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


Latest Pieces

Caption: A Death Cafe discussion group meets at the Rogue Buddha Gallery in Northeast Minneapolis, Credit: Twin Cities Death Cafe Facebook
Death is a scary to talk about. But some people in Minneapolis meet up every month to talk about just that. It’s called Death Cafe, and KFAI's Matt...

  • Added: Sep 07, 2023
  • Length: 06:03
Caption: Camp Christopher is available for campers who have lost a loved one to suicide, Credit: Matthew Schneeman
KFAI's Matthew Schneeman shares two stories of grief, family, and healing in and around Sax-Zim bog in Northern Minnesota.

  • Added: Aug 24, 2023
  • Length: 07:54
Caption: Theology Music, Credit: Theology Music
Video game music, or VGM, is a genre of music that is quickly taking off, even outside of traditional gaming platforms. Madeline Karita Fleming spo...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2023
  • Length: 03:55
Caption: A street mural on the east wall of Cub Foods in South Minneapolis, Credit: Joe Ellis
Since the 90s, street art has been a mainstay within the metro area, finally earning its due in the Lyn Lake Street Art series which held its first...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 06:01
Caption: Sharon Rice Vaughn, one of the founders of Women's Advocates, Credit: Women's Advocates
The St. Paul nonprofit Women’s Advocates founded one of the first shelters in the country for women escaping domestic violence. It started in the e...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2023
  • Length: 06:46
Caption: Erin Aldridge, Credit: Emily Haavik
Erin Aldridge (AHL-dridge) is a prominent classical violinist in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior. But in recent years, a slightly rowdier for...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2023
  • Length: 06:08
Caption: Ecuador Manta performs at the Minneapolis Arbor Day celebration, Credit: Michelle Bruch
Since the mid-90s, Ecuador Manta has performed traditional music from the Andes mountains at school workshops, community festivals and every night ...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 06:27
Caption: Sex Ed: A Sex Prov is a variety show that encourages talking about sex, Credit: Matthew Schneeman
Sex is hard to talk about. We often speak about it so indirectly. In Minnesota, many of us are even more adept to tiptoeing around the issue. But S...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2023
  • Length: 07:42
Caption: Jaida Grey Eagle. "Isabella LaBlanc," 2022 | Cyanotype, glass beads on display at UST Art History Gallery, Credit: UST Art History Gallery
Jaida Grey Eagle is an Oglala Lakota photographer with a focus on the lives and stories of people of color in the Twin Cities and beyond. Jaida ha...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2023
  • Length: 06:34
Caption: Mudluk co-founder Sayge Carroll works in the studio, Credit: Sheila Regan
Mudluk Pottery Studio is more than just a place for making pots. The new storefront space on Bloomington Avenue, off of Lake Street, is a place for...

  • Added: Jun 05, 2023
  • Length: 06:08