the sacrifices of veterans and much more, celebrating the diverse threads that weave together Minnesota's unique, cultural tapestry.

Join us and embark a journey through the remarkable stories that continue to shape and inspire this dynamic state. Hide full description

Welcome to "Minnesota's Legacy", a podcast series that dives deep into the rich and diverse stories shaping the heart of Minnesota. Each episode uncovers narratives of resilience, creativity, and community, spotlighting voices and experiences that define the states multifaceted heritage. Explore the vibrant world of Latin art in the spaces nurturing artist from all backgrounds. Hear inspiring tales of young people finding their voice through creative writing and discover innovative African economic development initiatives. We shine the light on the Chinese-American Association's contributions, delve into the natural world, and preserve the wisdom of traditional herbalism. Learn about environmental stewardship efforts and the invaluable role of public libraries in community life. ... Show full description


25 Pieces

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TU Dance
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Toni Pierce-Sands, founder and artistic director of TU Dance, bringing dance education and performance to the Twin Cities for the past 20 years, ta...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Goodridge Veterans Memorial Park
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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The annual Freedom Festival at Goodridge Veterans Memorial Park is an entire day filled with artists performances and art. People from throughout t...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
In Progress
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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In Progress provides quality mentorship and access opportunities for digital art makers living in Crookston and Saint Paul, serving emerging artist...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County’s Iraqi Immigrants Oral History project focused on sharing immigration stories from those in the...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
unPrison Project
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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The unPrison Project engages people in Minnesota prisons on the art of storytelling and messaging. It works to builds literacy, mentoring and life ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Grand Marais Art Colony
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Ruth Anne Pszwaro, Artistic Director of Grand Marais Art Colony, explains the rich history of the colony and shares a biannual event that gathers r...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
St. Michael/Albertville Music Boosters
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Joe Osowski, Choir Director of STMA Music Boosters highlights Voces8, a vocal group from London who played a significant role in last year's progra...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Hutchinson Center of the Arts
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Molly Rivera, Director of Hutchinson Center of the Arts celebrates the art center's educational programming funded by the Legacy fund and highlight...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Theater Mu
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Ahn-Thu, Theater Director of Theater Mu celebrates the Theater Company's season of South East Asian Plays written by Minnesota-based South-east Asi...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:31
Yellow Medicine East School – Story Map
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Yellow Medicine East School is a small K-12 school of around 500 attendees in Mankato MN. They aim to provide a caring environment of high expectat...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Vocal Essence
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Founded in 1969, Minneapolis-based VocalEssence has decades of history as one of the world’s premier choral music organizations. But despite its gl...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Rochester Public Library
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Rochester Public Library aims to provide quality materials and services, which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Osprey Wilds
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Osprey Wilds is a residential environmental learning center on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. Osprey Wilds is committed t...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Courtney Cochran – Trans Herbalism Zine
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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The Trans Herbalism Zine is a project created to capture the power of plant medicine with a focus on trans and non-binary people. With a focus on f...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
University of Minnesota – Plant/People: Oral Histories of Herbalists in Minnesota
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Plant/People is an oral history project examining the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Conducted in collaboration with the ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Chinese American Association Minnesota (CAAM)
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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CAAM Chinese Dance Theater does not just entertain, but also to celebrates Chinese cultural heritage through the universal language of dance. This ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Cedar Cultural Center’s Global Roots Festival
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Robert Lehman works on The Cedar Cultural Center’s annual Global Arts Festival. The Cedar aims to promote intercultural appreciation and understand...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
African Economic Development Solutions
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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African Economic Development Solutions is an economic development agency dedicated to serving entrepreneurs, specializing with African communities ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
826 MSP
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Cristeta Boarini, Director of Programs, came to 826 MSP discouraged by the news industry. She found passion supporting young people in creating a p...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Art Center of St. Peter
From: Ampers
Series: Minnesota's Legacy
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Art Center of St. Peter has been serving the communities artistic needs through gallery spaces, vending local art and providing creative equipment ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30